Accomplished Industrial Specialist with a robust background at the Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA, and extensive experience in avionics and weapon suites. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing and interpreting engineering drawings and Air Force Technical Orders, coupled with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. Proven track record of delivering complex projects, showcasing advanced knowledge and leadership abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Specialist
Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA
11.2023 - Current
Serves as an industrial Specialist engaged in exercising surveillance over programs for Standard Depot Level Maintenance SDLM) and Periodic Depot Level Maintenance (PDM).
Monitors contractor progress and delivery schedules; reviews, evaluates, and negotiates methods, materials, labor hours, and Over and Above work requests.
Performs industrial capability and utilization reviews, pre-award surveys, and Technical Support of Negotiations (TSNs).
Plans and implements risk based surveillance events based on Key Contract Requirements (KCR) in DCMA's system of record PDREP.
Conducts Contract Receipt and Review (CRR) within IWMS and MOCAS to ensure data integrity.
Provides progress payment support to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).
Provides weekly updates and reports to System Program Office (SPO) and DCMA leadership on contract status and delays
Electrical Engineer Technical Designer
THE BOEING COMPANY
08.2022 - 10.2023
Part of B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) wire design engineering team
Develops, maintains, and releases electrical/mechanical drawings, systems designs, or engineering documentation and data by applying company, industry, and governmental standards
Creates, develops, and maintains systems designs by preparing design layouts, modifying existing designs, and assisting in identifying design discrepancies
Knowledge of computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), computer aided three dimensional interactive (CATIA), Mentor Graphics
Ensures compliance with requirements, standards, and applicable regulatory authority by maintaining the integrity of the product
Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
Air Force Engineering and Technical Services
United States Air Force
09.2020 - 08.2022
Served as the Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) technical expert advisor to senior leaders and maintenance technicians
Advised technicians throughout the AMU on methods of resolving unusual troubleshooting problems, repairing difficult system malfunctions, research and analysis, and resolving equipment problems with long term command-wide implications
Skilled in preparation and presentation of oral and written reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership concerning equipment issues, problems, and training requirements
Prepared informal training to include over-the-shoulder, classroom, demonstration, one-on-one and spontaneous training
Knowledgeable on a comprehensive range of maintenance concepts, principles, and practices related to the specific equipment: Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS), Digital Autopilot/Flight Director System (DA/FD), Intelligence Broadcast Receiver System (IBR), Communication/Navigation/Identification Management Units (CNI-MU), AN/ARC-190 HF Radio, AN/ARC-222 VHF Radio, AN/ARC-164 UHF Radio, AN/ARC-187 SATCOM System, KY-100 Secure Voice System, Public Address (PA), Intercommunication System (ICS), Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal (ANDVT) and KY-58 Secure Voice System, Electrical Systems, Sentinal System (CSS-100), Fuel Indicating System, Equipment and Furnishings, Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), Dual Data Transfer System (DTS), Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) Combined with CVR, Airborne Video Cassette Recording System (AVCRS), Advisory, Caution, and Warning System (ACAWS), Pitot-Static/Distributed Air Data System (DADS), AN/APN-232 Radar Altimeter System, Stall Warning System, Standby Flight Instruments, AN/ARN-147 VHF Navigation System, Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (EGI), AN/APQ-180 Radar, Enhanced Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (E-TCAS), SMS/ESA System, AN/ARN-118 TACAN System, DF-206A Automatic Direction Finder (ADF), OA-8697A UHF Direction Finder (DF), AN/APX-119 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), APX-116 LPI Transponder/Beacon System, Global Positioning System, Aerial Refueling Indicating, Data Transfer and Diagnostic System (DTADS), System Integration and Display, Mission Computers, MIL-STD-1553B Data Buses, Bus Interface Unit/Bus Adapter Unit, Head-Down Display (HDD), Head-Up Display (HUD), Avionics Management Unit (AMU), Communication/Navigation/Electronic Circuit Breaker Control Panel (CNBP), Interface Blanking Unit (IBU), Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
Field Service Representative
The Boeing Company
06.2006 - 09.2020
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Communication, Navigation, and Radar system theory on the AC-130U gunship to include: ARC-164, ARC-186, ARC-190, ARC-222, ARC-231, M2MSA, ROVER, TVDL, APQ-180, C-12, INS, ARN-118, APX-119, APN-232, APX-116, DF-206, MX-15, AAQ-26, ALLTV, AVTR/DVR, ARN-147, AAQ-39, AYW-1, APN-244, CVR A100A, ARC-187, MIL-STD 1553, ARN-151
Assigned to systems engineering department on test and checkout team on AC-130U Plus Four Program that successfully delivered four AC-130U gunships to the United States Government
Deployed eight times in support of AC-130U and other Special Operations Forces (SOF) aircraft to Outside of Continental United States (OCONUS) and numerous stateside deployments in the Continental United States (CONUS)
Interpreted technical data and evaluated maintenance procedures on various avionic systems and subsystems
Developed Pre-disturbed and Post-disturbed Checkouts for various modifications on the AC-130U platform
Researched, analyzed, and compiled technical data for company products and system-level concepts in projected operational environments.
