Heather B. Bogstie
Huntsville,AL
Summary
With a dynamic journey spanning over 20 years, I am an accomplished executive with a stellar track record of leading sophisticated technology organizations for the United States Space Force. My expertise encompasses the development and execution of client-facing capture campaigns for strategic opportunities, leveraging deep knowledge in systems engineering, integration, and technical program management. I am renowned for spearheading organizational transformations to embrace and implement cutting-edge artificial intelligence initiatives and specialize in fostering collaboration and consensus among leadership and technical experts. My performance in developing and operating complex systems is unparalleled, with a strong acumen in project management, stakeholder communication, and steering matrixed organizations through multiple simultaneous projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Space Systems Integration Office
Space Systems Command
06.2024 - Current
- Directs mission integration across Space Force portfolios and external agencies.
- Leads 400+ personnel across systems engineering and integration for 7 Space Systems Command program offices.
- Drives AI transformation, unifying efforts for data, prototypes, and implementation across all Space Systems Command programs.
- Oversees Systems Engineering process, ensuring $55B in space portfolios meet requirements, standards, and interfaces.
- Enhances partnerships with Space Force HQ to align enterprise-level requirements with program documentation.
Senior Materiel Leader, Resilient Missile Tracking
Space Systems Command
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Led a $5B missile warning, tracking, and defense portfolio, driving successful execution.
- Directed 200+ personnel across military, civilian, and contractor teams.
- Established a program office for developing, managing, and controlling costs for a Medium Earth Orbit missile tracking satellite constellation.
- Created and led a Combined Program Office to integrate systems across Space Systems Command, Space Development Agency, and Missile Defense Agency.
- Developed acquisition strategies for ground and space segments, securing senior stakeholder support.
Senior Materiel Leader, Rapid Development Division
Space Systems Command
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Led a $500M rapid prototype space mission portfolio, launching 3 missions successfully.
- Directed 125-person team through the pandemic and organizational changes.
- Developed a groundbreaking ring strategy for rapid deployment of constellations into higher orbits.
- Managed a $10B contract ceiling with 400+ industry partners through the Space Enterprise Consortium.
Chief, Commander’s Action Group
Space and Missile Center
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Led a 6-person team supporting a $7B/year Space Program Executive Office.
- Developed and executed communications for 3-star General Officer, supporting Center-level events.
- Coordinated efforts for 26 Senior Materiel Leaders across 15 ACAT 1, 21 ACAT II/III, and 6 space prototype programs.
Program Manager and Materiel Leader, Prototype Space Operations
Space and Missile Systems Center
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Led 163-person team managing cost, schedule, and performance for a $152M R&D prototype ops floor.
- Managed 24/7 ops for $672M DoD and NASA missions using a Government-owned, contractor-operated model.
- Program Manager for $94M ORS-5 Space Situational Awareness sensor project, leading 90+ team to launch.
Branch Chief, Space Vehicle Engineering
National Reconnaissance Office
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Led 1,500-person joint team on $15B+ advanced ISR acquisition portfolio.
- Directed design and build of $12B+ next-gen multi-satellite program, guiding production to launch.
- Program Manager for $4.3B+ space vehicle development, overseeing cost, schedule, and performance for DoD and intelligence needs.
Education
M.S. - Military Operational Art & Science
Air University Maxwell Air Force Base
01.2010
M.S. - Space Studies
University of North Dakota
01.2003
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
Auburn University
01.1998
DAU Program Managers Course - PMT 401
Defense Acquisition University
Ft Belvoir, VA01.2015
Air War College - correspondence
Air University Maxwell AFB
Montgomery, AL01.2014
Joint Professional Military Education Level II -
Joint Forces Staff College
Norfolk, VA01.2012
Skills
- Leadership
- Team building/management
- Program Management
- Risk Management
- Strategic Planning
- Implementation
- Process Management
- Organizational Change
- Strategic communication
- Culture building
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
Security Clearance
TS/SCI, Special Access Program eligible
Certification
- USC Shield Executive Program in Global Space and Deterrence, University of Southern California, 04/01/25
- Data Driven Leadership Artificial Intelligence Enablement Certificate Program, Carnegie Mellon, 12/01/24
- Level 3 Program Management, Defense Acquisition University (DAU), 07/01/14
- Senior Space Professional (Space 300), National Space Security Institute, 02/01/13
- Level 2 Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering, DAU, 05/01/06
- Instructor/Commander Minuteman III ICBM system, Air Force Space Command, 12/01/01
Recognitions
- Alabama Space Camp Hall of Fame, Class of 2024
- Lieutenant General O’Neill Award for Senior Leader, 2024
- Dodger Military Hero of the Game, 2024
- SAF/AQ Staff Officer of the year, 2020
- Squadron Officer School Chief of Staff Flight, 2004
Military Decorations
- Legion of Merit, 06/01/24
- Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, 07/01/20
- Defense Meritorious Medal with oak leaf cluster, 07/01/15
- Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, 09/01/06
Affiliations
- Space Force Association
- Auburn University 100+ Women Strong
- Space Camp Hall of Fame, Inductee 2024
Timeline
Director, Space Systems Integration Office
Space Systems Command
06.2024 - Current
Senior Materiel Leader, Resilient Missile Tracking
Space Systems Command
03.2022 - 06.2024
Senior Materiel Leader, Rapid Development Division
Space Systems Command
07.2020 - 03.2022
Chief, Commander’s Action Group
Space and Missile Center
07.2018 - 07.2020
Program Manager and Materiel Leader, Prototype Space Operations
Space and Missile Systems Center
06.2015 - 07.2018
Branch Chief, Space Vehicle Engineering
National Reconnaissance Office
06.2013 - 06.2015
M.S. - Space Studies
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
Auburn University
Joint Professional Military Education Level II -
Joint Forces Staff College
M.S. - Military Operational Art & Science
Air University Maxwell Air Force Base
DAU Program Managers Course - PMT 401
Defense Acquisition University
Air War College - correspondence
Air University Maxwell AFB
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