Nicholas S Green
Meeker
Summary
Diligent [Desired Position] with strong background in program management. Successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within scope. Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acquisition Program Manager
Department of Defense
Tinker AFB, OK
07.2023 - Current
- In my role as an Acquisition Program Manager for 555 SWEG, I provide a wide range of acquisition program management, analytical, technical and support services while working with software engineers and computer scientists to evaluate a wide range or software related items for procurement items and process 535s, AIG Form 9s, conduct data management, sufficiently understanding terminology and procedures, and provide training assistance in areas I am proficient. I can apply integration, communication, coordination, organizational and planning expertise to technical research and development activities and acquisition efforts across a broad spectrum of functional disciplines to assist with the implementation of program directives. I apply analytical and evaluative methods to determine efficiencies and effectiveness of configuration and data management Integrated Data Environment (IDE) systems, implement policy and processes ensuring appropriate marking and management of data. I'm responsible for evaluating contractor proposals from a configuration standpoint, control requests for data from data accession listings, engineering data management, airworthiness and deficiency reporting requirements as specified in law, policy, military/industry specifications and standards and organizational directives, and careful planning, organizing and co-chairing conferences for assigned programs. I assist in performing a wide range of program management activities to include assistance in gathering data, conducting analyses, evaluation, and validation of acquisition programmatic documentation.
- Duties
- Assesses progress in assigned projects/programs including cost estimates, schedules, and performance supportability baseline requirements by applying known methods and procedures in SSOCS Standup reporting for TSAS, MDN and AR procurement of software.
- Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics.
- Reviews and documents formal meeting minutes to help track program objectives.
- Prepares and presents MMR data for presentation to the Program Director and other management officials.
- Provides Monthly Software Sustainment Organic Capability Standup Report for financial reporting of labor and purchasing material utilizing funding with multiple JONS.
- Experience includes life cycle logistics management; acquisition management; international acquisition and logistics management processes and sustainment; supply requisitioning; materiel management; logistics, supply, systems analysis, transportation; and/or like experience by providing monthly financial data for KC-46 reporting.
- Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.
- Knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities.
- Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process and integrated life cycle management.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
- Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit.
- Ability to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions and personnel in support of the process.
- Series: 1101 - Grade: 12
- Hours per week: 40
Configuration and Data Management Specialist
Department of Defense
Tinker AFB, OK
05.2020 - Current
- In my role as a B52 TOMA lead, I work with project managers, evaluate ES/Engineering change requests and process engineering change orders, conduct data management, sufficiently understanding technical and procurement terminology and procedures, and provide training assistance. I maintain a strong knowledge of Department of Defense weapons system technical support, to include Technical Orders, TO acquisition and sustainment, Time Compliance Technical Orders, and knowledge of Nuclear Technical Orders maintenance concepts. I perform market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement; analyzes market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances to further the program with directives and service to the customer. I apply analytical and evaluative methods to determine efficiencies and effectiveness of configuration and data management Integrated Data Environment (IDE) systems, implement policy and processes ensuring appropriate marking and management of data. I analyze contracting issues and recommend best course of action. I plan and carry out the work, selecting the approaches and techniques used, and determine actions to be taken on assigned contracts. I perform acquisition planning along with the program manager/customer, technical, legal, and finance personnel to develop market research, acquisition strategy, milestones, evaluation/source selection criteria, and/or incentive or award fee provisions, as applicable. I'm responsible for evaluating contractor proposals from a configuration standpoint, control requests for data from data accession listings, engineering data management, airworthiness and deficiency reporting requirements as specified in law, policy, military/industry specifications and standards and organizational directives, and careful planning and organizing of contracts for B-52 MOD programs working with the COR (Contract Officer Representative) to get approval.
- CM/DM DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Completed a rewrite of the 2023 TOLCVP (Technical Order Life Cycle Verification Plan.
- Provides configuration, data, engineering data management, and deficiency reporting requirements for new and revised statements of work, requests for proposals, acquisition management plans, and other program documentation.
- Lead cross-functional activities to meet agreed upon deadlines and eliminate roadblocks.
- Ensures that technical documentation in the form of specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and engineering drawings, assess the functional allocated and product baselines are adequate by control/release procedures, approved and available.
