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Brandon Hazelwood

Brandon Hazelwood

Yorktown,VA

Summary

Multi-disciplined IT business professional with over 10 plus years’ experience working in large complex computing environments in all phases of the systems development life cycle. Managed and technically directed projects of various sizes in military environments with extensive experience in network engineering, security, and systems architecture; to include, RMF, DoDAF, IT Service Management, and all Project Management development approaches and life cycles across the 5 process groups.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

FEDSIM/AAS Staffing Lead & Solution Integrator

Leidos
Reston, VA
07.2022 - Current
  • Supported USACE EITS (~$1.6B) as solution integrator (formally known as ACE-IT and RITS)
  • Supported ARCYBER (~$1.2B) as staffing lead
  • Supporting AGUN-INC1 (~$320M) as staffing lead (formally known as software defined network (SDN))
  • Lead the development of staffing strategy and staffing approaches for government proposals featuring hundreds of full-time equivalent (FTE) staff
  • Collaborate with contract delivery teams to understand the skills required to perform potential future work and code these skills by labor categories used on applicable government contracts
  • Develop the staffing rationale in multiple dimensions such as task, subtask, and contract year
  • Consult with technical solution leads to understand and develop the quantitative staffing solution at the task and sub-task level over multiple years using the appropriately determined skillsets
  • Use analytical skills with quantitative toolsets to produce accurate and complete proposal products concerning the staffing solution and rationale

Deputy Program Manager

Leidos, Inc.
Reston, VA
04.2021 - 02.2024
  • Assisted in managing a $24M Firm Fixed Price (FFP) IT services contract
  • Successfully obtained ~$1.5M in added ODC funding to support technology improvement program
  • Received a perfect CPAR score of 5.0 with added criteria for exceptional performance during OY2 Feb 2022 – Feb 2023
  • Developed a communication strategy to mitigate risk and performance impacts from the onboarding of a small business customer counterpart
  • Expedited 3-month strenuous ATC process to 3 weeks enabling the warfighter to complete B-BLC training for over 1500 soldiers in 12 months
  • Assisted with successfully achieving AOP challenge (4.4%) by operating at 5.3% on an underbid contract
  • Managed and led a high performing team of 8 technical personnel from analysts to engineers
  • Oversaw all projects, technical and administrative, related to program
  • Monitored and Controlled tasks using Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Program Management Plan (PMP) tools
  • Maintained relationship with key customer stakeholders ensuring priorities align with directives and initiatives
  • Monitored and controlled Estimate at Completion (EAC) for FFP contract to meet leadership challenges for Annual Operating Plan (AOP) / Opportunity Interest (OI) goals
  • Updated program IMS monthly to align with completed milestones and changed priorities
  • Collaborated with Government and other contractor personnel on complex issues
  • Performed risk and opportunity (R&O) assessments as needed
  • Analyzed staffing model and tasking to ensure operational efficiency
  • Assessed program operational processes and work with functional leads to identify areas for on-contract growth (OCG)
  • Supported and lead strategy meetings to assist with Business Case Analysis
  • Provided reports to leadership in support of Business Case Analysis, Analysis of Alternatives, and Technical Assessments
  • Briefed Leidos Divisional Leadership cost, schedule, and risk in support of Monthly Reviews (MRs)
  • Provided weekly 5-15's reporting on critical program statuses
  • Updated technology roadmap through personal expertise and incorporate inputs from domain subject matter experts (SMEs) / technical leads
  • Led the development of solutions in response to customer requirements for new business or added scope to existing business
  • Respond to Government solicitations through formal proposals.

