Tim Rodgers
Pasadena,MD
Summary
Accomplished US Defense Industry professional with 48 years of Program and Business Management experience including direct DOD and international customers. Experienced in both Direct Commercial and FMS contracting as well as parallel Industrial Participation Obligations. Responsible for discharging > $350M in IP obligations with eight international customers. Results-driven consultant with expertise in international defense contracting and compliance. Proven ability to align complex projects and secure strategic partnerships, enhancing organizational effectiveness and driving substantial business outcomes.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Participation Consultant
TASC Technical Services
Baltimore, Maryland
02.2014 - 02.2026
- Managed Longbow and NG Mission systems obligations to ensure compliance with international industrial participation requirements. Secured internal approvals and coordinated with external customer IP agencies to facilitate project alignment.
Program Director
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, Maryland
03.1996 - 12.2011
- As Business Manager for the Longbow Joint Venture between Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, played a key role in establishing the 2 legal contracting entities that have received > $2B in business to date.
- Transitioned to International Programs Manager in 1999 and helped establish the international market which now includes 16 foreign customers.
- Promoted to NG Director and the additional role of Vice President of the Longbow JV in 2004, an executive position responsible for coordinating future business with Boeing and the US Army.
Financial Manager
Westinghouse Electric Company
Baltimore, Maryland
12.1975 - 03.1996
- Held various positions in financial management, including program finance, estimating and pricing, rates and budgets, and financial planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05-1975
Skills
- International Defense Contracting
- International Industrial Participation Obligations
- Financial Guarantees
- US Security Assistance Policy
- Export Licensing
- Joint Ventures and Teaming Agreements
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant - State of Maryland, May 1977
Timeline
Industrial Participation Consultant
TASC Technical Services
02.2014 - 02.2026
Program Director
Northrop Grumman
03.1996 - 12.2011
Financial Manager
Westinghouse Electric Company
12.1975 - 03.1996
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Baltimore