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Blake L. Little Sr

AQUASCO,MD

Summary

Senior Program Manager and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with extensive leadership in defense acquisition and program oversight. Directed multimillion-dollar programs and led cross-functional teams, achieving cost reductions of 12-18% while aligning with DoD requirements. Active Secret clearance.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Program Manager

Platinum Business Solutions (DLA)
Catonsville, Maryland
02.2023 - 05.2025

Coordinated multiple interconnected projects for DLA-FFID, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and federal requirements.

Developed and monitored project plans, milestones, and deliverables across various locations.

Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and industry partners, to align energy initiatives.

Senior Program & Operations Manager

U.S. Army
01.2002 - 01.2024
  • Directed complex programs involving personnel, equipment, and resources valued at over $100M across multiple lifecycle phases.
  • Led development, review, and execution of acquisition documentation aligned with DoD 5000.2 and DoDD 5530.03.
  • Oversaw requirements management, risk mitigation, and enterprise-level reporting to senior leadership.
  • Facilitated high-visibility governance activities analogous to PMRs, War on Cost reviews, Executive Steering Groups, and risk/opportunity boards.
  • Produced executive-level briefings, decision papers, and data-driven recommendations for senior DoD leaders.
  • Led affordability initiatives that reduced operational costs by 12–18% across multiple programs.
  • Oversaw Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and synchronization across geographically dispersed teams.
  • Supported enterprise earned value management, FIAR compliance, and data rights strategy development.
  • Led organizations of 300+ personnel, building high-performing teams through mentorship, accountability, and structured processes.
  • Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams across joint, interagency, and international environments.

Instructor / Writer

U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Fort Belvoir, USA
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Directed a team of 15+ mid-level personnel to establish a dynamic institutional learning environment.
  • Enhanced student problem-solving proficiency by 30% through structured performance-based instruction.
  • Reduced staff turnover by 40% by promoting team cohesion and implementing professional development initiatives.

Senior Support Operations Logistics Advisor

Saudi Arabian National Guard
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Functioned as COO-level support advising Senior General Officers on organizational development and logistics strategy.
  • Coached leadership on fiscal resource management, reducing inefficiencies by 10% for an organization of 10,000+ personnel.
  • Improved organizational effectiveness by 20% through refined maintenance plans and streamlined SOPs.

Deputy Chief, Operations Officer

Combined Arms Support Command
Fort Lee, USA
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Directed daily operations for 12,000 personnel across five subordinate schools, optimizing resource allocation.
  • Executed an annual $1M+ operational budget with 100% accuracy while overseeing 10,000+ task orders.
  • Achieved a 99% task proficiency rate across the command through rigorous training oversight.

Branch Chief, Commandant’s Initiative Group

Fort Lee, VA
Fort Lee, USA
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Led strategic planning, developing capabilities for 40,000 Army logisticians, enhancing operational readiness.
  • Spearheaded strategic communications, aligning stakeholders to advance mission objectives.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Information Technology

Trident University
Arizona City, AZ
08-2025

Master’s - Procurement & Acquisition Management

Webster University
St Louis, MO
06-2014

Bachelor’s - Psychology

Elizabeth City State University
12-2001

Skills

  • Project Governance
  • Financial Oversight
  • Acquisition management
  • Cost reduction initiatives
  • International compliance
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Data analysis
  • Data analysis tools
  • Enterprise IMS
  • Documentation management
  • Project management tool
  • PIDs

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Master Resilience Trainer
  • Graduate, U.S. Army Command & General Staff College

Clearance

Active Secret Clearance

Awards And Community

Bronze Star Medal (3x), Meritorious Service Medal (4x), Army Commendation Medal, President, Homeowners Association, Member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Timeline

Associate Program Manager

Platinum Business Solutions (DLA)
02.2023 - 05.2025

Instructor / Writer

U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
08.2021 - 12.2022

Senior Support Operations Logistics Advisor

Saudi Arabian National Guard
08.2020 - 08.2021

Deputy Chief, Operations Officer

Combined Arms Support Command
06.2018 - 06.2020

Branch Chief, Commandant’s Initiative Group

Fort Lee, VA
06.2017 - 06.2018

Senior Program & Operations Manager

U.S. Army
01.2002 - 01.2024

Master of Business Administration - Information Technology

Trident University

Master’s - Procurement & Acquisition Management

Webster University

Bachelor’s - Psychology

Elizabeth City State University
Blake L. Little Sr