ANGELIKA U. ACKERMANN
Program Integrator | Program Manager | Systems Engineering Support
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
Senior Program Integrator and Program Manager with over 30 years of experience supporting Department of Defense programs across acquisition, contracts, financial management, and technical documentation. Proven expertise in developing compliant contract packages, interpreting engineering and system documentation, and serving as a key communication bridge between engineers, scientists, program leadership, and executive stakeholders. Highly regarded for precision in technical writing, disciplined program execution, and effective collaboration in classified and cross-functional environments.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Integrator (PI3)
RBR Technologies
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Served as technical writer and program integrator supporting DoD acquisition documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization and signature compliance.
- Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that improved the quality, consistency, and audit readiness of acquisition and technical documents.
- Partnered with Prime contractor (CACI) technical leadership to review documentation workflows before executive and government submission.
- Ensured documentation alignment with DoD acquisition policy and internal quality standards.
Program Manager
Department of Defense
10.2016 - 01.2022
- Developed and maintained contract packages and financial documentation, ensuring full traceability and compliance within SharePoint repositories.
- Validated logical consistency, financial accuracy, and regulatory compliance of program documentation in accordance with DoD standards.
- Interpreted engineering drawings, system schematics, and maintenance documentation in close collaboration with engineers and scientists.
- Authored contractual and programming documentation for contracting offices and executive-level review.
- Collaborated daily with mission engineers, scientists, and program leadership to identify risks, track mission success, and provide actionable program status updates.
- Delivered technical briefings and written products tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Contracts Manager
Department of Defense
09.2005 - 10.2016
- Developed comprehensive contract packages, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), acquisition strategies, contract modifications, and detailed financial documentation.
- Evaluated system user manuals and technical documentation to ensure procedural accuracy and consistency before publication.
- Analyzed customer requirements and produced justifications, schedules, financials, and Microsoft Project plans supporting program execution.
- Prepared, defended, and tracked funding documentation for ODNI, responding to monthly funding inquiries supporting research initiatives.
- Integrated engineering input and technical data to support executive-level presentations and decision briefings.
- Created training materials and supported knowledge transfer initiatives in coordination with engineering teams.
- Worked directly with MIT and Caltech scientists and engineers, including on-site collaboration in California, to define funding, staffing, and technical procurement requirements for space-related programs.
Data Manager / Configuration Manager / Financial Manager
Booz Allen Hamilton
10.1996 - 09.2005
- Maintained and supported operational systems by diagnosing issues, assisting engineers, and coordinating parts procurement.
- Conducted cost-benefit analyses covering system components, labor, and overhead.
- Managed technical documentation, white papers, schemas, and analytical reports supporting 30+ scientists and engineers.
- Authored and maintained technical documentation, contractual materials, and system user manuals aligned with DoD standards.
- Produced bi-weekly execution, burn rate, staffing, and contract performance reports.
- Supported Program Managers with development of Program Management Plans (PMPs), Risk Management Plans, Acquisition Strategies, TTOs, master schedules, and spend plans.
Worldwide Assignments
United States Navy
06.1977 - 08.1990
- Performed worldwide duties aboard ships, submarines, aircraft, and shore-based commands.
- Conducted communications, analysis, and reporting using specialized computer-assisted systems.
- Volunteered for joint operations with the U.S. Coast Guard in Miami, Florida.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Management, Information Systems Management
UMGC
Maryland12-2021
Masters in Cyber Accounting - Cyber Accounting
UMGC
Maryland 05.2001 -
Skills
Program Integration (PI3)
DoD Acquisition & Contract Packages
Technical & Contractual Writing
Systems Engineering Communication Support
Financial Management & Burn Rate Analysis
Microsoft Project (Schedules & Planning)
SharePoint Documentation Libraries
SOP Development & Process Improvement
Executive & Stakeholder Briefings
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration (Scientists & Engineers)
Certification
Project Management for IT Professionals – UMGC (Certificate)
Timeline
Program Integrator (PI3)
RBR Technologies
03.2022 - 08.2022
Program Manager
Department of Defense
10.2016 - 01.2022
Contracts Manager
Department of Defense
09.2005 - 10.2016
Masters in Cyber Accounting - Cyber Accounting
UMGC
05.2001 -
Data Manager / Configuration Manager / Financial Manager
Booz Allen Hamilton
10.1996 - 09.2005
Worldwide Assignments
United States Navy
06.1977 - 08.1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Management, Information Systems Management
UMGC