Thomas Lee
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Space Force, excelling in strategic planning and program management. Successfully managed a $12B contract, driving critical aerospace capabilities and overseeing operations across 47 organizations. Proven ability to enhance team performance and foster collaboration, delivering impactful results in high-stakes environments.
Experienced Deputy Director eager to modernize function and advance key agendas. Offering 20 years of leadership experience at the Air Force and Space Force level. Skilled problem-solver, planner and change-manager.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director, Space R&D Management Office
Space Force
08.2022 - Current
- Manages $12B/10-yr FFRDC contract deliveried critical Aerospace/MITRE/SEI & UARC SME support to the Space Enterprise
- Oversees FFRDC daily operations, guides requirement/task order generation & performance mangement for DAF/NRO/NASA/MDA
- Directs $1B contracts for MITRE & SEI; coordinates w/OUSW(R&E) for intel requirements; delivers 132 FTE direct SSC support
- Interfaces w/47 orgs; guides FFRDC users to develop/acquire critical space capabilities for $88B portfolio across 7 PEOs
Section Chief, OPIR Prototypes
Space Force
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Supervises 8 mil/civ across 3 fltsleads next-gen MW, nav, wx & SATCOM rapid proliferation in space & grnd ops
- Flt/CC for $397M MW & $8M rapid replenishment prototypescatalyzes $14B+ investment in counter-China fight
- Drives 15-mbr tm that manages rqmts, tech insertion, security and funding across 11 kts/4 msns totaling over $550M
- Directs life-cycle decisions for space, ground & data linksenables USSF ops support to jt forces in several CCMDs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Military Institute
Roanoke, VA05-2025
Master of Science - ACQUISITION LOGISTICS Mangement
Webster University
St. Louis, MO08-2014
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Policy analysis
- Organizational development
- Program management
- Process improvements
- Budget development
- Program oversight
- Operations management
- Project management
- Staff coordination
- Teamwork
- Leadership and people development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
Timeline
Deputy Director, Space R&D Management Office
Space Force
08.2022 - Current
Section Chief, OPIR Prototypes
Space Force
05.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Military Institute
Master of Science - ACQUISITION LOGISTICS Mangement
Webster University