Justin Erickson
Gordonsville,VA
Summary
Senior leader with over 16 years of experience in managing complex programs and partnerships within government and defense sectors. Expertise in designing and implementing scalable programs that enhance operational efficiency and support senior leadership. Recognized for fostering strong partnerships and guiding cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives in dynamic environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Intelligence and Operations Leader
Amentum
Charlottesville, Virginia
12.2024 - Current
- Led mission-critical programs for senior government and intelligence stakeholders, aligning strategic objectives with operational execution.
- Served as trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping program priorities and developing strategic communications for scalable initiatives.
- Oversaw end-to-end program execution, coordinating operations, technology, policy, and communications teams in time-sensitive environments.
- Cultivated partnerships across government agencies and external stakeholders, enabling coordinated actions and shared outcomes.
- Established performance frameworks and reporting mechanisms to assess program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Mentored distributed teams across multiple locations, fostering accountability and collaboration in complex operating environments.
Program & Partnerships Lead
Amentum
Charlottesville, Virginia
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Executed programs that supported national initiatives by converting leadership intent into operational models.
- Managed partner relationships across teams and organizations to align goals and delivery timelines.
- Developed briefings and program documentation for senior executives to enhance clarity and decision-making.
- Coordinated resources and workflows among teams in response to mission demands and crises.
- Identified gaps and risks within programs, informing leadership decisions through data analysis.
Senior Intelligence Analyst
Amentum
Charlottesville, Virginia
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Supported complex initiatives by conducting research and producing intelligence products.
- Contributed to planning and executing programs for senior leaders and global missions.
- Collaborated with functional teams to ensure accuracy and consistency of decision-making information.
- Operated effectively in high-pressure environments, demonstrating discretion and sound judgment.
Military Intelligence Analyst
U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2009 - 11.2018
- Produced detailed briefings for military leadership on current intelligence assessments.
- Coordinated with multiple agencies to ensure information sharing and collaboration.
- Provided recommendations for improvements in methods used for collecting intelligence information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Military Intelligence Operations
Cochise College
Douglas, Arizona, AZ08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Aviation
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Program strategy and design
- Global partnerships
- Executive engagement
- Cross-functional leadership
- Mission-driven operations
- Performance measurement
- Remote team leadership
- Crisis management
Leadership and Impact Highlights
- Supported and helped scale programs operating across multiple regions and stakeholders, ensuring consistency while adapting to local and operational constraints.
- Regularly briefed and advised senior executives and leadership teams, influencing program direction and execution.
- Known for building trust-based partnerships and aligning diverse stakeholders around shared mission outcomes.
- Led teams through ambiguity, rapid change, and high operational tempo while maintaining performance and morale.
Timeline
Senior Intelligence and Operations Leader
Amentum
12.2024 - Current
Program & Partnerships Lead
Amentum
02.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Intelligence Analyst
Amentum
11.2018 - 02.2022
Military Intelligence Analyst
U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2009 - 11.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Military Intelligence Operations
Cochise College
Bachelor of Science - Aviation
Liberty University