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Certification
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Sanjay D. Daley

Clayton

Summary

Highly accomplished and versatile Program Manager with extensive experience leading complex technical initiatives within the defense sector. Proven ability to manage multi-billion-dollar portfolios, lead diverse teams across multiple locations, and deliver impactful results in critical areas such as Ukrainian air defense, adaptive engine technology, and digital test environments. Expertise spans strategic planning, budget management, technology development, and security protocols. Dedicated to enhancing operational capabilities and driving innovation to achieve strategic objectives

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Activities Program Manager

USAF Big Safari Program
12.2024 - Current
  • Directed $2.2B Ukraine Security Assistance program, leading a 23-member team to field 100+ air defense systems and eliminate over 200 airborne threats, maximizing battlefield impact
  • Oversaw 12 contracts within the $2.2B FrankenSAM portfolio, delivering 88 diverse air defense systems on-schedule and under-budget, resulting in the destruction of over 270 enemy drones
  • Accelerated the fielding of mobile command and control systems by 6 months, saving $7M and equipping 124 Ukrainian platforms with real-time situational awareness, enhancing decision-making and survivability
  • Managed a $300M BUK Service Life Extension Program (SLEP), leading contractor integration to deliver 8 modernized BUK systems, extending the lifespan of critical air defense capabilities
  • Directed acquisition for $500M IDIQ to field 39 RPS-202 Early Warning radars and 52 Communication Tower Trailers, providing 360 radar coverage and enabling Ukrainian forces to engage 600+ enemy targets
  • Led execution of a $15M FrankenVille Forward (FFWD) initiative, establishing a fully operational sustainment facility in Ukraine to transfer CLS capabilities to Ukrainian and NATO partners, enhancing long-term air defense sustainability

Acquisition Program Manager

USAF Next Generation Adaptive (NGAP) Propulsion Program Office
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Pioneered adaptive engine technology, merging commercial turbofan efficiency with military fighter performance to deliver unprecedented fuel economy and thrust for next-generation platforms, extending mission range and increasing payload capacity
  • Reduced engine development timelines and enhanced platform deployment frequency through collaborative enhancements to Digital Engineering processes and tools, accelerating the fielding of advanced capabilities to the warfighter
  • Secured a $6.50B budget ceiling by authoring a Justification and Approval (J&A), gaining Secretary of the Air Force approval for the strategic engine acquisition plan, ensuring sustained funding and enabling the long-term development of critical engine technologies
  • Minimized lead times and mitigated technological risks in adaptive engine development via targeted initiatives in engine design, technology maturation, and risk reduction, ensuring on-time delivery and maximizing the probability of success for this critical program

Acquisition Program Manager

USAF Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Program Office
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Developed and executed a Lab Test Strategy, leveraging government-owned equipment to achieve significant cost and schedule efficiencies while establishing a robust foundation for future testing capabilities across three government labs
  • Drove the development, maturation, and deployment of the Digital Test Environment (DTE) as Lead Program Manager, significantly advancing the utilization of DTE for research, testing, experimentation, and analysis supporting the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program
  • Re-baselined the $45.8M FY23/24 Statement of Capability (SOC) in collaboration with key stakeholders, guaranteeing timely facility upgrades and sustained operational support for critical program
  • Connected the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Mission System with Product Support and Test & Operations teams as Lead Program Manager, facilitating seamless integration and ensuring end-to-end system lifecycle support
  • Implemented an agile acquisition process, approved by senior leaders, to significantly improve resource allocation and reduce costs related to testing activities for multiple program

Acquisition Program Manager

USAF Strategic Planning and Transformation Division
11.2021 - 09.2024
  • Spearheaded the development and execution of Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID), a two-day conference facilitating discussions between USAF and industry leaders on critical near and long-term requirements, enabling exploration of potential partnerships and advancing acquisition strategies
  • Developed LCID agenda and content around Air Force current warfighting needs and the Secretary of the Air Force Seven Operational Imperatives, ensuring the conference remained relevant and impactful in addressing crucial challenges and opportunities
  • Gathered data from Senior Leaders and PEOs across the Air Force to clarify capability gaps and needs for future warfighting potential, informing the strategic direction of LCID and ensuring its relevance to critical Air Force priorities
  • Analyzed Standard Process Metrics for over 15 AFLCMC Directorates, providing insights that enhanced their Standard Process Requirements and Process Maturity Levels

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, Indiana
12.2022

Master of Art - Applied Sociology, Leadership and Development

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
12.2018

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strategic planning

Certification

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Machine Learning
  • PM Practitioner, Expected December 2025

Awards

2024 Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Software Factory Team (DOD Level), 2024 Annual Acquisition awards GS-12 and below category, 2024 2nd Quarter Test and Operation Civilian Category II, 2023 AFLCMC/WA Outstanding Program Office Award – NGAD Family of Systems (FoS), 2023 4th Quarter Test and Operation Civilian Category II, 2022 AFLCMC/XP-OZ 3rd Quarter Award (LCID), Acquisition Leadership Challenge I (ALCP I), Developing Supervisor Course (DSC) (PME), Air Force Continuous Process Improvement Green Belt Trained Certification

CLEARANCE

Top Secret Level Clearance with SCI/SAP

Timeline

Special Activities Program Manager

USAF Big Safari Program
12.2024 - Current

Acquisition Program Manager

USAF Next Generation Adaptive (NGAP) Propulsion Program Office
09.2024 - 12.2024

Acquisition Program Manager

USAF Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Program Office
05.2023 - 09.2024

Acquisition Program Manager

USAF Strategic Planning and Transformation Division
11.2021 - 09.2024

Master of Art - Applied Sociology, Leadership and Development

University of Indianapolis

Master of Business Administration - MBA

University of Southern Indiana