Senior Program Manager - PMP-Certified Navy Veteran

Senior Program Manager PMP-Certified U.S. Navy Veteran Strategic and results-oriented Senior Program Manager with 18+ years of experience leading complex programs in defense, shipbuilding, and systems engineering. Proven track record managing multimillion-dollar government contracts, driving cross-functional teams, and delivering mission-critical solutions on schedule and under budget. Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief with deep expertise in cybersecurity, IT software design and development, systems integration, and integrated maintenance planning. Adept in leading secure technology modernization efforts, lifecycle program management, and the deployment of enterprise-level IT solutions in high-security environments.

Core Competencies

• Program & Project Management • Lifecycle Logistics & Maintenance Planning

• Cost, Schedule, and Performance Control • Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Risk Management & Process Improvement • Stakeholder & Contract Management

• Systems Engineering & Integration • Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

Professional Experience

Director of Business Development Solutions Development Corporation, 08/2022 – Present

Leads technical program execution and oversight for 35 commercial and federal contracts valued at $270M. Oversees project performance, P&L, risk management, and delivery quality across IT, engineering, and logistics programs. SDC’s first Program Management Office (PMO) to standardize governance, metrics, and reporting.

Senior Program Management Analyst Technical Marine Business, 04/2020 – 08/2022

Supported PEO Ships and SEA21 Program Offices managing reporting, cost control, and subcontractor performance. Led monthly contract reviews and provided senior-level performance analysis to government clients.

Senior Program Manager L3Harris Corporation, 08/2014 – 04/2020 Managed multi-site projects supporting radar, navigation, and combat system installations across Navy platforms. Directed up to 147 personnel, delivering $36M in contracts while maintaining 100% safety and compliance. Implemented earned value metrics and risk-based forecasting to deliver projects within 3% of planned cost and schedule.

Education & Certifications

Master of Arts, Executive Leadership - Liberty University, 2016 Bachelor of Arts, Christian Ministry Studies - San Diego Christian College, 2014

Bachelor of Science, Business Management - Madison University, 2010

Project Management Professional (PMP) 2022 Master Training Specialist (USN)

Security Clearance

Active Secret Clearance (Investigation 2021)

Other Professional expertise:

Senior Business Development Manager, Jeppesen (Boeing Company) 04/2011 – 06/2014 Led defense-focused business development initiatives, securing a $10M annual NGA contract and contributing to a $1.8B joint venture. Served as systems engineering SME and authored winning technical proposal sections for multiple classified and unclassified programs.

Technical Sales Capture Manager, Northrop Grumman Maritime Systems 06/2005 – 03/2011 Expanded sales from $255K to $10.7M annually by leading new market penetration strategies and developing key defense relationships. Captured ECDIS-N, JHSV and T-AKE program contracts worth an average of $20M annually in Revenue.

(Active Duty US Navy – 06/1984 – 06/2005)

ACTIVE-DUTY UNDERWAY AT SEA TIME IN SERVICE USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) Navigation Department Leading Chief USS Boxer (LHD-4) – Assistant Navigator USS John Rodgers (DDG-983) – Assistant Navigator USS Philippian Sea (CG-58) – Assistant Navigator USS Seattle (AOE-3) – Navigation Electronics Technician (NAV ET)

ACTIVE-DUTY SHORE TIME IN SERVICE NRD Philadelphia - Navy Recruiter RTC/NTC Great Lakes, Ill - Recruit Division Commander – Leading Chief

Summary

This document highlights the career achievements of a Senior Program Manager with extensive experience in defense and maritime systems. It details leadership roles at L3Harris Corporation, Jeppesen (Boeing), and Northrop Grumman, showcasing expertise in project and personnel management, business development, and technical sales. The individual also has significant active-duty sea service in the U.S. Navy, advanced education in executive leadership and ministry studies, and holds an active Secret security clearance.