Emerson Carpenter
Camden
Summary
Results-oriented aerospace professional, with an M.B.A and a B.S. in Global Supply Chain Management, with 7+ years of work experience. Aiming to leverage academic and industry specific experience with a proven knowledge of aerospace and defense, subcontract administration, earned value management, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, negotiation experience, proposal management and program management experience. Security clearance information is available upon request.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Management Associate Manager
LOCKHEED MARTIN ROTARY AND MISSION SYSTEMS
Syracuse
02.2025 - Current
- Managed cross-functional team as Sustainment Program Manager for repairs and sustainment proposals for APY-9 Radar
- Led proposals from receipt of RFP to submission, including executive proposal packages for projects ranging from $2,500 to $200M+
- Successfully managed a portfolio with $40M in sales, $30M in orders, $6.5m EBIT, and $8.4M cash flow
- Developed proposal tracking system to effectively manage 10-30 sustainment proposals simultaneously
- Once on contract, effectively manage the repair of components from test tear down and evaluation to repairing the unit and eventually packing and shipping the unit to various NAVY and industry customers
- Managed project timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Generated proposals using labor and material estimates for the repair of radar components and spare radar components.
- Write and review Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for proposals
- Lead negotiations
Project Engineer Staff (Level IV)
LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS
Fort Worth
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Led programmatic and working-level meetings with multiple vendors to align project objectives and deliverables
- Owner of the budget for multiple contracts over $500M+, planning FTEs, PI-planning, resource allocations
- Oversaw multiple vehicle subsystems as the program manager, coordinating schedule and cost.
- Managed budget for contracts exceeding $500M, planning FTE allocations and coordinating PI-planning and resource distribution
- Contributed to high-level program management FTE and funding planning sessions.
- Coordinated planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects with internal and external partners and customers
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) proficient and Cost Account Management (CAM) Certified
- Assisted team in resolving technical issues by analyzing root causes and implementing solutions.
- Manage a cross-functional team including procurement, engineering, and sub-tier vendors
Lead Buyer/Subcontract Management Senior (Level III)
LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS
Fort Worth
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Led buyer/SCM point of contact on two major developmental cost-type contracts with a responsibility over $1 billion.
- Led negotiations as point of contact for multimillion to billion-dollar contracts to secure favorable terms.
- Served as SCM representation on the Integrated Product Team (IPT) for strategic decision making on an LM development program
- Engaged with suppliers and sub-tier suppliers to plan and execute contracts, minimizing delays and ensuring smooth operations
- Collaborated with supplier program management and supply chain teams to enhance performance and foster a culture change at a major supplier.
- Engaged with suppliers and sub-tier suppliers to collaboratively plan and execute contracts, preventing delays and operational issues.
- Collaborated with supplier program management and supply chain personnel to enhance agility and align performance with LM and customer expectations, influencing culture change at a major supplier
- Led negotiations as point of contact for multimillion to billion-dollar contracts on multimillion-billion-dollar contracts
- Represented SCM on IPT to draft Supplier Statement of Works (SSOWs) for solicitation to suppliers
Buyer/Subcontract Administrator (Level II)
LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS
Fort Worth
05.2021 - 05.2022
Buyer/Subcontract Administrator (Level I)
LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS
Fort Worth
01.2020 - 05.2021
Supply Chain Management Intern
THE SHIPLEY CENTER FOR INNOVATION - CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
POTSDAM
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Evaluated business plans and pitches, guiding businesses in preparations for New York State Business Plan Competition
- Evaluated new business and product ideas, assisting entrepreneurs in market entry strategies
- Assisted in securing patents and trademarks for innovative products. and worked with intellectual property laws
Material Program Management (MPM) Intern
RAYTHEON - INTEGRATED DEFENSE SYSTEMS, IDS (IAMD)
Andover
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed inventory of parts for Patriot Radar Missile system to ensure availability for production
- Ensured timely availability of parts for the Patriot Radar Missile system by effectively managing stock levels.
- Resolved aging purchase requisition issues which included working with buyers to ensure their placement of orders in a timely manner
- Assisted in six sigma project with third party logistics company (3PL) to enhance process efficiency
Supply Chain Automation Specialist
RAYTHEON - GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES (GBS)
Tucson
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Placed and maintained purchase orders, tracking lead time, quantity, pricing, and technical changes for accurate supply management
- Reviewed supplier bids by analyzing price, lead time, quality factors, and technical requirements to ensure optimal selection
- Analyzed performance data and updated ERP system to reflect material changes and contract updates, enhancing data accuracy
- Work with internal engineers to supply production parts and drawing/technical changes
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL
POTSDAM, NY 08.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Global Supply Chain Management, Project Management
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
POTSDAM, NYSkills
- Proposal Management
- Sustainment
- Program Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Subcontract Management
- Earned Value Management
- Contracts
- Procurement
Timeline
Program Management Associate Manager
LOCKHEED MARTIN ROTARY AND MISSION SYSTEMS
02.2025 - Current
Project Engineer Staff (Level IV)
LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS
07.2024 - 01.2025
Lead Buyer/Subcontract Management Senior (Level III)
LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS
05.2022 - 06.2023
Buyer/Subcontract Administrator (Level II)
LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS
05.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL
08.2020 - 08.2022
Buyer/Subcontract Administrator (Level I)
LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS
01.2020 - 05.2021
Material Program Management (MPM) Intern
RAYTHEON - INTEGRATED DEFENSE SYSTEMS, IDS (IAMD)
05.2019 - 08.2019
Supply Chain Management Intern
THE SHIPLEY CENTER FOR INNOVATION - CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
08.2018 - 12.2020
Supply Chain Automation Specialist
RAYTHEON - GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES (GBS)
05.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Global Supply Chain Management, Project Management
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY