Expert Details
Business Development, Federal Government Contracting, Aerospace Engineering/Aviation
ID: 725887
Texas, USA
the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of traffic through the national airspace system. Her experience provided her the ability to ascertain whether or not an aircraft pair will lose separation
(more commonly known as conflict detection), is affected by a variety of variables that include but are not limited to convergence angle, aircraft
speed, and altitude distribution of the surrounding aircraft. The more than 10 years of experience gained during her military tour of duties help in assuring this knowledge.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 2007 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Organizational Management | Institution: Capella Unversity |
| Year: 1983 | Degree: MA | Subject: Business | Institution: Central Michigan University |
| Year: 1981 | Degree: BS | Subject: Professional Aeronautics | Institution: Embry-Riddle Aeronautics |
| Year: 1981 | Degree: AA | Subject: Air Traffic Control | Institution: Community Colleges of the Air Force |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2007 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Principal Program Analyst (Navy EP-3 Program) | Department: Programs Management |
Responsibilities:• She participates in the control of schedules (at Program level) on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system.• She performs analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. • She participates in the preparation of schedules for all contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. • She incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines. • She schedules and maintains schedules for Navy Aircraft. • She prepares, analyzes, reviews and updates the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). • She analyzes and reviews subcontractor and IPT schedules and link subordinate schedules to the IMS as required. • She analyzes the schedule for program critical path and advise management of changes to the critical path and projected milestone achievement performance. • She works with risk management software and application of risk management principles. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2008 | Employer: University of Phoenix | Title: Online Instructor (PT) | Department: Business/Management |
Responsibilities:• She taught Management, and General Orientation university classes, via asynchronous and synchronous modes.• She assisted with the student counseling and training. • She edited and managed class schedules and provide assistance to students, as needed. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2005 | Employer: US Air Force | Title: Contract Specialist | Department: Contracting - Air Force-I Fleet of Aircraft |
Responsibilities:• She assisted with the $33 million yearly A-76 aircraft maintenance contract for AIR FORCE-1 fixed-wing and helicopter fleet, and other “Base” service, maintenance, construction, etc. contracts.• She performed all contracting administration activities to include Performance Work Schedules, Funding and payment schedules, Wage Determination adjustment, Modification/amendments. • She prepared and administered all aspects of RFPs, RFQ, Bid packages, TOs, DO, and FSS & GSA Schedules, GWAC, MAS, BPAs, TOs, DOs, and IDIQ contracts. • She coordinated contractual activities in accordance with the DFARs, FARs, ITARs, and ISOs. • She monitoring Contractor's Performance in terms of Safety Progress, Schedules, Costs, Quality, & Tax Liability. • She worked extensively with EPA, DTIC, NRC on RCRA Hazardous Material (40 CFR, Section 261), and commercial fuel operation involving Underground Storage Tanks (UST) and provide the necessary reports. • She maintained the EPA’s MSDS and IUR documentation and coordinated HAZMAT operations, fuel spills and clean-ups. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 2002 | Employer: Sirrah B. Engineering Corp. | Title: Program Manager/Lead Engneer | Department: Engineering/ Goverment Services |
Responsibilities:• She strategically planned, directed, and managed the Company’s operations.• She wrote the Business Plan for the Company's as well as the company's policies, contracts, and other applicable documentation in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). • She provided civil, mechanical and construction engineering services to FDOT, and local government agencies. • She worked on various road maintenance projects such as sideways, drainages, roads and bridges repairs. • She performed inspection, design, geotechnical, environmental safety inspection and maintenance for FDOT. • She prepared annual financial accounting for the company and monitors expenditures as well as meeting FDOT guidelines and adheres to rules and regulations. • She prepared RFPs, RFQ, Bid packages, TOs, DO, FSS & GSA Schedules, GWAC, MAS, TOs, DOs and IDIQ contractual activities and conducted all aspects of contracting administration on behalf of the company. • She supervised Engineers (32 maximum), including subcontractors. Special Note: Business closed |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1984 to 1993 | Employer: McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co. | Title: Aerospace Engineer | Department: Aerospace - Engineering |