Program Manager

Leidos, Inc.
Reston, VA
06.2022 - 11.2023
  • Managed a Time and Material (T&M) subcontract to small business prime with total value of ~$8m
  • Provided technical and managerial oversight of 11 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
  • Successfully negotiated subcontract terms with prime
  • Coordinated with staffing firms to fill multiple cybersecurity roles in a high-demand and challenging job market
  • Developed staffing pipeline with DISA GSM-O II task order manager
  • Updated business case and staffing strategy post-award to adapt to change in contract type from FFP LOE to T&M
  • Maintained slide decks in Fusion to brief Senior Leadership in support of monthly In-Progress Review (IPR), MRs, R&Os, etc.
  • Assessed program operational processes and worked with functional leads to identify areas for on-contract growth (OCG)
  • Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to develop OCG and RTG plans
  • Maintained relationship with key customer stakeholders ensuring priorities align with directives and initiatives
  • Monitored and controlled Estimate at Completion (EAC)
  • Collaborated with Government and other contractor personnel on complex issues
  • Performed risk and opportunity (R&O) assessments as needed
  • Analyzed staffing model and tasking to ensure operational efficiency

Project Manager

Leidos, Inc.
Reston, VA
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • Led project planning sessions
  • Coordinated staff and internal resources
  • Managed project progress and adapted work as required
  • Ensured projects met deadlines
  • Managed relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Oversaw all incoming and outgoing project documentation
  • Participated in tender process i.e., design, submission, and review
  • Designed risk mitigation plan
  • Conducted project review and created detailed reports for executive staff
  • Optimized and improved project specific processes where necessary
  • Secured growth opportunities and initiated new projects
  • Managed large and diverse technical teams.

Systems Architect

Leidos, Inc.
Reston, VA
06.2018 - 04.2021
  • Designed and conducted tests to ensure systems meet documented user requirements
  • Developed and managed architecture transition plans and enterprise integration activities to include compliance and interoperability consideration
  • Created and maintained system designs and process / procedure documentation
  • Led engineering activities relating to developmental requirements, design implementation, integration, testing and verification
  • Participated in the development of overall system architecture
  • Provided guidance and work leadership to lesser experienced systems engineers
  • Provided technical input to integration, modeling, simulation, and onsite system of systems expertise during technology demonstrations
  • Leveraged knowledge of Cybersecurity Information Assurance automation tools to design technical processes and procedures for operational efficiency and effectiveness
  • Reviewed and advised on required actions to keep systems secure
  • Thorough involvement in managing secure enclave environment and OPSEC
  • Placed in line of succession and responsible for maintaining program stability when PM and IT Managers are unavailable
  • Managed / led training program that provides the customer with required knowledge of operating system
  • Leveraged corporate reach back / initiatives to integrate automation tools into contract scope to reduce LOE
  • Upheld strategic performance goals to meet newly developed contractual requirements post task order award
  • Maintained technical schedule to meet contract deliverables.

Network Engineer

Leidos, Inc.
Reston, VA
05.2016 - 06.2018
  • Responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco routers, switches, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
  • Ensured that all deployed systems remained connected to the proper satellite and sustained a high quality of network connectivity for the customer
  • Created and maintained system designs and documentation
  • Monitored infrastructure capabilities and troubleshooting
  • Configured and maintained Wide Area Network (WAN) optimizers, VSAT/SNAP terminals, iDirect modems, etc
  • Assisted in the upgrading of operating systems and design of systems enhancements.

Computer Systems Analyst

Lockheed Martin/Leidos, Inc.
Reston, VA
03.2017 - 07.2017
  • Planned, installed, and configured the Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA) Gateway Servers, Microsoft ATA Centers, Domain Controllers, etc
  • For the core network and project Local Area Network (LAN) for the NATO ANWI program
  • Consistently updated upper-level management on project status briefs to keep personal and team project flowing smoothly
  • Implemented in depth Active Directory user configuration to ensure proper access control for Microsoft ATA
  • Managed certificates for Microsoft ATA servers from Root CA Server
  • Utilized Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) technologies to push necessary images to the Microsoft ATA servers along with managing updates
  • Used IPAM server and networking skills to properly reserve Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for necessary Microsoft ATA servers
  • Collaborated with co-workers to establish implementation plans and assign responsibilities to setup virtual environments for both the core network and project LAN using Hyper-V and VMware virtual environments
  • Ensured that all necessary logistical and security pre-requisites were completed before standing up new advanced threat analytics virtual and physical servers in an enterprise network environment.

