Matthew Yager
Riverdale,UT
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Active TS/SCI clearance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sentinel Nuclear Weapons Test Manager
United States Air Force - AFOTEC
02.2023 - Current
- Subject matter expert for operational testing of 3 programs; Sentinel, Mk21A, and Fuze modernization
- Working with System Program Offices and other Air Force test agencies to identify system capabilities and limitations.
- Collaborated with development teams to establish clear test objectives, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Assisted with the 65% design review of the new Weapon Generation Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Nuclear Weapons Maintenance Operations Manager
United States Air Force - AFGSC
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Verified accuracy of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions on largest operational Air Force nuclear stockpile valued at $6.2B
- Provided direction to maintenance personnel, ensuring accountability and accurate reporting to U.S Strategic Command
- Coordinated joint Department of Energy and Air Force evaluation/test programs, ensured 98.5% alert rate.
Instructional/Educational Project Manager
United States Air Force – AETC
03.2016 - 06.2020
- Performed 3,500 hours of instruction, focused on specialized nuclear weapons, explosive safety, health& safety compliance, and the development of aerospace maintenance skills
- Saved unit $560,000 annually by streamlining instructional layout/efficiency and cut student elimination rate by 20%
- Oversaw $51M maintenance platform testing
- Identified 37 discrepancies and facilitated repairs ahead of schedule.
Nuclear Accountability Operations Manager
United States Air Force – AFGSC
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed accountability of a $3.8B nuclear stockpile for 150 Intercontinental ballistic missiles in accordance with service directives
- Provided logistical planning/support of nuclear weapons material between Department of Defense and Department of Energy.
Quality Assurance Manager
United States Air Force – AFGSC
12.2011 - 07.2014
- Conducted personnel evaluations on 70 personal, observed 1,700 explosive operations, completed 200 weapon upgrades, and achieved a 99.7% operational status
- Reviewed accuracy of 225 job specific directives, processed 127 maintenance directive changes, resulted excellent rating on consolidated unit inspection
- Certified 34 technicians on nuclear weapon maintenance, ensured safe, secure, and reliable operations, increased maintenance capacity by 20%.
Education
Bachelor of Science – Construction Management -
Park University
Parkville, MO01.2023
Associates Degree - Instructor of Technology and Military Science -
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL01.2016
Associates Degree – Munitions System Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
01.2014
Skills
- Project management skills
- Team Leadership
- Test Execution Management
- Time Management
Awards
- Nuclear Deterrence Operations Noncommissioned officer of the Year – 5BW, 2020
- Commendation Medal – Air Force, 03/2016
- Achievement Medal – Air Force, 04/2008
Timeline
Sentinel Nuclear Weapons Test Manager
United States Air Force - AFOTEC
02.2023 - Current
Nuclear Weapons Maintenance Operations Manager
United States Air Force - AFGSC
06.2020 - 02.2023
Instructional/Educational Project Manager
United States Air Force – AETC
03.2016 - 06.2020
Nuclear Accountability Operations Manager
United States Air Force – AFGSC
07.2014 - 03.2016
Quality Assurance Manager
United States Air Force – AFGSC
12.2011 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science – Construction Management -
Park University
Associates Degree - Instructor of Technology and Military Science -
Community College of the Air Force
Associates Degree – Munitions System Technology -
Community College of the Air Force