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ERIK STRAUS

Woodland Park,CO

Summary

Experienced Program Manager/Analyst and Space Operations Professional committed to project completion and unsurpassed customer service seeking a challenging lead role in program administration and management. Full Spectrum Leader with focus on team approach to mission success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager GEODSS/Assistant Business Development Manager

Delta S&S LLC
Woodland Park, CO
10.2018 - Current
  • Oversees subcontract and personnel management for the GEODSS sensor system
  • Ensured strategic alignment with customers requirements
  • Consulted with stakeholders and conducted requirement assessments to determine customer needs
  • Optimized training processes for efficiency while managing and selecting resources. Collaborated with both internal employees and training vendors to develop and deliver effective training.
  • Managed technologies and technical personnel for customer requirement development, management, and delivery
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations in accordance with policies and regulations
  • Co-Authored proposals resulting in over $35 million in new contract capture
  • Assisted in creating detailed proposals for potential clients, highlighting company strengths and capabilities.
  • Evaluated potential risks for new ventures, minimizing negative outcomes through strategic analysis and planning
  • Closed high-value contracts resulting in increased revenue growth

Site Manager

20th Space Control Squadron, GEODSS Detachment #2
Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory
04.2017 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for the Operations and Maintainance of $30 million Space Force Sensor Site
  • Led a team of 11 individuals, ensuring the successful completion of site activities and driving performance to achieve mission objectives
  • Developed and administered policies and procedures regarding operations, maintenance, and personnel
  • Supported Government conferences, meetings, performance reviews and future planning endeavors
  • Ensured continuous, uninterrupted operations & maintenance during all Force Protection and Defense Conditions
  • Developed, validated, and implemented Quality, Compliance, and training programs to meet customers’ requirements
  • Managed Government inspections, evaluations, and exercises
  • Responsible for all Human Resource actions and timekeeping requirements.

Plans and Programs Branch

4th Space Operations Squadron
Schriever AFB
10.2007 - 04.2017
  • Led multiple efforts in upgrading and implementing future programs, while also overseeing the integration and testing of Milstar, AEHF, UHF, and Polar systems.
  • Managed maintenance activities for future highly complex mission/weapon systems hardware and software.
  • Coordinated development of squadron operations, contingency, and implementation plans, as well as reviews squadron's support agreements and operations plans.
  • Integrated new Space Weapons System programs and coordinated upgrades of existing systems.
  • Collaborated with the operations and acquisition community to detect shortcomings and strategize for future program needs of the Squadron
  • First point of contact for development, integration, and initial turnover of future capabilities.
  • Planned and prioritized Squadron programs, maximizing returns on investments through effective management of unit's inspection program.
  • Managed Squadrons 31 Regulatory and Compliance Programs.

Director of Requirements directorate

HQ Air Force Space Command
Colorado Springs
04.2004 - 10.2007
  • AFSPC Command Lead responsible for requirements generation and acquisition oversight on 10 satellite terminals programs designed to satisfy DoD's current and emerging warfighter battlefield information and communications needs
  • Alternate Command Lead for $8.9B Advanced Extremely High Frequency Communication (AEHF)
  • Command Lead for Ground Mobile Terminal Communication System
  • Program Element Monitor for DoD Communications Satellite programs, budgeted and tracked 4 MILSAT Communications terminal programs worth $2.6B
  • AFSPC Lead for the Global Broadcast Communications System requirements and fielding; planed current ops war fighter usage
  • Lead for planning all aspects of complex Protected MILSAT Communications terminal programs
  • Administered 100-person, Multi-agency Protected MILSAT Communications Terminal Program Integration Concept Team
  • Directed 50-person Joint inter-agency forum performing CONOPS and operational requirements development.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Eldorado College
05-1997

Skills

  • Experienced Program Manager/Analyst
  • Space Operations Professional with 24 yrs experience
  • Business Capture
  • Training Program management
  • Regulatory and Compliance readiness
  • DOD acquisition, Command Lead/PEM
  • Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution decision making process
  • Space Lift Launch preparations and activities
  • Hardware and software maintenance activities
  • Requirements generation and acquisition oversight
  • Resource Management
  • Proficient with Air Force systems (IMDS, ETIMS,SMS)
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning

Security Clearance

Active, Top Secret/SCI

References

  • Major General Roger Teague, (310) 948-2090
  • Brig Gen. Doug Schiess, (719) 556-2100
  • CMSgt (Ret) Maxwell Grindstaff, mgstaff@yahoo.com

Timeline

Program Manager GEODSS/Assistant Business Development Manager

Delta S&S LLC
10.2018 - Current

Site Manager

20th Space Control Squadron, GEODSS Detachment #2
04.2017 - 10.2018

Plans and Programs Branch

4th Space Operations Squadron
10.2007 - 04.2017

Director of Requirements directorate

HQ Air Force Space Command
04.2004 - 10.2007

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Eldorado College

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