Senior Acquisition Program Manager, DoD/International Programs

TANYA L. GEIGER

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Career Summary

Seasoned professional experienced (32 years) Senior Acquisition Program Manager with extensive experience supporting the Department of Defense at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, weapon system defense aerospace platforms, holding an active SECRET clearance since 2001. Skilled in managing complex FMS projects, executing system sustainment programs, and overseeing acquisition testing for advanced military systems, a background in software configuration and test engineering and international business. Recognized for delivering highquality, compliant program, fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups. Equipped with a bachelor’s in science degree (2002) in Information Systems Technology and deep knowledge of defense acquisition protocols and strategy development.

Core Competencies

Acquisition and Strategy Development Partner Relationship Management Enterprise Risk Identification & Mitigation Development Foreign Military Sales (FMS)Strategy & Execution Manpower Development FMS Acceptance Testing Cost, Schedule & Performance Leadership

Professional Experience

U.S. Air Force - Odyssey Systems January 2025 – Present

Sr. Acq Program Manager, FMS New Business Office - Helicopters Division

Focused on program funding strategy by developing Price and Availability (P&A) analyses for international partners and generating comprehensive contractual RFP packages. Managed Letters of Request (LORs) from inception to completion and submittal of a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA), ensuring timely response are made back to partner nations. Compared program performance to other similar programs and industry standards to identify and capture areas of improvement.

Develop mitigation strategies to ensure program remains on track to meet performance requirements. Ensured program milestones were met by following detailed acquisition protocols managing program lifecycle conflicts and prioritizing competing stakeholder requirements to maintain schedule integrity.

Led the successful FMS procurement and execution of 24 HUDs for the Malaysian FA-50 aircraft while providing direct program management support to critical helicopter programs like the MH-139A and HH-60W.

U.S. Air Force - PE Systems November 2022 – October 2024

Sr. Program Manager, Digital Strategic Integration Office

Digital Transformation Strategies: Developed and implemented directorate-level digital transformation strategies, hosting monthly speaker sessions to educate staff on various acquisition disciplines.

Workshops and Training: Organized monthly workshops on critical topics such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), roadmap development, Security and acquisition practices.

Workforce Digital Development: Researched, vetted and introduced innovative tools and resources for organizational high performing culture and workforce development, coordinating acquisition refresher training sourced from internal and external Air Force educational institutions.

Government Reference Architecture: Contributed to the development of the Government Reference Architecture (GRA) and Roadmap Development Integrated Product Teams (IPT), ensuring alignment with embedded acquisition processes described in the Dod 5000 series and the acquisition process guide.

U.S. Air Force - Insight Global Staffing November 2021 – July 2022

CAV AF System Sustainment Program Manager

Wright Patterson Air Force Base - Department of Defense

Manage and track multiple software licenses, maintain new task orders, issue new contracts for license renewal and maintenance agreements. CDRL Management: Produced and delivered monthly Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs), ensuring compliance with program engineering requirements. Seamless Integration/User Experience: Facilitated hardware and software upgrades, ensure system functionality and integration within existing systems are working 24/7.

Maintained the Integrated Program Master Schedule, effectively tracking software maintenance schedules and deliverables are met. Issue Resolution: Collaborated daily with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues across multiple interfaces and servers.

Field Needs Representation: Researched and documented user-reported requirements, ensuring accurate representation of field needs for system enhancements.

U.S. Air Force - Alliance Global Group, LLC

FMS Project Manager August 2020 – August 2021

FMS Program Oversight: Managed Foreign Military Sales (FMS) projects, supporting the Sensors ISR New Business SPO by developing cost and manpower models critical for program execution. Solid background in program management, acquisition, and logistics, especially within a specialized aerospace or defense context. Your involvement with the HC/MC-130 and MC-1MC Terrain Following modification program likely entailed a high level of technical and strategic oversight, as well as close collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

Ensured balanced program costs in SAMRs/DSAMS, optimizing budget allocation and manpower utilization. Created manpower documents to support international program requirements. Coordinated program cost estimates with stakeholders.

Developed and maintained program schedules using the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to effectively track program events and milestones. Monitored program progress, ensuring that performance, costs, and scheduled activities were aligned with program goals. Identified and escalated quality risks as needed, maintaining a proactive approach to project challenges, including technical writing and professional presentations.

