Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Alignment With Terran Orbital
Leadership Skills
References
Timeline
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Brian Berst

Tampa,FL

Summary

Accomplished leader with extensive experience in development and production programs. Expertise in program management and strategic planning, overseeing a portfolio of programs while enhancing cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrated financial stewardship and team mentorship, delivering innovative solutions in high-pressure environments.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Program Management

Moog Inc.
Buffalo, NY
08.2013 - Current
  • Lead a portfolio for rotorcraft development and production programs, including FLRAA.
  • Directed international team across four sites to design and qualify fly-by-wire controls for V-280 Demonstrator.
  • Managed production portfolios for Black Hawk, V-22, and commercial hydraulic actuation systems.

Program Manager / Staff Program Manager

Northrop Grumman
Buffalo, NY
09.2000 - 08.2013
  • Secured over 50 proposals totaling more than $100M while managing a portfolio of programs.
  • Led cross-functional teams in executing strategic program initiatives effectively.
  • Analyzed program outcomes to identify and implement process improvements.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment on project goals and expectations.

Patriot Operator & System Mechanic

U.S. Army
01.1992 - 08.2000
  • Sergeant supervising PATRIOT missile maintenance operations.
  • Maintained and repaired radar equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Trained junior technicians on equipment handling and safety protocols.

Education

BS - Computer Science

Park University

Skills

  • Program leadership and management
  • Portfolio and risk management
  • System and process integration
  • Strategic forecasting and planning
  • Stakeholder and customer engagement
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Team leadership and mentorship
  • Decision making and conflict resolution
  • Time management and process improvement
  • Organizational development
  • Financial stewardship and contract negotiation
  • Global team leadership
  • Technical scope integration
  • Regulatory compliance oversight
  • Business development and P&L ownership

Additional Information

U.S. citizen, Eligible for security clearance, Global leadership experience, Onsite-focused

Alignment With Terran Orbital

  • Leadership of 200+ person program across multiple functions.
  • Executive customer interface milestone reviews, and contract alignment.
  • Internal stakeholder manager aligning bossiness and operational goals.
  • Expert program planning, forecasting, and risk management.
  • Systems engineering oversight across flight controls, EW, RF/IR, and integrated hardware.
  • ITAR, U.S. trade compliance, and secure program execution.

Leadership Skills

  • Executive Program Leadership
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Organizational Development
  • Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Financial & Contractual Stewardship
  • Global Team Leadership
  • Technical Scope & Systems Integration
  • Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director, Program Management

Moog Inc.
08.2013 - Current

Program Manager / Staff Program Manager

Northrop Grumman
09.2000 - 08.2013

Patriot Operator & System Mechanic

U.S. Army
01.1992 - 08.2000

BS - Computer Science

Park University