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Tyrone Bennett

Tyrone Bennett

Columbia,MD

Summary

  • Over 15 years’ experience in Program and Project Management. Responsible for planning and developing Customer’s and Executive Management’s project initiatives. Led teams through full lifecycle of project development to delivery. Monitored and briefed programs/projects progress (risk, budget, CDRLS/SDRLS, etc.) to the customer and executive management.
  • Over 15 years’ experience as a System Integration & Test Engineer Subject Matter Expert on US Government and Foreign Military Sales Cross Domain Solutions & DoD/IC tactical messaging architecture/operations
  • Over 14 years’ experience as a Functional First-Line Manager. Responsible for budget management, resource planning, various Customer/Software Deliverables, and conduct numerous customer briefs. Supervised both factory and field site personnel (CONUS and OCONUS) and Help desk operations and personnel.
  • Retired from the US Army as a Military Intelligence System Maintainer and Communications Operator – Multi-task capable Leader, Trainer, Maintainer and Team Builder.
  • TS/SCI debrief Mar 2023; last adjudication Aug 2018





Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Northrop Grumman
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Served as the Startup Program Manager of a team of more than thirty-one personnel located in San Diego, CA and Annapolis Junction, MD
  • Provided strategic plans for the program upstart and execution to include support from multiple Small Disadvantage Business teammates
  • Supported and provided directions on the Proposal resubmittal
  • Utilized Confluence and Microsoft Teams to track status and to address per-award tasks for the team of personnel located in San Diego and Annapolis Junction
  • Managed $.7M of Risk Work Authorization funding in preparation for contract award.

Program Manager

Northrop Grumman
03.2018 - 03.2023

Program Manager

Northrop Grumman
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Led a team of 8 dislocated engineers on the full life cycle of the CHORD Product (development, integration, NSA Lab Based Security Assessment, site system sell-off, training, and Site-Based Security Assessment)
  • Managed >$.8M Research development and program startup funding
  • Oversaw the program's program task in the startup phase, in preparation for the development and deliver 18 Aircraft worthy FMS modified CDS to provide Transfer and Access capabilities
  • Oversaw the program's support in the startup phase for the development and delivery of 11 virtualized FMS CDS utilizing JIRA Agile application.

Program Manager

Northrop Grumman
03.2018 - 01.2021
  • Led a team of over thirty-five personnel, located in multiple US locations, to provide support to multiple DoD agencies: Intelligence Community, US Strategic Command (STRATCOM), US Air Force Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3), US Intelligence Command (INSCOM), US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), Canadian Royal Navy)
  • Managed a portfolio of over $11M comprised of On-site support, Engineering tasks, and TIER I - III support
  • Maintained an annual Return on Sales of 18% - 29%
  • Oversaw the support and development tasks utilizing Agile processes on multiple NGC's products: DoD Enterprise Messaging products, Multiple Transfer File Cloud-based system (MTFS); Secure Cross Domain Messaging Systems
  • Spearheaded the effort to provide a messaging solution to the US Army FORCOM Military Intelligence architecture for the Distributive Communication Ground System for the US Army (DCGS-A) program
  • Interfaced with the multiple Intelligence Community agencies for the development and certifying of an USA and FMS Cross Domain Solution (CDS), to meet NSA's Raise the Bar (RtB) requirement
  • Managed personnel and overhead budget for CDS development and certification support to complete NSA's Lab Based Security Assessment (LBSA); $2.5M.

Functional Manager

Northrop Grumman
09.2004 - 03.2018
  • Supervised a 14-member team of diverse personnel providing support for multiple programs throughout the Northrop Grumman Electronic System Matrix Organization
  • Recruited and assigned personnel with appropriate talent, skill sets, and personalities for various program initiatives- resulting in receiving high scores as well personal recognition on various Program Award-Fee.

