George Price
Fairfax Station,Virginia
Summary
Recognized subject matter expert with more than 55 years of experience in management, strategic planning, international business, technology research, and systems analysis related to aeronautics technologies, combining theoretical knowledge and wide practical experience in leadership positions with industry and government. Managed international business development, advanced product definition and design, major proposals, and R&D projects.
Overview
65
65
years of professional experience
Work History
Subject Matter Expert
Crown Consulting, Inc.
Arlington, VA
04.2007 - Current
- Developed study approach and use cases for analysis of future aviation operations in airspace above 60,000 feet
- Led the development of the Operational Concept document and selected plans for NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility project
- Developed approaches to expanding NASA’s AAM modeling effort into a community-wide full-system modeling environment
- Key participant in NASA-sponsored study of passenger acceptance issues for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft
- Led a multi-company team in a study for NASA using an innovative data search and analysis tool to identify opportunities for technology convergence
- Member of a team that developed metrics to assess the value of use of airspace for short-range missions, such as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
- Supported development and update of NASA’s roadmap for research to transform aviation through the introduction of autonomy
- Developed use cases and formulation of results for NASA of Georgia Tech’s model projecting carbon production of aviation under various future conditions
- Developed a benefits assessment of the planned NASA Shadow Mode Assessments using Realistic Technologies for the National Airspace System (SMART NAS) simulation
- Led a team supporting the FAA Interagency Planning Office unmanned aircraft system UAS R&D activity, focused on establishing R&D needs for integration of UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS) based on analysis of future civil UAS operations
- Led development of a framework for portraying and analyzing the benefits of NASA’s aeronautical research
- Led development of the 2015 NASA Aeronautics Strategic Implementation Plan and supported 2017 update
- Formulated a system of metrics to assess performance of the future NAS based on simulations of candidate future concepts.
Independent Consultant
09.2006 - 04.2007
- Participated in development of research and implementation plans, formulated budget guidance to Federal agencies, and developed metrics to assess program status and projected performance of the future U.S
- Air transportation system.
Deputy Manager of NASA Rotorcraft Program, Special Assistant at NASA Headquarters, and member of Portfolio Management Division of the Next Generation Air Transportation System Joint Planning and Development Office
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
12.1999 - 08.2006
- Developed processes to establish technology requirements for the future air transportation system, analyze the portfolio of multiagency activities, formulate roadmaps, and assess the agencies’ responses to research needs and budget guidance
- Coordinated NASA Aeronautics response to World Trade Organization questions in Boeing-Airbus Large Civil Aircraft case
- Led multiprogram efforts to develop strategic planning methods and technology roadmaps for NASA aeronautics research
- Managed development of analytical models of the future national air transportation system to establish technology strategies
- Led Government/industry/university activities leading to development of innovative rotorcraft technologies
- Member of Department of Defense Air Vehicles Technology Area Review and Assessment team and DARPA Independent Review Group for quiet supersonic platform and microadaptive fluidic controls.
Senior Operations Research Analyst at Marine Corps Development Center
Triangle Research Corporation
Alexandria, Virginia
03.1970 - 10.1971
- Conducted analyses that guided U.S
- Marine Corps in acquiring and operating Harrier V/STOL fighter/attack aircraft.
Armament and electronics maintenance officer for B-52 and KC-135 aircraft
United States Air Force
01.1959 - 12.1962
Director, Advanced Projects, Advanced Design and Technology Business Development; Director, Strategic Planning; and Director, International Business – Europe
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Stratford, Connecticut
01.1963
- Managed the company’s cooperative business development activities in support of international sales, offsets, and technology acquisition
- Resident in London (1986 to 1989) directing European marketing, industrial, and cooperative R&D efforts
- Managed the company’s independent research and development activities and obtained government funds exceeding $15 million annually to leverage company’s technology investment
- Directed development and acquired funding for innovative unmanned rotorcraft concept
- Member and chair of Rotorcraft Industry Technology Association Technical Advisory Committee and member of two NASA advisory committees (Goals and Rotorcraft)
- Member of team that created the National Rotorcraft Technology Center (NRTC) industry/government/academia partnership
- Managed winning proposal for $4 billion U.S
- Army Comanche light helicopter and worked with U.S
- Army and world-wide industry to plan and organize potential international aspects of the program
- Established strategies and design concepts for derivatives of U.S
- Army Black Hawk and U.S
- Navy Seahawk helicopters, with eventual market exceeding 2,500 aircraft
- Developed operations research methods for military requirements; key member of U.S
- Marine Corps study that determined total helicopter needs and led analytical activities that established requirements for 171 CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters.
Education
SysML modeling language course -
01.2021
Fortran programming language course -
Department of Agriculture Graduate School
01.1971
Master of Science (Operations Research) -
New York University
01.1966
Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering -
New York University
01.1958
Diploma -
Bronx High School of Science
01.1954
Additional courses in Mathematics and Operations Research -
New York University
Professional courses in Technology Innovation -
MIT
Materials Handling -
Proposal Writing -
Skills
- Forming and managing teams of up to 50 professionals with a 96% annual retention rate integrating multiple specialties
- Defining, leading, and performing analyses of civil, military, and international markets, requirements, technologies, and business opportunities
- Preparing and managing proposals and project plans for complex systems and operations
- Preparing and presenting briefings to management, civil and military operators, workshops and conferences, and customers in 18 countries around the world
- Drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts and teaming agreements
- Computer modeling, simulation, and analysis
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Office 365, including MS Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint
- Working and managing in an industry and government environment
Accomplishments
- Lifetime Achievement Award, American Helicopter Society International San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, 2002
- Associate Fellow, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2021)
Languages
- French (fluent, dual citizenship)
- German (conversational)
- Italian
Timeline
Subject Matter Expert
Crown Consulting, Inc.
04.2007 - Current
Independent Consultant
09.2006 - 04.2007
Deputy Manager of NASA Rotorcraft Program, Special Assistant at NASA Headquarters, and member of Portfolio Management Division of the Next Generation Air Transportation System Joint Planning and Development Office
University of Maryland
12.1999 - 08.2006
Senior Operations Research Analyst at Marine Corps Development Center
Triangle Research Corporation
03.1970 - 10.1971
SysML modeling language course -
Fortran programming language course -
Department of Agriculture Graduate School
Master of Science (Operations Research) -
New York University
Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering -
New York University
Diploma -
Bronx High School of Science
Additional courses in Mathematics and Operations Research -
New York University
Professional courses in Technology Innovation -
MIT
Materials Handling -
Proposal Writing -
Director, Advanced Projects, Advanced Design and Technology Business Development; Director, Strategic Planning; and Director, International Business – Europe
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
01.1963
Armament and electronics maintenance officer for B-52 and KC-135 aircraft
United States Air Force
01.1959 - 12.1962
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