Applied systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools to design of systems, and new product development.
Derives and develops architectures, functional requirements, refinements and product designs.
Proficient in Boeing's Requirement Quality Metric (RQM).
Assisted in integration of technical, cost, value, risks, and specialty engineering considerations into definition of the product.
Acted as primary liaison between internal departments and external customers
Taught familiarization course to United States Air Force personnel on new ALR-69 radar warning system during the Developmental Test & Evaluation (DTE) phase of the AN/ALR-69A upgrade program
Supervised United States Air Force personnel on advanced troubleshooting teams that identified and resolved various problems and design deficiencies
Lead on- and off-site customer support teams across multiple time zones
Worked to the various SOW and CDRL requirements from the beginning to end of each the contract
Was awarded multiple awards and accolades over 15 year career as a Field Service Representative
Communication and Navigational Specialist
United States Air Force
09.2000 - 09.2004
Performed maintenance on avionics communication, navigation, sensor, cryptographic, computer, and ancillary systems on the AC-130(U) platform.
Experienced in performing of ground operations that included: pre-flight, post-flight, thru-flight, towing, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance inspections, aircraft launch and recovery, servicing and fueling aircraft.
Excelled at troubleshooting a variety of complex wiring problems on numerous weapon and avionic systems.
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
12-2024
Defense Acquisition University
02-2024
Associate of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
02-2022
Skills
Advanced knowledge using automated systems relative to contract management operations including MOCAS, IWMS, PDREP, and delegations (LOD in PDREP)
Familiar in proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials
Knowledgeable in the understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) contract laws relating to government contracts
Knowledgeable in the unique differences of Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Contractor Furnished Property (CFP) through past experience working with The Boeing Company as a Field Service Representative participating in DCMA property audits
Able to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources
Proficient in the responsibilities associated with government contracts from acquisition to contract closeout
Strong oral communication, planning, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
Qualified on inspection and certification of completed maintenance actions on AC-130U gunship
Experienced in the verification and validation of contractors enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to assess risk and surveillance planning
Knowledgeable with various types of government contracts and their Statement of Work (SOW) and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements
Experienced in solving complex technical problems
Familiar with Quality Assurance concepts/processes on inspection of contractors products and/or services
Experienced with production methods, processes, and testing techniques performed by contractors
Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools
Additional Information
Achieved OPM Aspiring Leaders LEAD certification - 10/31/2024
Awarded multiple Time Off Awards
Outstanding performance appraisals
Timeline
Industrial Specialist
Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA
11.2023 - Current
Electrical Engineer Technical Designer
THE BOEING COMPANY
08.2022 - 10.2023
Air Force Engineering and Technical Services
United States Air Force
09.2020 - 08.2022
Field Service Representative
The Boeing Company
06.2006 - 09.2020
Communication and Navigational Specialist
United States Air Force
09.2000 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Defense Acquisition University
Associate of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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