U.S. Air Force - Sumaria Systems November 2019 – June 2020

Senior Test FMS Program Manager

Foreign Military Sales Acquisition Test Program Manager for the French MQ-9 Predator Reaper (Drone); Executed Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) activities within an acquisition environment, supporting international program execution in alignment with established strategies and plans, ensuring that performance test scripts and cases were developed according to identified test scenarios and objectives.

Monitored program progress, ensuring that performance, costs, and scheduled activities were aligned with program goals. Identified and escalated quality risks as needed, maintaining a proactive approach to project challenges, including technical writing and professional presentations.

Managed database with test results, schedules and timelines in delivery of system assets to partner nations.

U.S. Air Force - Mainsail Group September 2018 – September 2019

Senior Acquisition Program Manager

ISR/SOF Personnel Recovery Division

Deputy Program Manager for the HC/MC-130 and MC-1MC Terrain Following (ACAT II), supporting AFSOC rapid modifications methodology. Solid background in program management, acquisition, and logistics, within a specialized weapons system development and modernization. Direct involvement with the HC/MC-130 and MC-1MC Terrain Following modification program likely entailed a high level of technical and strategic oversight, as well as close collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

Executed acquisition tasks and supported program execution and task order development, ensuring timely delivery of work products, including technical writing and professional presentations.

U.S. Air Force - PE Systems, Inc. June 2016 – September 2018

Senior Acquisition Program Manager & Weapons Systems Action Officer

Fighters and Bombers Directorate Program Executive Group (PEG)

Functioned independently as Weapon Systems Officer to the Fighter and Bomber General Officer (GO) and Deputy Program Executive Officer (DPEO), overseeing multiple weapon system platforms to include the A10, A29, B52, etc. Developed, staffed, and tracked complex acquisition strategy program documentation and briefings for program office communications to the Program Executive Officer (PEO) level officer review.

Supported task order development, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products, including technical writing and Acquisition Strategy presentations/briefs for senior level review.

Provided final review of acquisition strategy briefings, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and adherence to DoD protocols.

U.S. Air Force - Whitney, Bradley and Brown Consulting

Senior Program Manager January 2016 – June 2016

Global Hawk Program Office - ISR/SOF Division

Deputy Program Manager for the Ground Segment Modernization (ACAT II) program, successfully achieving Milestone B activities. Develop detailed cost estimates for the GSMP, ensuring all phases of the acquisition lifecycle (research, development, testing, production, and sustainment) are covered. Collaborated with financial analysts and contracting officers to determine funding requirements, track funds, and allocate resources appropriately.

Identified cost-saving opportunities such as streamlining processes or negotiating contracts for better terms. investigated cost overruns or under-expenditure to ensure that the budget is effectively managed, providing mitigation strategies when necessary.

Contributions to the Global Hawk Division earning the Small Team of the Quarter Award.

U.S. Air Force - PE Systems, Inc. November 2013 – January 2016

Senior Acquisition Program Manager

C-130J Division - Foreign Military Sales Division

Led cross-functional IPTs to achieve compliance with schedule and delivery performance goals for international partners. Developed and executed cost control measures that led to the successful completion of the project ahead of schedule.

Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate vendor performance, ensuring contracts were adhered to and aligning with U.S. government requirements.

Provide status updates briefs in support of key acquisition events and program manager reviews, technical exchange meetings, TRRs, enhancing program visibility and stakeholder engagement.

U.S. Air Force - Quantech Services January 2013 – November 2013

Senior Program Manager

Wright Patterson Air Force Base - Department of Defense

U.S. Air Force - MCR Federal, LLC December 2009 – January 2013

Program Software Acquisition Engineer (International)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO Headquarters)

Bruxelles Belgium

U.S. Air Force - DRS Intelligence and Avionic Solutions Sept 2007 – April 2009

Software Configuration/Quality Analyst

Wright Patterson Air Force Base – Department of Defense

U.S. Air Force - Triune Software, Inc. April 2004 – September 2007

Program Software Configuration Manager

Wright Patterson Air Force Base - – Department of Defense

U.S. Air Force - MCR Federal October 1994 – October 1998

Software Configuration Manager

Wright Patterson Air Force Base -– Department of Defense

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