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Kurt Williams

St. Petersburg,USA

Summary

An accomplished Senior Program/Project Manager with over 30 years of experience leading and supporting in-theater military operations for the U.S. Army and Department of Defense contractors. Strategic leader, well versed in military operations, manufacturing operations, and logistics management. Record of accomplishment leading several large-scale projects that involved relocating base operations and reducing operational footprint while maintaining contract compliance in support of the Afghan military’s assuming full operational responsibility of their fixed-wing and rotary-wing equipment and weapon systems. Areas of military responsibility include law enforcement, transportation/logistics planning, movement control, motor/rail transport, and port operations.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

HomeSafe Alliance-KBR, Inc.

Operations Manager
01.2023 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Established operational pre-move services, transportation booking, long and short haul transport, storage in transit warehousing, etc. supporting the Department of Defense and USTRANSCOM. Key components of our new services mission and objectives included:
  • Improving relocation experiences: To provide fast, easy, and efficient relocation experiences for service members, DoD civilians, and their families.
  • Using technology and innovation: To use digital solutions and logistics expertise to transform the moving process through continuous evaluation and improvement.
  • Enhancing customer service: To offer 24/7 customer care through its technology platform, HomeSafe Connect, allowing service members to contact a move counselor via call, text, email, or live chat.
  • Providing transparency: To give early visibility into upcoming moves and increase transparency in the moving process for military families.
  • Increasing network capacity: To provide greater capacity for household goods shipments to be picked up and delivered on time.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.

Leidos, Inc.

Program Manager
12.2020 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Managed all aspects of OCONUS M117/PC12 maintenance, flight operations training, mentoring, quality, and logistics supporting US-Army (SOAG) and US-Air Force (TAAC-A) contracts. Contract execution is located at Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA), Kandahar Airfield (KAF), and Mazar - Sharif International Airport (MES) in Kabul, Kandahar, and Balkh provinces of Afghanistan.
  • Supported the Afghan Air Force (AAF) and Special Mission Wing (SMW) aircraft, aircraft subsystems, mission equipment, and weapons systems operated in support of the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command (ANASOC) and NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan (NSOCC-A) in meeting wartime missions.
  • Key Projects
  • FOB Closures Developed a plan and timeline to reduce the U.S. military footprint at forward-operating bases; the plan included the inventory disposition and the turnover of property valued at $25M. Completed USG approved plan of FOB closures on time, relocating personnel and equipment to the Kabul main operating base.
  • Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Developed CLS 'Over the Horizon' (OTH) plan to support the Afghan military from a location outside the country and establish operations in the UAE, complete with functional areas to meet USG mission requirements, maintenance teams for fixed and rotary wing platforms, logistics, CLX warehouse; chief pilot and team, flight operations, Q.A., tool room, robust virtual mentoring team.
  • Within four months of the USG tasking, all personnel and equipment successfully relocated to Al Ain, UAE. In addition, commissioned the largest cargo aircraft in the world (AN124) to move rotary-wing aircraft from Afghanistan and coordinated fixed-wing flights to the UAE for phase maintenance.
  • Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
  • Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.

Leidos, Inc.

Program Manager, Support Operations, Deputy Program Manager
10.2016 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Led the delivery of several programs and operations to meet wartime mission readiness of the Afghan Air Force (AAF) and Special Mission Wing (SMW) aircraft, aircraft subsystems, mission equipment, and weapons systems operated in support of the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command (ANASOC) and NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan (NSOCC-A).
  • Contract operations located at Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA), Kandahar Airfield (KAF), and Mazar - Sharif International Airport (MLS) in Kabul, Kandahar, and Balkh provinces of Afghanistan.
  • Operational Leadership
  • Successfully executed the Leidos Mi-17 and PC12 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) $450M FFP contract responsible for OCONUS maintenance, training, mentoring, flight operations, and logistics in support of US-Army (SOAG) and US-Air Force (TAAC-A) contract.
  • Maintained all USG metrics expectations, e.g., bank time and demand satisfaction, for the contract's life.
  • Emergency Staffing Operations Reorganized the management team in Afghanistan to ensure oversight of all functional areas considering travel restrictions during the COVID 19 pandemic– virtually preventing the operations team from re-entering the country. The remaining team members assumed multiple responsibilities backfilling for PM, Logistics Manager, and Q.A. Manager. The team's work enabled the continued operations in maintaining contract metrics to standard, e.g., Fully Mission Capable (FMC) for fleet >75%.
  • Logistics Assumed logistics and supply chain management in support of aviation maintenance operations during the COVID-19 ban on travel.
  • Kept supply chain functioning non-mission capable supply rates (NMC-S) dropped to 95%; Calibration delinquency rate
  • Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
  • Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.

