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Dan Missinne

Dan Missinne

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Results-driven Project Portfolio Manager skilled in cost control and client relationship management. Successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver high-stakes projects, aligning technology investments with national defense objectives and ensuring timely execution of deliverables.

Overview

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years of professional experience

Work History

Project Portfolio Manager

United States Air Force, USAF
06.2022 - Current
  • Authored & awarded a $68M GSA IDIQ contract to establish the RTIC, an emergent tech threat response facility providing national defense solutions for DAF, USN, SOF and IC mission partners.
  • Led cross-functional teams to ensure rapid project execution and timely deliverables, coordinating with DoD CIO, DHS, NGA, Service Intelligence Centers and Pentagon executive leadership.
  • Developed strategic plans aligning RTIC response capabilities and tech investments with national security objectives while pacing with dynamic geopolitical and emergent technological trends.
  • Directly interfaced with operational units to ensure effective requirements development, prototype evaluation, field testing and transition to ops.
  • Performed all functional acquisition roles as Director, to include defining scope, budget priorities, requirements, quality mgmt. and operational execution across the classification spectrum up to the SAP level.
  • Directly interfaced with operational units to develop comprehensive requirements and acquisition strategies, outlining scope, resources, and timelines.

Director of Training Operations

University of Cincinnati, AFROTC
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Awarded National AFROTC Instructor OTY 2023
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for cadets, enhancing leadership skills and military knowledge.
  • Coordinated training schedules and resources, ensuring optimal participation and engagement among all stakeholders.
  • Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback mechanisms, refining content to meet evolving educational standards.
  • Mentored junior instructors, fostering professional development and improving instructional delivery across the program.
  • Led workshops on leadership principles, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within AFROTC cadets.

SOCOM G.H.O.S.T. Project Lead

SOCOM - DOD
02.2018 - 10.2018
  • Led cross-functional teams to address critical GPS jamming issues with SOF search & rescue aircraft.
  • Developed and implemented a fleet-wide aircraft modification with Honeywell that cut costs 87% and eliminated airworthiness inspection requirements to reduce delivery timeline by 18-mos.
  • Coordinated with Army and Navy units to develop nuclear, biological and chemical quarantine systems for UH-47 and CV22 rescue aircraft.
  • Authored and executed test plans for initial deployment and testing of Gen3 pneumatic-launch Switchblade drones for SOF operations.

Missile Warning Systems Transition Lead

USAF
02.2016 - 02.2018

Lead integrator for transition of $3B national missile warning ground control center to operational units.

Chief of Operations

DCMA/USAF
02.2014 - 10.2014
  • Led 12-member team managing all DCMA operations in Afghanistan across 12 locations, coordinating the transport and logistical sustainment of 200+ team members in hostile territory.
  • Coordinated the relocation of DCMA HQ from Kabul, AFG to Bagram AFB. Moving 58 team members and 62 tons of cargo across 64 km of hostile territory with zero casualties or property losses.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Workforce Leadership

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
06-2011

Level II Acquisitions Certification - Defense Acquisition Management

Defense Acquisition University
Fort Belvoir, VA
01-2018

FAA Airframe And Powerplant - Aviation Maintenance

George Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA
07-2006

Skills

  • Portfolio management
  • Documentation management
  • Cost control
  • Requirements gathering
  • Project prioritization
  • Client relationship management
  • Developing proposals
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Composite Risk Management

Certification

  • DAU Certified Level II Acquisitions Specialist
  • FAA Licensed A&P - 2006
  • EPA Certified Refrigeration Technician - 2005ww

Timeline

Project Portfolio Manager

United States Air Force, USAF
06.2022 - Current

Director of Training Operations

University of Cincinnati, AFROTC
01.2019 - 06.2022

SOCOM G.H.O.S.T. Project Lead

SOCOM - DOD
02.2018 - 10.2018

Missile Warning Systems Transition Lead

USAF
02.2016 - 02.2018

Chief of Operations

DCMA/USAF
02.2014 - 10.2014

Level II Acquisitions Certification - Defense Acquisition Management

Defense Acquisition University

Bachelor of Science - Workforce Leadership

University of Louisville

FAA Airframe And Powerplant - Aviation Maintenance

George Northwestern Technical College
Dan Missinne