Keith J. Cedergren
Requirements Manager
Mascoutah,IL
Summary
Proactive Manager with 20+ years of management experience working in the Department of Defense, United States Air Force, and in software development supporting Government and Military operations. Effective driver of product development lifecycle from concept to delivery. Communicative and collaborative with proven history of improving business operations to support program and personnel growth. Possesses exceptional organizational capabilities combined with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Accomplishment-oriented and persuasive director, manager, leader and supervisor with high-levels of achievement and success at strategic, operational and tactical levels or organizations. Excellent interpersonal skills furthered by a business, financial and military background, and activities that facilitate effective collaborative efforts in team environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Requirements Manager / Business Analyst
Boeing (Tapestry Solutions)
O'Fallon, IL
2018.02 - Current
- Primary Requirements Manager for the Mobility Air Forces Command & Control Systems contract; consisting of the Consolidated Airlift Management Planning System (CAMPS Inc 1) and Dynamic Mission Re-planning (DMR) developments
- Planned, arranged and facilitated meetings with Government stakeholders, external organizations, end users and development teams; focal point for capturing requirements, communicating deliverable objectives, establishing program milestones and timelines
- Managed and coordinated taskings and deliverables; collected and distributed program backlog growth metrics, program development roadmap, development increment plan, monthly status reports, weekly activity reports and ROMs
- Defined scopes of captured requirements; allocated resources and established schedules meeting or exceeding project demands
- Compiled and coordinated bi-monthly backlog grooming and sustainment review board briefings; Presented newly captured requirements, development team analysis output to Government stakeholders for acceptance and authorization
- Facilitated establishment of continuous user feedback events at development and user facilities (on-site and virtually); coordinated visit request, established Covid protocols, developed continuous process for requirements gathering
- Managed and Coordinated hiring of Requirements Management team members, working with contract Prime and all Subcontractors; Deputy Requirements Managers, Program Subject Matter Expert, UX/UI Lead & Deputy, and all team Product Owners
- Gathered and disseminated project materials and training materials to stakeholders and develop team members; coordinated training and onboarding of new team members
Functional Software Analyst
Patriot IT
O'Fallon, IL
2016.02 - 2018.02
- Performed as a functional software analyst for the Global Decision Support System (GDSS), supported testing with Mobility Air Forces Flight Planning System (MAFPS) and Dynamic Mission Re-Planning (DMR)
- Completed software development lifecycle testing from requirement analysis to test planning, test case development and test execution
- Participated in risk assessment analysis for Government test findings, operational analysis findings; reporting results through sustainment review board
- Submitted daily status reports and participated in daily collaboration of software deliveries tested at different levels of Government acceptance
- Balanced maintaining multiple testing environments by completing and updating documentation, managing scope, adjusting schedules, and submitting monthly testing status reports
- Developed, configured and tested applications for accurate alignment with project standards.
Functional Analsyt
Diversified Technical Services Incorporated
Scott AFB, IL
2015.06 - 2016.02
- Provided Command & Control System Services (C2SS) support for Global Decision Support System (GDSS) classified and unclassified users
- Provided task unique functional expertise to ensure users achieve successful mission related objectives and tasks
- Analyzed user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements, identifying task requirements, roles and resources required for each
- Maintained process insights and proficiencies required to offer guidance based on authoritative, applicable standards, processes and procedures
- Conducted research necessary to develop and revise functional requirements, analyze and test break/fix requests for users
- Performed user account maintenance tasks, archiving defunct credentials, created new accounts, managed security protocols supporting DoD requirements
Team Leader
Target Corporation
Shiloh, IL
2014.08 - 2015.06
- Directed "Electronics" Team in day-to-day operations and activities
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties; upheld productivity standards for all assigned members
- Built strong relationships with guests (customers) through positive attitude and attentive response, maximized profits and sales through guest oriented sales planning
- Developed and coached 150+ team members in customer service techniques and newly procured digital application devices and services
- Led and trained team members of brand and corporate philosophy, provided input for hiring and retention of team members
- Managed work hour distribution throughout team, monitored/approved time cards, maintained work hour budget
- Coordinated daily meetings for internal section leads
Superintendent
United States Air Force
Vandenberg AFB, CA
2010.11 - 2014.08
- Managed 24-Hour Command & Control Operations Center (Command Post)
- Responsible for effective management of resource allocation; submitted annual financial projections, submitted monthly resource consumption reports; equipment maintenance contract, purchase orders, travel expenses, temporary duty location expenses, day-to-day operating costs
- Submitted monthly manpower reports to Major Command (MAJCOM); forecasted manpower impacts and concerns, and monthly Status of Resources and Training reports to Wing Leadership
- Responsible for competency/proficiency training and professional development of assigned personnel; submitted annual performance reports and promotion recommendations
- Responsible for maintenance of facility; ensured equipment and resources supported the 24/7/365 operation
Skills
Financial Management
Workflow Analysis
Operations analysis
Business Development
Business planning
Planning and Coordination
Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Leading SAFe Agilist
2020-08
Project Management Certification
2020-04
SAFe 4 Practitioner Certification
2020-03
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
2019-01
Requirements Manager / Business Analyst - Boeing (Tapestry Solutions)
2018.02 - Current
Functional Software Analyst - Patriot IT
2016.02 - 2018.02
Functional Analsyt - Diversified Technical Services Incorporated
2015.06 - 2016.02
Team Leader - Target Corporation
2014.08 - 2015.06
Superintendent - United States Air Force
2010.11 - 2014.08