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ROBERT MANRIQUE

Warner Robins,GA

Summary

Program Manager with experience in overseeing federal government contract Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) across multiple DoD/AF agencies; ensures compliance and efficiency in overall quality product and service delivery. Provides efficient on-site management and administration of all PWS (Performance Work-Based Services); systematically monitors fulfillment of contract requirements in every facet that enhances the efficiency and overall effectiveness of the USAF warfighter and the mission.

Technical Services Data Manager with expertise in developing and managing information systems for data acquisition and retrieval. Proficient in CDRL document control practices, policy analysis, and data management process improvements.

Retired senior Air Force leader with 24-years of experience in database management, flight authorization, and raw data import/export retrieval procedures critical to providing accurate trend analysis for strategic mission/wartime readiness planning; managed the aircrew standardization and evaluation program as well as other pertinent recurring air and ground based training programs; effective communicator with a history of uncompromising inflexibility in the realm of program management. Consistently advised key DoD agency leaders regarding critical aviation related issues across several Air Force commands/units during peacetime training operations; provided critical aviation management and Communication Security (COMSEC) functions to one of AFSOC's elite combat-oriented flying units during the Task Force Dagger and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) contingencies while deployed to Karshi-Khanabad (K-2) Air Base, Uzbekistan and Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, in support of the broader international, American-led "Global War on Terror (GWOT)" military campaign.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

High Altitude ISR Division Data Manager/Task Lead

AXIENT LLC / CANVAS INC
Robins AFB, GA
10.2023 - 04.2025
  • Executed management, tracking, and archiving of delivery receipts for multiple OEMs and vendors.
  • Reviewed and distributed CDRLs from leading aviation industry companies while ensuring proper archiving.
  • Relayed critical CDRL information to Engineers and Program Managers for prompt review.
  • Monitored delivery metrics for all CDRLs to ensure compliance with PWS and QASP standards.
  • Achieved 100% compliance in delivery timeliness, frequency, quantity, priority, and turnaround times.
  • Maintained data integrity across departments through comprehensive oversight and management.
  • Analyzed data trends to support strategic decision-making across various projects.
  • Developed and implemented effective data management policies and procedures to enhance operations.

Program/Hiring Manager

QuantiTech INC / AXIENT LLC
Robins AFB, GA
11.2019 - 03.2023
  • Deputized by QuantiTech Inc Vice President of Aviation Systems as Program/Hiring Manager; responsible for 105 employees on Robins AFB contracted to provide Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) across (3) EPASS contracts at the C2ISR Division AFLCMC/HBG, SOF/PR Division AFLCMC/WIU, and Armament Sustainment Division AFLCMC/EBW. Directly interfaced with the COR and liaised with Senior Corporate leadership to effectively mitigate all contractual matters between the Contractor and COR prior to up-channeling to the PCO for elevated involvement, reporting or response.
  • Provided efficient on-site management and administration of all PWS requirements; supported general requirements for (3) EPASS contracts to enhance AF warfighter core mission execution/effectiveness. Responsible for assisting Human Resources (HR)/recruitment efforts to include interviewing candidates for hire eligibility, labor category verification, security clearance validation/justification, and salary negotiation.
  • Responsible for notifying government agencies of new hire start dates, resignations, and terminations as well ensure timely delivery of each Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) in the form of Monthly Status Reports (MSR), Invoices, Funds and Man-Hours Expenditure Reports, Technical Reports-Study/Services, Quality Control Plan (QCP), Environmental Safety and Health Plan, Vacancy and Turnover Reports, Presentation Materials, Conference Minutes, and Annual Self-Assessment Reports.
  • Actively screened/recruited potential hire candidates via the company website as well as local hiring events; ensured qualified personnel were vetted for validation of overall job experience, U.S. Citizenship, positive FBI background check, and required security clearances to fulfill the specific contract requirements and tasks.
  • Certified contractor employees assisted government's review, preparation and processing of program and financial documents, briefings and reports, Information Technology (IT) management, and other advisory and assistance tasks. Consistently provided other A&AS tasks more specific to Division-level requirement as additional functional support.
  • Reconciled monthly subcontracted service invoices for corporate payroll team disbursements.
  • Coordinated routing of new-hire forms for Defense Information System for Security (DISS) online application/inbound checklist purposes for new employees via secure mail, in lieu of the Facility Security Officer (FSO) sending them directly to the COR.

