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Kolten Jarrett
Technology Program Manager
White Sands,NM
Summary
Successful technical program/project manager with 11+ years of experience who brings value to an organization with the ability to quickly come up to speed and deliver excellence through an engineering approach backed by real world experience. Committed to creating a winning team by leading through influence and has the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs, and improvements in the government contracting environment, as well as private sector. Willing and able to relocate.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Technology Program Management, Advisor
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center / Peraton
5 2022 - Current
- Task Order Manager responsible for Flight Operations, Ground System Operations, Space Vehicle, Maintenance, and Sustainment for STPSat-6.
- Managed projects in excess of $5M yearly cost
- Used Deltek Costpoint tools such as Cobra and PM Compass to perform monthly cost reporting and forecasting. Reviewed NASA 533 (Monthly Cost Reports) with Customer.
- Forecasting includes Estimate at Completion, Cost to Date, and monthly performance against last month's forecast.
- Generated several proposals for NASA Task Order Statement of Work.
- Created and executed subcontracts for performance on task orders, up to 8+ subcontracts in some instances.
- Managed greater than 50 employees in support of these Task Orders.
- Managed project schedules and Integrated Master Schedule with critical path with MS Project and Open Plan.
- Provides technical guidance as required.
- Created and presented Key Decision Point Reviews (KDPs) milestones required by System Engineering Management Plan.
- Published Several Technical Deliverable Documents such as Reliability, Maintainability, and Sustainability (RMS) Plans, Training Plans, Staffing Plans, and Transition Plans.
- Provided Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly Reports to Customer.
- Performed risk identification and provide frequent updates to tracked risks.
- Project Manager for sustainment efforts for ground system updates which supports Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS)
- Ensures IT security compliance by implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF) via RBD's and POA&Ms across Site Security Plans (SSPs)
- Manages space vehicle OEM for sustainment activities, simulator and flat-sat sustainment, and anomaly resolution.
- Integrated Outcome Manager for OSAM-1 Ground System.
Assistant Program Manager/ Project Engineer
NAVSEA, JSL Technologies Inc.
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Met with Contract Office Representatives weekly to forecast funding line expirations, provide project updates, and determine plan of actions for 10 technical instructions (Task Orders).
- Performed all sub-contractor management inclusive of funding, hiring, and receiving monthly updates.
- Produced monthly reports for contract office containing entire contract financials and technical instruction performance updates.
- Presented Contract Quarterly Status Reports to customer.
- Ensured CDRLS (deliverables) are complete and delivered on time.
- Directed workflows for Program Support Office (PSO) and Access/Document Control to achieve contract requirements and tasks laid out in technical instructions for 7 to 8 direct reports in support of NSWC PHD WSD. Managing engineers, professionals, and hourly employees performing test scheduling, quality, technical library, and security directly.
- Created individual work plans for employees and assigned tasks.
- Performed daily personnel management consisting of team muster reports, staffing schedules, shift coverage, cross-training, development of skill matrixes, and counseling.
- Responsible for hiring employees for open roles filling 10 openings in 7 months.
- Provided cost estimates for TDY missions inclusive of labor, travel, and material costs.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs. Created program resource dashboard to quickly determine status of mission critical resources making de-conflicting and program scheduling process easier.
- Attended weekly mission planning meeting to capture action items and provide status updates for Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
- Executed refurbishment of two 4K3 missile launchers for sub-orbital missions. Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with internal fabrication shop, authored scope-of-work documents for sub-contractors, and managed project timelines along with personnel and physical resources. Ensuring milestones were met within budget and on-time.
- Worked with suppliers and customers to provide dimensional verification and quality assurance on nose cones for ARAV sub-orbital programs. Saving rework cost of $40k.
- Provided engineering consultation, design inputs, and fabrication criteria when required for projects such as missile launcher refurbishment, SCIF modification, and missile qualification programs.
- Setup SharePoint file structure to ensure contract documentation is available and work orders can be tracked to ensure ISO-9001 conformance.
- Created e-Wiki page to make tech library information more accessible to all users.
Senior Lab Operations Engineer
Cummins Rocky Mount Tech Center
10.2016 - 03.2021
- Emission Testing Program Management that included managing operation of assets for four test cells that operated on two-shift, 7-day work week.
- Managed support staff of four engineering technicians by directing daily workflows to ensure assets meet Right First Time (RFT) and uptime Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with 55% test bed uptime target.
- Lead 10 engineering technicians from operational/technical perspective.
- Developed job descriptions for postings, screened candidates, and interviewed for opened positions.
- Reviewed test program requirements to determine if facility was capable of supporting program
- Participated in weekly customer schedule meetings to de-conflict resource and staffing requirements for test programs.
- Managed direct reports by creating work plans, holding weekly 1-1s, and ensuring employees have necessary tools to succeed.
- Identified growth opportunities and allocated funding to meet needs of business from both current and future business perspectives.
- Capital Project Management of over $500k in lab equipment investments delivered on time between CY 2018-2020. Presented proposals to corporate leadership to allocate funding. Created project cost estimates, timelines, and scheduled work to minimize operational downtime. Communicated quarterly spend forecasts with corporate capital funding manager. Worked with global suppliers and local contractors to commission projects. Most recently installed state-of-the-art fuel mass flow meters to achieve accuracy required for 2024 emission test regulations.
