Acquisition Program Manager DoD Leader
Resume:
Dennis Brown
Roy, Utah
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Objective:
To leverage leadership, acquisition program management, and strategic oversight skills to successfully drive programmatic milestones and optimize cross-functional teams within complex projects.
Professional Summary:
Results-driven professional with 10+ years of experience in program management, logistics, and operations leadership. Expertise in leading large-scale defense programs and managing the lifecycle of complex acquisition projects within the Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. military systems. A veteran with a strong understanding of policy, resource management, and personnel leadership. Proven ability to meet organizational goals by balancing cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Active Secret Clearance and a seasoned leader capable of providing programmatic direction across multiple stakeholders.
Key Skills:
● Acquisition Program
Management
● Strategic Planning & Execution
● Cross-Functional Team
Leadership
● Defense Acquisition System
Processes
● Project Lifecycle Management
● Cost-Benefit & Trade-Off Analysis
● Milestone Development &
Reporting
● Risk Management & Mitigation
● Contract Management (RFPs,
SOWs, MOUs)
● Life Cycle Cost Estimation
● Resource Allocation & Budget
Oversight
● Documentation & Reporting
● Personnel Development &
Coaching
● Strong Written & Oral
Communication
Work Experience:
Program Manager: Peerless Technologies, F-22 Integration Program Hill Air Force Base, Utah Oct 2022 – Present
● Lead the F-22 integration program, providing acquisition program management support throughout all lifecycle phases, including resource allocation, schedule management, and risk mitigation.
● Spearheaded the development of Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and life cycle cost estimates, contributing to the successful execution of program milestones.
● Coordinated between functional teams, including engineering, logistics, and cybersecurity, to align project goals and optimize cross-functional performance.
● Enhanced reporting processes, including Monthly Acquisition Reports (MARs) and Defense Acquisition Executive Summaries (DAES), ensuring timely and accurate information flow to senior leadership.
● Assisted in creating and reviewing documentation, including Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across multiple phases of the program.
● Facilitated integration of cross-enterprise capabilities, bringing together intelligence and infrastructure support to align program objectives with defense acquisition strategy.
● Key Achievement: Delivered critical milestone documentation on schedule, facilitating a smooth transition to the next acquisition phase. Depot Manager: The Logistics Company, 807th MCDS
Salt Lake City, UT Aug 2020 – Oct 2022
● Led depot operations for a U.S. Army Reserve unit, managing the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of military equipment valued at $100M.
● Implemented process improvements that increased operational readiness by 15%, optimizing the workflow for maintenance and equipment repair.
● Developed and maintained short- and long-term goals for the depot team, successfully aligning personnel to meet contract requirements.
● Acted as a key liaison between depot operations and leadership, providing strategic advice to enhance logistical processes and reduce bottlenecks.
● Coordinated and oversaw the preparation of funding documents and budget estimates to ensure financial planning aligned with operational needs.
● Identified gaps in maintenance processes and introduced corrective actions that improved overall team efficiency and output by 10%.
● Key Achievement: Reduced equipment downtime by 20% through strategic oversight of depot maintenance processes.
Field Depot Coordinator: XOTech, LLC, 807th MCDS
Salt Lake City, UT Aug 2018 – Aug 2020
● Provided technical input on logistics management programs, ensuring alignment with Army Reserve policies and regulations.
● Managed cost-benefit analyses for system integration assessments and equipment management, optimizing operational efficiency across depot operations.
● Assisted in the overhaul and modification work order programs, ensuring compliance with all Army safety and maintenance directives.
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline depot operations, ensuring 100% compliance with federal maintenance guidelines.
● Implemented system-based tracking to improve oversight of maintenance overhaul programs, reducing delays in equipment turnaround times. Education:
● American Military University (Actively Enrolled) – Information Management
● ITT Tech – Information Systems Technology (10 credits)
● Colorado Tech – Information Management (15 credits) Certifications & Training:
● Logistics Maintenance Manager
● GCSS-Army Training User and Manager Course (Global Combat Support System-Army)
● First-line Supervisor Training (Basic Leader Course)
● Department of Defense Cyber Awareness Training
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