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Jeremy Swaw

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Results-driven space systems program manager that oversees a dynamic portfolio of space-based innovation projects, coordinates with government stakeholders from across the service components and combatant commands, manages project planning and execution, and ensures alignment with strategic objectives by engaging with senior leaders while leveraging industry expertise for agile capability development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SpaceWERX Spark Branch Lead

United States Space Force
02.2022 - Current
  • Aligned DoD Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) investments of $450M annually with strategic commercial strategies, strengthening the space industrial base and equipping our warfighters with cutting-edge technology.
  • Spreaheaded retooling of Challenge program, pairing Program Executive Officer (PEO) requirements with commercial expertise securing over $170M in innovative solutions to combat emerging threats.
  • Instrumental in forming enduring partnerships leading to over $1.2B return on investment, allowing for tech maturation and risk reduction while opening new transition pathways.
  • Forged dynamic innovation ecosystem spanning across program offices, combatant commands, service components, and adjacent government agencies fostering collaboration on joint needs.

Capabilities Development Flight Chief

United States Air Force
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw $8M annual Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) capability development portfolio while maintaining cost, schedule, and performance parameters allowing for 416 successful Electronic Warfare (EW) tests.
  • Managed development of first-ever High Powered GPS Jammer with Tracking (HPJ-T) capability in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), increasing time-on-target testing throughput by 500%.
  • Orchestrated formation of $4M permanent fixed jammer sites, increasing operational uptime and reducing field technician set up times by 300%.
  • Drove upgrades to 16 Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) reference stations, allowing for sub-meter truth source accuracy during GPS denial events.

F-22 Avionics Technician

United States Air Force
05.2015 - 03.2018
  • Performed diagnostic, maintenance, and repair on F-22 advanced avionics systems, including radar, electronic warfare, and integrated flight control systems, ensuring mission-capable status.
  • Troubleshot and resolved complex faults using the Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA) and Integrated Maintenance Information System (IMIS), reducing repeat discrepancies by 40%.
  • Maintained and calibrated low observable (LO) avionics interfaces, preserving stealth capabilities and contributing to aircraft survivability in high-threat environments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional maintenance teams and Lockheed Martin engineers to implement system upgrades and resolve avionics anomalies, enhancing fleet performance and readiness.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
04-2025

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
12-2009

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace
  • Collaborative team leader
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Stakeholder management
  • Competitive analysis
  • Market research
  • Event planning and execution
  • Relationship building
  • Remote team management
  • Skilled in Salesforce, Jira, and Confluence

Certification

  • Program Management Practitioner DAU
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Awards

  • Space Sensing Directorate Senior Company Grade Officer of the Quarter April-June 2024
  • Air Force Commendation Medal January 2022
  • 746TS Team Player of the Year 2021
  • 746TS Program Manager of the Year 2020
  • Top Graduate - Basic Military Training Dec 2014

Timeline

SpaceWERX Spark Branch Lead

United States Space Force
02.2022 - Current

Capabilities Development Flight Chief

United States Air Force
01.2019 - 01.2022

F-22 Avionics Technician

United States Air Force
05.2015 - 03.2018

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Louisville

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Austin Peay State University