ELLIOTT GONZALEZ
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to supplies and logistics. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting. Expertise in logistical analysis, inventory and supply chain performance, development and standardization. Thorough understanding of inventory management, procurement and acquisition regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager - Satellite Ground Systems
United States Space Force
01.2022 - Current
- Led 25-person engineering team through complete product development lifecycle including system design, integration, installation, and testing of complex ground-based technology platforms
- Facilitated cross-functional stakeholder communication by documenting project progress, conducting regular status meetings, and providing executive reporting to senior leadership and key program sponsors
- Drove strategic program optimization initiatives , proposing process improvements and leading intervention strategies with project teams and executive leadership to ensure on-time delivery and goal achievement
- Developed and executed comprehensive risk management framework that accelerated ground system deployment by 3 months, resulting in $2.5M cost avoidance through optimized delivery timelines
Program Manager - Satellite Payload
United States Space Force
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led cross-functional product development team of 14 engineers and specialists to deliver $240M satellite prototype on schedule, managing end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through prototype deployment
- Executed strategic vendor optimization and competitive evaluation process , eliminating underperforming contractor from 3-way satellite competition and achieving $300M in program cost savings through data-driven supplier assessment
- Managed proposal development and project planning activities , defining technical requirements, project milestones, and detailed cost/schedule estimates for multi-million dollar space technology programs
- Implemented enterprise project management frameworks and tools to standardize project execution processes, ensuring consistent delivery methodology across complex hardware development initiatives
Aerospace Operations Manager
United States Space Force
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Led and managed high-performing team of 6 technical operators including international personnel, conducting performance evaluations and career development planning to maintain 24/7 mission-critical system operations
- Designed and implemented comprehensive training programs for complex technical systems, assessing skill gaps and scheduling specialized training to ensure team proficiency across missile defense and space domain technologies
- Oversaw multi-domain operational systems including threat detection, defensive countermeasures, and space surveillance platforms, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance across all mission-critical infrastructure
Program Manager - Event and Government Relations
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Established comprehensive protocol frameworks and procedures for organizational events and ceremonies, ensuring flawless execution of corporate functions and maintaining professional standards across all high-visibility engagements
- Directed VIP stakeholder management programs coordinating visits and strategic meetings with senior executives, government officials, and international dignitaries, managing complex logistics for C-suite level engagements
- Led executive engagement operations for visits from top-tier leadership including presidential administration officials, congressional members, and defense innovation executives, ensuring seamless coordination and protocol compliance for all high-profile interactions
Deputy Program Manager - Mission Assurance
United States Space Force
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Directed large-scale infrastructure modernization projects worth $780M, coordinating diverse teams across multiple sites to ensure 99.9% system availability for mission-critical phased-array technology platform
- Oversaw enterprise operations and vendor management for complex defense programs, managing cross-functional initiatives spanning operations, maintenance, communications, security, and compliance across multi-million dollar contracts
- Led vulnerability assessment and remediation for enterprise-scale defense systems, implementing comprehensive security controls and process improvements that eliminated critical risk vectors and enhanced overall system resilience
Operations - Aerospace Systems Analyst
United States Space Force
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Led 24/7 monitoring operations for critical data systems supporting 18,000+ tracked assets, maintaining enterprise-level security protocols and zero-downtime requirements for Tier-1 national infrastructure
- Orchestrated real-time data analysis and threat assessment across 18,000+ monitored endpoints, ensuring continuous operational excellence and security compliance for Priority-1 government systems
- Managed high-availability monitoring platform tracking 18,000+ critical assets with real-time alerting capabilities, maintaining 24/7 operations and enterprise security standards for national-level infrastructure
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Management
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO2015
Skills
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office Suite
Atlassian Confluence
Atlassian Jira
Data Visualization
Risk Management
Schedule Management
Project Planning
Status Reporting
Change Management
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
Program Manager - Satellite Ground Systems
United States Space Force
01.2022 - Current
Program Manager - Satellite Payload
United States Space Force
01.2020 - 01.2022
Aerospace Operations Manager
United States Space Force
01.2019 - 01.2020
Program Manager - Event and Government Relations
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2019
Deputy Program Manager - Mission Assurance
United States Space Force
01.2017 - 01.2018
Operations - Aerospace Systems Analyst
United States Space Force
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Project Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - Management
United States Air Force Academy
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