Joe Caldwell
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Project Manager with expertise in global supply chain, project planning, and budget analysis. Achieved a 30% reduction in asset downtime, and delivered accurate budget forecasts. Managed contracts exceeding $300 million across diverse projects. Skilled in supplier relationship management and driving process improvements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Proposal Analyst
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, California
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Analyzed data such as direct labor hours, historical costs, and past performance to develop accurate cost models.
- Evaluated customer requirements for compliance with RFPs, ensuring alignment with proposal standards.
- Developed and reviewed Basis of Estimate (BOE) to substantiate pricing models and support proposal submissions.
- Facilitated proposal audits and addressed customer inquiries, ensuring thorough preparation for DCAA and DCMA reviews.
- Developed variance analysis reports that satisfy internal audits and government customer guidelines.
Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, California
10.2022 - 01.2026
- Managed the execution of more than $300 million in intercompany work orders (IWOs) and external suppliers, effectively contributing to the development, production, and sustainment phases.
- Led supplier P.O., GFM procurement processes, improved delivery timelines by 20%, and reduced risk to customer schedules.
- Directed proposal efforts, RFP development, Statement of Work generation, and negotiations under PrOP procedures, accelerating contract awards, and enhancing bid accuracy.
- Conducted cost and funding reviews (ETC/EAC), leading to precise budget forecasts, and improved program financial health.
- Strengthened internal visibility into repair cycles and milestone progress, boosting reporting clarity and improving decision-making
Principal Logistics Planner – Product Support
Northrop Grumman
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Directed repair operations for LRUs and SRUs under $3M CLS contracts—achieving a 30% reduction in asset downtime.
- Managed over 4,000 serialized assets, enhancing traceability and logistics coordination for sustainment efforts.
- Coordinated $8.3M in procurement actions for 407th CAP requests, aligning material readiness with operational needs.
- Developed logistics workflows that accelerated shipping and requisition cycles, supporting mission-critical responsiveness.
- Acted as Inventory Control Point Manager for Global Hawk during DPAS rollout, ensuring 100% data integrity during system transition.
Logistics Planner – Provisioning
Northrop Grumman
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Created and maintained provisioning data across multiple air vehicle systems, improving readiness and support throughout lifecycle.
- Partnered with engineers to validate technical data and update SMR codes, improving provisioning accuracy and reducing maintenance errors.
- Coordinated with logistics, engineering, company leadership, and military counterparts to enhance mission capabilities.
- Coordinated with Global Supply Chain to address and resolve issues with spares and repair units, ensuring operational continuity.
Logistics Planner
U.S. Air Force Reserves
Riverside, California
07.2013 - 03.2020
- Led logistics and material planning efforts supporting global deployments, ensuring operational continuity and readiness.
- Applied ACL standards to drive inventory accuracy, leading to a significant reduction in supply variances.
- Produced data-driven recommendations for process improvements, enhancing resupply cycles and operational efficiency.
- Facilitated communication in deployment planning and sustainment operations, strengthening mission success.
Logistics Development Specialist
General Atomics
San Diego, CA
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed inventory across procurement, sustainment, and production streams—safeguarding critical assets and improving part availability.
- Executed inventory compliance audits at Raytheon-McKinney, identifying and correcting discrepancies to enhance audit readiness.
- Monitored MTBF and turnaround times, delivering data that influenced key repair and replacement decisions.
- Collaborated with QA and Subcontracts on part repair tracking, streamlining LRU/SRU processing and minimizing bottlenecks.
Education
Certification in Project Management -
Palomar College
B.A - Political Science (Global Emphasis)
California State University San Marcos
A.A. - General Studies
San Diego Mesa College
Skills
- Proposal Development
- Proposal Management
- Proposal Review
- Bid Management
- Cost Proposal Analysis
- Financial Proposal Analysis
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Budget Management
- Risk and Opportunity Management
- DFAR/FAR Clauses
- SAP
- SharePoint
- MS Project
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Certification
- DoD Secret Security Clearance, 2013, 2022
- ICP Manager, DoD Property Accountability, 07/01/21
- Northrop Grumman Cost & Schedule University, 09/01/2025
Awards
- 2021 Bravo Award, Northrop Grumman, Lead integration efforts on the DPAS system, identifying and implementing critical system improvements.
- 2023 Bravo Award, Northrop Grumman, Outstanding support across multiple programs within Global Surveillance initiatives.
Additional Information - Leadership
Vice President, Black Student Union
Timeline
Principal Proposal Analyst
Northrop Grumman
01.2026 - 05.2026
Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop Grumman
10.2022 - 01.2026
Principal Logistics Planner – Product Support
Northrop Grumman
01.2021 - 10.2022
Logistics Planner – Provisioning
Northrop Grumman
10.2019 - 01.2021
Logistics Development Specialist
General Atomics
02.2018 - 10.2019
Logistics Planner
U.S. Air Force Reserves
07.2013 - 03.2020
Certification in Project Management -
Palomar College
B.A - Political Science (Global Emphasis)
California State University San Marcos
A.A. - General Studies
San Diego Mesa College