LaTina A. DeVaughn
Hudson,NH
Summary
Program Manager with 20+ years of program, acquisition and logistics management experience. Skilled in managing multi-functional operations and projects related to supplies and logistics. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting. Expertise in logistical analysis, inventory and supply chain performance, development and standardization. Thorough understanding of inventory management, procurement and acquisition regulations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Acquisition Program Mgr., 1101, NH-03
Hanscom Air Force Base
Middlesex, MA
09.2020 - Current
- Serve as Section Chief of National Airspace System (NAS). Supervise, manage and mentor 25+ people consisting of acquisition program managers, logistics managers, engineers, and contractor personnel.
- Lead diverse program requirements and upgrades for 88 DoD Digital Airport Surveillance Radar (DASR) Radar sites and 105 DoD Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) locations.
- Led a critically manned team through pandemic travel restrictions and a critical budget shortfall to address a known power problem impacting 6 USAFE DASR sites.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Established milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and stakeholders.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across internal Branches and other DoD service agencies.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
Supervisory Logistics Mgt Specialist, 346, GS-13
Tinker Air Force Base
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Served as the Chief of the Program Management and Logistics section within Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS) Branch.
- Provided supervision, training and mentorship to 6 Palace Acquire interns, 12 Level II Program Managers, and 25 Contractor personnel in support of ATCALS programs, plans and schedules.
- Spearheaded and helped facilitate a $3.5M Antenna Test Unit contract mod which led to the implementation of a region-based installation schedule for 154 instrument landing systems Air Force wide.
- Facilitated $1.4M acquisition of Precision Approach Radar (PAR) monitor replacement efforts increasing operational capability and effectiveness by 30%.
- Demonstrated decisive leadership ability. Developed, established, implemented and controlled contractual, financial, and technical aspects in support of programmed depot maintenance stand-up.
- Chaired weekly section meetings on-site and virtually, implementing cross-functional training and execution of life cycle acquisition and sustainment requirements.
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
- Verified accurate account invoicing through collaboration with internal and external financial departments.
Lead Logistics Management Specialist, 346, GS-13
Tinker Air Force Base
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Served as Lead Life Cycle Logistician for Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS) / Program Manager. Managed and mentored 14 Program Managers, four journeymen Logisticians, and 11 Contractor personnel.
- Provided management oversight and guidance for a $85M Navigational Aids acquisition program, a $79M Instrument Landing systems Modernization program, a $65M Air Traffic Control Radio Replacement program, and various Low Cost Modifications valued at $2M each.
- Directed and controlled total life-cycle management functions for 33 individual Air Force Weapon Systems, providing Tactical Air Navigation, Air Surveillance Radar, Instrument, and Mobile landing capability to 160 airfield locations worldwide.
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of 6 ATCALS acquisition programs valued at over $200M. Liaised between warehouse personnel and field users to facilitate account and operational needs.
- Actively participated in creating support plans for all fixed-base and deployable systems to include operations, maintenance, intelligence and overall materiel support.
- Developed and deployed strategies to save time and expenses associated with goods movements CONUS and OCONUS.
ATCALS Program Manager, 346, GS-12
Tinker Air Force Base
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Led and managed an Integrated Product Team (IPT) of 15 members to assess progress in assigned systems and modification efforts including cost estimates, schedules, and performance supportability baseline requirements.
- Managed/executed an ACAT III program valued at $79.5M delivering and integrating new hardware into existing GRN-29 instrument landing equipment at Air Force sites worldwide.
- At the helm for cradle-to-grave management of acquisition weapon systems to include obsolescence, modernization/modification, sustaining engineering, workload allocation, public-private partnerships, supply chain management, and demilitarization.
- Devised creative solutions to critical customer and user needs.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
Logistics Management Specialist, 346, GS-12
Tinker Air Force Base
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2006 - 10.2011
- Led multi-functional IPT executing 5-yr, $100M program overseeing installation of 160 systems at locations world-wide and completed the program one year ahead of schedule and $20M under budget.
- Wrote, developed, and maintained Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between the E-3 AWACS customers and its suppliers; these agreements provided guidance and measurement criteria for the relationship between interservice business units.
- Performed Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) duties, providing oversight of task order, assuring compliance by the contractor with the government’s contractual requirements.
- Devised, coordinated and implemented GRN-29 ILS DMAWG-all facets of depot maintenance addressed and resulted in organic depot standing up at an Army Depot three months early.
- Produced weekly status reports detailing logistic operations and problems.
Inventory Management Specialist, 2010, GS-11
Tinker Air Force Base
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2005 - 04.2006
- Performed analysis, developed computed standards/levels and managed areas of responsibility as required on the E-3 Nose Cowling System/Parts. Efficiently managed spares pipeline at a depot and field operation units.
- Conducted program planning, budgeting and financial management and tracked progress by evaluating program financial metrics and reports.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Developed program management plans, IMS schedules, quality assurance plan, performed risk assessments and assisted with contract negotiations (government and commercial contracts).
