Aaron Cox
Palmer,AK
Summary
Dynamic Acquisitions Program Manager with four years of distinguished service in the United States Air Force and a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Known for innovative thinking and a strong record of exceptional job performance. Proven expertise in leading and executing complex acquisition projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to stringent timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Adept at fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders, negotiating contracts, and optimizing project efficiencies. Recognized for critical thinking abilities, consistently delivering superior results in high-pressure environments. Seeking to leverage demonstrated leadership and technical acumen to drive impactful outcomes in a dynamic organizational setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acquisitions Program Manager
United States Air Force
11.2020 - Current
- Managed Integrated Product Teams to deliver cutting-edge and life-saving technology to warfighters around the globe.
- Tracked and managed cost, schedule, performance, and risks for new development and modification programs.
- Responsible for acquisition document and strategy generation and maintenance, including but not limited to Requirements, Requests for Proposals, Statements of Work, Statement of Objectives etc.
- Produced/reviewed business case analysis/trade-off studies/estimate documentation for acquisition and logistics requirements, program milestones met.
- Generated/reviewed Statements of Work (SOW)/Requests for Proposals (RFPs)/Statements of Objectives (SOO) for program baselines, informational requirements accomplished.
- Developed program risk handling strategies, provided timely/relevant information for leadership decisions.
- · Directed $2M GearFit Program to maintain direct communication from warfighters to acquisition professionals.
- Coordinated Configuration Control Board (CCB) documentation, highlighted program baseline changes to stakeholders.
- Prepared/presented program briefings/reports, informed senior leadership of program status/changes.
- Managed business operations for 225-member division with an annual budget of $630.2M.
- Supervised personnel actions, military career management, policy execution, awards, decorations, strategic communication, and portfolio analysis.
- Conducted training sessions on ethics, performance evaluations, stratifications, and workforce fortification.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Administered Government Purchase Card program and developed innovative awards, decorations, and a personnel tracker for 225 members.
Project Arc Engineer
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Designed and manufactured aluminum rail system for B-1 Targeting Pod Pylon storage and transportation.
- Mentored and guided 11 development projects to boost capabilities at Dyess AFB.
- Identified and addressed operational inefficiencies to enhance productivity and mission capability.
- Developed and mentored young Airmen in innovating processes and procedures to increase readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT05.2020
Skills
- Acquisition Program Management
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Consistently meet goals
- Project management
- Product development
- Mechanical Engineering Principles and Applications
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Technical Communication
- Effective leader
- Innovation and Problem-Solving
Certification
- Level one Life Cycle Logistics Acquisitions (Defense Acquisition University, 2020)
Defense Acquisition University Courses:
- Fundamentals of Acquisition Management
- Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management
- Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
- Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
- Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part A
- Team Management and Leadership
Timeline
Project Arc Engineer
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
04.2022 - 09.2022
Acquisitions Program Manager
United States Air Force
11.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Brigham Young University