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Nicholas Jorgensen
Highlands Ranch ,CO
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Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in Air and Space Force acquisition, maintenance, and logistics. Proven success in managing multimillion-dollar projects and leading teams to optimize aircraft logistics and operations. Consistently achieved top performance rankings while improving operational efficiency and communication across teams. Expertise in acquisition strategy and stakeholder engagement, delivering successful outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Integration and Test OCX
United States Space Force
Buckley SFB, CO
12.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded integration and testing for $7 billion command and control acquisition.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define over 1,200 project requirements and align user needs.
- Accelerated GPS access for over 6 billion users by closing 10 year delayed government DD250 milestone.
- Ensured compliance with rigorous testing standards through software acquisition pathway expertise.
Executive Officer for Program Executive Officer
United States Air Force
Wright Patterson AFB, OH
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Served as principal advisor to Air Force Program Executive Officer for $24B portfolio.
- Developed personnel evaluation process aligned with DoD initiative.
- Coordinated teams to enhance collaboration across 285 programs.
- Managed 1800 personnel within Air Force's diverse material portfolio.
- Recognized as top performer among peers in class.
Program Manager, Aircrew Laser Eye Protection
United States Air Force
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Oversaw $98 million aircrew laser eye protection portfolio across all Air Force aircraft platforms.
- Directed cross-functional team of 23 members to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
- Achieved top 10% ranking among peers based on performance metrics.
- Leveraged expertise in DOD urgent capability acquisition pathway to fulfill procurement timelines under two years.
Assistant Maintenance Operations Officer/Program Manager OIC
United States Air Force
Mountain Home AFB, ID
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Supervised and led over 400 airmen to ensure successful execution of MHAFB F-15E mission.
- Managed multiservice maintenance operations to enhance efficiency and operational readiness.
- Orchestrated $1 million in government and small business contracts, optimizing procurement processes.
- Coordinated logistical support for equipment and personnel deployment across various missions.
Accessories Flight Commander
United States Air Force
Mountain Home AFB, ID
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Directed 88 personnel in support of $5 billion F-15E mission operations.
- Coordinated procurement across multiple major commands to enhance operational efficiency.
- Consistently achieved top performance ranking among peers.
Fabrication Flight Commander
United States Air Force
Mountain Home AFB, ID
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Directed 122 airmen to support MHAFB F-15E mission operations.
- Merged three career fields into a single cohesive operating function.
- Executed $150K operating budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Established first-of-its-kind DoD operational maintenance squadron.
- Reviewed manpower authorizations and implemented corrective actions.
- Evaluated personnel performance to assign duties, responsibilities, and rewards.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight Commander
United States Air Force
Mountain Home AFB, ID
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed and directed 52 airmen in support of MHAFB F-15E mission
- Supervise and control $34M support equipment inventory; cultivated 65K supply chain parts inventory
- Coordinated and scheduled maintenance projects
- Led flight operations and ensured mission readiness for assigned aircraft.
- Supervised maintenance teams to ensure aircraft safety and compliance standards.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2022
Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course - 21A1 Aircraft Maintenance Officer Certification
Air Education And Training Command
Wichita Falls, TX08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO05.2017
Skills
- Project management and coordination
- Team leadership
- Problem solving and risk management
- Budget oversight and performance metrics
- Effective communication
- Acquisition strategy
- Self-motivation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Multitasking skills
- Reliability
- Integration testing
- Requirements analysis
- Adaptive acquisition pathways expertise
- Microsoft application
Timeline
Chief of Integration and Test OCX
United States Space Force
12.2023 - Current
Executive Officer for Program Executive Officer
United States Air Force
05.2022 - 06.2023
Program Manager, Aircrew Laser Eye Protection
United States Air Force
08.2020 - 05.2022
Assistant Maintenance Operations Officer/Program Manager OIC
United States Air Force
05.2020 - 07.2020
Accessories Flight Commander
United States Air Force
05.2019 - 05.2020
Fabrication Flight Commander
United States Air Force
06.2018 - 06.2019
Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight Commander
United States Air Force
07.2017 - 06.2018
MBA - Business Management
Boise State University
Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course - 21A1 Aircraft Maintenance Officer Certification
Air Education And Training Command
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
United States Air Force Academy