Contract On-Site Manager (COSM)

S&K Global Solutions, LLC
Robins AFB, GA
09.2018 - 11.2019
  • Deputized by S&K Global Solutions, LLC Senior Senior Program Manager as Contract On-Site Manager (COSM); responsible for 50 employees on Robins AFB contracted to provide A&AS services via the EPASS contract at the C2ISR Division.
  • Provided direct interface to the government PCO and COR. Liaised with corporate leadership to effectively mitigate all contractual matters between the Contractor and PCO/COR, prior to up-channeling to the government for warranted involvement, reporting or response.
  • Assisted HR/recruitment efforts to include interviewing candidates for hire eligibility, labor category verification, security clearance validation/justification, and salary negotiation.
  • Responsible for notifying government agency of new hire start dates, resignations, and terminations as well ensure timely delivery of CDRLs in the form of MSRs, Invoices, Funds and Man-Hours Expenditure Reports, Technical Reports-Study/Services, QCP, Environmental Safety and Health Plan, Vacancy and Turnover Reports, Presentation Materials, Conference Minutes, and Annual Self-Assessment Reports.
  • Sustained active recruitment of potential hire candidates via the company website as well as local hiring events; ensured qualified personnel were screened and vetted for validation of overall job experience, U.S. Citizenship, positive FBI background check, and required security clearances to fulfill the specific contract requirements and tasks.
  • Reconciled monthly subcontracted service invoices for corporate payroll team disbursements.
  • Coordinated routing of new-hire forms for DISS online application/inbound checklist purposes for new employees via secure mail, in lieu of the FSO sending them directly to the COR.

Public Assistance Site Inspector (PASI) Training Program

Dept. of Homeland Security / FEMA
Warner Robins, GA
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Navigated 3 months of training and instruction on how to conduct on-site residential inspections for Damage Description and Dimensions (DDD) assessments based on photographs, site sketches/drawings of structures affected by natural disasters (e.g., hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, fires, floods, etc.).
  • Learned how to capture an applicant's claimed damages for all categories of work based on FEMA guidelines, regulations, and/or other federal policies.
  • Instructed on proper procedures for completing Site Inspection Reports (SIRs) and scanning all supporting documentation into the Customer Relations Management Tool (CRMT).
  • FEMA provided in-depth training on procedures for adequately submitting reporting progress of activities to the immediate supervisor as site inspections conducted within natural disaster affected zones/regions.

Non-Employed Status

Retired from USAF Active Duty / Employment Search
Warner Robins, GA
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving a 24-year tenure, effective May 1, 2017, spent the summer season with family and friends.
  • Actively searched for subsequent employment from 1 September through the end of December 2017.

Superintendent / Squadron Aviation Res Mgt (SARM)

JSTARS Airborne Command & Control (C2) Squadrons
Robins AFB, GA
08.2014 - 04.2017
  • Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) Squadron Aviation Resource Management (SARM) Superintendent for 3 years, responsible for management of flight records/data for 340 joint AD/ANG/Army aircrew members along with monitoring completion of Air Combat Command's (ACC) Ready Aircrew Program (RAP) and Flight Authorization Program.
  • Reviewed/monitored status of flight physicals, physiological training & qualification requirements for all members on active aeronautical orders.
  • Led 5-man team during Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) review; inspected/validated 50 aviation management areasidentified/rectified 7 major policy violations.
  • Inspected 50 dorm rooms in a 'storm the dorms' sweep; identified/rectified 5 dorm safety hazardsenforced dorm policies & accountability.
  • Launched AD/ANG SARM SharePoint; provided Flight Commanders with E-8C RAP dataprevented non-Combat Mission Ready (CMR) aviators from flying in unauthorized or 'grounded' status due to illness, lack of medical certification, failure to maintain flight-related training/qualifications, disciplinary or administrative action.
  • Managed overseas 7 EACCS/SARM; tracked 75 flyers/115 combat missions/26K flight hours/4K training events.
  • Deployed MICT focal point; facilitated 20 AEW/Inspector General (IG) checklist reviews in 200 areas where unit was 100% compliant with Air Force Central Command (AFCENT) mandates.
  • Safeguarded flight authorization program; generated 250 certifications with 3 base-wide agenciesvalidated integrity of $2M entitlement.