Computer Systems Analyst

Lockheed Martin
Bethesda, MD
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Installed, configured, and maintained all the components of the Deployed Digital Training Campus
  • Ensures that training can be accessed from anywhere in the world at any time by providing 24/7 advanced technical support to the end-user through the proper utilization of helpful tools like VMware, Dameware, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)/Nessus, and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
  • Recorded all issues in a web-based ticketing system including the necessary documentation for each issue to maintain a steady track
  • Demonstrated the physical ability to constantly carry and place items where they belong that weigh 75+ lbs
  • Collaborated with co-workers to help mitigate network connectivity and services issues, while also working independently when necessary
  • Installed and configured new equipment for the interfaces with various systems in operation on the network to create a unique test environment identical to a deployed digital training campus
  • Assisted Information Assurance Analyst with STIGs, diagnosing security scans, building service packs, and creating scripts to push necessary patches to satisfy Department of Defense (DoD) system regulations
  • Updated/maintained Windows OS Master Images
  • Developed and maintained instructional documentation
  • Created VBS, Batch, or PowerShell Scripts to assist the DDTC team with time management by automating processes
  • Provided technical direction and guidance for server, desktop, VTC, VoIP, and network operations
  • Aided in configuring and managing network devices including but not limited to; routers, switches, WAN optimizers, SNAP and VSAT terminals, etc.

Education

M.B.A. - Cybersecurity Management

Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business
05.2023

B.S. - Computer Information Science (Network Security)

ECPI University
07.2014

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Engineering Management
  • Defensive and Offensive Cyber Operations
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • People Leader and Mentor
  • Solution Development
  • Technical Planning
  • Process Engineering/Improvement
  • Product Analysis/Trade Studies

Certification

  • PMI: Project Management Professional (PMP) - Dec. 2026
  • CompTIA: Security+ ce - Aug. 2025
  • AXELOS: ITILv4 – IT Service Management - Feb. 2021
  • ISACA: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - Oct. 2024

Accomplishments

  • Harvard Leadership Development Program: Intentional Leadership - Expected, Apr. 2024
  • Leidos Leadership Development Program: Coaching for Leaders - Jul. 2022
  • Leidos Solution Architect Program Inductee - Nov. 2020
  • Leidos E&CS Leadership Development Program Graduate - Sep. 2019

Clearance

  • Secret (Active)
  • Top Secret (Eligible)

Awards

  • Leidos Defense AMP Quarterly Excellence in Execution Award - Jun. 2023
  • ARCENT Challenge Coin for Exceptional Performance - May 2023
  • Leidos Defense AMP Quarterly Excellence in Leadership Award - Oct. 2021
  • Leidos Defense Quarterly Employee Commitment Award - Aug. 2020
  • WVNG-NSJ Joint Staff Contractor Performance Token - Jul. 2019
  • Army PEO-EIS PdM ATIS Contractor Performance Token - Apr. 2019

Timeline

FEDSIM/AAS Staffing Lead & Solution Integrator

Leidos
07.2022 - Current

Program Manager

Leidos, Inc.
06.2022 - 11.2023

Deputy Program Manager

Leidos, Inc.
04.2021 - 02.2024

Project Manager

Leidos, Inc.
07.2020 - 04.2021

Systems Architect

Leidos, Inc.
06.2018 - 04.2021

Computer Systems Analyst

Lockheed Martin/Leidos, Inc.
03.2017 - 07.2017

Network Engineer

Leidos, Inc.
05.2016 - 06.2018

Computer Systems Analyst

Lockheed Martin
08.2014 - 05.2016

M.B.A. - Cybersecurity Management

Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business

B.S. - Computer Information Science (Network Security)

ECPI University

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