STEVEN J. GASPER JR
ALEDO
Summary
Performance-driven leader with a solid record of managing cross-functional teams and overseeing operational activities. Successfully directed a $230M budget while enhancing operational efficiency through effective risk management and process improvements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CONTROL ACCOUNT MANAGER / BUILD SUPPORT PRODUCT MANAGER
BELL TEXTRON
FORT WORTH
09.2022 - Current
- Liaised with seven integrated production teams to ensure achievement of program milestones and timely delivery of contractual artifacts within scope, budget, and schedule.
- Led cross-functional integrated production teams (IPT) across multiple departmental functions in a time-sensitive and dynamic environment; planned, resourced, and directed reporting for IPT operations.
- Developed and executed plans addressing risk and opportunity issues, mitigating negative impacts and capturing cost savings through enhanced process efficiencies.
- Completed flight operations with exceptional attention to detail.
AIR VEHICLE OPERATOR / FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
CONSTELLIS
MOYOCK
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Piloted Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to safely conduct flight operations in austere areas, ensuring high-quality Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance products while achieving operational objectives.
- Planned and conducted UAS flight operations; recorded and disseminated real-time surveillance and reconnaissance information utilized by Intelligence services and military Special Operations units.
- Recognized for successfully conducting emergency procedures to recover an engine-out aircraft, resulting in no damage to the airframe structure or cameral payload at a cost savings of over $1M.
- Provided turnkey solutions to address complex customer challenges for largest non-financial risk management company in the United States.
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, USMC AVIATION PROGRAMS
NAVY OPERATIONAL TEST & EVALUATION FORCE
NORFOLK
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Led the successful testing and reporting activities for the VH-92A Presidential Helicopter Operational Assessment, resulting in the program surpassing all Program Acquisition Milestone objectives.
- Develop and lead high performance, geographically dispersed teams to support Operational Testing of all U.S. Marine Corps aviation programs. Responsible for test planning, test execution operations, analysis and reporting of enhanced system capabilities. Personally managed the VH-92A, F-35/JSF, H-1 Upgrades, MV-22B and CH-53K programs while supervising and mentoring subordinate Program Managers.
- Enhanced on-time delivery of test planning and reporting documentation from 55% to 95% by integrating production procedures for all assigned programs.
- Managed annual budget of over $3M, overseeing contract initiation and execution to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Conducted objective assessments on effectiveness and suitability of systems under test for Navy and DoD acquisition programs.
DIRECTOR OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS
FLEET READINESS CENTER EAST
CHERRY POINT
08.2013 - 03.2017
- Lead a workforce of over 3200 in the maintenance, re-build and special projects for military aircraft; responsible for establishing and meeting program metrics for 110 aircraft annually. Direct flight operations for H-1, H-53, MV-22 and AV-8 aircraft for acceptance and post-maintenance functional check-flights.
- Achieved a perfect safety record for flight operations, earning the CNO's Annual Aviation Safety Award.
- Led integrated production teams to meet budget and customer requirements, achieving on-time delivery and increasing throughput speed by 20% across all production lines.
- Led process improvement initiatives on test equipment and major component repairs, reducing processing times and enabling capabilities for tail-rotor blade water-incursion repairs.
- FRC-E delivers our nation's warfighters the highest quality airframes, engines, components and services on time and at the best value.
PROGRAM MANAGER, OPERATION TOMODACHI
FLEET READINESS CENTER EAST
CHERRY POINT
08.2013 - 03.2017
- Led start-up and screening operations for $22M+ of H-53 aircraft engines and components, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Initiated and executed radiological screening operations for aircraft engines and components, liaising with program stakeholders to drive activities in each program phase.
- Achieved recognition as top-performing site for process excellence and delivering results under budget.
Education
Project Management Professional -
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PAPM Level 1 - T&E Level 2, PQM Level 2
DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY
FORT BELVOIR, VAMaster of Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD
SAN ANTONIO, TXBachelor of Science - Finance
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE STATION, TXSkills
- Program/Project Management
- Earned Value Management
- Risk Management
- Operations Management
- Lean & Process Improvement
- Strategic execution
Accomplishments
- Effectively managed over $230M in labor and material for multiple production teams on the MV-75 Program
- Successfully led the test and evaluation activities for the Operational Assessments of the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter and VH-92A Presidential Helicopter Programs
- Successfully led start-up and operations of $22M+ of aircraft engines/components, and the special process Value Stream, achieving 100% on-time and under budget delivery for the Operation Tomodachi Program
- Implemented procedural improvements of H-1 aircraft calibration equipment resulting in a 30% reduction of process time requirements and labor costs
- Excellent track record of building teams and developing talent in small and large organizations
- Strong and developed leadership skills through a prestigious career as a Marine Corps officer
Security Clearance
Secret Security Clearance Eligible
Other Assignments
- Marine Corps Aviation Subject Matter Expert, Solers Research Group, SANFORD, FL
- Operations Manager, Amazon, DALLAS, TX
Timeline
CONTROL ACCOUNT MANAGER / BUILD SUPPORT PRODUCT MANAGER
BELL TEXTRON
09.2022 - Current
AIR VEHICLE OPERATOR / FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
CONSTELLIS
05.2020 - 09.2021
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, USMC AVIATION PROGRAMS
NAVY OPERATIONAL TEST & EVALUATION FORCE
03.2017 - 01.2020
DIRECTOR OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS
FLEET READINESS CENTER EAST
08.2013 - 03.2017
PROGRAM MANAGER, OPERATION TOMODACHI
FLEET READINESS CENTER EAST
08.2013 - 03.2017
Project Management Professional -
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
PM Level 1 - T&E Level 2, PQM Level 2
DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY
Master of Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD
Bachelor of Science - Finance
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY