Matthew M. Capps
Project Management
Fort Leonard Wood,MO
Summary
Accomplished and results-oriented Army Acquisition Officer with over 10 years of progressive experience leading complex programs and delivering impactful solutions for the Warfighter. Expertise includes managing budgets exceeding $1 billion, guiding cross-functional teams, and executing critical capabilities throughout the full acquisition lifecycle, with a strong focus on driving efficiency and effectiveness. Proven business professional skilled in detailed analysis and strategic planning, adept at collaborating with diverse teams to ensure project success and continuous improvement. Actively pursuing a challenging leadership role in Program Management or Business Development within the Defense Industry, supported by PMP, Agile Certified Practitioner, and Certified ScrumMaster credentials.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Business Analysis
Engineer Branch, Requirements Determination Division
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
01.2024 - Current
- Led the Engineer Branch as the Senior Combat Engineering Acquisition Officer and Branch Chief, responsible for the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting (PPB) of a $1B+ materiel portfolio encompassing nine+ systems supporting 90+ Army Engineering units.
- Directed capability development for 140+ Army programs, leveraging science and technology to optimize system life-cycle activities and enhance Warfighter capabilities.
- Served as the principal advisor to the US Army Engineer School Proponent on acquisition matters, ensuring alignment with evolving Warfighter needs and future modernization priorities.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives that resulted in smoother transitions during organizational restructuring.
Project Manager / Program Integrator
Defense Contract Management Agency BAE-York
York, PA
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Served as the ACAT I Program Integrator for the M88A2 HERCULES program ($608M+), directly supporting PEO Ground Combat Systems (PEO-GCS).
- Led and mentored a team of six subject matter experts, improving program execution and accelerating issue resolution.
- Delivered Monthly Program Assessment Reports (PAR) to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), providing transparent and data-driven insights into program status and financial performance.
- Collaborated with PEO-GCS, Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) to optimize budgetary allocations and ensure contract compliance.
Business Analysis / Military Acquisition Representative
Army Capability Manager Foundation (ACM-F)
Sierra Vista, Arizona
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Served as Project Lead Army User Representative for Joint Tactical Terminal-Senior (JTT-Sr), JTT-IBS, and JTT-NG, translating Warfighter needs into actionable requirements.
- Functioned as the Senior Army Acquisition Corps SME for requirements development and material fielding plans, synchronizing modernization efforts across multiple PMs.
- Directed a team of nine (five support personnel, four DA Civilians), overseeing program costs, schedule, performance, software development, and testing.
Project Manager / Assistant Product Manager
PM Stryker Brigade Combat Team (PM SBCT)
Detroit, MI
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed the total lifecycle of the ATGM MITAS Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) and the Fire Direction Control (FDC) trade study for an ACAT 1C program.
- Managed and executed a $181M budget, ensuring responsible resource allocation and fiscal accountability.
- Led a team of 36 personnel (Military, Government, and Industry) responsible for program oversight, including costs, schedule, performance, and testing.
Education
Master of Arts - Management
American Military University
Manassas, VA 11.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Chapman University
Orange, CA 01.2003 - 12.2006
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI (Active)
Timeline
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
06-2025
Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
05-2025
Project Management Professional (PMP)
03-2025
Director of Business Analysis
Engineer Branch, Requirements Determination Division
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager / Program Integrator
Defense Contract Management Agency BAE-York
01.2021 - 01.2024
Master of Arts - Management
American Military University
11.2019 - 05.2021
Business Analysis / Military Acquisition Representative
Army Capability Manager Foundation (ACM-F)
01.2019 - 01.2021
Project Manager / Assistant Product Manager
PM Stryker Brigade Combat Team (PM SBCT)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Chapman University
01.2003 - 12.2006
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