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RICHARD J. MCGINNIS

Denver,Iowa

Summary

PMP-certified and U.S. Air Force Veteran with 23+ years of experience leading large-scale initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and driving mission-critical objectives across diverse domains. Adept at optimizing processes, mitigating risks, aligning operational goals to improve the sustainability and efficiency of assets valued at $6B+. Known for implementing strategies that enhance quality, reduce costs, and ensure timely project delivery. Skilled in risk management, resource allocation, and leveraging data-driven insights with advanced tools to drive operational efficiency and informed decision-making. Proven ability to lead high performing teams, mentor personnel, and utilize emotional intelligence to drive collaboration and change management. Expertise spans stakeholder engagement and delivering innovative solutions across government, defense, and private-sector clients. Holds an active Secret Clearance and is a results-driven leader.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Facility Space Management Installation Deployment Team Leader

Booz Allen Hamilton
05.2024 - Current
  • Provides advisory services and technical expertise on digital transformational consulting initiatives. Implements creative solutions with effective understanding of cross-functional utilization and requirements for facility space data crucial to the client's future. Guides clients' digital data quality and change efforts working closely with key stakeholders to outfit NexGenIT, the cloud-based asset management system.
  • Spearheads the comprehensive deployment initiatives for the integration of Facility Space Management capability across Air Force installations globally; increasing data visibility & scalability to improve resource allocation.
  • Creates & optimizes instructional content for scalable NexGen IT use, aligning with AF Civil Engineer Center goals, technical requirements, & business practices.
  • Performs process mapping & rigorous QA testing to validate IT functionality, ensuring compliance with AF standards & deployment objectives.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including AF civil engineers, data, & software development teams to resolve deployment challenges effectively…ensuring on-time 'Go-Live' execution, knowledge transfer, & system adoption.
  • Improves processes using installation feedback; refines deployment strategies to enhance future system capabilities & workflows.

Electrical Utility Operations Project Lead

United States Air Force
Jordan
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Designed & delivered $54K backup power system upgrade for a $20M communications hub, ensuring up-time for mission control systems supporting $1.4B fighter operations.
  • Spearheaded activation of 21.6K sq. ft. infrastructure, relocating 93 personnel and $1.9M in assets to eliminate 14-mile response gap, resulting in $11.6M savings in redundant contract costs over 5 years.
  • Directed cross-functional team to complete HQ's construction with deployment of generators, lighting, and fire alarm peripherals, enabling command and control operations 16 days ahead of schedule.
  • Led 25 specialists in managing IT-integrated power generation and electrical systems, ensuring reliable primary and standby power for DoD network, industrial, and residential infrastructure for 2.5K base populace.

Director's Administrative Support/Human Resource Manager

United States Air Force
Barksdale A.F.B., USA
03.2021 - 10.2023
  • Directs administrative operations for the Air Force's 2nd largest civil engineer unit, supporting 487 personnel and 26 programs spanning training, safety, performance, travel, and security. Serves as trusted advisor to the director, ensuring compliance and sustaining a workforce maintaining 1,102 facilities, a $6B portfolio.
  • Optimized personnel database for 236 military members, facilitating 1,400 updates to ensure accurate records that supported the Air Force's 29% promotion rate during the 2020/2021 cycle.
  • Implemented credentialing and compliance system, reducing overdue issues by 40% through actionable reporting that supported the Air Force's wellness, readiness, and cybersecurity standards.
  • Managed 280 security clearances and 39 investigations, ensuring access continuity for 193 personnel and compliance with the Air Force and DoD regulations.
  • Consolidated 74 documents into a single workflow, saving 175 staff hours annually & improving director's signatory process, increasing turnaround speeds by 60%.

