Chad Edwards
Huntsville
Summary
Experienced Logistics and System Integrator at AVNIK Defense Systems, supporting AMCOM G3S in shaping Army modernization initiatives. Proven expertise in strategic sustainment and capability development, facilitating leadership engagement in high-level decision forums, including the Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC), to drive informed materiel solutions. Experienced in leading strategic planning, integration, and analysis across National, DOD, HQDA, and AMC to ensure AMCOM equities are aligned and synchronized. Spearheads capability development initiatives, shaping the future of Army sustainment while driving warfighting readiness through acquisition integration and life-cycle sustainment planning for current and future weapon systems. Previously served 17+ years in the U.S. Army as a Patriot Enhanced Fire Control Operator/Maintainer, holding leadership roles across Fort Bliss, Korea, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Supported six Patriot resets and modernization efforts by managing complex equipment logistics, conducting technical inspections, and overseeing system integration checkouts. Additionally, experience as a TMDE coordinator, safety officer, and system maintenance NCOIC underscores a commitment to operational excellence, leadership, and the continuous advancement of sustainment best practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics and System Integrator
AVNIK Defense Solutions
Huntsville
11.2024 - Current
- Responsible for Sustainment and Staffing across multiple defense programs, ensuring comprehensive support and strategic alignment with mission objectives.
- Lead strategic planning, integration, review, and analysis of select strategies, guidance, directives, and priorities across National, DOD, HQDA, and AMC, ensuring AMCOM equities are nested, synchronized, and integrated.
- Coordinate and synchronize the staffing of materiel capability documents utilizing Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) across the command with emphasis on sustainment performance and Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF) requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance and Acquisition Support – Ensure acquisition documents adhere to USC Title 10, regulatory guidelines, and defense policies, safeguarding compliance with federal acquisition laws and Department of Defense directives.
- Sustainment Metrics Validation – Assess and validate critical sustainment metrics such as Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM), Key Performance Parameters (KPP), and Key System Attributes (KSA) to optimize readiness and operational effectiveness.
Supervisor
ZLA Solutions
Polaris-Madison
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Supervisor for ZLA Solutions at Polaris-Madison, AL
- Led a dedicated team of quality inspectors responsible for ensuring strict compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted thorough audits and implemented continuous improvement initiatives that significantly elevated operational efficiency and product quality.
- Collaborated closely with engineering teams during design reviews, providing critical feedback on manufacturability and preemptively addressing quality concerns.
- Worked systematically with suppliers to resolve material integrity issues and streamline inspection processes with corrective actions.
- Developed robust quality control procedures that reduced defects and enhanced product consistency.
- Mentored junior inspectors, fostering their professional growth, and contributed to root cause analyses that improved overall operational performance.
- Supervisor for ZLA Solutions at Polaris-Madison, AL
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
El Paso
11.2014 - 12.2022
- Served as a Fire Control Platoon Sergeant, where I demonstrated unwavering leadership by rigorously testing and refining the Patriot Missile System, while taking full responsibility for maintaining and accounting for over $200M in assets and ensuring the well-being and professional development of more than 30 soldiers and NCO’s.
- In direct support of the Battery Commander, I meticulously planned and coordinated ADA weapon system deployments, provided technical guidance to certify crews under tight deadlines, and drove a 90% increase in organizational readiness, securing a combat-ready and rapidly deployable Patriot Battery.
Section Sergeant
US Army
El Paso
10.2006 - 11.2014
- Led the maintenance and evaluation of the Patriot Missile System by initializing and operating its critical components while using embedded diagnostic aids and TMDE to perform preventive inspections and troubleshoot issues for optimal system performance.
- Developed and delivered hands-on training in maintenance procedures and evaluation protocols that significantly enhanced the technical proficiency and readiness of the maintenance team, a factor instrumental in our unit’s selection for a live-fire demonstration.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Information Systems
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ08.2026
Product Support Management Fundamentals Credential - Defense Acquisition
DAU
Redstone Arsenal, Alabama01.2025
Skills
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Logistics coordination
- Enterprise software
- Process improvement
Clearance
Active DoD SECRET Clearance
Clearance Date
05/01/25
Mission
Provides strategic analysis and direction for AMCOM in support of AMC, the Army, Joint and DOD. Responsible for establishing a collaborative environment and integrating AMCOM’s strategic plans, concept development, materiel requirements, and future capabilities.
Technical Program Responsibility
- Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS)
- Cannon Based Air Defense System (CBADS)
- Mid-Range Capability (MRC)
- Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS)
- Ground Multiple Launch System (GMLRS)
- Common Multi-Domain Launcher (CAM-L)
- Precision Air Strike Missile (PRSM)
- Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD)
- Army Long-Range Persistent Surveillance (ALPS)
- Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)
- Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE)
- Lower-Tier Air Missile Defense System (LTAMDS)
Timeline
Logistics and System Integrator
AVNIK Defense Solutions
11.2024 - Current
Supervisor
ZLA Solutions
07.2023 - 11.2024
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
11.2014 - 12.2022
Section Sergeant
US Army
10.2006 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Information Systems
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Product Support Management Fundamentals Credential - Defense Acquisition
DAU
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