- Artificial Intelligence and its use in problem solving, coaching, mentoring, teaching, performance enhancement and effectiveness
- Space and Cyberspace in military mission effects
- Exercises and Training
- Travel
- Learning new things and expanding my horizons
- Working out and Eating Healthy
ANDREW L. GRANTHAM
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Experienced cross-functional Technical Program Manager with strategic planning and program delivery quals. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication. Current DoD TS/SCI clearance -Over 25 years in Program and Project Management including monitoring and execution of contracts, deliverables, subcontractor management
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Business Development and Capture Manager
Apogee Engineering
11.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the firm’s expanded engagement into 3 untapped defense contracting sectors
- Cultivated and maintained relationships within key customer client-bases establishing pathways for new business and long-term growth potential.
- Business Development/Capture manager for several key wins in highly technical business areas in space, electronic warfare, and missile defense including two recent wins at SMDC. As a Capture Manager worked across the Engineering, Finance, Proposal and operational cross-functional teams
- Previous BD experience with Lockheed Martin as a BD/Capture manager for ISR-specific platforms. As a SME helped LM win the Aerial Common Sensor program
PM/TL for US Army Space and Missile Defense Command and Wideband SATCOM Operations and Technical Support II
Apogee Engineering
10.2019 - 11.2023
- Led cross-functional team of 12 personnel in Space, Cyber, Information Operations and Special Operations to enhance project delivery and streamline operations conducting long-range planning and execution of military wargames and experiments.
- Developed strategic initiatives to optimize resource allocation and improve program efficiency. Implemented the use of "gray-beard" part-time surge personnel to increase mission effectiveness.
- Utilized customer requirements to develop training scenarios to train, test and evaluate the Army staff in SMDC on the use of Space, counter-Space, Cyber, and Ballistic Missile Defense planning
- Initiated the use of Space Operations tied to Cyber effects and US Army Special Operations to create positive military effects on the ground for successful maneuver
Deputy Director for Space and Missile Defense Programs
Odyssey Systems
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Program/Portfolio manager for 12 separate contracts supporting the U.S. Government.
- Managed a multi-million-dollar budget and numerous subordinate Project and Program Managers. Managed portfolios more than $100 million and over 26 personnel.
- Responsible for Profit and Loss contracts and the capture of new contracts supporting Army Futures Command, US Special Operations Command, and US Medical Command.
Project and Contract Manager / Senior Exercise Planner
Odyssey Systems
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Senior project manager supervising a 20-person cross-functional team directly supporting Army virtual training environments. These included exercises play from the Wideband Satellite Operations Centers (WSOCs), the Army's Mission Command Training Program Warfighter exercises, and the Ballistic Missile Defense Certification and Evaluation Branch
- Based on the government’s requirements developed and executed 10, 2-week long, scenario-based training exercises.
- Recognized by the customer as surpassing all Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLS) and requirements.
- Managed subcontract personnel ensuring compliance and mission accountability for the government
Brigade Commander / Senior Leader/Program Manager
Colorado Army National Guard
10.2013 - 04.2017
- Commanded a disparate, geographically dispersed, 2400-person organization (the largest National Guard element in Colorado) consisting of Special Forces, Aviation, Infantry, Military Police, and Space (117th Space Battalion). All while maintaining 97% readiness metrics
- Deployed these elements to numerous locations/combat zones and returned them all successfully
- Led strategic planning and execution of operational readiness assessments for unit deployments. Accountable to the Commanding General of Land Forces and to The Adjutant General (TAG) of Colorado.
- Directed training programs to enhance soldier proficiency and operational effectiveness. At the same time providing guidance on structure and support to the spouses of deployed Soldiers.
Senior Project Manager and Consultant
Odyssey Systems
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget for the Army's implementation plan to train all Army Soldiers on the US Army Space Strategy.
- Traveled with a Mobile Training Team (MTT) to numerous Army installations to facilitate an 8-hour Program of Instruction (POI). This effort became the Army Space Training Initiative Branch.
- Initiated collaboration with the Army’s virtual training environment to insert the Space Training Strategy into the Army’s vast virtual architecture.
Commander / Senior Leader/Program Manager
Warrior Transition Battalion
06.2008 - 04.2011
- Led initiatives to enhance soldier transition programs, improving overall service delivery and support systems via a very large cross-functional team of 1900 personnel including doctors, nurses, social workers, and wounded, ill, and injured soldiers.
- Mentored staff in best practices for program execution, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Developed all operating procedures to include Human Resources, operations, and logistics.
- Utilized communications skills to brief members of Congress and their staffs, the Secretary of the Army, and the Secretary of Defense.
- Managed a budget of over $3 million annually.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
North Central University
MS - Strategic Studies
US Army War College
MS - Organizational Leadership (with an emphasis in Instructional Design)
Colorado State University
MA - International Relations
Boston University
BA - Political Science
Wright State University Dayton Ohio
Post Graduate Intelligence Program - undefined
DIA’s Strategic Intelligence Planner’s Course
Skills
- Project management expertise
- Experience with AI tools and platforms
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Operations management
- Project management/Program Management
- Organizational development
- Change management
- Issues resolution
Accomplishments
- Successfully commanded a 2400-person military organization for over 3 ½ years. Maintaining readiness metrics at an all-time high of 97% and a 1900-person clinical-based unit for 3 years specifically dealing with Soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress, depression, traumatic brain injuries and amputations
- Instituted the use of AI products to support the research and development for Requests for Information (RFI) responses and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in support of government contracts
- Instituted training guidance and curriculum development for 4500 staff in non-clinical and clinical operations.
Affiliations
- Association of United States Army (AUSA)
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
- Association of Old Crows (AOC)
- Office of Strategic Services (OSS) Society
Certification
- Certified Google Project Manager
- Certified Scrum Professional-Product Owner (Issued May 2023)
- Scrum Master Certified (SMC) (Issued June 2023)
- Army Facilitator Course
Interests
Timeline
Director Business Development and Capture Manager
Apogee Engineering
11.2023 - Current
PM/TL for US Army Space and Missile Defense Command and Wideband SATCOM Operations and Technical Support II
Apogee Engineering
10.2019 - 11.2023
Deputy Director for Space and Missile Defense Programs
Odyssey Systems
09.2018 - 09.2019
Project and Contract Manager / Senior Exercise Planner
Odyssey Systems
08.2015 - 10.2018
Brigade Commander / Senior Leader/Program Manager
Colorado Army National Guard
10.2013 - 04.2017
Senior Project Manager and Consultant
Odyssey Systems
07.2013 - 08.2015
Commander / Senior Leader/Program Manager
Warrior Transition Battalion
06.2008 - 04.2011
MS - Strategic Studies
US Army War College
MS - Organizational Leadership (with an emphasis in Instructional Design)
Colorado State University
MA - International Relations
Boston University
BA - Political Science
Wright State University Dayton Ohio
Post Graduate Intelligence Program - undefined
DIA’s Strategic Intelligence Planner’s Course
MBA - Human Resource Management
North Central University