Project Manager

Northrop Grumman
09.2004 - 03.2018
  • Oversaw all activities and tasks (engineering, integration, fielding, sell-off, training, helpdesk support) of Tactical Communication Integration and Test Work Packages supporting multiple DoD and US Military Programs of record, and multiple International Radar Systems
  • Responsible for managing and reporting risks, the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) utilizing Microsoft Project, budget allocation, and full lifecycle management (cradle-to-grave)
  • Prepared and briefed presentations for executive management internal reviews, U.S
  • Government design reviews, e.g
  • TRR, PDR, CDR, etc., personnel management status, and more.

C4ISR Communication Systems I&T Lead Engineer

Northrop Grumman
09.2004 - 03.2018
  • Oversaw on-site support (new technology integration, CAT1 repair, training, and more) for the U.S
  • Military Intelligence operations located in various CONUS, OCONUS locations
  • Managed multiple Cost-Plus Award Fee projects valued at over $12 million
  • Managed over $1.5 million in sales as well as over $250K in annual maintenance fees
  • Managed Purchase Orders for multiple vendors contracted support.

Integration and Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman
06.2001 - 08.2004
  • Provided on-site and factory System Integration and Testing support on various US Army and Marines programs
  • Served as the Subject Matter Expert for the Department of Defense Information Intelligence System Tactical messaging operations
  • Integrated various RF and network solutions in support of the Tactical Exploitation System operations; VHF/UHF radios, S/Ku/Ka/C band ViaSat systems, CISCO routers/switches, remote capability over JWICS/SIPRNET, and Point to Point connections.

Deputy Regional Manager and Tactical Communication Lead

ILEX, L3 Communications
01.1998 - 01.2001

Military Intelligence Electronic and Communication System Maintainer

U.S. Army
07.1978 - 08.1998
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Phoenix (online)
Phoenix, AZ
05.2022

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Project Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team leadership and direction
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Coordination
  • Program Leadership
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Management
  • Relationship Building

Accomplishments

  • Over 15 years' experience in Program and Project Management. Responsible for planning and developing Customer's and Executive Management's project initiatives; led teams through full lifecycle from project development to delivery on multiple contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, etc.); monitored and briefed programs/projects progress (risk, budget, CDRLS/SDRLS, etc.) to the customer and executive management; received multiple award fees for meeting and exceeding customer's requirements; maintained an annual Return on Sales (ROS) greater than 18%.
  • Over 15 years' experience as a System Integration & Test Engineer Subject Matter Expert on US Government and Foreign Military Sales Cross Domain Solutions implementation in warfighter operational architecture.
  • Over 14 years' experience as a Functional First-Line Manager. Responsible for budget management, resource planning, various Customer/Software Deliverables, and conduct numerous customer briefs. Supervised both factory and field site personnel, CONUS and OCONUS. Skilled at managing personnel & building teams of various diversities/temperament and managing distributed teams in support of geographically dispersed customers.
  • Over 32 years' experience a Communications Integration and Test Engineer on various Military Intelligence systems and served as the Lead System Engineer over Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) C4ISR Network System Communications & System Hardware Integrated Product Team
  • Established and maintained critical relationships with various government customers, Northrop Grumman Sectors, and other commercial vendors in support of multiple program's objectives.
  • Retired from the US Army as a Military Intelligence System Maintainer and Communications Operator - Multi-task capable Leader, Trainer, Maintainer and Team Builder

Awardsrecognition

  • Northrop Grumman Presidential Leadership Award
  • Multiple Northrop Grumman Timely and Employee Appreciation Awards

Timeline

Program Manager

Northrop Grumman
03.2022 - 03.2023

Program Manager

Northrop Grumman
01.2021 - 03.2022

Program Manager

Northrop Grumman
03.2018 - 03.2023

Program Manager

Northrop Grumman
03.2018 - 01.2021

Functional Manager

Northrop Grumman
09.2004 - 03.2018

Project Manager

Northrop Grumman
09.2004 - 03.2018

C4ISR Communication Systems I&T Lead Engineer

Northrop Grumman
09.2004 - 03.2018

Integration and Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman
06.2001 - 08.2004

Deputy Regional Manager and Tactical Communication Lead

ILEX, L3 Communications
01.1998 - 01.2001

Military Intelligence Electronic and Communication System Maintainer

U.S. Army
07.1978 - 08.1998

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Phoenix (online)

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