Lockheed Martin

Logistics Manager
07.2015 - 10.2016

Job overview

  • Oversaw the execution of USG contract requirements supporting logistics PC-12 and Mi-17 maintenance requirements for Special Mission Wing and Afghan Air Force in Kabul, Mazar-i-Sharif, and Kandahar, Afghanistan.
  • Operational Leadership
  • Operations included logistics support for ASL, warehousing, general supply, calibration, tool room, CLIII(P), shipping/receiving, MIS database, repair of repairable and CDRL delivery, ensuring the operational readiness of Mi-17 and PC-12 aircraft– maintained to OEM standards and meet 70% operational readiness.
  • Exceeded all USG contract requirements metrics above expectation and submitted all CDRLs on time.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
  • Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
  • Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
  • Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.

Honeywell International

Contracts Analyst/ Deputy Site Lead
09.2014 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Managed the U.S. Army's largest pre-positioned equipment sets (APS-5 mission), valued at $5.5B. APS consists of over 6,000 pieces of rolling stock, 17,000 pieces of non-rolling stock, and over 300,000 items of authorized ASL/PLL/UBL. Liaison with AFSB brigade/battalion, USARCENT, ACC, CSB, PCO, QAS, and other agencies/ personnel.
  • Training and Development
  • Trained and assisted Contract Officers Representatives (COR) on contract oversight techniques such as quality audits, conducting inspections, and reviewing monthly checklists of contractor performance.
  • Managed and scheduled COR training per Department of Defense guidance.
  • Prepared the B.N. staff for inspections, e.g., Inspector General (IG).
  • Tracked COR monthly contract-reporting requirements.
  • Inspections and Audits
  • Coordinated and assisted with the Monthly Contract Review Board (MCRB) preparation.
  • Reviewed ASG installation access packets (vehicles and personnel) for 1900+ B.N. contractors.
  • Researched contract AFSBn contract issues utilizing the FAR/DFAR and ACC, providing accurate and sound analysis to the B.N. Commander and staff. Advised the Commander on contract management issues.
  • Reviewed input for Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

Leidos

Senior OCONUS Manager, Country Lead
10.2013 - 09.2014

Job overview

  • Planned and executed the day-to-day oversight of the H.Q. contract element, including the physical security of buildings and USG-owned equipment to support the Army Project Office (APO) MRAP Vehicles (Forward). Interfaced with multiple USG agencies – TACOM, AMC, CJTF, AFSB, DCMA, and DLA
  • Led and guided a team of seasoned professionals providing planning, analysis, and coordination support for Contractor Logistics Sustainment and Support (CLSS) to the Combined Arms Route Clearance Operations (CARCO) units operating Route Clearance Wheeled Vehicles (RCVs) in the theater.
  • Managed the team that provided Planning and Operations, personnel, I.T. infrastructure, and support, and a Directorate of Logistics (DOL) focused on property management, supply, and transportation operations.
  • Project Management
  • Interfaced with the USG Project Manager and the COR ensuring end-user satisfaction and the timely execution of contract deliverables– submitting all CDRLs on time.
  • Planned and supported the OEF draw down, reducing maintenance sites on various FOBs by 15, personnel by 1500, containers by 2000, CLIX by over 1.8 million items, property by 20,000 items, and facilities by 200.

SAIC, Inc

Staff Lead Joint Logistics Integrator, Joint Program Office, MRAP
06.2010 - 09.2013

