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Maritza G. Anderson

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Proven leader with 20+ years of experience planning, designing, sustaining, and assessing specialized IT systems within the Department of Defense and federal agencies. Adept at supervising multidisciplinary support teams and managing multimillion-dollar IT programs in highly sensitive environments. Recognized for resolving complex problems, improving system availability, and ensuring compliance with mission requirements. Skilled at guiding teams through the full IT lifecycle — from requirements analysis and acquisition to implementation and sustainment.

Operations professional with strong grasp of process optimization, strategic planning, and project management. Known for effective team collaboration and delivering consistent results in dynamic environments. Adept at improving operational efficiency, managing cross-functional teams, and adapting to evolving business needs. Recognized for leadership, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Operations Lead – Special Access Programs (SAP) IT Network

Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
12.2019 - Current
  • - Lead daily operations, planning, and sustainment of specialized IT systems supporting MDA SAP environments; provide direct supervision, guidance, and mentoring to technical support teams.
  • - Coordinate IT system design, testing, and lifecycle maintenance activities to ensure continuous mission readiness.
  • - Oversee IT contract execution, including quality assurance, acquisition documentation, and system transition from development to sustainment.
  • - Conduct monthly technology transition reviews, assess system performance, and recommend capability improvements to government stakeholders.
  • - Drive requirements validation for the MDA Wide Area Network and BMDS non-mission communications, ensuring alignment with mission objectives.
  • - Engage with cross-agency governance boards (Engineering & Architecture, Project Steering Committee) to secure project approval, mitigate risks, and resolve technical challenges.
  • - Provide oversight of multimillion-dollar IT portfolios, ensuring contract compliance, cost efficiency, and schedule adherence.

DoDIN (DoD Information Network) Operations Manager

United States Marine Corps
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • - Directed daily operations and sustainment of classified/unclassified DoDIN systems supporting regional and deployed units.
  • - Supervised service desk operations and technical support teams, ensuring rapid resolution of incidents and compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
  • - Oversaw fiscal planning and governance for IT operations, managing multimillion-dollar contracts and resources.
  • - Assessed and improved IT processes, reducing incident response timelines and strengthening network resilience.

Joint African Command Network Operations Manager

United States Marine Corps
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • - Led 63 joint personnel and 6 contractors in Africa, overseeing IT system planning, sustainment, and mission support for U.S. and allied commanders.
  • - Directed expansion of secure network infrastructure across contingency locations; improved system availability and operational efficiency.
  • - Established new operating procedures that streamlined IT system support and improved response to mission requirements.

Company Commander

United States Marine Corps
08.2016 - 03.2018
  • - Supervised 120 personnel, providing daily direction, training, and development to ensure technical proficiency and mission readiness.
  • - Stood up and led a new 51-member tactical communications support team, coordinating planning, system design, and sustainment for a 6-month Marine Expeditionary Unit deployment.
  • - Executed IT and communications planning in joint environments, ensuring interoperability with allied military partners.

Capabilities Integration Project Manager

United States Marine Corps
04.2013 - 08.2016
  • - Managed IT modernization initiatives, validating requirements and assessing advanced technologies for integration into DoD operations.
  • - Directed planning, design, and assessment activities for communications and interoperability systems, ensuring lifecycle readiness.
  • - Provided guidance to leadership on system sustainment and long-term investment strategies.

Battle Captain – Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) OIR

United States Marine Corps
09.2015 - 02.2016
  • - Supported daily command and control of current operations, ensuring continuity of IT systems enabling mission planning and decision-making.
  • - Coordinated with coalition partners (UK, Canada, Germany, Italy, Turkey, etc.) to ensure effective communications and problem resolution across multinational IT networks.

Platoon Commander & Operations Manager

United States Marine Corps
06.2010 - 04.2013
  • - Directed IT system operations and sustainment in Southeast Asia and Japan, ensuring continuous availability of mission-essential communications.
  • - Supervised technical personnel supporting multinational training exercises; ensured IT system design, deployment, and support met operational standards.
  • - Strengthened international IT cooperation through planning and execution of bilateral and joint exercises.

Education

B.A. - Anthropology

University of Illinois at Chicago

M.A. - Public Service and Admin

Texas A&M University

Skills

  • IT System Planning & Design
  • Sustainment & Lifecycle Management
  • IT System Assessment & Risk Management
  • Team Leadership & Daily Supervision
  • Program & Project Management (DoD / Federal)
  • Contract Oversight & Acquisition Support
  • Process Improvement & Issue Resolution
  • Cross-Functional Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Systems
  • Workforce management
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Motivational attitude
  • Operational efficiency

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 60 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of over 15 members in the development of contract activities necessary for continuation of the Special Access Information Technology enterprise Information System.
  • Achieved an aproved Market Research project necessary for continuation of support for the current SAP IT enterprise IS. with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • Contracting Officers Course – Defense Acquisitions University
  • Program Management Professional Course, PMI
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Acquisition & Requirements Course, DAU
  • Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations Officer Course, USAID

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Deputy Operations Lead – Special Access Programs (SAP) IT Network

Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
12.2019 - Current

DoDIN (DoD Information Network) Operations Manager

United States Marine Corps
09.2018 - 10.2019

Joint African Command Network Operations Manager

United States Marine Corps
03.2018 - 09.2018

Company Commander

United States Marine Corps
08.2016 - 03.2018

Battle Captain – Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) OIR

United States Marine Corps
09.2015 - 02.2016

Capabilities Integration Project Manager

United States Marine Corps
04.2013 - 08.2016

Platoon Commander & Operations Manager

United States Marine Corps
06.2010 - 04.2013

M.A. - Public Service and Admin

Texas A&M University

B.A. - Anthropology

University of Illinois at Chicago

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