Pamela Tish
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Program Manager and Finance Professional with a proven history of leading complex DoD, aerospace, and manufacturing programs. Skilled at resolving performance issues, improving efficiency, and strengthening the bottom line. Adept in balancing operational excellence with customer expectations, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance. Recognized for blending strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and analytical acumen to deliver successful outcomes. Active DoD Secret Clearance (Tier 3) – Investigation completed within last 3 years.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Primus Aerospace
Lakewood, Colorado
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Company Overview: Build-to-Print Manufacturer.
- Directed planning, execution, and delivery of multiple DoD/aerospace programs, balancing cost, schedule, and performance.
- Championed new product introductions (NPI) by aligning cross-functional teams across sales, engineering, operations, and quality.
- Served as the primary liaison with major primes (Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, AFRL, etc.), ensuring program alignment.
- Developed SOWs, program plans, cost estimates, and schedules; negotiated deliverables, and resolved technical challenges.
- Applied EVMS to monitor budgets and performance, producing regular IPMRs, and customer status reports.
- Partnered with leadership to implement manufacturing process improvements, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs.
Program Manager
Ophir Corporation
Littleton, Colorado
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: LIDAR Systems Developer and Manufacturer.
- Led several high-profile DoD CRaD and IRaD programs, and was accountable for financial, contractual, and strategic targets.
- Established IMS baselines, WBS, milestones, and resource allocations under FAR, 14 CFR, and MIL-STD 881 standards.
- Delivered monthly IPMRs reporting on BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, BAC, EAC, ETC, and variances using Deltek Cobra, MS Project, and Epicor.
- Conducted risk analysis and mitigation planning, ensuring projects remained on track and within budget.
- Managed procurement and vendor relationships, developed sustainable inventory practices, and ensured MRP system accuracy.
- Applied phase-gate development and blended Waterfall and Agile methods to guide products from R&D through obsolescence.
- Acted as the primary technical and financial interface with government and contractor leadership.
- Led cross-functional teams to align project objectives and deliverables.
Repair Control Coordinator
Gulfstream Aerospace Company
Lincoln, California
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: $10B Aircraft Manufacturer.
- Oversaw FAR Part 145 aircraft repair facility operations, coordinating between customers, technicians, and management.
- Introduced Agile methodology to repair processes, improving consistency, and reducing cycle time.
- Aligned order requirements with budgetary, regulatory, and corporate compliance standards.
- Enhanced risk management and ensured contract compliance across customer orders.
Government Program Manager
United Rotorcraft
Englewood, Colorado
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: (Air Methods Corporation Subsidiary)
- Managed $165M+ DoD programs for medical interiors in aircraft and armored vehicles.
- Directed 20+ simultaneous projects while improving on-time delivery from 12% to 98% in first year.
- Reduced non-conformances from 25% to 4% and improved supplier performance by 76%.
- Conducted EVMS analysis (BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, BAC, EAC, ETC) and presented program health to senior leadership, board of directors, and government agencies.
- Ensured compliance with FAR, DFARS, GFE management, and DCAA/DCMA audits.
- Implemented inventory systems to segregate GFE from commercial stock, improving audit readiness.
- (Air Methods Corporation Subsidiary)
Contract Administrator
Three Rivers Orthopaedic and Spine, Inc.
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Directed contracts, negotiations, pricing, and compliance with Medicare/Medicaid, SOX, OSHA, and DOJ regulations.
- Achieved 85% increase in business development and customer retention through pricing feedback enhancements.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced contract turnaround times by 20%.
- Reviewed and approved contract terms for compliance and accuracy.
- Provided training and support to staff on contract policies and procedures.
- Negotiated amendments or modifications to existing contracts as necessary.
- Managed contract closeout process, resolving all issues prior to release of final payment.
- Coordinated internal audits of contracted services and products for quality assurance purposes.
Accounts Receivable Manager
Three Rivers Orthopaedic Devices
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
02.2008 - 08.2008
- Managed accounts receivable for over 1,000 clients across three states, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
- Developed reports on aging receivables and payment trends.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on accounting procedures and systems.
- Reviewed and reconciled customer accounts for accuracy and compliance.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in billing operations.
- Assisted in month-end closing process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
Colorado State University Global
Boulder, CO01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado State University Global
Boulder01.2016
Skills
Program & Project Management (DoD/Aerospace) Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS, IPMR, IMS, WBS) Budget Development, Cost Control & Forecasting FAR/DFARS, MIL-STD 881, 14 CFR Compliance Risk Management & Mitigation Cross-Functional Leadership & Customer Engagement Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
Certification
- PMP Boot Camp – Program Management Academy (Denver & Sacramento)
- Program Management Institute (PMI), Rocky Mountain Chapter – Member
- National Society of Leadership & Success – Member
- Golden Key International Honour Society – Member
- Sigma Beta Delta – Member
- Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Life Member
Accomplishments
- Presidents Award for Excellence, Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- PMP Boot Camp - Program Management Academy (Denver & Sacramento)
Affiliations
- Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Website Administrator
Timeline
Program Manager
Primus Aerospace
12.2024 - 05.2025
Program Manager
Ophir Corporation
01.2022 - 01.2024
Repair Control Coordinator
Gulfstream Aerospace Company
01.2015 - 01.2018
Government Program Manager
United Rotorcraft
01.2011 - 01.2015
Accounts Receivable Manager
Three Rivers Orthopaedic Devices
02.2008 - 08.2008
Contract Administrator
Three Rivers Orthopaedic and Spine, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Finance
Colorado State University Global
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado State University Global
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