Jessica L. Meyers
Project Manager | Defense Contract Manufacturing
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Experienced in UAS manufacturing project management, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder relations. PMP Candidate with Secret Security Clearance (active within 2 years).
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Analyst II
Leonardo DRS
3 2022 - 9 2023
- Responsible for successful modifications for UAS manufacturing contract with the US Army, totaling $350M.
- Managed cross-functional execution for critical production for an international customer. Mitigated risks of over $35M.
- Enhanced performance through corrective action analysis and timely deliverable submission; negotiated contracts.
- Functioned as Site Lead at a newly leased manufacturing facility, implementing quality assurance procedures.
Industry Economist
U.S. Department of Energy
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Statistically modeled monthly forecasts, informing key global energy investments, and over $13 billion in oil exports.
Associate Program Officer
Center for International Private Enterprise
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Led six international development projects, expanding market access by 15% and improving trade regulations.
Graduate Assistant
Johns Hopkins University-SAIS
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Organized and facilitated over 10 academic events, managed department budgets, and fostered public engagement to promote knowledge sharing.
Senior Associate
Sonoran Policy Group, LLC (SPG)
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Advanced 10+ client interests, leading to U.S. policy changes and 16% revenue growth for a European country.
Research Assistant
Providence (Journal of American Foreign Policy)
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed publication for 6 articles, offering critical perspectives on American foreign policy.
Education
Master of Arts - International Economics
Johns Hopkins University-SAIS
Washington, DC 01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA 01.2012 - 01.2016
Skills
Microsoft Project
Risk & Opportunity Management
Regulatory Compliance
Resource Allocation
Budget Planning
Continuous Improvement
Software Testing
Leadership and Team Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Continual Learner
Multitasking
Accomplishments
- DRS High Potential Employee (2023): selected for leadership development and role advancement.
- Certificate of Achievement (2022): UAS program contribution.
Timeline
Industry Economist
U.S. Department of Energy
07.2021 - 11.2021
Associate Program Officer
Center for International Private Enterprise
07.2020 - 07.2021
Graduate Assistant
Johns Hopkins University-SAIS
08.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Arts - International Economics
Johns Hopkins University-SAIS
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Associate
Sonoran Policy Group, LLC (SPG)
09.2017 - 11.2017
Research Assistant
Providence (Journal of American Foreign Policy)
06.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Westmont College
01.2012 - 01.2016
Program Analyst II
Leonardo DRS
3 2022 - 9 2023