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Isabella Farrell

Crozet,VA

Summary

Accomplished Air Force Acquisitions Officer with over 7 years of experience managing Government and Department of Defense contracts. Specialized in science and technology program portfolios, advanced technology intelligence, and IT project management. Proven expertise in research and development, software development, and special operations program oversight.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acquisitions Team Lead, Program Manager, Contracting Officer Representative

Defense Intelligence Agency
05.2024 - Current
  • Optimized resource allocation by managing a $60 million annual budget.
  • Oversaw 25 operational and research projects from inception to completion.
  • Supervised nine contracts exceeding $100 million as contracting officer representative.
  • Streamlined interdepartmental communication, enhancing project workflows and collaboration.
  • Awarded new contracts and established procurement processes for IT infrastructure.
  • Ensured compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations through risk management strategies.

Assistant Flight Commander

724th Intelligence Squadron, Air Force Special Operations Command
05.2022 - 05.2024
  • Modernized DoD response strategies by enhancing capabilities development in sensitive activities.
  • Validated AI and machine learning sensors through operational employment and joint force initiatives.
  • Achieved critical command technology milestones by leading efforts in framework creation.
  • Defined sensitive activity requirements and developed tactics for highly compartmented presidential directed missions globally.
  • Oversaw operator and support force development to address DoD mission essential capability gaps.

Executive Officer, Assistance Operations Officer

724th Special Tactics Group, Air Force Special Operations Command
05.2020 - 05.2022
  • Enhanced operational effectiveness in contested overseas environments through decisive leadership.
  • Collaborated with Combatant Commands, Joint staffs, Inter-Agency partners, and the Intelligence Community to evaluate, mitigate, and advise senior commanders on potential risks impacting force readiness/employment.
  • Supported acquisition and development of specialized Special Tactics weapon systems.
  • Directed operational planning for special tactics missions aligned with strategic objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2019

Skills

  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Senior Level Stakeholder Communication
  • Financial Oversight and Budget Management
  • Performance Monitoring and Improvement
  • Cross-Functional Team Management and Conflict Resolution
  • Risk Assessment and Analysis, Implementing Risk Mitigation Strategies

Certification

Project Manager Practitioner | Project Management Institute

Contracting Officer Representative | Defense Acquisition University

Acquisition Manager | Air Force Institute of Technology

All Source Intelligence Analyst | 315th Training Squadron


Timeline

Acquisitions Team Lead, Program Manager, Contracting Officer Representative

Defense Intelligence Agency
05.2024 - Current

Assistant Flight Commander

724th Intelligence Squadron, Air Force Special Operations Command
05.2022 - 05.2024

Executive Officer, Assistance Operations Officer

724th Special Tactics Group, Air Force Special Operations Command
05.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

United States Air Force Academy
Isabella Farrell