Job overview

  • Served as the Senior Manager responsible for the planning, execution, and day-to-day oversight of the Joint Logistics Integrator (JLI) contract in support of JPO MRAP.
  • Interfaced directly with the USG customer and the COR to ensure customer satisfaction, timely execution, quality of contract deliverables (CDRLS), and execution of the Program Management and the Quality Plan.
  • Strategic Planning and Operations
  • Managed the maintenance, quality, and insertion of 223 retrofits valued at $2.2B for a fleet of over 14,000 MRAP wheeled vehicles.
  • Integrated support operations spanning ten operating bases spread throughout Afghanistan comprised 2,700 personnel working on 30 contracts.
  • Developed administrative policies, procedures, interviewing and hiring of the workforce, budgeting, procurement, distribution, and accountability of $21M in property, tailoring and accountability of over $200M worth of repair parts (shop/bench) stocks, strategic planning and successful operational execution safeguarding countless lives in combat.
  • H.R. Operations/Employee Management
  • Managed a 60-person H.Q. staff overseeing Personnel, Plans (Military Decision-Making Process-MDMP) and Operations, Logistics, Property Management, Warehousing, Procurement, Supply, Transportation, Sustainment Process Improvements, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Training, I.T., STAMPS (PBUSE/SAMS), Engineering and Safety/Environmental.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

PAE Govt. Svcs, Inc./Lockheed Martin

Senior Ops Analyst & PM
10.2008 - 06.2010

Job overview

  • Supported the 402nd Army Field Support Brigade (AFSB) in Southwest Asia US Central Command's ongoing operations, e.g., APS-5, Watercraft, Sustainment stocks, maintenance, and supply operations for wheels/tracks in Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, and Afghanistan. Managed 49 civilian workers within AMC SWA, 402nd, and 2-401st AFSB.
  • Operational Leadership
  • Lead planner for all distinguished visitors (DV) by multiple outside agencies for AMC SWA and the AFSB to include agendas, timelines, log support, PSD, ground, and air transportation.
  • Operational Leadership
  • Interfaced daily with the USG COR to ensure contract compliance, including CDRL completion.
  • Liaison with multiple government agencies, e.g., ARCENT, AMC, ASC, AFSB, AFSBn, LCMC, TACOM FRA, AVCRAD.
  • Project Planning and Management
  • Executed AFSB transportation and operational planning efforts concerning AMC strategic efforts in Southwest Asia for multiple operations.
  • Assisted the Brigade S3 with numerous projects supporting military operations, e.g., timely and organized equipment issue to the Warfighter.

Education

Troy State University

Master of Science from Management

University Overview

Norwich University

Bachelor of Science from Communications

University Overview

Defense Acquisition University

from Contracting Officer w/ Mission Focus

University Overview

Security Clearance: Secret (current) Top Secret – DISCO (inactive)

U.S. Army Logistics Management College

from Defense Distribution Mgmt
01.2008

University Overview

DAU CLC106 COR with a Mission Focus

U.S. Army Composite Risk Management

01.2007

University Overview

U.S. Army Command & General Staff College

01.1996

University Overview

U.S. Army Combined Arms and Services Staff Course

01.1994

University Overview

Transportation Officer Advanced Course, 1992

Military Police Officer Advanced Course

01.1990

University Overview

Military Police Officer Basic Course

Master of Science
01.1985

University Overview

Key Projects

Key Projects
Previously responsible for MRAP Joint Logistics Integrator (JLI): production control, headcount planning, production planning, logistics, quality control, property management, and communications supporting armored wheeled vehicle platforms for one of the most extensive programs in the DoD, JPO MRAP (Fwd.), Afghanistan.

Timeline

Operations Manager
HomeSafe Alliance-KBR, Inc.
01.2023 - 07.2024
Program Manager
Leidos, Inc.
12.2020 - 12.2021
Program Manager, Support Operations, Deputy Program Manager
Leidos, Inc.
10.2016 - 11.2020
Logistics Manager
Lockheed Martin
07.2015 - 10.2016
Contracts Analyst/ Deputy Site Lead
Honeywell International
09.2014 - 06.2015
Senior OCONUS Manager, Country Lead
Leidos
10.2013 - 09.2014
Staff Lead Joint Logistics Integrator, Joint Program Office, MRAP
SAIC, Inc
06.2010 - 09.2013
Senior Ops Analyst & PM
PAE Govt. Svcs, Inc./Lockheed Martin
10.2008 - 06.2010
Defense Acquisition University
from Contracting Officer w/ Mission Focus
U.S. Army Logistics Management College
from Defense Distribution Mgmt
U.S. Army Composite Risk Management
U.S. Army Command & General Staff College
U.S. Army Combined Arms and Services Staff Course
Military Police Officer Advanced Course
Troy State University
Master of Science from Management
Norwich University
Bachelor of Science from Communications
Military Police Officer Basic Course
Master of Science

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