Stephan Thompson
Bellbrook
Summary
Dynamic financial leader with extensive experience at AFLCMC, excelling in cost analysis and team leadership. Successfully managed a $5.5B program, optimizing resource allocation and mitigating funding rescissions. Proven track record in strategic planning and financial reporting, driving critical decisions and enhancing operational efficiency across diverse initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Financial Specialist NH-501-03
AFLCMC VC-25B, The Next Air Force One Division
Wright-Patterson AFB
09.2023 - Current
- Led and mentored diverse financial team in executing $5.5B VC-25B ACAT-1D program and $370M block upgrade program.
- Ensured seamless resource allocation across 10 Integrated Product Teams for optimal performance.
- Prepared formal presentations for congressional engagements and program reviews, successfully defending at-risk funding.
- Allocated and managed $600 million annual RDT&E budget across 56 competing requirements.
- Mitigated $142M funding rescission by realigning resources to critical priorities, averting program stoppages.
- Served as FM POC for strategic messaging and reporting, including MAR, SAR, and DAES.
- Initiated reprogramming actions in ASARS after identifying excess funding, reallocating to high-priority requirements.
- Updated payment instructions on VC-25B contract, saving over $300M of Air Force obligation authority.
Financial Specialist GS-501-13
AFLCMC Special Programs Division
Wright-Patterson AFB
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Led financial management for two ACAT III programs and various R&D and procurement initiatives.
- Directed portfolio-level financial reporting for division leadership, delivering critical execution status on all funding.
- Developed comprehensive Program Office Estimates to support Acquisition Strategy Panels, ensuring accurate cost data for decision-making.
- Briefed program baselines and spring execution review to division leadership, successfully defending funding requirements.
Financial Specialist GS-501-13
DoD Anti-Tamper Executive Agent Program Office
Wright-Patterson AFB
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Served as Lead FM Analyst for DoD Anti-Tamper Executive Agent Program Office.
- Developed R-docs detailing program funding narratives and planned uses, securing PEM approval.
- Collaborated with PEM and service leads to compile prioritized requirement lists.
- Balanced a 1537 for multiple services, optimizing allocation of limited program funding.
Financial Specialist GS-501-13
AFLCMC Sensors Division
Wright-Patterson AFB
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Guided a team of 8 as Lead Analyst for 70-program portfolio, executing cost estimates and budget formulation for ACAT II/III efforts and Foreign Military Sales programs.
- Led Cost Analysis Working Group for an AoA with 30 alternatives, aiding ACC in capability selection worth $629 billion.
- Oversaw monthly EVM reporting for five programs totaling $570 million and directed an IBR for a $60 million effort across 21 control accounts.
- Directed POEs for ACAT II and III programs supporting Acquisition Strategy Panels, identifying funding requirements for POM requests to Air Combat Command.
- Engineered streamlined pricing process for Foreign Military Sales Letters of Request, enhancing response times for international partners.
Financial Specialist GS-501-12
AFLCMC Propulsion Division
Wright-Patterson AFB
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Directed financial management for $1B RDT&E contract, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.
- Delivered expert guidance in program planning and financial analysis for complex initiatives.
- Formulated, developed, and executed budgets and financial plans to meet resource requirements.
- Managed multi-year programs to secure necessary funding and achieve operational goals.
Financial Specialist GS-501-11/12
AFLCMC Special Operations and Personnel Recovery Division
Wright-Patterson AFB
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Led CY2015 POE update and completed production estimates valued at approximately $15B.
- Finalized EMD, Production, and O&S estimates to facilitate Milestone C decisions for two ACAT III programs.
- Supported HC/MC Recap through Full-Rate Production decision by reconciling with AFCAA for Service Cost Position.
Budget Analyst GS-560-9/11
AFLCMC Financial Management Analysis Division, O&M Branch
Wright-Patterson AFB
04.2011 - 01.2013
- Resource advisor and O&M budget analyst for two-letter staff directorates and program offices across center with O&M funding
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business, Finance
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH05.2009
Skills
- Cost analysis
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Financial reporting
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
Affiliations
American Society of Military Comptrollers
Certification
- Certified Defense Financial Manager with Acquisition Designation (CDFM-A), 04/15
- Business Financial Management Level 3 APDP Certification, 09/17
- Program Management Level 1 APDP Certification, 07/13
- DOD FM Level II Certification, 06/16
Training
- AFMC Supervisory Development Course, 01/24
- Defense Financial Management Course, 11/20
- Strategic Level Problem Solving and Decision Making, 10/15
- Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training Course, 01/14
- ASMC Acquisition Training Course, 08/14
- Acquisition Leadership Challenge Program-B, 06/13
- Understanding Your Team’s Potential- The DISC Model, 04/12
- ASC/FM Integrated Financial Management Boot Camp Course, 05/11
Awards
- Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Annual FM Awards, Senior Cost Analyst ACAT III, 09/19, Individual Award
- Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Special Programs Division, Category III Civ of the Quarter, Third Quarter 2022, Individual Award
- Fixed Wing Branch, Category II Civilian of the Quarter, Second Quarter 2017, Individual Award
- ASMC Meritorious Performance, Acquisition/Cost Analysis, 05/15, Individual Award
- Calendar Year 2014 DoD wide FM award, Calendar Year 2014, Individual Award
- SOF and Personnel Recovery Division, Civilian Category II Professional of the Year, Calendar Year 2015, Individual Award
- Fixed Wing Branch, Category II Civilian of the Year, Calendar Year 2015, Individual Award
- AFLCMC Special Programs Division, Financial Management Team of the Year, 2021 Annual Special Access Program Awards, Team Member
- Fixed Wing Branch, Small Team of the Year, Calendar Year 2014, Team Award
- David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award, 11/13, Team Member
- ASC Small Team of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2012, Team Member
- HC/MC-130 Branch Small Team of the Year, Calendar Year 2014, Team Member
Security Clearance
TS/SCI
Timeline
Supervisory Financial Specialist NH-501-03
AFLCMC VC-25B, The Next Air Force One Division
09.2023 - Current
Financial Specialist GS-501-13
AFLCMC Special Programs Division
01.2021 - 08.2023
Financial Specialist GS-501-13
DoD Anti-Tamper Executive Agent Program Office
03.2020 - 01.2021
Financial Specialist GS-501-13
AFLCMC Sensors Division
05.2018 - 03.2020
Financial Specialist GS-501-12
AFLCMC Propulsion Division
07.2017 - 05.2018
Financial Specialist GS-501-11/12
AFLCMC Special Operations and Personnel Recovery Division
01.2013 - 07.2017
Budget Analyst GS-560-9/11
AFLCMC Financial Management Analysis Division, O&M Branch
04.2011 - 01.2013
Master of Business Administration -
Ohio Dominican University
Bachelor of Science - Business, Finance
Ohio Dominican University