First Sergeant / Flight Chief, RPA SARM

3rd/33rd Special Operations Squadron
Cannon Air Force Base, NM
11.2012 - 08.2014
  • First Sergeant role: Principal advisor to the Company Commander (CC) for 115 combined active-duty officer/enlisted service members & 6 civilians assigned to 1 of 2 vital Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) designated Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) squadrons. Relayed critical insight on troop morale, welfare, and overall mission readiness.
  • Advised the commander on unit and individual compliance with AF standards, discipline & quality force issues to sustain continuity of unit operations.
  • Apprised senior leadership on personnel issues: reviewed/edited EPRs/LOEs/Awards & Decorations and subsequently briefed the Wing Commander (Colonel/O-6) at monthly Status of Discipline & Quality of Life wing level reviews.
  • Commander's focal point for base wide troop support agencies/programs; governs local CC programs (e.g., Family Care Plan Program, Key Spouse Program and Drug Demand Recurring Program for no-notice urinalysis testing) as well as promotions/awards & responsible for overseeing 100% compliance with AF physical fitness standards.
  • Led/counseled enlisted members on professional development/career path options/smart choices; enforced CC's policies/goals & objectives.
  • Employed crisis intervention techniques; equipped/aided active-duty members & families with deployment/stress management tools and resources.
  • Enlisted mentor/advisor; maintained troop morale, health, welfare; provided guidance, and airman/NCO professional development within a 115-member squadron.
  • Airman advocate; supported airmen base wide by providing help and guidance on professional, personal, and financial issues.
  • Briefed RPA unit Operating Instructions (OI) to newly arrived members; 30-page document set baseline standards/CC's policies. Enabled new members to present critical personal or professional matters to the First Sergeant prior to facilitating workable solutions by referencing members and dependents to base wide agencies such as: AFRC, ADAPT, ADC/JAG, IG, MFLC and Chaplain services.
  • Averted a potential murder-suicide; rapidly facilitated critical medication refill at base pharmacy for a mentally unstable military spouse. The spouse threatened to take her and her infant's life with her personal firearm after being denied critical medication refills due to procedural restrictions. The crisis was diffused at her residence after AF & local New Mexico law enforcement teams were dispatched to respond with extreme cautionspouse and child were safeguarded from the loaded firearm; medications were expediently refilled and delivered to her 'in-hand' prior to her military husband being recalled from pertinent flight training across the country.
  • Safeguarded single-parent aviator's 2 children during critical pregnancy emergency; facilitated ambulance transport during late night hours; ensured adequate care was provided for the kids via assistance from key spouse team-family reunited shortly thereafter with zero injuries to the mother.

Flight Chief / SARM

16th Special Operations Squadron
Cannon Air Force Base, NM
10.2010 - 11.2012
  • Directed Squadron Aviation Resource Management (SARM) for AFSOC AC-130H model unit charged with close air support, armed reconnaissance, interdiction, and airborne C2ISR mission. Managed program coordination of flight authorization, flying training, scheduling, standardization & evaluation requirementsmaximized daily, monthly, and annual flight operations.
  • Flying Hours Program Manager; oversaw $220M dollar program; tracked 850 flights/3K hrs-accurately forecasted Fiscal Year-13 (FY13) allocation.
  • Regulated Go/No-Go program 'click-access' to 190 aircrew Combat Mission Ready statusprocess praised by AFSOC/IG.
  • Primary COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) - Communications Security (COMSEC): Managed Unit Program/Account; oversaw semi-annual inspections; executed w/zero errorsearned the highest rating of 'Outstanding.'