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Item Management Specialist, 2010, GS-11
Tinker Air Force Base
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2002 - 02.2005
- Facilitated communication with multiple organizations, resulting in resolution of complex budgeting issues involving a project affecting two services such as USAFE and USN as well as three weapon systems; E-3, E-6 and E-8.
- Provided E-3 leadership with timely and accurate weekly status reports on repair contracts and system upgrades in order for critical issues could be resolved effectively.
- Monitored weekly supply support status reports to identify and correct emerging trends. Effectively reviewed backorders stock posture to identify and resolve program specific issues.
- Provided Integrated Logistical Supportreadily assisted in the collection of programmatic inputs from systems programs for defining, developing and managing the acquisition and development or upgrades to various systems.
- Facilitated meetings to communicate team performance goals and results.
- Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence and decreasing escalations to Division leadership.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM06.1997
Associate of Science - Logistics And Materials Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02.1991
Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL05.1984
High School Diploma -
Williamson High School
Mobile, AL06.1982
Skills
- Program Management
- Program leadership
- Acquisition
- Life Cycle Management
- Logistics Operations
- Contract Management
- Budget Coordination
- Performance Monitoring
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Team leadership and direction
Certification
- Program Management, Level II (All Courses Completed) - 2021
- Program Management, Level I - 2010
- Life Cycle Logistics, Level II - 2009
- Life Cycle Logistics, Level I - 2007
Professional Military Education
- Air Command and Staff College, Distance Learning - 2020
- United States Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Non-residence - 2004
- Non-Commissioned Academy, Non-residence - 2001
- Non-Commissioned Leadership School, Residence - 1991
- Non-Commissioned Prep Course, Residence - 1987
Affiliations
- Air Force Association – Member
- Air Force Sergeant Association – Member
- Leadership Midwest City Alumni - Member
- Logistics Officer Association – Member
- Weokie Supervisory Committee – Member
Job Related Training
- Supervisory Training - 2021
- Accounting and Finance Officer - 2021
- Contracting and Procurement - 2021
- PMT 257 Program Management Tools Course, Part II - 2021
- PMT 251 Program Management Tools Course, Part I - 2021
- PMT 252 Program Management Tools Course, Part I - 2021
- EVM 263 Principles of Scheduled Management - 2021
- ISA 1010 Basic Information Systems Acquisition - 2020
- AF Financial Management - 2020
- CON 127 Contract Management - 2020
- AF Acquisition Management Officer Refresher - 2019
- AF Program Management - 2016
- PMT 202 Multinational Program Managment - 2010
Honors/Awards
- Civilian Performance Awards, 2002 -2021
- Recipient of the Commander’s Excellence Coin (Three Star General) - 2018
- ATCALS Quarterly Award Winner, April-June 2012
- Recipient of the Air Force Civilian Pin, June 2007
- Recipient of the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, one device
- Recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal, one device
- Recipient of the Air Force Achievement Medal, one device
- Recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, one device
- Recipient of the Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, four devices
- Recipient of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Served as President of the Tinker AFB Reserve Top 3, 2006-2007
- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, 507 ARW/513 ACG, 2004
- Logistics Officers Association, Recorder on Tinker’s Executive Board, 2004-2005
Additional Information
Travel Orders Preparation, Program Management, Program Management Review (PMR) Planning, Contract Negotiations, Source Selections, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead Experience, Tactical and Strategic Acquisition Planning, Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) Planning, Budget Preparations-Management & Execution, Logistical Supply Chain Management Support, Performance Work Statements (PWS), Requirements Document Writing, Life Cycle Management Plan (LCMP) Writing, Statement of Work (SOW) Writing. I possess strong analytical and communications skills; expertise in multitasking, working under pressure, and teamwork.
Timeline
Supervisory Acquisition Program Mgr., 1101, NH-03
Hanscom Air Force Base
09.2020 - Current
Supervisory Logistics Mgt Specialist, 346, GS-13
Tinker Air Force Base
08.2018 - 09.2020
Lead Logistics Management Specialist, 346, GS-13
Tinker Air Force Base
08.2013 - 08.2018
ATCALS Program Manager, 346, GS-12
Tinker Air Force Base
10.2011 - 08.2013
Logistics Management Specialist, 346, GS-12
Tinker Air Force Base
04.2006 - 10.2011
Inventory Management Specialist, 2010, GS-11
Tinker Air Force Base
02.2005 - 04.2006
Item Management Specialist, 2010, GS-11
Tinker Air Force Base
03.2002 - 02.2005
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate of Science - Logistics And Materials Management
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Bishop State Community College
High School Diploma -
Williamson High School
- Program Management, Level II (All Courses Completed) - 2021
- Program Management, Level I - 2010
- Life Cycle Logistics, Level II - 2009
- Life Cycle Logistics, Level I - 2007
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