Donald Blue
Harvest,AL
Summary
Distinguished Senior Logistics Leader with extensive experience and proven management expertise at General Officer level within complex defense environments. Skilled in navigating intricate logistical challenges and delivering exceptional outcomes across diverse domains. Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior civilian and military leadership, crafting compelling responses and authoring pivotal logistics policies, directives, and instructions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Management Specialist
Missile Defense Agency
Redstone Arsenal, AL
04.2022 - Current
- Led logistics management for complex weapons systems as Product Support Integrator/Logistics Product Lead for Launch Support System (LSS) and Launch Support Components (LSC).
- Directed contract reviews to ensure Contract Data Requirements List adherence and optimal contractor performance.
- Spearheaded logistical restructuring by decoupling a single contract into two contracts, maintaining uninterrupted support.
- Conducted gap analyses during contract transitions to identify deficiencies and implement mitigation strategies.
- Orchestrated development and delivery of LSS2 Product Support Package, ensuring contract compliance and successful deployment.
- Assessed product design maturity by reviewing drawings via Parts, Materials, and Process Control Board.
- Collaborated with engineers, contractors, and government staff, providing logistical guidance during design reviews.
- Reviewed Human Systems Integration plans to assess impacts on safety, personnel, and training for defense products.
Logistics Management Specialist
Aviation and Missile Command
Redstone Arsenal, AL
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Oversaw product design for Launch Support System and Components throughout acquisition lifecycle.
- Managed thorough review of Contract Data Requirements List deliverables and contractor correspondence.
- Authored critical Business Case Analysis to provide strategic justification for program decisions.
- Delivered high-level briefings to senior personnel, influencing strategic outcomes and resource allocation.
- Executed oversight of Plans of Action and Milestones, funding forecasts, and personnel requirements for LSS2.
- Directed logistics activities for Ground Systems Program, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
- Contributed to development of MDA Integrated Product Support requirements and Life Cycle Sustainment Plan initiatives.
Logistics Management Specialist
Missile Defense Agency
Redstone Arsenal, AL
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Led Product Support for Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications training systems, implementing effective Program Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessments for cybersecurity enhancement.
- Established and managed critical RMF control agreements with Services and DoD agencies, supporting Information System Security Officer.
- Authored C2BMC Support Agreements for RMF controls, ensuring strict adherence to NIST guidelines.
- Coordinated global RMF agreements across Services and DoD agencies, facilitating collaboration across diverse time zones.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of RMF assessments for compliance with NIST 800-53, verifying correct implementation of RMF controls and Control Correlation Identifiers.
- Developed first-ever Transient Electromagnetic Pulse Emanating Standard agreements for all Services hosting MDA systems, significantly improving security posture.
- Monitored evolving developments in the C2BMC network to identify logistics impacts and maintain operational readiness.
- Managed Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation for IT equipment, ensuring secure packaging to preserve equipment integrity during transport.
Logistics Management Specialist
Missile Defense Defense
Redstone Arsenal, AL
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Led policy formulation and implementation as Agency Depot Maintenance Policy Coordinator.
- Coordinated Depot Maintenance actions with Office of Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics (AT&L).
- Drafted and finalized key policies, including Depot Maintenance Instructions and Logistics Directives.
- Submitted consolidated MDA Core Capability reports to OUSD(A&S) for strategic decision-making.
- Conducted reviews of MDA Programs' Public-Private Partnerships to ensure statutory compliance.
- Evaluated Maintenance Concept Designs for strategic alignment with product support strategy.
- Analyzed core logistics of MDA Programs to identify efficiencies and optimization opportunities.
- Managed depot maintenance funds, ensuring accountability and detailed rationale for expenditures.
Education
Cyber Security Infrastructure Pathway - Cybersecurity
Eastern New Mexico University
RuidosoAssociate of Science - Computer Information Systems - Cybersecurity
Calhoun Community College
Huntsville, ALMBA - Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Mgmt
Tourou University International
Cerritos, CABachelor of Science - Business Administration
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OKSkills
- Cyber operations and forensics
- Cyber offensive security and intelligence
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Stakeholder management
- Sustainability initiatives
- Supply chain management
- Decision-making
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Risk management
- Strategic planning
- Risk management framework (RMF) controls
- Strategic partnerships
- Contract negotiation
- Valuation techniques
- Policy formulation
- Tracking metrics
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, CompTIA, 2024
- Badge: CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials, 2024
- Badge: CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation, 2024
- Letter of Merit, CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks, Cisco Network Academy, 2023
- Badge: CCNA: Introduction to Networks, CompTIA, 2023
- Life Cycle Logistics, Level III, Acquisition Career Management, 2018
- Facilities Engineering, Level I, Defense Acquisition Talent Management System, 2017
- Demonstrated Master Logistician, The International Society of Logistics, 2017
Accomplishments
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, 2025
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2023
- Order of the Sword Shield Academic and Professional Honor Society, 2023
Affiliations
- National Cyber League
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
- SkillsUSA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Logistics Management Specialist
Missile Defense Agency
04.2022 - Current
Logistics Management Specialist
Aviation and Missile Command
10.2018 - 04.2022
Logistics Management Specialist
Missile Defense Agency
03.2017 - 10.2018
Logistics Management Specialist
Missile Defense Defense
05.2016 - 03.2017
Cyber Security Infrastructure Pathway - Cybersecurity
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems - Cybersecurity
Calhoun Community College
MBA - Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Mgmt
Tourou University International
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Northeastern State University
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