Ritch Shafer

Project Manager with experience delivering complex, high-stakes aerospace and defense projects supporting Sentinel, NASA Space Launch System (SLS), Trident D5, Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS), and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) programs. PMP-certified with strong execution skills across cost, schedule, risk, and stakeholder coordination. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, track performance through KPIs and Earned Value Management (EVM), and deliver time-critical outcomes in regulated manufacturing and engineering environments. Active DoD Secret clearance.