Program Manager Systems Engineer

Art Ather

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Logistics Director/Program Manager/Systems-Logistics Engineer - Sr Staff

Accomplished Missile and Aviation Director, Program Manager, Senior Logistics Engineer, Aeronautical and Propulsion Systems Engineer -result-oriented, strong communication skills based decisive leader with successful record of managing 15 aviation (airframe/powerplant) and ground support systems. Also, managed 31 missile system programs, to include augmentation of Hypersonic Conventional Strike Weapon (HCSW), supporting Fleet Ballistic Nuclear Missile (FBM), Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), Patriot Advance Capability (PAC-3) and management of personnel (worldwide)providing full-spectrum life cycle management. Proven successful track record for meeting technical, schedule and cost thresholds. Excellence in dynamic, demanding, and fast paced environments with experience in Hypersonic, Missiles, Aviation platforms and Demilitarization.

Core Competencies

Senior Logistics Engineer

Program Management

Propulsion Engineering

Budget & Resource Allocation

Staffing & Personnel Management

Systems Engineering

Training & Coaching

Counseling & Mentoring

Integrated Logistics Support

Supply Chain Initiatives

Product Development

Acquisition & Sustainment

Professional Experience& Accomplishments

U.S. Army Fixed Wing Project Office - Huntsville, AL 2022-Present

Sr Log Analyst (Contractor) - Hi Accuracy Detection & Exploitation System

Serve as the Senior Logistics Analyst in support of U.S. Army Fixed Wing Project Office. Primary focus is geared toward expanding the size of the commercial fixed-wing high-altitude Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft capability, utilizing high-speed type business jet airframe. Current responsibilities include defining various emerging requirements via Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a medium/high commercial jet that will be capable of integrating aerial based ISR capabilities. Additionally, working toward seeking an in-production FAA Certified business jet capable of satisfying the Army's High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program requirements, as defined within the framework of the PWS.

Additionally, also involve in developing divesture planning associated with retirement of the older turboprop based fixed-wing assets. Planning envision HADES to eventually replace the existing fleet of turboprop’s, under the assumption that jet-based solution can fly higher, faster, and farther, while performing the high-altitude ISR mission.

Continued support toward developing Performance Work Statement for Army's HADES platform.

Orchestrated Divesture and Demilitarization planning documents embedded with over-arching guidance deemed necessary to successfully retire the existing fleet of turboprop assets.

Participated in programmatic and technical reviews between multi-functional groups, representing logistical interest and concerns are addressed effectively with the larger audience and stakeholders.

Lockheed Martin Missile & Fire Control – Huntsville, AL 2021-2021

Program Manager – Patriot Advance Capability (PAC-3)

Served as the Program Manager responsible for sustainment of Patriot Advance Capability (PAC-3) Launcher based Obsolescence & Configuration. Duties encompassed resolving issues and challenges for its intended fielded designed life span. Assignment entailed oversight of Obsolescence Analysis &determination of specific mitigation strategies based on root-cause(s). Efforts were rendered toward augmentation of solutions to sustain weapon-system based Test Sets, development and orchestration of technical solutions toward mitigating of obsolescence impacted hardware, such as cables, circuit cards, power supplies, e.t.c. Additionally, provided cognizance over wide array of program based issues and challenges, such as cost determination, suppliers and deliveries, performance goals, customer expectations and adherence to contract based mandates. Greater emphasis was given toward sustainment need and field surveillance data in support of resolving hardware/software mitigation challenges.

Continued support to PAC 3Obsolescence working group project, with emphasis on determining root cause, acquiring potential suppliers, needed resources and customer-buy-in.

Orchestration of key components based Last Time Buy through primary and alternate suppliers to ensure continuity of un-interrupted operational tempo could be maintained.

Facilitated programmatic reviews between multi-functional groups, quality assurance, global supply chain, as well as maintained effective communication with customers, management and the Team.

Lockheed Martin Space – Huntsville, AL 2020-2021

Logistics Engineer –Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)

Relocated to Alabama from Denver to accommodate family based Covid safety concerns, and accepted a position as Logistics Engineer (Level 4 - previously L5) in support of THAAD Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) FMS Program. Assignment entails Post-Production support orchestrating many Integrated Logistics Support and sustainability endeavors. Key involvement is geared toward defining supportability requirements, Depot Support concept, Tools, Support Equipment, various reviews & analysis (Depot Maintenance Study, Buyers Acquisition Manuals, Life Cycle Sustainment Plan, Facilities, THAAD Missile Rounds Transport, LORA, CONOPS, Hazardous Management Plan, e.t.c.). Additionally, continue to provide critical feedback on CDRL driven deliverables to ensure adherence &implementation of product support strategies.