Responsibilities:• She was a Mechanical/Structural Engineer - Strategically, designed and tested the Shuttle Spacelab avionics, life-support.• She modified, installed and tested “Pallet” and “Module” Spacelabs and satellite deployment system. • She evaluated, and tested the Space Shuttle aerospace systems and equipment. • She evaluated, modified, and set Mechanical Design Engineering criteria for the Shuttle GSE & HVAC, ECS, Avionic systems, and Flight Hardware. • She was a NAVAIDS SYSTEM ENGINEER - Lead System Engineer – Microwave Scanning Beam Landing System (MSBS) at Transoceanic Abort Landing (TAL) Site worldwide. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1974 to 1984 | Agency: UA Ir Force | Role: Active Service | Description: She was an Air Traffic Controller/Supervisor/Airport Operations, U.S. Air Force, Worldwide, (10 years). As an Air Traffic Controller/Supervisor she: • Managed, on a rotating shift basis, terminal ATC services with a delegated airspace according to guidance; contained within FAA, ICAO handbooks and US Air Force directives and other applicable aviation guidance. • Exercised a high degree of independence in controlling air traffic in terminal airspace, en-route, as well as ground traffic ensuring strict adherence to ATC rules, instructions, and directives. Served as the focal point for all Airport Certification and Safety Programs • Served as the ATC Certification and Compliance manager. • Participated in accident investigations, analyzes, evaluates and makes recommendations for multiple and varying complex ATC assignments. Defined, organizes, assigns and allocates resources. • Assured all Air Traffic ontrollers exercised comprehensive knowledge of established ATC laws, rules regulations and terminal ATC procedures, including tower and skill in operating ATC systems, communication devices, airfield lighting, other navigation systems, and associated computer equipment. • She provided training and supervision to other Air Traffic Controllers. Reviewed and recommended controllers for certification. • She counseled employees regarding performance and handles related disciplinary actions. As a Base Airport Operations Specialist (as additional duties): • Assisted with the monitoring and inspection airside and landside operations at the airport • Performed standard safety and security inspections of the aircraft operating area and terminal facilities in accordance with FAA regulations/directives (FAR Part 139). Applied experience and comprehensive technical knowledge to investigate and assure that Air Carrier Airports in the Eastern Region to meet Code of Federal regulations through airport inspections under 14 CFR, Part 139 • Performed other duties (Supervisor, Project Management) as assigned. • Directed more than 50 Ground Traffic per day and on special occasions (Air Shows), up 100 per day. • Assigned gates to arriving aircraft and coordinating baggage handling operations. |
| Years: 1984 to 1993 | Agency: NASA (via McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co) | Role: Aerospace Engineer | Description: • She was a Mechanical/Structural Engineer - Strategically, designed and tested the Shuttle Spacelab avionics, life-support. • She modified, installed and tested “Pallet” and “Module” Spacelabs and satellite deployment system. • She evaluated, and tested the Space Shuttle aerospace systems and equipment. • She evaluated, modified, and set Mechanical Design Engineering criteria for the Shuttle GSE & HVAC, ECS, Avionic systems, and Flight Hardware. • She was a NAVAIDS SYSTEM ENGINEER - Lead System Engineer – Microwave Scanning Beam Landing System (MSBS) at Transoceanic Abort Landing (TAL) Site worldwide. |
| Years: 2002 to 2005 | Agency: US Air Force | Role: Contract Specialist | Description: • She assisted with the $33 million yearly A-76 aircraft maintenance contract for AIR FORCE-1 fixed-wing and helicopter fleet, and other “Base” service, maintenance, construction, etc. contracts. • She performed all contracting administration activities to include Performance Work Schedules, Funding and payment schedules, Wage Determination adjustment, Modification/amendments. • She prepared and administered all aspects of RFPs, RFQ, Bid packages, TOs, DO, and FSS & GSA Schedules, GWAC, MAS, BPAs, TOs, DOs, and IDIQ contracts. • She coordinated contractual activities in accordance with the DFARs, FARs, ITARs, and ISOs. • She was in charge of monitoring Contractor's Performance in terms of Safety Progress, Schedules, Costs, Quality, & Tax Liability. • She worked extensively with EPA, DTIC, NRC on RCRA Hazardous Material (40 CFR, Section 261), and commercial fuel operation involving Underground Storage Tanks (UST) and provide the necessary reports. • She maintained the EPA’s MSDS and IUR documentation and coordinated HAZMAT operations, fuel spills and clean-ups. |
