Erik L. Eichin
Chantilly
Summary
Accomplished leader in SAP/SCI program management with extensive experience in developing solutions that align technical designs with customer needs across defense and intelligence sectors. Proven track record in briefing senior officials and directing cross-functional teams to enhance operational capabilities and ensure successful system deployments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
Arcfield
Chantilly
06.2022 - Current
- SETA Chief Engineer for deployment of field assets in support of IC mission
- Delivered critical systems for seamless global operations
- Coordinated initial operations planning for new system implementation
- Executed operational support for global asset deployment
Defense Program Lead
Prospecta Corporation/Peraton
Chantilly
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Led systems engineering efforts to integrate multiple programs into Global Enterprise infrastructure.
- Facilitated engineering reviews to ensure alignment and address customer requirements across Enterprise and IC sectors.
- Provided SETA support for IC programs to enhance protection of critical IC assets.
Principal Systems Engineer
Linquest Corporation
Chantilly
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Designed and developed complex systems for defense and aerospace applications.
- Led system architecture reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Collaborated in developing systems for C2S activities to enhance operational capabilities
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate system components effectively.
- Provided technical support for joint DoD/IC program focused on Multi-Domain Command and Control concepts
Program Manager (IMEA Program Manager)
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Washington
11.2014 - 06.2018
- Managed 5-year $73M research modeling and simulation contract, developed software for 5 advanced decision-making tools to enhance strategic military operations
- Led team of 50 to operationalize physics-based collateral damage estimate tool, influencing commander’s decisions on critical targets
Branch Manager (Space Branch Manager)
Defense Intelligence Agency
Washington
11.2011 - 11.2014
- DIA lead for DNI Future Space Study - first IC space architecture and investment plan for $60B
- Led Space Situational Awareness enhancement program, improving capabilities for $350M GEOSATS
- Supported development of Space Domain Awareness software, facilitating collaboration between IC and DoD.
Deputy Division Manager (Deputy Chief, Strategic Systems Division)
Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office
Washington
07.2007 - 11.2011
- Led complex $360M SAP program to achieve Initial Operational Capability, supporting 11 organizations across US government
- Leveraged $15M tech investment producing new $17M system combat-tested in 16 months allowing Special Operations warfighters to identify terrorist network nodes
- Recycled $30M of existing hardware, saving 18 months and accelerating IOC of global ground architecture
- Developed new test program/procedures that reduced testing duration from one year to three weeks
Branch Chief (Integration Flight Commander)
OCONUS
06.2004 - 06.2007
- Led 20-member government/contractor team to maintain facilities supporting $6B national system architecture
- Developed innovative command and control concepts and management techniques that extended the operational life of national assets at significantly reduced costs
- Directed delivery, installation, and checkout of new enterprise-wide mission planning and execution software, resulting in 5 major spirals
- Principal Liaison for multiple international sites and national HQ for cross-site operations and contingency planning
Action Officer (Executive Officer, Advanced Systems and Technology Directorate)
National Reconnaissance Office
Washington
12.2003 - 06.2004
- Developed R&D directors briefings and critical technical packages to support decision-making
- Coordinated multi-agency collaboration for intelligence sharing and operational support.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables for national security initiatives.
- Analyzed policy impacts on reconnaissance operations and provided strategic recommendations.
- Contributed to technical task force shaping director’s strategic vision
Program Manager (Chief, Space Development Branch)
Secretary of Air Force-Office of Research
Washington
08.2001 - 11.2003
- Developed unconventional solutions for next-generation ISR needs, leading $150M prototype intelligence collection system demonstration
- Source Selection team chairman; led 16 evaluators that reviewed 14 proposals, and awarded 5 contracts
- Managed technology transfers among AFRL, SMC, DARPA, AFSPC, and NRO, facilitating collaboration and innovation
- Prepared comprehensive competition package for internal government procurement program to streamline acquisition process
Deputy Program Manager (Deputy, Space Experiments Manager)
Air Force Research Laboratory
Hanscom AFB
08.1998 - 07.2001
- Spearheaded Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) efforts for the Communications/Navigation Outage Forecasting System (C/NOFS) program, gained OSD support for formal implementation of $215M program
- Led technical analysis for space weather forecasting satellite program, optimizing payload selection and orbital solutions to improve forecasting accuracy
- Developed and integrated next-generation space weather programs for DoD operations to enhance mission readiness
Education
M.S. - Space Studies
American Military University
WV01-2009
M.S. - Military Arts & Sciences
Air University
AL01-2009
B.S. - Physics, Minor Math
United States Air Force Academy
CO01-1998
Skills
- Systems engineering
- Command and control software
- Satellite hardware development
- Multi-intelligence solutions
- Modeling and simulations expertise
- R&D programs
- Systems analysis
- Ground equipment delivery
- Antenna infrastructure support
- Systems engineering
- Systems engineering
Certification
- Air Force Space Professional Level III
- DAU Program Management Level III
- DAU SPRDE- Systems Engineering Level III
- DAU SPRDE- Program Systems Engineering Level III
- DAU SPRDE- Science and Technology Management Level III
- DAU Test & Evaluation Level I
- NRO Program Manager Level III
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Arcfield
06.2022 - Current
Defense Program Lead
Prospecta Corporation/Peraton
09.2019 - 05.2022
Principal Systems Engineer
Linquest Corporation
07.2018 - 08.2019
Program Manager (IMEA Program Manager)
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
11.2014 - 06.2018
Branch Manager (Space Branch Manager)
Defense Intelligence Agency
11.2011 - 11.2014
Deputy Division Manager (Deputy Chief, Strategic Systems Division)
Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office
07.2007 - 11.2011
Branch Chief (Integration Flight Commander)
OCONUS
06.2004 - 06.2007
Action Officer (Executive Officer, Advanced Systems and Technology Directorate)
National Reconnaissance Office
12.2003 - 06.2004
Program Manager (Chief, Space Development Branch)
Secretary of Air Force-Office of Research
08.2001 - 11.2003
Deputy Program Manager (Deputy, Space Experiments Manager)
Air Force Research Laboratory
08.1998 - 07.2001
M.S. - Space Studies
American Military University
M.S. - Military Arts & Sciences
Air University
B.S. - Physics, Minor Math
United States Air Force Academy