Jennifer Goucher - Program Manager, Federal Government

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Work Background

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)Program Manager

Sep. 2022

CACI International IncSr. Program Analyst

Mar. 2022 - Mar. 2023

AM Pierce & Associates, Inc.Senior Program Analyst

Jun. 2019 - Apr. 2022Support PMA-280 Production Lead in the planning, acquisition, and reporting of Tomahawk All Up Round integration to Program Office (PEO (U&W)) in accordance with approved acquisition strategies. • Support in the management of Production related software and hardware non-recurring engineering, hardware productionization and the integration of modernized software/hardware into the TACTOM BLK IV/V missile. • Coordinate with BFM to generate and track status of funding requests to PEO (U&W). • Coordinate with the Scheduler to generate and track status of program schedule execution. • Prepare and manage Production spend plans utilizing the NAVAIR Common Spend Plan Tool. • Prepare funding documents in accordance with applicable funding request forms. • Verify and validate budget execution with the appropriate field activities. • Support organization and preparation of program reviews to assess progress/accomplishments and report to PMA-280 Missile Systems Deputy Program Manager, Production/Depot Level 2 IPTL, and BFM manager. • Coordinate, track and manage Production related contracting requirements and actions utilizing the NAVAIR Procurement Management Tool (PMT). • Work life of type buy procurements to enable longevity of the TACTOM production line. • Analyze obsolescence and health monitoring data/metrics for the longevity of the TACTOM production line.

Federal GovernmentProgram Analyst

Jun. 2009 - Jun. 2019Support the Naval Air Traffic Management Systems Program Office (PMA213), which is located in the Program Executive Officer-TACAIR (PEO(T)) organization as the Acquisition Analyst. Support the Landing Systems Team, which is one of the three Teams that support the Program Manager in managing the PMA213 portfolio of programs and systems. Provide support to the other two teams (Combat Identification and Air Traffic Control) and directly to the Program Manager and the PMA213 Acquisition Lead as required.

General Dynamics Information TechnologyPrincipal Analyst

Dec. 2008 - Jun. 2009Liaison with HQMC & USMC Training/Education Command (TECOM) on PMA-205 acquisition support of established requirements. Includes attendance of Training Mgmt Team meetings in support of requirements definition and training mgmt process. Coordination of acquisition support efforts by all IPTs in compliance with new USMC Aviation Training Sys policy contained in Marine Corps Order 3710.6. Includes Simulator engineering/hardware concurrency, aircrew training courseware/curriculum standardization, Common Systems training integration and entire USMC training continuum standardization. Coordination of USMC Department IPT's and Marine Aviation Training System Sites (MATSS) compliance with Marine Corps Aviation Learning Management System (MCALMS) policy and implementation guidelines. Includes contracting efforts, IT hardware installations and software configuration management. Development/Coordination of 2d/3d MAW Aviation Distributed Virtual Training Environment and Tactical Environment policies for all aircraft simulators. Includes compliance with Information Assurance C&A with HQMC C4I, integration of aircraft simulators with USMC ground MAGTF simulators, virtual exercise planning with Joint Forces Command/USAF/US Army and integration support provided by ADVTE vendor at MATSS sites. Coordination of USMC wide standardization of ADVTE simulator visual databases to include policy, POA&M an acquisition planning. Development of Acquisition Strategy and Acquisition Plan for upcoming multimillion dollar Roadmap Acquisition Plan contracting in FY09. Proper content and formatting of PMA-205 portfolio packages (IPT summaries of program management status including Fleet Marine Force support, Program Risk, Cost/Schedule/Performance metrics, Financial execution, ILS, Software, etc). Coordination of acquisition requirements for compliance with TECOM mandated standup of ATS Requirement Management System at all MATSS sites. Support USMC IPTs in maintenance of Navy ERP Project Structures.

BearingPoint Pty LtdBusiness Consultant

Nov. 2006 - Nov. 2008Provided support for implementation of Navy ERP (N-ERP) system within PMA-231 Program Office. Developed strategies, processes, and plans to implement an Integrated Program Management (IPM) philosophy throughout PMA-231 team by identifying stakeholders and requirements to facilitate a collaborative environment throughout the program. Offered creation, production and analysis of E-2/C-2 program roadmaps, EVM data, integrated baseline reviews, performance management data, risk management data, fiscal planning documentation, reporting and performance metrics to support IPM requirements. Supported development and implementation of Project Structures in N-ERP to include program milestones, performance metrics and management data. Supported Sigma Training Team Engagement by providing knowledge towards Program Management arena within the Navy community. Revised current Project Management training material. Revised current Project Management student support activities materials. Successfully completed the Project Management training course. Acted as a key member of the training team to develop the review process of Navy ERP material before it was to be presented to all clients. This involved creating Concept packages that included a Role-to-Role matrix and a Transactional Crosswalk that identified similarities/differences between the two sets of data. Created and maintained a Course Status Matrix, which was used to identify courses being deployed, when they were received and reviewed by all parties involved to include the training team, the competency SME’s, and the competency Process Owners. This information was collected and maintained for Course Concepts and Work Instructions for the 58 courses to be deployed. Created simulations to assist the Program Management community in the delivery of training materials in preparation for the deployment of Navy ERP. Assisted with Navy ERP training of Work Force Management Supervisory and Management Administration courses.

CACI LtdBusiness Financial Analyst

Apr. 2006 - Nov. 2006Provided program analyst support to the Electronic Warfare (EW)/Special Mission Aircraft Department. Provided Business Financial Manager (BFM) program financial schedule and performance status and analysis. Developed and managed a financial/schedule reporting program that provides timely data to management. Participated in Program Management and Milestone Reviews, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Reviews, Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) Development, and Contracting Sessions to include "Alpha contracting." Coordinate with APN, RDT&E, and OM&N financial budget managers to facilitate timely obligations and expenditures and contractual commitments and reporting. Provided recommendations and status to Asst. DPM and IPT leads relating to Program events, schedules and status.

RGII TechnologiesFinancial Analyst

Sep. 2004 - Apr. 2006Served as the Operation and Maintenance, Navy (O&M,N) Business Financial Manager (BFM) for the AV-8B Harrier Aircraft via contractor support. Executed (formulate, justify) budget documentation for the AV-8B O&M,N Fleet Support Team. Provide support to the AV-8B APML, PSTL and Lead BFM by serving as the focal point for all O&MN business matters, resource management, financial management, budget preparation, and budget execution. Assisted in the collaborative efforts of the AV-8’s International Joint Program Office requirements with personnel of the United Kingdom, Spain and Italy. Proficient in the use and procedures of SAP/SIGMA, Cyberdocs, ePower, and Microsoft Office to prepare, execute and track all AV-8 O&MN allocations, commitments, obligations and expenditures. Responsible for answering O&M,N specific drills ranging from how the program will be effected if receiving cuts to how the office will be effected by receiving extra money. Supported LEAN initiatives relating specifically to funding documents and how to get them processed more efficiently and effectively. Provided expert business and DON budget management, financial management, and financial execution relating to the Air Vehicle Team, Mission Systems Team and Fleet Support Team of the AV-8B program. Provided in-depth knowledge of Department of Defense (DOD) accounting and budgeting of appropriate DON financial system processes, rules, and regulations. This required interpretation of the DOD Financial Management Regulation (FMR) contained in the DOD 7000.14R. Provided programmatic and any pertinent financial data to the Program Office personnel, NAVAIR AIR 10.0 Comptroller, and PEO personnel on a periodic basis as well as for quick turnaround drills. This data included program overall financial status (historical, current and future budgets), program briefs and critical Fleet/Program deficiencies/inquiries.