| Years: 2007 to Present | Agency: Navy (via L-3 Communications/IS) | Role: Principal Program Analyst | Description: • She participates in the control of schedules (at Program level) on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system. • She performs analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. • She participates in the preparation of schedules for all contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. • She incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines. • She schedules and maintains schedules for Navy Aircraft. • She prepares, analyzes, reviews and updates the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). • She analyzes and reviews subcontractor and IPT schedules and link subordinate schedules to the IMS as required. • She analyzes schedule for program critical path and advise management of changes to the critical path and projected milestone achievement performance. • She works with risk management software and application of risk management principles. |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1976 to 1983 | Country / Region: Germany | Summary: • She managed, on a rotating shift basis, terminal ATC services with a delegated airspace according to guidance contained within FAA, ICAO handbooks and US Air Force directives and other applicable aviation guidance. • She exercised a high degree of independence in controlling air traffic in terminal airspace, en-route, as well as ground traffic ensuring strict adherence to ATC rules, instructions, and directives. Served as the focal point for all Airport Certification and Safety Programs. • She served as the ATC Certification and Compliance manager. • She participated in accident investigations, analyzes, evaluates and makes recommendations for multiple and varying complex ATC assignments. Defines, organizes, assigns and allocates resources. • She assured all Air Traffic Controllers exercised comprehensive knowledge of established ATC laws, rules regulations and terminal ATC procedures, including tower and skill in operating ATC systems, communication devices, airfield lighting, other navigation systems, and associated computer equipment. • She provided training and supervision to other Air Traffic Controllers. She reviewed and recommended controllers for certification. • She counseled employees regarding performance and handles related disciplinary actions. As a Base Airport Operations Specialist (as additional duties) she: • Assisted with the monitoring and inspection airside and landside operations at the airport. • Performed standard safety and security inspections of the aircraft operating area and terminal facilities in accordance with ICAO regulations/directives (FAR Part 139). Applied experience and comprehensive technical knowledge to investigate and assure that Air Carrier Airports in the Eastern Region to meet Code of Federal regulations through airport inspections under 14 CFR, Part 139. • Performed other duties (Supervisor, Project Management) as assigned. • Directed more than 50 Ground Traffic per day and on special occasions (Air Shows), up 100 per day. • Assigned gates to arriving aircraft and coordinating baggage handling operations. |
Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
|---|
| - Airfield/Base Operations – DoD/FAA (Certificate); - Human Resources Development for Small Business (Certificate); - Computer Programming & Design, ASP & OS (Certificate); - Real Estate License (Florida & Maryland - inactive); - Contracting Level I, Acquisition/Procurement Certificate, DAU/DoD; - Life/Health Insurance License, State of CT. |
| Medical / Professional |
|---|
| - US Air Force Safety & Educational Program; - Kennedy Space Center Educational Program Award (NASA); - Excellence Achievement (NASA), Group Performance (NASA); - Public Service Group Award (NASA); |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| She has been an expert witness in the following scenarios: 1. Federal Contracting (Performance Base, FFP, CFFP, etc, GSA Schedules, etc.); 2. Aviation (Scheduling, EVMS, Lean Six Sigma); 3. Aersopace Operations; 4. Program Management. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| She has taught/presented: 1. Business Management Training Online; 2. Publication - Research in TSA Operation (under DHS). |
| Vendor Selection |
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| She has more than 5 years of Contracting (including outsourcing) Worked with every know Vendors/Suppliers who provides supplies and services to the FederL Government. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| She has inustry insights into all industies that are used by the Federal Government. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| She is also an expert in Aviation, Subcontractors' Management and Small Business services. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | English is her Mother language. |
| German | She speaks, reads and writes in the German language very little. |
Fields of Expertise
aircraft, aircraft attitude, air-traffic control system, azimuth, business, business ethics, business management, Department of Defense, navigation, navigational aid, project management, radio navigation, relative navigation, corporate responsibility, aircraft MRO shop turn time reduction, business strategy, business operations, Global Navigation Satellite System, avionics navigation, satellite navigation, proposal writing, aircraft power system, beacon, auxiliary power unit, aerospace, air defense system, value analysis program management, aircraft integration, management, river navigation, Global Positioning System, aerospace engineering