Power Production Manager & Electrical Utility Operations Project Lead

United States Air Force
Barksdale A.F.B., USA
08.2017 - 02.2021
  • Oversaw $191M electrical infrastructure across a 24-mile grid energizing 76 base facilities, ensuring steady power for global B-52 launch operations.
  • Led 47-member team overseeing power generation, electrical systems, airfield lighting, aircraft arresting, and fire alarms, ensuring reliable power and monitoring of all critical systems and base infrastructure safeguarding 14K personnel and $6B in mission assets.
  • Coordinated 16K operating hours for 69 generators & related systems, sustaining emergency power for base's $4B flying mission.
  • Analyzed & mitigated risk! Secured $259K generator repair contract resolving 17 critical defects restoring 2 - 1mW generators units to 100% operability…avoided catastrophic failure--enabled reliable prime power f/$34M classified ISR comm network.
  • Led $175K emergency generator system upgrade for the $28M control tower facility, ensuring redundant communications & continuous power for 24/7 ground control operations & oversight of a 10.8M sq. ft. airfield.
  • Modernized 20 airfield perimeter lighting systems; replaced 46K feet of wiring and 310 fixtures, upheld UFC standards, improved illumination by 82%, supported EISA 2007 mandate, and reduced annual carbon footprint by 2.5%.
  • Directed logistics for 5M sq. ft. airfield stunt area, enabling safe execution of a $2.7B aircraft showcase for 80K spectators; zero mishaps…earned leadership recognition.

Head of Training & Development (Electrical/Power Production Systems)

United States Air Force
Andersen A.F.B., Guam
08.2011 - 07.2017
  • Led end-to-end training on contingency power generation, electrical distribution, aircraft arresting, and airfield lighting systems for 1,000+ U.S. and allied personnel, while managing a 6-member team. Developed lesson plans, interactive presentations, and hands-on exercises to enhance learning and operational readiness.
  • Delivered 2.7K training hours on mobile generators and airfield systems; optimized instruction to boost completion rates 48% across two career fields, enhancing combat readiness.
  • Modernized three technical training programs, updated 118 hours of instruction for 94 deploying students, addressing gaps in materials to enhance operational readiness.
  • Collaborated with eight SMEs to create 45 scenario-based exercises, enhancing decision-making and readiness for 675 students; developed scalable GIS workflows simulating real-world scenarios.
  • Executed $162K spend plan, restructured training delivery, achieved 17% cost reduction, and generated $28K budget surplus.

Industrial Power Generation Mechanic

United States Air Force
Travis A.F.B., CA
03.2007 - 07.2011
  • Spearheaded installation, maintenance, and overhaul of diesel-driven power generation systems using advanced diagnostic tools; corrected electrical and mechanical systems by interpreting schematics while facilitating full off-site power plant renovations, including extraction and installation of generators, transfer switchgear, sub-assemblies, and cabling, culminating in successful commissioning.
  • Executed $1.2M power plant upgrade, installing five 800kW generators and 3K ft of cabling; boosted capacity 30% to sustain mission-critical operations.
  • Installed 1.5mW backup power system for C2 facility, ensuring continuous protection of systems safeguarding 2.8M sq. mi. of U.S. air defense.
  • Oversaw overhaul and recommissioning of seven 750kW generators, utilizing 2,200 man-hours.
  • Rebuilt 48 diesel engine components, reducing backlog 40%, ensuring uninterrupted generator fabrication process.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree - Technical Resource Management

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
12-2023

Certified Project Management Professional -

Project Management Institute
Newtown Square, PA
12-2022

Associates of Applied Science Degree - Electrical & Mechanical Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, AL
10-2014

Skills

  • Infrastructure deployment and lifecycle management
  • Program and project management
  • Deliverables management
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Resource management
  • Risk management
  • Change management and conflict resolution
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Agile and waterfall methodologies
  • Process improvement
  • Long-term planning
  • Data analysis
  • Data visualization with Seaborn
  • Python (Pandas, NumPy)
  • Quality assurance
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Relationship management
  • Vendor negotiation and contract oversight
  • Tactical planning
  • Business performance management
  • Microsoft Office 365 and Project
  • Root cause analysis and failure prevention
  • AI prototyping
  • Generative AI concepts
  • Jira/Confluence workflow management
  • No-code/Low-code automation

Websites

Awards

  • The Air Force Commendation Medal (2)
  • The Meritorious Service Medal (4)

Timeline

Facility Space Management Installation Deployment Team Leader

Booz Allen Hamilton
05.2024 - Current

Electrical Utility Operations Project Lead

United States Air Force
11.2023 - 04.2024

Director's Administrative Support/Human Resource Manager

United States Air Force
03.2021 - 10.2023

Power Production Manager & Electrical Utility Operations Project Lead

United States Air Force
08.2017 - 02.2021

Head of Training & Development (Electrical/Power Production Systems)

United States Air Force
08.2011 - 07.2017

Industrial Power Generation Mechanic

United States Air Force
03.2007 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree - Technical Resource Management

American Military University

Certified Project Management Professional -

Project Management Institute

Associates of Applied Science Degree - Electrical & Mechanical Technology

Community College of The Air Force

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