ALAN CURE
Summary
Mission-driven federal leader with 17+ years of combined DLA and U.S. Air Force experience in logistics, sourcing, and customer relationship management. Expert in leading high-performing teams, optimizing supply chain operations, and aligning acquisition strategies to enhance Warfighter readiness. Recognized for driving innovation, managing $30M+ annual sourcing budgets, and executing large-scale readiness initiatives that strengthened Class II and VIII industrial bases.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Sourcing Strategy Specialist (GS-13)
Defense Logistics Agency
12.2024 - Current
- Leads team of Industrial Specialists, mentoring staff on sourcing policy, acquisition strategy, and supplier engagement.
- Serves as primary liaison to the Military Services, ensuring seamless coordination of C&T supply chain activities supporting readiness across all branches.
- Directs cross-functional surge readiness initiative increasing wartime C&T production by 150% and strengthening industrial base resilience.
- Oversees $30M+ annual budgets aligning procurement funding with Service-level requirements and readiness goals.
- Utilizes multiple logistics systems—including EBS, E-Catalog, WebFLIS, PIEE, and Haystack—to track material flow, validate order accuracy, and resolve shipment discrepancies.
- Monitors on-time delivery performance to ensure customers receive correct quantities and delivery schedules are met.
- Builds supplier partnerships ensuring Berry Amendment and FAR compliance while improving responsiveness to customer orders.
- Provides executive-level briefings and data-driven recommendations to DLA leadership on customer satisfaction, sourcing performance, and delivery reliability.
Industrial Specialist / Readiness Program Manager (GS-12)
Defense Logistics Agency
02.2021 - 12.2024
- Directed industrial operations for medical commodity ensuring efficient, high-quality production to meet urgent Warfighter demands.
- Developed multi-million-dollar acquisition strategies improving delivery timelines and contract performance.
- Negotiated supplier agreements and led KPI analysis ensuring cost-effective and compliant outcomes.
- Partnered across acquisition, logistics, and policy teams to strengthen supply chain performance.
- Advised senior command on sourcing priorities, contingency support, and risk mitigation initiatives.
Quality Assurance & Aircraft Maintenance
U.S. Air Force & DLA
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Directed QA programs ensuring compliance with technical data, safety, and performance standards.
- Led audits recovering $3M in deficient assets and improving operational reliability.
- Earned Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Civilian of the Year (2017).
Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent
U.S. Air Force Reserves
03.2018 - Current
- Supervises 200+ personnel supporting 15 C-17 aircraft valued at $5.6B.
- Leads contingency missions across Pacific Command; earned 'Outstanding' IG inspection rating (2023).
- Delivers readiness briefings to senior command; applies lean Six Sigma and EVM to improve cost, schedule, and mission performance.
- Oversees aircraft maintenance, quality, and training programs enhancing squadron readiness and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Technical Management - Project Management
DeVry University / Keller School of Management
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Level II Certification - Production, Quality & Manufacturing
Defense Acquisition University
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course Completion - undefined
DLA Troop Support Leadership Academy
Skills
- Relationship Management Between DLA, Services and C&T Vendors
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supervisory Leadership
- Industrial Base Readiness
- Performance Metrics
- Logistics Coordination
- Database Management
- Process Improvement
- Acquisition Strategy
- Strategic Planning
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Wing Civilian of the Year (2017), Multiple Squadron & Group Awards, Commendation for Leadership Excellence during Pacific Command Operations (2023)
Timeline
Lead Sourcing Strategy Specialist (GS-13)
Defense Logistics Agency
12.2024 - Current
Industrial Specialist / Readiness Program Manager (GS-12)
Defense Logistics Agency
02.2021 - 12.2024
Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent
U.S. Air Force Reserves
03.2018 - Current
Quality Assurance & Aircraft Maintenance
U.S. Air Force & DLA
01.2007 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Level II Certification - Production, Quality & Manufacturing
Defense Acquisition University
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course Completion - undefined
DLA Troop Support Leadership Academy
Bachelor of Technical Management - Project Management
DeVry University / Keller School of Management