Zachary T. Brandon
Winneconne,USA
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a robust Defense Sector Background and exceptional Project Management skills honed at Oshkosh Defense. Spearheaded multimillion-dollar international projects, achieving over $20M in business while introducing Oshkosh Products in six new countries. Known for strategic risk assessment and fostering international engagements, I excel in driving operational goals with a focus on innovation and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager – Joint Programs
Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh, WI
12.2022 - Current
- Project Manager supporting fielding and long-term logistics support efforts for more than 1500 light tactical vehicles sold to international customers through both Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracts.
- Overseeing the development and production of a vehicle modification kit to integrate indirect fire technologies from an international partner onto the joint light tactical vehicle (JLTV) platform.
- Managing multiple projects to integrate various communications technologies on the joint light tactical vehicle platform for both domestic and international customers
- Responsible for the execution of more than twenty DFAR-regulated proposals, resulting in more than $20M of new or continuing business
Associate Project Manager – Aftermarket (International)
Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh, WI
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversaw the proposal and execution of a $20M project to provide increased vehicle transportation capabilities to the British Royal Army in direct support of operational needs
- Managed the proposal that resulted in a 7-year, $10M logistical support contract extension from the UK Ministry of Defence to support the UK’s Wheeled Tanker Family of Vehicles
- Led the project team that developed and implemented the plan, resulting in the creation of Oshkosh Defense’s first European subsidiary, Oshkosh Defense Europe
- Conducted more than twenty international customer engagements, including attendance at government-sponsored in-country Program Management Reviews, trade events, and vehicle fieldings
Senior Project Leader – Aftermarket
Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh, WI
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Managed more than a dozen Government and business-to-business proposal efforts, resulting in more than $5M worth of aftermarket sales
- Oversaw a two-year effort to procure and install commercial safety and autonomy technology on more than sixty US Army logistical support vehicles to support an eighteen-month operational test and evaluation effort
- Developed and implemented the plan to deliver the first JLTV to an international customer during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions and significant supply chain challenges
Quality Engineer
Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh, WI
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Served as the quality engineer responsible for quality assurance for six primary assembly lines and more than a dozen sub-assembly areas spread across multiple production plants
- Implemented statistical process controls, resulting in a 20% increase in first-pass yield for both an E-Coat primer dip process and a specialized paint process utilizing both robotic and manual paint applications
- Identified and implemented over fifty design or process improvements during the production launch of the JLTV capsule and axle assembly processes
Team Coordinator
Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh, WI
04.2015 - 07.2016
- Responsible for more than fifty direct reports across multiple production lines across two unionized production plans with zero discipline incidents over 15 months
- Developed and implemented a centralized tracking system to monitor the assembly, painting, and installation of significant components, resulting in a 10% reduction in re-processed parts and saving more than 100 hours of labor monthly
- Coordinated with the industrial engineering and the materials team to identify and eliminate waste in the cab build process by adjusting the process flow and material presentation to reduce the total process time by 5%
Security Force Assistance Advisor
1st Cavalry Division
Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Served as an advisor to more than a dozen senior Afghan National Police logisticians representing three provinces across Southeastern Afghanistan, including the Regional Police Headquarters and the Regional Logistics Center
- Managed the turn-in and disposition of more than $20M of military equipment as part of planned force reductions
- Assigned as the Contracting Officer Representative responsible for auditing a $83M vehicle maintenance program
Battalion Logistics Officer
2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery
Fort Carson, CO
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Responsible for the logistical and maintenance support of a four-hundred-man composite light artillery battalion, including fielding of a new howitzer prior to deployment to Afghanistan
- Developed and implemented a $500,000 budget to support home station and training and in preparation for deployment in support of combat operations
- Planned and managed the transportation of four hundred thirty-eight vehicles and equipment to and from the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, CA, resulted in zero damaged or lost equipment
Education
MBA -
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI12.2025
Master of Science - Project Management
Boston University
Boston, MA01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - History and Anthropology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-2007
Skills
- Defense Sector Background
- Project Management
- Risk Assessment
- Goal-Focused
- International Engagement
- Logistics Operations Insight
- Defense Acquisition Knowledge
- Operational Proficiency
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America
Timeline
Project Manager – Joint Programs
Oshkosh Defense
12.2022 - Current
Associate Project Manager – Aftermarket (International)
Oshkosh Defense
10.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Project Leader – Aftermarket
Oshkosh Defense
06.2018 - 10.2021
Quality Engineer
Oshkosh Defense
07.2016 - 06.2018
Team Coordinator
Oshkosh Defense
04.2015 - 07.2016
Security Force Assistance Advisor
1st Cavalry Division
02.2014 - 04.2015
Battalion Logistics Officer
2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery
01.2013 - 02.2014
MBA -
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Master of Science - Project Management
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - History and Anthropology
Texas A&M University
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