Continued support to KSA based Depot Maintenance Study project, with emphasis on determination of Depot Core Capabilities, encompassing anticipated logistics functions, needed infrastructure requirements and risk mitigation strategies, as it relates to determining appropriate depot workload.

Orchestrated Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), review of Spares, Tools and Equipment adequacy, as well as various levels of training requirements.

Facilitated Executive Review of the Buyer’s Acquisition Manual (BAM) on behalf of the TPO. Providing strategic and programmatic guidance associated with Maintenance and Support.

Lockheed Martin Space – Centennial, CO 2020-2020

Senior/Logistics Engineer –Trident II / D5 - Fleet Ballistics Missile (FBM)

Served as Senior Logistics Engineer (Level 5) in support of Navy based Nuclear Deterrent, Sea Power for Peace based Ballistic Missiles (D5) Life Extension(LE) II Program designed to provide higher level of Global Security, with emphasis on current (aging) and future enhanced infrastructure / capability needs, determination of technical, schedule and financial requirements in support of Project Rome. Assignment entailed orchestrating the vision and long-range planning for the needed infrastructure which would sustain the current and future (LEII) FBM mission till 2049.Oversight included detail analysis of cross functional type (HW, SW, Tools, Quality, Testing) production requirements, long-range planning and implementation of proposed solutions with emphasis on Infrastructure Improvements related toD5 Life Extension program.

Aided in orchestrating long-range planning for D5 Life Extension Program, defining infrastructure need and development of proposed solutions, embedded by resource consideration.

Supported $851 Million Dollar Trident II / D5 Navy's Trident II OHIO-class submarines. Program entailing Product Support, Reliability, Maintainability, Spare/Repair Parts, Support Equip, Tools.

Orchestrated analysis in support of product & design via ERB, LORA, ILSMT, ILSP, PDR and CDR.

Lockheed Martin Space – Deer Creek Canyon, Littleton, CO 2019-2020

Senior Logistics Engineer - Hypersonic Conventional Strike Weapon (HCSW)

Served as Logistics Engineer Senior Staff (Level 5) in support of Hypersonic Conventional Strike Weapon (HCSW) Program (terminated by DoD due to budget constraints). Provided oversight of Logistics, Program Management functions, System Engineering, Testing and Specification, Integrated Logistics/Product Support Elements, Sustainment and Demilitarization. Additional support entailed participation in design, development and integration of an air-launched Hypersonic Precision Strike capability. Experience included serving as a Senior Lead on development of Hypersonic Booster Vehicle and Solid Rocket Motor, with emphasis on logistics, program management and aircraft integration utilizing B52. Top priority: design, development, interface with System Engineers and providing production support entailing $928 Million Dollars air-launched weapon system program thru PDR, CDR, initial production & flight-test. Ensured support strategies compliance with program goals entailing operational effectiveness, performance, cost, schedule and readiness parameters.

Aided in influencing Logistics, Configuration, Quality, Reliability and Failure Mode Analysis, Systems& Test Requirements and Integrated Product Support Planning.

Supported $928 Million Dollar HCSW program entailing Product Support, Reliability, Maintainability, Spare/Repair Parts, Support Equip, Tools, Infrastructure, Sustainment Support & Configuration Mgt.

Orchestrated analysis in support of product & design via ERB, LORA, ILSMT, ILSP, PDR and CDR.

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command - Redstone Arsenal, AL 2011-2019

Director / Program Manager - Tactical Missile Demilitarization

Oversight of national mission and strategic planning entailing world’s largest stockpile of obsolete, excess, and unserviceable munitions (Class V) and Major End Items (Class VII). Provide strategic oversight, risk management, action tracking and closure and executed program management responsibilities for AMCOM Demil Office - 498,464 missiles and components valued at $267M+ in resources over POM. Top priority: managing program risks, cost-effective, safe, secured demilitarization of excess, obsolete and unserviceable missile.

Aided in establishing and controlling milestone-based schedules, budgets, and costs to ensure program success and adaptation to meet future program needs.

Orchestrated R&D efforts ~$78MforWarhead (cluster munitions) processing at Anniston, and Solid Rocket Motors Thermal Processing based Demilitarization capability at Letterkenny Army Depot.

Managed execution of commercial MLRS Demil contract worth $100M+ with General Dynamics.

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command - Redstone Arsenal, AL 2009-2011

Acting Director/Deputy - Future Operations/Joint Integration

Provided strategic oversight for large, complex programs, setting strategic Command environment, emphasizing risk identification and analysis, organizational process changes, strategic metrics management, and long-range goals and objectives. Participated in high-level formulation discussions for long- and short-range initiatives and technologies such as Enhanced Aircraft Survivability Equipment, which was acknowledged as a critical Army enabler.

