Jeffrey Person
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with over 21 years of visionary leadership in U.S. Navy and U.S. Space Force Acquisition, Program Management, and Systems Engineering; demonstrating excellence in the development of effective organizational structures, personnel development, mentorship and development of financial strategies and oversight to include budgeting, scheduling, and cost estimation. Active Top Secret clearance. Ask for details.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ground Integration Lead
Narrowband SATCOM Program Office (Space Systems Command)
San Diego, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Actively managing three (3) Task Orders totaling over $300 million, overseeing Statement of Work (SOW) creation, schedule tracking, and deliverable approval
- Served as Acting Lead Ground Engineer for Ground Modernization and Chaired the Chance Control Board (CCB), ensuring strategic and well-vetted baseline system changes were approved
- Collaborated with the Program Office Tech Writer to update the highly scrutinized Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD), specifically its Ground Modernization sections, ensuring accuracy for future investments. The CARD is reviewed by OSD CAPE and a USSF 3-Star General
Business Operations (BIZOPS) and Manpower Lead
Narrowband SATCOM Program Office (Space Systems Command)
San Diego, CA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed FY25 Spend Plan across all branches ensuring funds arrived and were applied appropriately
- Managed in the day-to-day operations of Program Management and Engineering Support SETA Contracts, including facilitating new hires, approving travel, conducting monthly CPARS, and coordinating tasks to fulfill efficient project support
- Provided final direction and guidance regarding all Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Manpower, Funding requests, and Travel Approvals for 9 embedded employees supporting the program office
- Coordinated and executed FY25 Funding and Personnel for FFRDC Support with Aerospace, JHU APL, MITRE, and MIT Lincoln Labs
- Facilitated complex procurement of radio terminals (>$1M) from US ARMY DEVCOM for the Warfighter Integration/End User team
- Developed comprehensive training and familiarization briefings for new incoming program office personnel as part of the MUOS 101 Onboarding Working Group
- Created and managed the program office Manpower Excel sheet that is used to facilitate personnel resource decisions
Deputy Chief Engineer
Narrowband SATCOM Program Office (Space Systems Command)
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Led engineering teams consisting of fifty-two (52) government and contractor personnel in the implementation of process improvements that increased operational efficiency in satellite system integration
- Updated and released several key engineering documents (Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Program Protection Plan (PPP), and Security Classification Guide (SCG). These documents ensure that our Cyber Strategy and Security are approved by the National Security Agency (NSA) each cycle
- Ensured program success by conducting bi-weekly cost, schedule, and performance reviews, providing insights for milestone decisions
Science and Technology (S&T) Lead
Narrowband SATCOM Program Office (Space Systems Command)
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Oversaw and managed Narrowband SATCOM S&T efforts for the Space Systems Command (SSC) MILSATCOM Capability Collaboration Team (CCT) at the United States Space Force
- Transition Manager (XM) for the ULX Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD), which was awarded JCTD of the Year by the Director of Research & Engineering for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Effort resulted in follow-on testing and demonstrations of IBS
PEO Space Systems (PEOSS) Science and Technology Manager
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC)
San Diego, CA
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Developed and managed 11 technologies that have been fielded in orbit on satellites and the International Space Station
Project Support Manager
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC)
San Diego, CA
01.2005 - 01.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ01.2005
Skills
- Budget Oversight and Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strategic Implementation
- Systems Engineering
- Risk Management
- Written and Oral Presentations
- Personnel Management & Development
- Program Office Social Coordinator
Certification
Science & Technology Manager (Level 2) Defense Acquisition University
Engineering & Technical Management (Level 2) Defense Acquisition University
Timeline
Ground Integration Lead
Narrowband SATCOM Program Office (Space Systems Command)
01.2025 - Current
Business Operations (BIZOPS) and Manpower Lead
Narrowband SATCOM Program Office (Space Systems Command)
01.2024 - 01.2025
Deputy Chief Engineer
Narrowband SATCOM Program Office (Space Systems Command)
01.2023 - 01.2024
Science and Technology (S&T) Lead
Narrowband SATCOM Program Office (Space Systems Command)
01.2018 - 01.2023
PEO Space Systems (PEOSS) Science and Technology Manager
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC)
01.2014 - 01.2018
Project Support Manager
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC)
01.2005 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
University of Arizona
Industry Awards
ISR Department Award for work conducted as the Space Systems S&T Manager