Far Nik
Washington
Summary
Innovative, results-driven Technical Operations Project Manager with 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, engineering operations, and defense program management. Demonstrated success supporting multi-domain, mission-critical programs for DoD and DOE, including direct collaboration with Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing. Expert in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedules, SAP/ERP, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination across engineering, manufacturing, mission assurance, and supply chain. Adept at driving operational excellence, facilitating internal/external meetings, and providing program visibility to executive leadership. Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Program Manager
Navy Strategic Systems Programs
Sf, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Serve as the principal operations interface between the Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, Test, MRP, Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Supply Chain for the Navy’s strategic Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) programs.
- Manage and update Integrated Master Schedules and Bowling Charts, enabling real-time product tracking and hardware status visibility for all FBM assets.
- Utilize SAP/ERP and MS Project to oversee day-to-day manufacturing and engineering resource planning, ensuring seamless hardware movement and assembly tracking across installations.
- Lead Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting; function as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for multi-million-dollar manufacturing projects, achieving all cost and schedule targets.
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings between Production Control, Engineering, and Program Office to resolve design, production, and operational issues.
- Represent manufacturing at Risk Review Board (RRB) meetings; identify, manage, and document manufacturing risks and opportunities in the program risk register.
- Support and generate proposal documentation for new manufacturing and engineering projects to foster additional business growth.
- Coordinate shipping and final assembly processes, generating comprehensive shipping checklist paperwork for completed hardware assets.
- Directly contribute to process automation initiatives, improving production and reporting efficiency by 30% and reducing manual workflows by 700 hours per week.
Program Manager & Control Account Manager
National Nuclear Security Administration
Sf, CA
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Led requirements analysis, manufacturing coordination, and hardware status tracking for Multiweapon Systems (MWS).
- Managed IMS, bases of estimates, and shop order creation; optimized production using SAP, Power BI, and Power Automate.
- Supported proposal documentation and product lifecycle management for new and ongoing programs.
Nuclear Fire Protection Engineer
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Sf, CA
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Oversaw technical operations and lifecycle modeling for safety-critical systems in nuclear facilities.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings, briefed management on project status, risk, and compliance.
Education
Master of Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Hypersonic and Propulsion, Aerospace Engineering
University of Maryland
College Park, MDBachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering, Project Management
University of Maryland
College Park, MDSkills
- Cost Account Management
- SAP
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Engineering Operations
- Manufacturing Operations
- Risk Management
- Program Control
- Production Control
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Proposal Documentation
- Technical Documentation
- Hardware Tracking
- MS Office
Compliance and regulations
Technical architecture
Websites
Accomplishments
- Lead 50+ technical professionals in mission-critical nuclear deterrence operations
- Manage multi-million-dollar annual budgets with zero cost overruns
- Improved processing efficiency by 30% via automation and digital transformation.
- Maintain 100% operational timeline adherence across all program deliverables
- Reduced operational risks by 15% through data-driven analysis and process improvements
- Successfully managed hardware movement, shipping paperwork, and final assembly tracking for critical defense assets.
- Delivered actionable insights and program visibility to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Certificates And Clearance
- Top Secret Security Clearance (Active)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Nuclear Weapon Lifecycle Management Certificate
- DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce) Certification
- Leadership Principles for Stockpile Management & Nuclear Deterrence
- Google Project Management Specialization
Certification
Pmp
Timeline
Senior Technical Program Manager
Navy Strategic Systems Programs
06.2024 - Current
Program Manager & Control Account Manager
National Nuclear Security Administration
06.2023 - 06.2024
Nuclear Fire Protection Engineer
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
05.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering, Project Management
University of Maryland
Master of Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Hypersonic and Propulsion, Aerospace Engineering
University of Maryland
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