SPAWAR Systems Center PacificDivision Head, Command and Intelligence Systems Division
Sep. 2013 - Nov. 2018San DiegoHead of 225+ division of scientist, engineers, and technicians spanning 30+ projects across US/Europe; fostered high-performing team-driven culture.
Managed $150M+ C4ISR portfolio of projects for Naval/Joint/National customers,
Led work scope development and IGCE for four Multiple Award Contracts (MACs). Oversaw Technical Eval Boards and participated as TEB member and Source Selection Advisory Board member.
Ultimately responsible for ensuring all projects met customer requirements and product deliveries. Led strategic planning evolutions to maintain and build project portfolio. Managed annual $3.5M overhead budget and served as the Division Pay Pool Manager. Guided projected in strategic and tactical issues, risks, and opportunities pertaining to software design, development, integration, testing, and deployment.
Developed a cost and schedule MBSE tool for Agile software development and led a cultural change to use modern SW development tools and processes.
Grew user-center design efforts from nearly zero to become integrated into sponsor spend plans for all software development projects.
Built strong customer and stakeholder relationships that enabled me to proactively resolve issues before they grew out of control.