Nicholas Flowers
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Results-driven operations leader with 21 years of experience in project management, curriculum development, and mission assurance in high-tempo military environments. Adept at designing and reestablishing training programs, securing long-term infrastructure, and aligning instructional initiatives with organizational and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to coordinate across departments, evaluate manpower needs, and drive process improvements that enhance training effectiveness and compliance. Seeking to bring strategic insight and operational excellence to advance the enduring success of the ICE schoolhouse mission at Barksdale.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Requirements Analyst
Summit Technical Solutions
Barksdale Air Force Base, LA
06.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into functional specifications.
- Managed requirement traceability, ensuring consistent alignment throughout development and testing phases.
- Conducted thorough analysis to enhance requirements quality with detailed documentation.
- Validated software requirements against system capabilities to optimize overall performance.
- Prioritized requirements based on business value and stakeholder feedback for timely delivery.
- Developed training materials to facilitate end-user adoption of new system features.
- Advised developers on best practices for cohesive requirement implementation.
- Maintained up-to-date artifact repositories to support efficient change management during project lifecycle.
Quality Assurance Manager
Module X Solutions
Bossier City, Louisiana
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Detected potential issues early by maintaining test result records and monitoring trends over time.
- Trained personnel on new technologies to enhance product reliability and safety standards.
- Analyzed quality control data to pinpoint areas needing improvement.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure process, product, and system compliance with standards.
- Developed swift strategies for addressing customer complaints through feedback investigation.
- Evaluated supplier performance and negotiated contract terms based on set criteria.
- Established KPIs for assessing the quality management system's effectiveness.
Production Superintendent, Flight Test
Vandenberg Space Force Base
Vandenberg Space Force Base, USA
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Led test operations for $350M Minuteman III development program, ensuring timely data collection and mission integrity.
- Coordinated launch sequences and real-time response plans with multidisciplinary teams, preventing schedule delays.
- Identified execution issues and resolved discrepancies under strict timelines.
Section Chief, Facilities Maintenance Shop
Vandenberg SFB
Vandenberg SFB, USA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw end-to-end maintenance planning for launch site infrastructure and support systems.
- Developed and implemented quality control protocols to ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
- Monitored asset readiness and tracked performance data across 10+ mission-critical projects.
Manager, ICBM Facilities Operations – Headquarters Level
F.E. Warren AFB
F.E. Warren AFB, USA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Directed nuclear equipment validation programs supporting 4 Missile Wings and 2,500 personnel.
- Delivered data-driven operational briefings and insights to General Officers to inform national security strategies.
- Championed internal compliance audits and initiated corrective measures on procedural gaps.
Electrical Branch Supervisor
F.E. Warren AFB
F.E. Warren AFB, USA
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Managed infrastructure readiness across 450+ field sites; enforced safety, scheduling, and supply coordination.
- Spearheaded transition to new configuration controls, reducing delays and budget overruns.
- Liaised with engineering and depot teams to optimize system upgrades and field support.
Training & Process Improvement Lead
Cape Canaveral AFS
Cape Canaveral AFS, USA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Developed and managed large-scale technical and compliance training programs.
- Evaluated and enhanced processes supporting mission assurance and cross-unit coordination.
- Improved readiness tracking by implementing real-time metrics dashboards.
Education
Project Management
Institute of Project Management
San Francisco, CA01-2024
B.A. - Management & Leadership
American Public University
A.A.S. - Electrical Power Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA) -
Skills
- Process Development & Optimization
- Operations & Logistics Management
- Offer & Data Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Project Management & Scheduling
- Quality Assurance & Risk Mitigation
- Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
- Technical Equipment Maintenance
- Top Secret Clearance (SCI)
- Training & Performance Development
- Safety & Compliance Oversight
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- MS Office Suite
- Excel
- Outlook
- SharePoint
- Technical Systems Documentation
Military Rank
Master Sergeant (E-7), Demonstrated leadership at strategic, operational, and tactical levels.
Timeline
Requirements Analyst
Summit Technical Solutions
06.2025 - Current
Quality Assurance Manager
Module X Solutions
01.2025 - 06.2025
Production Superintendent, Flight Test
Vandenberg Space Force Base
01.2023 - 12.2024
Section Chief, Facilities Maintenance Shop
Vandenberg SFB
01.2021 - 01.2022
Manager, ICBM Facilities Operations – Headquarters Level
F.E. Warren AFB
01.2018 - 01.2021
Electrical Branch Supervisor
F.E. Warren AFB
01.2014 - 01.2018
Training & Process Improvement Lead
Cape Canaveral AFS
01.2011 - 01.2014
Project Management
Institute of Project Management
B.A. - Management & Leadership
American Public University
A.A.S. - Electrical Power Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA) -
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