PETER BUIKEMA

Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), Kirtland AFB, NM

• Developed test plans, metrics, and parameters to ensure comprehensive evaluation processes
• Identified changes to optimize test and evaluation programs for improved outcomes
• Reviewed and analyzed program test documentation and results, providing technical recommendations to enhance program effectiveness.

Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office-Field Support Unit (AFRCO-FSU), Kirtland AFB, NM

• Championed Acquisition Approval of five projects worth $50M+ - Approval to 100% obligated in 4 months
• Created, updated, and enhanced acquisition plans, contracting documents, schedules, and budgets to streamline processes
• Managed and Reported on funding for 125+ Lines of Effort across multiple projects in real-time
• Established and updated contractual agreements with 10+ partner organizations to strengthen collaboration
• Supported FSU in system-level evaluations and developed recommendations to enhance US preparedness for national security needs

Mission Partner Capabilities Office (MPCO), McLean, VA (Remote from Albuquerque, NM)

• Analyzed national-level security strategy documents to identify capabilities and gaps for sharing critical information and system access across communication domains, enhancing collaboration among Joint and Partner forces.
• Analyzed system requirements and provided recommendations for improvements.
• Advised MPCO on contract management, including creation and configuration control of contract documentation, market research, and technical analysis to ensure compliance and optimize contract performance.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance project workflows.

Space & Missile Systems Center (SMC), Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP), Acquisition Engineering, Planning & Development

• Supported system engineering activities of RSLP, enhancing launch operations for space R&D community.
• Developed and integrated requirements into contract documentation, aligning with program, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Provided advice and recommendations for acquisition, procurement, and source selection plans
• Reviewed and updated contract documents and command media, ensuring accurate configuration control.

Oversaw high-volume technical and diplomatic correspondence from OSC-I leadership to all levels of Iraqi government official.

• Authored five foreign military sales cases totaling $219.7 million while ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Coordinated security operations with local and international stakeholders to enhance collaboration.
• Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend actionable improvements.

Led systems engineering for Advanced Extra High Frequency (AEHF) Satellite Communications system, which provides command and control for the President and warfighters.

• Directly supervised three junior officers and oversaw dozens of contractors and government civilian personnel.
• Monitored efforts to minimize system safety risks and prepared for spaceflight-worthiness reviews.
• Approved system engineering plans, policies, procedures, and equipment for 1,800 contractors across 13 facilities, resulting in adoption of new communication architecture and 100% connectivity.
• Guided integration of space, mission control, and user segments for $12.1B AEHF protected communications system, enhancing cross-functional collaboration among 22 engineers.
• Managed technical and schedule evaluation of three-satellite constellation, saving $9.1M and eliminating 46,000 excess subcontractor hours.

• Directed a small team in evaluating proposals from four companies vying for a critical, $662M USAF engineering support contract, which was implemented without protest
• Managed 16 government and contract personnel to deliver technology, resource, and logistics support, enhancing operational readiness.
• Established and maintained schedule and budget authority for three reimbursable AFSOC test programs, ensuring effective allocation of $2M in resources.
• Maintained reimbursable/direct budget authority of $15M; ensured precise expensing of appropriations and funding.
• Analyzed all unit contracts; assured timely evaluations and fulfillment of government/contractor obligations.