Amanda Harris
La Plata,MD
Summary
Assisted teams in executing projects related to facilities planning and lifecycle management within Department of Defense settings. Supported multi-project efforts across infrastructure initiatives by contributing to scope development, procurement, scheduling, and delivery. Aided in standardizing program execution to facilitate acquisition through effective SOW development and enhance compliance and operational readiness in complex organizations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager, Facilities Planning
Eastern Research Group (Contractor for NSWC Indian Head)
03.2025 - Current
- Direct lifecycle execution of facilities and infrastructure projects across multiple concurrent initiatives, integrating planning, scope development, procurement support, scheduling, and delivery.
- Authored dozens of Statements of Work (SOWs) enabling procurement and execution of facility upgrades, equipment acquisitions, and maintenance programs.
- Advise leadership on project prioritization, scheduling strategy, and contract execution, aligning efforts with mission and compliance requirements.
- Provided quality assurance oversight for an $11M Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) program, validating site assessments and deliverables across 1M+ sq. ft. of infrastructure.
- Developed and implemented a Configuration Management Program (CMP) across 10+ programs, improving audit readiness and standardizing documentation practices.
- Directed recovery of the Aerial Work Platform (AWP) program from non-compliance to operational readiness through training alignment and execution controls.
- Drove closure of 450+ facility and safety deficiencies, including high-risk items resolved within 48 hours, strengthening compliance posture.
- Standardized execution practices across initiatives, improving consistency, documentation quality, and delivery reliability.
- Coordinated execution across engineering, safety, and operations stakeholders to align priorities and minimize delivery risk.
- Conducted site visits and vendor coordination to confirm scope, schedule, and mobilization timelines for facility projects.
- Performed quality assurance on contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with government standards and contractual requirements.
- 03/2025 – Present | 40 hrs/week
Operations Officer / Facilities & Infrastructure Lead
United States Navy
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Directed facilities and infrastructure initiatives within mission-critical environments, aligning execution with operational requirements.
- Managed execution of a $4M air traffic control tower renovation, coordinating stakeholders and operational constraints.
- Served as Weight Handling Program Manager for 60+ Navy crane and lifting assets, ensuring inspection compliance, operator readiness, and safe execution of high-risk material handling operations.
- Led cross-functional teams across engineering, logistics, and operations to ensure project alignment with mission priorities.
- Oversaw maintenance programs, infrastructure planning, and operational readiness activities.
- Mentored and led 40+ personnel, reinforcing accountability, safety, and standardized execution practices.
- Led installation-level safety and compliance efforts, supporting successful Explosive Safety Inspection (ESI) outcomes.
- 08/2022 – 08/2024 | 40 hrs/week
Assistant Chief Engineer
United States Navy
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed engineering readiness and maintenance programs supporting a $3.4B amphibious assault ship, ensuring continuous operational capability.
- Led 60 personnel across four engineering divisions (Repair, Auxiliaries, Electrical, Main Propulsion), aligning maintenance execution with operational requirements.
- Trained and qualified 150+ engineering personnel, strengthening workforce capability and certification readiness.
- Directed and coordinated maintenance activities across divisions to ensure system reliability and compliance with Navy standards.
- Led inspection preparation efforts, achieving full compliance with Navy technical and safety requirements.
- Delivered technical briefings and risk assessments to senior leadership, translating system data into actionable decisions.
- 05/2019 – 03/2022 | 40 hrs/week
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Engineering
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MDSkills
Facilities Planning
Program Governance
Project Lifecycle Execution
SOW Development
Scheduling Strategy
Risk & Compliance (ESI, OSHA, EM 385-1-1)
Configuration Management
Cross-Functional Leadership
Process Standardization
Archibus
ESAMS
SharePoint
Microsoft Project
Power BI
Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Maryland
- Professional Engineer (In Progress)
- Google Project Management Certificate
Timeline
Program Manager, Facilities Planning
Eastern Research Group (Contractor for NSWC Indian Head)
03.2025 - Current
Operations Officer / Facilities & Infrastructure Lead
United States Navy
08.2022 - 08.2024
Assistant Chief Engineer
United States Navy
05.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - General Engineering
United States Naval Academy