JENNIFER M. PARNELL
Ellicott City,USA
Summary
Knowledgeable, creative, and multifaceted leader and Project Management Professional (PMP), with 30 years of experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels within organizations, identifying and driving high-impact improvements in both commercial and aerospace industries.
Demonstrated strength in building high-performing teams, resolving complex technical and operational issues, and delivering essential company and contract-wide technical solutions and services. A strategic thinker with a strong customer and team focus, dedicated to continual improvements. Strong ability to cultivate relationships with stakeholders using a collaborative approach, fostering an engaged, empowering work culture in fast-paced environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SMAS II Project Integration Manager – PMO | Sr. Software Assurance Engineer and Supervisor
Astrion
Greenbelt, USA
12.2019 - Current
- Provide strategic consultation to the Program Manager in support of program communications, issues, and process improvement.
- Maintain positive customer relations through regular interactions.
- Supervise software assurance personnel, offering guidance, motivation, and coaching for staff development.
- Supported proposal efforts for company-level RFPs, focusing on past performance and technical reviews.
- Led development of technical section for $226M SMAS III proposal response.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaborations to complete key projects, and strengthen team relationships.
- Streamline workflows by identifying bottlenecks and implementing innovative solutions.
- Monitor contract financial performance to identify improvement areas.
- Engaged subject matter experts to develop training materials and tools for personnel.
SMAS I Senior Software Assurance Engineer | SA Group Supervisor
ARES Corporation
Greenbelt, USA
10.2015 - 11.2019
- Provided expertise in software development best practices and engineering standards during the development of Mission Flight Software.
- Engaged subject matter experts, gathering technical insights to compose the technical section of the $185M SMAS II contract proposal.
- Ensured compliance with NASA and ESA requirements throughout project lifecycle.
FDSS II PMO | Procurement | Quality Management
OMITRON, Inc.
Beltsville, USA
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Leveraging prior FDSS Prime contract support experience, supported the establishment of the PMO for the NASA Flight Dynamics Support Services II (FDSS II) contract.
- Drafted policies and procedures to ensure compliance with contractual and quality requirements for the Flight Dynamics Facility.
- Established and managed Government-approved procurement system for $1M+ annual direct procurements, meeting DCMA standards.
Company Quality Manager, Technical Project Manager, PMO Support, Contract Support
a.i. solutions, Inc.
Lanham, USA
03.2005 - 10.2014
- Developed and managed the company-wide Quality Management System, supporting multiple contracts with NASA, MDA, and the Air Force.
- Drove cultural change by engaging engineers to integrate and embrace quality best practices.
- Oversaw ISO 9001 and AS9100 registrations for 8 years, reporting directly to the CEO on initiatives. The achievement of the AS9100 registration removed barriers to bidding on defense contracts.
- Managed internal and external audit activities, conducting ISO/AS9100 training for engineers.
- Through self-study, became a Subject Matter Expert of both the AS9100 standard and CMMI-Dev (ML 3) practices, establishing the ability to produce comprehensible and relatable training materials for cross-functional teams and aiding in process improvements.
- Working with cross-functional stakeholders, designed and managed the project lifecycle for the internal development of a complex Financial Management System. The system centralized and automated processes and data for Contracts, Engineering Management, and Financial Management, meeting the requirements of NASA’s Contractor Financial Reporting requirements by producing the required NASA financial 533 reports for Prime Contractors. Received high praise from the NASA Customer for the timely delivery and accuracy of those financial reports. Received high praise internally for automating the complex processes and providing access to data.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Behavioral and Social Sciences
University of Maryland
College Park, MD01.1999
Skills
- Leadership
- Project and Quality Management
- Risk-based and strategic thinking
- Building high-performing teams
- Managing cross-functional teams
- Process design and improvement
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- Communication and facilitation
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Negotiating
- Staff development and training
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Certificate in AI Business Strategy, Johns Hopkins, Whiting School of Engineering, 05/01/25
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PMI), #1347061, since 07/23/2010
Additional Training Accreditations
- CMMI-Dev v. 1.3 Trained Maturity Level (ML) 3 Appraiser, CMMI INSTITUTE, Pittsburgh, PA, 01/01/11
- AS9100 – Rev. C Trained Internal Auditor, INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE QUALITY GROUP (IAQG); BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION (BSI)
Clearance
SECRET
Current Areas Of Growth
- Artificial Intelligence-Business Strategy Focus
- PMO/Program Management
- Business Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SMAS II Project Integration Manager – PMO | Sr. Software Assurance Engineer and Supervisor
Astrion
12.2019 - Current
SMAS I Senior Software Assurance Engineer | SA Group Supervisor
ARES Corporation
10.2015 - 11.2019
FDSS II PMO | Procurement | Quality Management
OMITRON, Inc.
10.2014 - 10.2015
Company Quality Manager, Technical Project Manager, PMO Support, Contract Support
a.i. solutions, Inc.
03.2005 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Behavioral and Social Sciences
University of Maryland
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