ANDRZEJ WALEGA
Auburn hills,MI
Summary
Results-driven operations and project management professional with over 7 years of leadership experience in guiding teams, managing complex initiatives, and enhancing organizational performance in fast-paced environments. Currently serving as a Project Officer supporting defense programs while pursuing an MBA in Project Management with a 3.83 GPA. Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder coordination, operational efficiency improvement, and strategic priority execution, effectively supporting senior leadership in achieving organizational goals. Recognized for exceptional communication, accountability, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to team development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Officer
DCS CORPORATION
Warren, MI
11.2025 - Current
- Support project and program leadership within a defense contracting environment by coordinating schedules, meetings, communications, and project activities.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among government, contractor, and internal stakeholders to support program execution.
- Prepare executive meeting materials, status reports, meeting summaries, and action-item tracking documentation.
- Monitor project milestones and ensure accountability for deliverables across multiple stakeholders.
- Support organizational planning efforts through schedule management, communication coordination, and operational support.
- Assist leadership teams in maintaining alignment between strategic priorities and daily execution activities.
Acting First Sergeant (Rear Detachment NCOIC)
UNITED STATES ARMY
Joint Base Lewis McChord
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Directed day-to-day operations for a company-sized organization during a major training deployment.
- Served as the primary liaison between executive leadership, support agencies, and personnel.
- Coordinated personnel actions, logistics, compliance requirements, scheduling, and organizational communications.
- Implemented accountability systems and operational tracking processes that ensured continuity of operations.
- Managed competing priorities while supporting leadership objectives and maintaining organizational readiness.
- Oversaw administrative processes including evaluations, personnel actions, leave management, and operational reporting.
Squad Leader (Staff Sergeant)
UNITED STATES ARMY
09.2022 - 10.2025
- Led teams of up to 30 personnel through complex operations requiring planning, coordination, accountability, and execution under pressure.
- Managed organizational resources and equipment valued at more than $1 million while maintaining 100% accountability and compliance.
- Designed and implemented training and development programs that improved team readiness, performance, and operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated activities across multiple departments and leadership levels to accomplish organizational objectives.
- Developed reports, performance evaluations, operational updates, and leadership briefings supporting senior decision-makers.
- Mentored junior leaders and personnel, strengthening organizational capability and leadership succession.
- Promoted to Staff Sergeant ahead of average career progression benchmarks based on leadership performance and organizational impact.
Team Leader
UNITED STATES ARMY
Vilseck, Germany
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Led high-performing teams in dynamic environments requiring adaptability, problem-solving, and collaboration.
- Coordinated efforts with logistics, intelligence, and operational stakeholders to achieve mission objectives.
- Conducted coaching, mentoring, and performance management activities that improved team effectiveness.
- Facilitated after-action reviews and implemented lessons learned to improve organizational performance.
- Built strong working relationships across teams while maintaining accountability and achieving results.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
HooksettBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Homeland Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Skills
- Project Management
- Program Coordination
- Executive Communications
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Team Development
- Operational Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Leadership & Accountability
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Customer relationship management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
Certification
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Advanced Leaders Course – Superior Academic Achievement
- Basic Leaders Course – Commandant's List
- Expert Infantry Badge
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal (4)
- Authorized to Work in the United States
Languages
Italian
Elementary
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- Team Sports
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- Outdoor Recreation
- Playing Sports
- Camping
- Music
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Food Tourism
- Historical Exploration
- Cooking
Timeline
Project Officer
DCS CORPORATION
11.2025 - Current
Acting First Sergeant (Rear Detachment NCOIC)
UNITED STATES ARMY
09.2024 - 05.2025
Squad Leader (Staff Sergeant)
UNITED STATES ARMY
09.2022 - 10.2025
Team Leader
UNITED STATES ARMY
10.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Homeland Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
MBA - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University