Flight Chief / Host Aviation Resource Mgt (HARM)

58th Operations Support Squadron
Kirtland Air Force Base, NM
09.2006 - 10.2010
  • Directed Host Aviation Resource Management (HARM) team consisting of 3 NCOs & 3 Airmen.
  • Steered HARM team in managing 800 active and inactive flight/jump members' records while assigned to Kirtland AFB.
  • Consistently advised 6 unit commanders regarding aviation management policy and inspection non-compliance issues.
  • Ensured accuracy of aeronautical pay orders and ratings, determining flight incentive pay entitlements.
  • Provided overarching leadership for 24 personnel assigned to 1C0X2 members across the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland AFB.
  • Routinely reviewed and implemented changes to Aviation Management program policies as directed by the HQ/AF and AF Material Command (AFMC) agencies.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Management

Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
Maxwell AFB, AL
12.2016

Leadership Enhancement -

Senior NCO Academy (DL Course 14)
Robins AFB, GA
12.2016

Senior NCO Professional Enhancement Course -

Cannon AFB, NM
09.2012

Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Leadership Academy -

Kirtland AFB, NM
02.2008

Airman Leadership School (ALS) -

Hurlburt Field AFB, FL
07.1997

Skills

  • Data management and metrics monitoring
  • Project management and policy development
  • Regulatory compliance and contract administration
  • Team leadership and recruitment
  • Time management and problem solving
  • Written communication
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Data security

Personal Information

  • Citizenship: United States
  • Security Clearance: Secret (Valid thru April 2030)

Veterans Preference

10 Points

Disability

Veteran with Service-Connected Disability, 30%

References

  • Jason Galindo, Vice President, Aviation Systems, AXIENT LLC, Huntsville, AL, (256) 799-2540, jason.galindo@axientcorp.com, Professional
  • Spence Guida, Executive Director, AXIENT LLC, Huntsville, AL, (256) 808-4028, spence.guida@axientcorp.com, Professional
  • Marty Tucker, Senior Program Manager, S&K Global Solutions LLC, Warner Robins, GA, (478) 955-9766, mtucker@skgs-llc.com, Professional
  • Ken Schumacher, Market Sector Vice President, S&K Global Solutions LLC, Bremerton, WA, (360) 917-1059, kschumacher@skgs-llc.com, Professional

Timeline

High Altitude ISR Division Data Manager/Task Lead

AXIENT LLC / CANVAS INC
10.2023 - 04.2025

Program/Hiring Manager

QuantiTech INC / AXIENT LLC
11.2019 - 03.2023

Contract On-Site Manager (COSM)

S&K Global Solutions, LLC
09.2018 - 11.2019

Public Assistance Site Inspector (PASI) Training Program

Dept. of Homeland Security / FEMA
01.2018 - 04.2018

Non-Employed Status

Retired from USAF Active Duty / Employment Search
05.2017 - 12.2017

Superintendent / Squadron Aviation Res Mgt (SARM)

JSTARS Airborne Command & Control (C2) Squadrons
08.2014 - 04.2017

First Sergeant / Flight Chief, RPA SARM

3rd/33rd Special Operations Squadron
11.2012 - 08.2014

Flight Chief / SARM

16th Special Operations Squadron
10.2010 - 11.2012

Flight Chief / Host Aviation Resource Mgt (HARM)

58th Operations Support Squadron
09.2006 - 10.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Management

Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)

Leadership Enhancement -

Senior NCO Academy (DL Course 14)

Senior NCO Professional Enhancement Course -

Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Leadership Academy -

Airman Leadership School (ALS) -

ROBERT MANRIQUE