Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Security Clearance
Timeline
Generic

Faun (Nicki) Tackett

Program Manager
Bristow,VA

Summary

Results-oriented Program Manager with 20 years in the solid rocket motor propulsion industry, recognized for fostering collaboration among multi-disciplinary teams. Expertise in managing complex projects and achieving customer satisfaction through innovative solutions. Eager to apply skills in new, challenging sectors that align with mission-driven goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal, Program Management

Aerojet Rocketdyne / L3Harris
Culpeper, VA
07.2025 - 09.2025
  • Delivered Program Management and Technical Subject Matter Expert support for all product lines to D5 Program Team.
  • Managed staffing across legacy Production and new development teams, ensuring functional accountability.
  • Provided training and mentoring to junior Program Managers and Engineers to enhance skills.
  • Facilitated internal SME support for Strategic Planning, proposal development, negotiations, and EVMS reporting.
  • Addressed customer requests regarding current and future contracts, including IMS development and staffing plans.
  • Guided multi-functional teams in resolving complex issues and implementing corrective actions.
  • Oversaw consultant tasking for Gas Generator development contract to capture essential tribal knowledge.

Sr. Manager/Manager, Program Management

Aerojet Rocketdyne / L3Harris
Culpeper, VA
01.2018 - 07.2025
  • Managed oversight of Program Managers for various production and service contracts.
  • Ensured contract execution and compliance, managing risks across roughly 15 contracts totaling $60-140M per year.
  • Functioned as Program Manager for legacy PBCS GG Production, serving as subject matter expert in multiple domains.
  • Directed proposal processes for 7-15 proposals annually from initial development to contract negotiations.
  • Oversaw financial data submissions as Control Account Manager for PBCS GG Production program.
  • Provided inputs for annual strategic plans to enhance new business opportunities.
  • Maintained primary customer liaison role within D5 program area, facilitating long-term planning with key stakeholders.
  • Supported continuous improvement programs by tracking multi-disciplinary performance metrics for leadership.

Senior Analyst, Program Management

Aerojet Rocketdyne / L3Harris
Culpeper, VA
06.2013 - 01.2018
  • Provided Program Management support of legacy D5 PBCS Gas Generator Production and auxiliary programs for Navy prime customer.
  • Responsible for preparing and negotiating FFP, LOE and CPFF follow on and new business proposals
  • Managed subtier procurement, line of balance, delivery and quality performance to ensure effective contract execution while meeting contract requirements
  • Advised program team in the resolution of technical and operational problems based on specific company and customer goals and expectations
  • Served as the primary company interface with the customer
  • Managed allocation and integration of department resources to meet commitments and objectives
  • Proposed and managed operational budgets, program plans, risk and opportunity management plans, customer deliverables and schedules
  • Responsible for input to preparation of annual product business plans
  • Provided direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas
  • Provided technical document/data review and administrative leadership across functional areas to achieve program objectives
  • Participated in technical and programmatic meetings for internal and external customers

Project Engineer

Aerojet Rocketdyne / L3Harris
Culpeper, VA
08.2011 - 06.2013
  • Provided project engineering support for D5 PBCS Gas Generator Production and NFJM Production programs.
  • Ensured delivered products met Aerojet Rocketdyne and contractual engineering design requirements.
  • Prepared program plans defining and allocating requirements alongside program management.
  • Implemented design tasks, special studies, experiments, and hardware/test specifications.
  • Evaluated program technical risk based on resources and inputs from functional engineering teams.
  • Coordinated with manufacturing, quality, test, procurement, and program areas to achieve program objectives.
  • Directed junior engineers and project support personnel in assigned tasks as needed.
  • Monitored engineering project status and communicated project requirements effectively.

Engineer, Thermal Design

Aerojet Rocketdyne / L3Harris
Culpeper, VA
07.2005 - 08.2011
  • Executed analysis, design, development, and testing tasks within Thermal Engineering.
  • Conducted conventional studies and investigations on complex structures and equipment.
  • Independently evaluated and applied engineering techniques, adapting procedures as needed.
  • Prepared technical documentation and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Selected relevant analytical data from previous products to define technical principles.
  • Reviewed engineering drawings to ensure alignment with analyzed design intent.
  • Directed less senior engineers and support personnel in task assignments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

The George Washington University
Washington, DC
05.2005

Skills

  • FBM program knowledge
  • MS Office product suite
  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Problem solving
  • Quality assurance
  • Continuous improvement
  • Training and mentoring
  • Root cause analysis
  • Technical writing
  • Control account management
  • Earned value management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Subtier supplier management
  • DoD contracting
  • DPAS requirements
  • Risk management
  • Multi-functional leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Proposal development
  • Technical subject matter expertise

Certification

Design for Six Sigma Black Belt, 2009

Awards

  • Aerojet Rocketdyne Performance Awards: LAUNCH, Various instances in various years 2006-2022
  • LMSSC Subcontractor High Five Award, 2016
  • FBM Program 10 years of dedicated service award, 2019

Security Clearance

TS, SCI

Timeline

Principal, Program Management

Aerojet Rocketdyne / L3Harris
07.2025 - 09.2025

Sr. Manager/Manager, Program Management

Aerojet Rocketdyne / L3Harris
01.2018 - 07.2025

Senior Analyst, Program Management

Aerojet Rocketdyne / L3Harris
06.2013 - 01.2018

Project Engineer

Aerojet Rocketdyne / L3Harris
08.2011 - 06.2013

Engineer, Thermal Design

Aerojet Rocketdyne / L3Harris
07.2005 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

The George Washington University
Faun (Nicki) TackettProgram Manager
Profile built at Resume-Now.com