- Provide guidance in trouble-shooting and driving resolution of technical order management issues.
- Apply the use of principles of negotiation as required to reconcile diverse opinions that can arise from conflicts in ECP/CCP evaluation, contracting, engineering data/data management, and audits.
- Participates in formal technical reviews of contract end items such as Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR).
- Evaluates Engineering Requests for Change (RC's), Rapid Action Changes (RAC's), and Proposed Change Requests (PCR's), for adequacy, completeness and compliance with directives.
- Maintains Advanced Knowledge and complete program support to the LCSP (Life Cycle Sustainment Plan) relating to cost, scheduling and performance pf technical orders.
- Develops and conducts program management and organizational analyses to evaluate the organization's ability to achieve planned programmatic goals and objectives.
- Creates and reviews TMCR's for delivery of data in SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language), PDF (Portable Document Format) and PTO's (Preliminary Technical Order). Also develops corrective actions for observed discrepancies.
- Served as reviewer and approver of DD2875.
- Assists with SOW's (Statement of Work) prepares PWS (Performance Work Statements), Budget wedge, ROM (Rough Orders of Magnitude) to develop cost estimates, and EA's (Engineering Assignments) relating to MOD programs for developing technical order data.
- Assists with the development of evaluation criteria to use in determining source selection and best value requests for quotations/proposals which include utilization of past performance data and technical qualifications for awards based on other than lowest price.
- Maintains strong knowledge of FUGS (Functional User Guides) and created the FUG for B-52 to order CPINS.
- Monitors and provides alternative solutions for any issues with Block Cycle Updates (BCU) for wiring diagram technical data files and IETMS (Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals) relating to the book.
- Well versed with Content Web Application, DSO (Document Services Online), ETIMS (Enhanced Technical Information Management System, TOIS (Technical Order Information Sheet) and CAFTOP (Comprehensive Air Force Technical Order Plan.
- Series: 0301 - Grade: 12
- Hours per week: 40
Education
Master's degree - Business Administration/ Project Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL07-2014
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration/ Project Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL07-2013
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Detail-oriented
- Strategic planning
Certification
Engineering & Technical Management Certification
SAE EIA-649-1 CM Requirements for Defense Contracts Certification
Timeline
Acquisition Program Manager
Department of Defense
07.2023 - Current
Configuration and Data Management Specialist
Department of Defense
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration/ Project Management
Columbia Southern University
Master's degree - Business Administration/ Project Management
Columbia Southern University
Job-related training
- ACQ 1010 (DAU) FUNDAMENTALS OF SYSTEMS ACQ MANAGEMENT
- WKSP076 Project Execution
- ACQ 2030V Intermediate Systems Acquisition Part B ACQ 2030V-2023-397
- LOG 1000 Life Cycle Logistics Fundamentals
- LOG 204 (DAU) CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
- MTEPDV0001500SU/ARCHITECT OF AIR POWER: GENERAL LAURENCE S. KUTER AND THE BIRTH THE US AIR FORCE
- MTECP5000207SU/MS EXCEL LEVEL 2 2016
- MS Office Project 2016
- Continuity of Operations Program
- CLC 106 Contracting Officer's Representative with a Mission Focus
- CLC 206 Contracting Officers Representatives in a Contingency Environment
- CLC 222 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
- CLL 062 (DAU) COUNTERFEIT PREVENTION AWARENESS
- CLL 032 (DAU) PREVENTING CNTREIT PARTS FROM DOD SUPPLY SYS
- CLE 074 Cybersecurity Throughout DoD Acquisition
- CLC 011 (DAU) CONTRACTING FOR THE REST OF US
- CLE 015 (DAU) CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVMENT FAMILIARIZATION
- PQM 101 (DAU) PRODUCTION QUALITY&MANUFACTURING FUNDAMENTALS
- CLE 003 (DAU) TECHNICAL REVIEWS
- ACQ 202 (DAU) INTERMEDIATE SYSTEMS ACQUISITION PART A
- CLM 003 (DAU) OVERVIEW OF ACQUISITION ETHICS
- CLM 014 (DAU) IPT MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
- Records Management Training
- ENGINEERING DRAWING INTERPRETATION TE00047
Additional information
- SAE EIA-649-1 CM Requirements for Defense Contracts Certification
- Completed 21AUG2020