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