- Project Engineer on $1.6M 2020 project to build Raw Transient Emission test cell with responsibility in design, layout, system requirements for fuel and emission measurement systems. This involved both equipment and infrastructure improvements. Worked with contract engineering firm to model entire test cell with 3D scans with new designs incorporated into current infrastructure to ensure accuracy.
- Project Engineer supported design, development, and implementation of marine test cell to support Marine Test Program for largest customer, NAVSEA.
- Developed design's of testing equipment such as automated pressure transducer calibration cart and heated gas bubbler. Reviewed preliminary draft submissions, redlined drawings, and approved final designs. Implemented equipment into workflow that yielded high reductions in asset downtimes.
- Lead Six Sigma Project to automate billing process and created user dashboard. Developed billing strategy to ensure that facility will meet Annual Operating Plan (AOP) while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Executed implementation of MetricStream Enterprise Governance Risk & Compliance Platform for Process Non-Conformance (PNC) and Corrective Action Reports (CARs) for lab facility to help drive continual improvement. Conduct customer complaint/downtime reviews with leadership to communicate assignable cause and solutions implemented.
- Certified emissions test cells by creating documentation for calibration and quality proving test site met federal regulations of 30 CFR 7.86, 40 CFR 1065, and Euro V for Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA).
- Worked cross-functionally among test sites to share lessons learned.
- Created process documentation for systems and trained engineers/technicians on new equipment.
Test Engineer - RDTE
Cummins Rocky Mount Tech Center
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Managed Combustion, Performance, and Emissions (CPE) test programs through initial planning phases to execution and data review.
- Created high-quality test cases and scripts for use with test cell automation software.
- Developed, reviewed, and executed comprehensive test plans and workforce breakdown structures for complete systems. Supported on average 3-5 tests weekly
- Managed acquisition and buildup of test components.
- Performed troubleshooting of software issues, onboard sensors, and test cell instrumentation problems.
Senior Design Project - Rocket Sled
HHSTT - NMSU
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Team Lead instrumental on all aspects of development for water brake mechanism to be deployed on sub-sonic rocket sled at Holloman Air Force Base on High Speed Test Track.
- Chaired team meetings and issued action items.
- Created CAD 3D models on UniGraphics NX 8 and performed structural analysis (FEA) on components.
- Designed deployment system and hand built electronic circuitry.
- Held design reviews with Air Force Engineer Officers.
- Fabricated prototype in engineering shop at NMSU.
- Successfully tested brake system onboard rocket sled at HAFB HSTT.
Test Engineer
Rocky Mount Engine Plant
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Executed engine cycle testing through Linux based test cells by creating and modifying test scripts to meet test program requirements.
- Supported Endurance Test Programs by engine tear-down and component analysis to determine root cause.
- Designed dyno facility tie-ins to eliminate slips, trips, and falls by using 3D CAD Software (Pro-E)
Product Support Engineer
Cummins Midrange Engine Plant
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Supported Midrange Engine Program as project leader for new wiring harness mounting clip on Chrysler/Cummins 6.7L engine for 2015 year. Executed testing/validation requirements as determined by design, verifications, plan, and report (DVP&R).
- Reviewed failed field engines to determine root cause and assigned failure mode.
- Designed test rig to establish failure modes of engine speed sensors.
Cost Reduction Project Engineer
Cummins Filtration
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Supported Cost Reduction Program as global project leader that executed projects to validate lowest cost suppliers.
- Executed projects centered on material changes or redesign by following DVP&R requirements ranging from DV&T to field testing.
- Completed sourcing project worth $55k in annual savings.
Sales Associate
Spencer's Gifts LLC
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Utilized cross-selling techniques to introduce customers to complementary products, increasing average transaction size.
- Streamlined processes within store operations by organizing merchandise layouts for easy access.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, performed shrink audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 08.2011 - 12.2015
Skills
Data Analysis
AS9100/ISO-9001
6 Sigma
Problem Resolution
Team Management
Technical Documentation
Communication
Regulatory Standards
Linux Programming
Welding and Fabrication
Project Schedules
Government Contract Management
Project Lifecycle Management
System Engineering
Clearance Level
- DoD Secret Clearance
- Granted 3/31/2021
Software
Matlab
Linux
Microsoft Project
Deltek Tools
PowerPoint
Timeline
Assistant Program Manager/ Project Engineer
NAVSEA, JSL Technologies Inc.
03.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Lab Operations Engineer
Cummins Rocky Mount Tech Center
10.2016 - 03.2021
Test Engineer - RDTE
Cummins Rocky Mount Tech Center
01.2016 - 10.2016
Test Engineer
Rocky Mount Engine Plant
05.2015 - 08.2015
Senior Design Project - Rocket Sled
HHSTT - NMSU
01.2015 - 12.2015
Product Support Engineer
Cummins Midrange Engine Plant
05.2014 - 08.2014
Cost Reduction Project Engineer
Cummins Filtration
06.2013 - 12.2013
Sales Associate
Spencer's Gifts LLC
09.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
New Mexico State University
08.2011 - 12.2015
Technology Program Management, Advisor
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center / Peraton
5 2022 - Current
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