Derek Balkevitch

• Led project recovery strategies within the cross-functional Return To Green (RTG) IPT team, which highlighted production deficiencies, helping drive production delivery recovery
• Managed contractual vehicle quality issues, ensuring compliance with Conditional Acceptance and Considerations as defined in the Contract
• Directed yearly General Engineering Level of Effort (LOE) contract, achieving goals in scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality
• Manage Earned Value Management (EVM) and Cost Account Management (CAM) for over 60 work packages/120+ people yearly
• Enhanced operational workflows/procedures, achieving a reduction in yearly labor hours from 42K to 18K while maintaining project scope, also leading to management of project from 1.0FTE to 0.4FTE
• Analyzed analytics to understand trends and forecast future

• Served as Quality Program Manager (QPM) Chief of Staff, advising and supporting daily operations to ensure tasks and timing were understood
• Controlled EVM, CAM, and Work Package Management with a focus on optimizing workload and workforce planning
• Managed Corrective Action Reports (CARs), Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR), and Conditional Acceptance (CA) with full RCCA thru closure within times determined
• Enhanced business efficiency by updating/creation of Business Management Processes
• Coordinated meetings with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and USG stakeholders

• Manage a team of Engineering Specialists and oversee operations and execution of specialized tasks to optimize workforce strategy and successful project execution
• Implemented long-term planning for program schedules and common monthly scorecard reporting
• Directed DTUPC processes, tools and strategies to improve accuracy of cost forecasts
• Business Management System (Company Processes): Lead for all Engineering Processes
• CMMI Certified / Engineering CMMI Lead certifying engineering compliance with governing processes

• Implemented a new classification mechanism for ITAR, EAR, and HTS classification, bridging engineering and compliance teams, and bringing the company in compliance with US customs and BAE policies
• Led the Process Action Team (PAT) for BMS process creation and improvement
• Presented at BAE Systems' 2019 Functional Training Day, and recognized for achievement with a Chairman's Award nomination

• Supervised 15-25 employees focused on performance, TDP development and deliverables across 5 vehicle platforms
• Led creation of standardized model/drawing SOPs utilized by over 600 professionals leading to commonization and improved FPY delivery to customer
• Led process creation, government deliverable improvement, and root cause analysis initiatives
• ISO, ASME, ASTM, MIL Standards

• Managed designs for various subsystems, such as CAB Design and Armor, HVAC, Drivetrain/Powertrain, FEAD system, and powerpack packaging
• Supported supplier coordination, stress/fatigue analysis, and prototype builds for JLTV and AAV projects
• Managed bill of materials, weight reduction efforts, and cost analysis studies

• Led design efforts for light/medium/heavy truck subsystems, fire/rescue cabs, Crane, Dump, Scissor Lift, Roller Bed, Troop Carrier/Shelter and XM1155 HMMWV Armored vehicles for the Marines
• Supported blast, endurance, and reliability testing for military vehicle projects

In-line transfer and CNC machine designer for Automotive