BRENT J. MACKINDER
Newport News,VA
Summary
Dynamic logistics leader driving operational success in multi-billion dollar Special Access Programs. Expertise in strategic acquisition and compliance enhances mission support, while innovative logistics solutions and cross-functional team leadership improve resource allocation for combat operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Senior Principal
Science Applications International Corporation
HQ Air Combat Command, Langley AFB , VA
07.2020 - Current
- Acted as technical focal point for supporting logistics integration for Headquarters United States Air Force's Air Combat Command, United States Air Forces's European Command, and Pacific Air Force's Special Access Programs.
- Advised leadership on budget planning, programming, test validation of support equipment, and technical data, enhancing resource allocation strategies.
- Guided handling and transportation activities for rapid, secure movement of critical assets, ensuring operational readiness for test, training, and combat operations.
- Enhanced Combat Air Force capabilities by contributing logistics support to site activation efforts. as logistics lead with site activation working groups, identification and disposition of munitions, service life limitations, and inventory recommendations.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements and scope effectively.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
- Developed strategic plans and policies to ensure organizational objectives are met.
- Developed strategic plans and policies aligning logistics operations with organizational objectives, driving mission success.
Superintendent, Advanced Programs Logistics
United States Air Force
HQ Air Combat Command, Langley AFB, VA
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Directs, develops, and leads Combat Air Forces Special Access Programs operations valued at over $30 billion. Implements acquisition strategies to meet or exceed programmed operational requirements to remain within established contractual obligations.
- Verifies Combatant Commander Operation Plans and applicable annex requirements. Works closely with Special Technical Operations planners to meet minimum global prepositioning objectives and completes logistics feasibility assessments to identify potential limiting factors.
- Coordinated Special Assignment Airlift Missions for rapid movement of time-critical assets, ensuring support for current and proposed combat operations.
- Articulates Combat Air Forces end-user requirements in cost, schedule, and performance strategies at all SAP program management and acquisition milestone decision reviews.
- Plans, manages, and coordinates cradle-to-grave life cycle logistics support requirements for assigned systems and subsystems.
- Developed and presented comprehensive reports and presentations to government and senior civilian personnel, as well as industry partners, on logistics and security topics across various settings.
- Ensures strict compliance with Director of Central Intelligence Directives, Intelligence Community Directives, Department of Defense, Air Force Instruction and security classification guides.
Munitions System Acquisition Manager
United States Air Force
HQ Air Combat Command, Langley AFB, VA
04.2014 - 08.2017
- Directed, developed and led Combat Air Forces advanced integrated logistics support for air to ground weapons systems worth 6 Billion dollars.
- Represented Combat Air Force as Logistics Lead during industry partner program reviews ensuring war-fighter weapon system requirements are met.
- Oversaw development of munitions application software for Air Force common test equipment, enhancing reliability data capture.
- Developed operational concepts for three air to ground weapon systems, facilitating timely acquisition milestones.
- Led logistics support for four urgent operational capability needs, delivering new or modified weapons to war fighter during contingency operations, bypassing normal acquisition processes.
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Conventional Munitions Maintenance
United States Air Force
Luke AFB, United States
06.2011 - 03.2014
- Led 37-person multi-discipline team in dynamic environment, collaborating with Department of Defense, military, and civilian employees to achieve mission objectives.
- Oversaw production of 3000 live/practice bombs in support of six F-16 fighter squadrons.
- Led a 37-person multi-discipline team in a dynamic environment working with Department of Defense, military, civilian employees.
- Authored training courses and user manuals for logistics professionals, providing initial and recurring on-site training for multiple weapon systems to enhance operational readiness.
- Devised a local asset repair process to verify field level maintenance. Identified falsely reported failures and saved $1.1 million in contracted maintenance annually.
- Streamlined processing of 1.6 million rounds of 20 millimeter cannon, reducing processing time by one third through continuous process improvements.
- 56 Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Luke AFB, AZ
Senior Munitions Inspector, Munitions Inspection Element
United States Air Force
Luke AFB, AZ
11.2007 - 06.2011
- Oversaw effective management of a $65 million munitions stockpile consisting of 2,205 line items.
- Managed a 14-person team in the management of inspection, receipt, shipment, storage, and handling of precision guided and conventional munitions.
- Identified manning shortfalls for deployments. Scheduled 161 inspections early to ensure serviceable munitions available, eliminate overdue inspections, and to reduce future workload.
- Led work section during 108 quality assurance and weapons safety evaluations, enforcing strict adherence to safety and technical order standards to achieve 95 percent pass rate.
- Implemented quarterly asset consolidation efforts for 21 munitions storage facilities. Enabled successful fiscal year allocation receipt of training and war reserve material.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
American Military University
09-2020
Associate of Science - Munitions Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Logistics management
- Logistics operations planning
- Requirements development
- Project requirements development
- Program management
- Risk assessment
- Technology integration
- Acquisition planning
- Tech integration
- Effective communication
- Logistics contingency planning
- Program oversight
Training
- Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations Training Course (Air Component)
- Air Force Combat Ammunition Planning and Production
- Munitions Inspector Course
- Munitions Systems Technology (United States Air Force Occupational Specialty 2W0X1) Basic, Advanced, and Senior Technical Courses
Certifications Leadership Training
- Level I and 2 Life Cycle Logistics, Defense Acquisition University
- Community College of the Air Force Professional Manager Certification
- Joint Forces Staff College Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education Course
- US Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
- US Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
- US Air Force Airman Leadership School
Professional Enablers
- Active Top Secret/SCI with SAP (04/15)
- DoD Acquisition Professional
- Requirements Manager
- Project/Program Management
- Munitions Systems Expert
- Integrated Project Team Lead
- Certified Professional Logistician
- Quality Assurance
- Risk Assessment
- Training & Development
Timeline
Logistics Senior Principal
Science Applications International Corporation
07.2020 - Current
Superintendent, Advanced Programs Logistics
United States Air Force
08.2017 - 04.2020
Munitions System Acquisition Manager
United States Air Force
04.2014 - 08.2017
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Conventional Munitions Maintenance
United States Air Force
06.2011 - 03.2014
Senior Munitions Inspector, Munitions Inspection Element
United States Air Force
11.2007 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
American Military University
Associate of Science - Munitions Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force