STACY UTTECHT
Cody
Summary
Transform defense contractor and military leadership skills and experiences into a relevant and viable career. Operations professional with proven track record in managing site activities and optimizing operational workflows. Known for meticulous approach to team collaboration and achieving high-impact results. Reliable and adaptable with expertise in project coordination and resource management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Operations Manager
Leidos - HR3DGI Buckeye Program
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Directed daily OCONUS site operations, ensuring full compliance with safety, quality, and contractual standards.
- Coordinated mobilization and demobilization of overseas sites, managing personnel, aircraft, and complex logistical movements.
- Served as primary liaison with local government representatives, maintaining customer satisfaction and alignment with contract requirements.
Carrier Air Wing Evaluator and Mentor
Carrier Strike Group FIFTEEN (CSG-15)
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Assessed operational readiness across aviation units, pinpointing gaps and implementing improvements to enhance mission effectiveness.
- Designed and executed realistic tactical scenarios modeled on emerging threats and evolving tactics to evaluate Carrier Air Wing Commanders’ decision-making and resource management.
Squadron Commanding Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron THREE TWO (VFA-32)
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Directed long- and short-term operational planning, personnel development, aircraft maintenance oversight, and stewardship of multi-million-dollar budgets to ensure sustained mission readiness.
- Led comprehensive operational readiness assessments, ensuring full compliance with mission objectives, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Strike Fighter Readiness Officer
Naval Air Forces (CNAF)
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Oversaw readiness for all West Coast F/A-18 and F-35 squadrons, ensuring deployability in support of combatant commander operational requirements.
- Analyzed operational data to identify performance gaps, streamline processes, and optimize combat readiness.
- Managed all Special Access Program (SAP) requests for West Coast strike fighter personnel, serving as SAP Control Officer (GSSO) and ensuring strict compliance with security protocols.
Maintenance / Admin / Safety Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron ELEVEN (VFA-11)
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Directed daily maintenance operations for 12 F/A-18F aircraft, ensuring full mission readiness for both training and combat deployments.
- Administered personnel records and documentation for 210+ service members, guaranteeing accurate pay, awards, and career milestones.
- Led comprehensive safety inspections, mitigating hazards and enforcing strict compliance with Navy safety regulations.
U-28A Mission Commander (MC)
319th Special Operations Squadron
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Served as U.S. Navy augment to the 319th Special Operations Squadron, executing advanced ISR missions with specialized sensor packages in direct support of joint Special Operations forces overseas.
- Facilitated training and scheduling for incoming and on-site personnel, ensuring seamless integration across Navy, Air Force, and Special Operations Command teams, enhancing mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
F/A-18 Instructor
Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ZERO SIX (VFA-106)
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Evaluated flight performance of new F/A-18 aircrew, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards and operational protocols.
- Served as standardization evaluator for all East Coast F/A-18 squadrons, maintaining compliance with safety, operational, and fleet-wide standards.
- Provided crew resource management instruction and conducted functional check flights, enhancing aircrew proficiency and operational readiness.
Standardization Officer / Schedules Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ZERO THREE (VFA-103)
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Coordinated flight operations, ensuring mission readiness, operational efficiency, and strict adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - National Security and Strategic Studies
Naval War College
Newport, RI06.2020
Master of Science - National Security and Strategic Studies
Naval War College
Newport, RI06.2011
Business Management
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Blacksburg, VA12.2000
Skills
- Military training and assessment expert
- Mission commander and mentor
- Strong organizational skills
- Operational efficiency management
- Process optimization
- Effective problem resolution
- Planning and implementation
- Effective team leadership
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Policies and procedures implementation
Formal Training
- Naval Leadership and Ethics Course - Newport, RI
- U-28A Initial Training - Eglin, FL
- F/A-18 Weapon Systems Officer Training - Virginia Beach, VA
- F-14 Radar Intercept Officer Training - Virginia Beach, VA
- Naval Flight Officer Training - Pensacola, FL
Timeline
Site Operations Manager
Leidos - HR3DGI Buckeye Program
01.2023 - 01.2025
Carrier Air Wing Evaluator and Mentor
Carrier Strike Group FIFTEEN (CSG-15)
01.2020 - 01.2023
Squadron Commanding Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron THREE TWO (VFA-32)
01.2016 - 01.2019
Strike Fighter Readiness Officer
Naval Air Forces (CNAF)
01.2013 - 01.2016
Maintenance / Admin / Safety Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron ELEVEN (VFA-11)
01.2011 - 01.2013
U-28A Mission Commander (MC)
319th Special Operations Squadron
01.2009 - 01.2010
F/A-18 Instructor
Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ZERO SIX (VFA-106)
01.2006 - 01.2009
Standardization Officer / Schedules Officer
Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ZERO THREE (VFA-103)
01.2003 - 01.2006
Business Management
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Master of Science - National Security and Strategic Studies
Naval War College
Master of Science - National Security and Strategic Studies
Naval War College
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