Jack W. Morgan Jr
Program Management
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Experienced Program Manager skilled in Requirements Drive Solutions, Defense Acquisitions Systems, managing functional operations and projects related to Defense Acquisitions and logistics. Integration Solutions-driven manager of cross-functional teams consisting of military, government civilian and contract employees with an acute eye on cost, schedule and performance. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting. Expertise in logistical analysis, inventory and supply chain performance, development and standardization. Thorough understanding of inventory management, procurement and DOD 5000.1, 5000.2 and United States Navy/Marine Corps guidance regulations. Conceptualize and execute program vision from cradle to grave, managing complex milestones while adapting to change and shifting priorities. Facilitated meetings with key leaders and collaborated with project teams to ensure timely decision-making and effective communication between project stakeholders at all levels. Expertise: Program Management: Strategic Growth Plans Defense Acquisitions Spend Plan Development Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Process Improvement Risk Mitigation Contracting Resource Management Requirements Technology Skills: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and computer networking
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Manager, Req Officer
Defense, United States Marine Corps
Washington, DC
03.2020 - Current
- Successfully managed talented team of 32 Marine Corps Officers and 322 enlisted personnel in support of Marine Corps Aviation and Intelligence meteorological and oceanographic operations across numerous locations in US and abroad.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Devised creative solutions to critical customer and user needs.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
- Designed and developed programs and projects for dissemination to personnel.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Established milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and stakeholders.
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
Requirements Officer
United States Marine Corps, OPNAV N2N6E
Washington, DC
07.2016 - 03.2020
- Performed Requirement Officer (RO) responsibilities for four different Department of Defense Programs of Record successfully managing portfolio of programs totally more than $175 million across Fiscal Year Defense Plan (FYDP).
- United States Marine Corps Subject Matter Expert and OPNAV staff lead for Department of Defense (DoD) Spectrum Efficient National Surveillance Radar (SENSR) program participating in numerous Integrated Planning Team (IPT) meetings to assess feasibility of vacating and auctioning band of Government-owned radio frequency valued in billions of dollars.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Devised creative solutions to critical customer and user needs.
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
- Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Prepared and submitted detailed reports regarding assignments and ongoing investigations.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
Assistant Program Manager, SPAWAR
United States Marine Corps, USMC
San Diego, CA
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Solutions-driven manager with strong background in military operations, defense acquisitions, resourcing, requirements and program objective memorandum (POM) process
- Team Leadership: Successfully managed a portfolio of programs totally more than $175 million across Fiscal Year Defense Plan (FYDP)
- Managed talented team of 32 Marine Corps Officers and 322 enlisted personnel in support of Marine Corps Aviation and Intelligence meteorological and oceanographic operations across numerous locations in US and abroad
- Process Mapping: Saved the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps more than $25 million dollars via a modest ($1.7million) short-term investment in modernization of an existing Program of Record vice pursuit of a new capability
- Supply Chain: Worked with private industry to help develop new environmental sensing capabilities via the rapid innovation fund delivering smaller, more agile capabilities to end users
- Business Integration: Spear-headed efforts to integrate US Navy and Marine Corps meteorology capabilities in order to eliminate redundancy and improve services through integration
- Logistics: Guided USMC logistics efforts to incorporate US Navy systems into the USMC logistics office.
Meteorological and Oceanographic Services Officer
United States Marine Corps, USMC
07.2002 - 07.2013
- Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines.
- Lead, train and supervised daily operations for Marines in my charge and completed required reports on individuals and unit readiness.
- Plans, coordinates and supervises the development, interpretation and dissemination of all METOC products and services in support of MAGTF operations.
- Responsible for the development/revision of all I MEF Orders, Annexes and Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to METOC.
- Plan & coordinate the deployment/employment of I MEF METOC assets and forces.
- Conduct inter-service liaison representing I MEF (FWD) on Joint METOC issues.
- Provide METOC climatological studies, analysis, and briefs ISO I MEF (FWD) operations.
- Supervise the Maintenance of the I MEF METOC SIPRNET & CENTRIX SharePoint sites.
Oceanographic Analyst Forecaster
United States Marine Corps, USMC
07.1995 - 07.2002
- Collection and interpretation of Weather observations and meteorological model data, satellite information and numerical environmental products.
- Prepared analyses and prognoses of meteorological parameters for broadcast transmission.
- Forecasted weather conditions and issued warnings of severe and hazardous conditions in support of aviation operations and resource protection.
- Provided aviation flight weather briefings (DD-175-1), canned route, and over-the-counter briefings.
- Operates the Pilot to Metro Service and received and disseminated Pilot weather reports (PIREP's).
- Work well with others in team oriented environments and comfortable exercising initiative and problem solving skills when working independently.
Qualifications include: - Analyzes computer-generated weather model data, applies meteorological fundamentals and region specific thumb rules to accurately forecast weather associated with air masses, frontal systems, and tropical disturbances.
- Observes, collects, records, and prepares weather data for transmission.
- Monitors radar and satellite imagery.
- Computes astronomical and tidal data.
- Broad first line leadership and management experience.
- Training and Mentoring.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Customer Engagement.
- Team Building and Development.
Education
Program Management Practitioner
Defense Acquisition University
Fort Belvoir, VA 08.2014 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Healthcare Management
Trident University International (TUI)
Cypress, CA 08.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Natural Sciences
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ 07.2008 - 07.2010
Associate of Arts - General Education
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD 07.2002 - 07.2004
Skills
Policy and procedure improvements
Timeline
Program Manager, Req Officer
Defense, United States Marine Corps
03.2020 - Current
Requirements Officer
United States Marine Corps, OPNAV N2N6E
07.2016 - 03.2020
Program Management Practitioner
Defense Acquisition University
08.2014 - 07.2016
Assistant Program Manager, SPAWAR
United States Marine Corps, USMC
01.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Healthcare Management
Trident University International (TUI)
08.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Natural Sciences
Thomas Edison State University
07.2008 - 07.2010
Meteorological and Oceanographic Services Officer
United States Marine Corps, USMC
07.2002 - 07.2013
Associate of Arts - General Education
University of Maryland - University College
07.2002 - 07.2004
Oceanographic Analyst Forecaster
United States Marine Corps, USMC
07.1995 - 07.2002
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