D/UnderSecretary of Army, Army Senior Fellows Program Office, VA 2007-2009

Army Senior Fellow

Competitively board selected for series of SES position-driven developmental assignments and executive-level educational opportunities - emphasis on Strategic Leadership, National Security, Military Strategy, Ground Combat Systems - Design, Development and Sustainment, Logistics, Economics, Senior Acquisition (ACQ 401), and Program Management (PMT 401) academics.

HQ, Department of Army, G-4 (Logistics), Pentagon - Washington, DC 2004-2007

HQ, Army Materiel Command, G-3 (Operation) - Fort Belvoir, VA

Command Liaison Officer - Pentagon & Army Materiel Command

Four-star General Officer billet. Personal Representative to Commanding General, US AMCOM. Provided high-level on-site briefings and representation in support of senior AMCOM management officials. Also, formulated, determined, and influenced many critical Command level policies. Additionally,collaborated with members of OSD, OMB, AAE, and Congress to determine or influence policies, financial/resource justifications, deliberation of program trade-offs, as well as detailed logistical impact on the war-fighter/operational readiness. Presented and defended program requirements and objectives by interfacing with Washington decision makers and apprised Sr. Command officials on issues of interest to HQDA, HQAMC, and OSD.

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, IMMC - Redstone Arsenal, AL 2001-2004

Director - Scout Observation Directorate

Oversaw national mission-driven Life Cycle Management Command operation by leading multi-discipline technical teams who provided full-spectrum logistics support for 15 weapon systems, including Kiowa Warrior, Comanche, Huey, Cobra aircraft and Support Equipment. Managed Supply Chain initiatives with emphasis on Spares, Ground Support & Depot Equipment, Repairs, Maintenance/Overhaul (M&O), Repair & Return, Material Release Documentation and Compliance, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) Review & Approval, Management of Rolls Royce (OEM) based 10 years (Two 5 Years) Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) effort & DRS (OEM) based CLS designed Forward Repair Activities (FRA’s)entailing Worldwide capabilities providing Test, Technical, Engineering Reach Back and Field Service Support for ~ 400 fielded Kiowa Warrior Aircraft which contributed toward maintaining highest readiness rate among fielded aviation systems. Assigned organizational work priorities; developed leadership/training requirements, performance standards, evaluation and recognition; managed paypool; interviewed and recruited selected candidates for promotions and reassignments. Maintained effective interface and communication with internal & external customers. Sponsored, participated inand coordinated EEO Federal, DoD, Army and community-based programs.

Managed 711 Major items and 8,260 Secondary items worth $500M, maintaining Army’s highest sustained readiness rate of 91.62% and stock availability of 91.2%.

Kept fleet Non-Mission Capable Supply (NMCS) at or below 5%, against Army’s goal of 10%, achieving Civilian Service Medal for Outstanding Integrated Product/Weapon System of the Year.

Association of the United States Army: National Certificate of Achievement Award and Superior Civilian Service Award for outstanding support to Operation Iraqi Freedom.

U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, St. Louis-MO/Redstone Arsenal, AL 1987-2001

Supervisory Aerospace Engineer / Division Chief - Scout Observation Division

Provided System Engineering Support & Oversight, as well as Reliability Availability & Maintainability (RAM) analysis, Orchestrated Maintenance Planning Requirements, Sustainment and Transition to Sustainment Requirements, TM/RPSTL/DMWR Review and Approval, Technical Support, Risk Assessment, Safety of Flight (SOF) determination impacting Black Hawk, Chinook, Huey, Apache &Kiowa Warrior aircraft weapon system.

Oversaw Aviation maintenance engineering operations, propulsion systems (GE T700/ LHTEC T800/ Honeywell T55/ Textron Lycoming T53/Allison & Roll-Royce T63), depot overhaul and repair programs at Commercial (GE/Lycoming) & Organic (Corpus Christi Army Depot).

Supervised Worldwide Liaison Engineers deployed in Korea; Germany; Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Hood, TX; and Fort Rucker, AL.

Deployed providing critical Aviation engineering/operational support during Operation Desert Shield / Storm (Saudi Arabia / UAE / Kuwait),Operation Restore Hope (Somalia) and Operation Joint Endeavor (Bosnia). Also, served as the Aviation Liaison Engineer at Fort Campbell. KY 101st Airborne Division.

Licensure & Certification

Army Acquisition Corp:

Life-Cycle Logistics - Level III

System Planning Research and Development - Level III

Program Management - Level III

Test and Evaluation-Level II

Federal Aviation Administration: Aircraft and Power Plant Mechanic Licenses

Education

Industrial College of the Armed Forces/National Defense University

Master of Science - National Resource Strategy

Minor: Strategic Leadership/National Security

Special Concentration - Ground Combat System (CONUS & OCONUS)

St. Louis University

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering / Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Piedmont Aerospace Institute

Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology

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