KURT J. KOTZ
11797 Olympus Way Gig Harbor,WA
Summary
Highly motivated United States Navy veteran with over 24 years’ of exceptional experience in Program Management, Research and Development Beta Operations, and Human Resource Management critical in the support of classified technology projects vital to National Security. Demonstrated history of active communication, analytical talent, and managerial acumen providing solutions to the complexity of advanced technology systems and operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Operations Supervisor
Northrup Grumman
World-Wide
03.2020 - Current
- "Hands on" subject matter expert to primary customer for product testing, training, operation, and validation of advanced technology systems.
- Spearheaded development of informational content for high-profile training system with beta version delivered to customer 11 months ahead of schedule.
- Multi-task coordinated with development of 3 hardware systems and 2 software packages for future technology systems integration enabling continued program success.
- Analyzed product performance using excel and other proprietary programs.
- Set and managed schedules to give proper coverage to required areas and meet customer service demands.
Project Manager
Naval Submarine Special Projects
Bremerton, WA
05.2015 - 03.2020
- Orchestrated cognizant projects within strict timeframes and personnel constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with stakeholders ensuring informed decisions are completed expeditiously.
- Performed monthly stakeholder reports and bi-annual stakeholder meetings to synthesize insights in program health and development.
- Performed quantitative and qualitative data collection to develop detailed personnel screening platform which increased retention by 20%.
- Continually analyzed feedback to resolve problems and expose issues.
- Liaised with external stakeholders in design and implementation of two new company establishments involving four geographical site locations.
Senior Investigations Analyst
Naval Submarine Special Projects
Bremerton, WA
06.2012 - 05.2015
- Excellent business judgement in conducting of in-depth background investigations and individualized personal interviews often totaling over 500 personnel annually.
- Designed personnel tracking database encompassing approximately 5,000 personnel.
Electromechanical Supervisor
US Navy
Ventura, CA
01.2003 - 06.2012
- Supervisor of 30+ electrical and mechanical systems personnel applying advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories, and concepts on state-of-the-art marine systems.
- Quality Assurance Supervisor, verified technical accuracy of 500+ operations.
- 9 years of product (hardware and software) development.
- Performed prototype testing and troubleshooting on 23+ systems. Identified issues and developed strategies for process improvement to minimize cost and extend operational life.
- Conducted technical and non-technical presentations to senior stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Technology
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ06.2020
Associate of Arts - Electronics Technologies
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA05.2014
Skills
- Program leadership
- Performance monitoring
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Project Management
- Information Protection / Data Classification
- Human Resource Management
- Operations management
- Quality Assurance Evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Staff Management
Security Clearance
TS/SCI with Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph, date granted: 03OCT2019
Timeline
Field Operations Supervisor
Northrup Grumman
03.2020 - Current
Project Manager
Naval Submarine Special Projects
05.2015 - 03.2020
Senior Investigations Analyst
Naval Submarine Special Projects
06.2012 - 05.2015
Electromechanical Supervisor
US Navy
01.2003 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Technology
Thomas Edison State University
Associate of Arts - Electronics Technologies
Coastline Community College
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