Brittany R. Poore
Lynnfield,MA
Summary
Results-driven Program Manager with over 15 years of experience leading & managing complex programs in all phases of the acquisition life cycle while adhering to schedule milestones, budgetary constraints & performance standards. Highly effective at leading cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives through exceptional leadership & communication abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Chief, E-3 Modernization, AWACS & Wedgetail Division
Department of the Air Force
11.2023 - Current
- Leadership: Branch Chief overseeing a team of 75+ members across multiple high-priority acquisition programs, including ACAT IC mission system upgrades, ACAT II flight deck replacement, and upgrades to secure communication systems, managing portfolio valued over $1B to enhance E-3 combat capabilities for Airborne Command and Control operations
- Directly supervise four civilians and three Company Grade Officers; Second level supervisory oversight of 3 additional civilians
- Program Management: Oversees comprehensive program planning, financial management, cost control, scheduling, and performance tracking
- Drove an aggressive, accelerated Developmental/Operational Test, Installation & Fielding schedule to deliver three critical modifications on two E-3s six months ahead of schedule by seamlessly collaborating across five organizations to develop an executable road map to meet required operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness (OSS&E) requirements
- Contracting: Managed over $200M in contract actions, providing mentorship in Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, technical evaluations, and negotiations
- Developed and implemented a unique Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure to mitigate program risks associated with congressional budget marks and rescissions
- Budget and Cost Estimation: Led program cost estimating and budget control for a complex portfolio of defense programs, conducted cost-benefit analyses and identified budget efficiencies through economies of scale buys w/ Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partners
- Executed monthly financial forecasting, managed mixed funding appropriations, and enhanced budget utilization to ensure cost-effective program execution; identified over $20M in efficiencies offered to division through contract and schedule optimization
- Resource Management: Conducted in-depth evaluation of the remaining deliverables while assessing team composition and skill sets across six functional areas; identified overlapping responsibilities, skills gaps, and restructured assignments to enhance productivity and performance
- Transitioned 17 personnel to support undermanned E-7A Rapid Prototyping and Production while maintaining execution schedules & reducing manpower costs by over $3M
Deputy Branch Chief, F-16 Portfolio Lead, Taiwan & Morocco, Air Space Mission Planning
Department of the Air Force
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Foreign Military Sales: Deputy Branch Chief leading 49+ team executing complex & diverse program portfolio of 71 FMS programs between 40 countries
- Milestone Decision Authority for all FMS Acquisition Strategies and program execution milestone activities
- Led all Planning Pricing & Availability (P&A) activities in response to foreign country Letters of Request (LOR) for mission planning systems acquisitions and program/budget planning activities
- International Stakeholder Management: Lead Program Manager for the Taiwan F-16 Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), collaborating directly with Taiwan Air Force (TAF) Foreign Liaison Officers (FLO) and General Officers
- Regularly briefed JMPS program execution status at on-island Program Management Reviews, ensuring alignment with TAF objectives
- Delivered JMPS software suite to seven TAF F-16 squadrons and facilitated software training to 40+ pilots at Chiayi and Hualien Air Bases
- Earned Value Management: Utilized Earned Value Management techniques to monitor program performance, track cost, schedule, and scope, and provide accurate forecasts to FMS Senior Site Functional; all 71 FMS cases remained within budget with 100% of key milestones met
- Technology Transfer & Releasability: Collaborated with the U.S
- State Department to ensure compliance with technology transfer regulations, facilitating the secure transfer of defense-related technologies to international partners while adhering to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and export control laws; Established digital dashboard for streamlining Foreign Disclosure Office review of briefing materials, drastically reducing timelines for material submission to foreign partners
Chief, Program Execution Group, Qatar Integrated Air and Missile Defense (QIAMD)
Department of the Air Force
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Program Integration: Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) lead for coordinating execution of $18B+ portfolio of QIAMD programs; Charged with ensuring all weapon systems and sensors are tested and integrated into the Qatar Emiri Air and Missile Defense Forces (QEADF) Air Defense Operation Center (ADOC) & fully interoperable with Qatar and United States Central Command (USCENTCOM)
- Monitoring and Reporting: Responsible for briefing overall IAMD case status to 3-star General Officer joint Executive Review Board (ERB) panels on a quarterly basis; Chaired in-country Communication Working Groups & represented USAF at Qatar Command and Control Interoperability Boards (CCIB), Tactical Data Link (TDL) Working Groups; Expertly coordinated with Air Force and Army Central Command to consolidate National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) Communications Security (COMSEC) requirements and obtained Third Party Transfer (TPT) approval
- Risk Management: Initiated and led formal quarterly Program Management Reviews (PMRs) for in-depth analysis of 6 complex Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases, identifying and documenting over 20 program risks
- Strengthened team understanding of design dependencies and proactively mitigated top Phase Acceptance Test risks by advocating for a Technical Assistance Agreement with the Direct Commercial Sale radar prime, resulting in combined acceptance testing and a 6-month schedule savings
Program Manager, Hanscom Collaboration & Innovation Center (HCIC)
Department of the Air Force
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Communiation & Briefing: Briefed Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) & US Senators on facility capabilities; facilitated discussions on partnerships/collaboration opportunities between Massachusetts agencies, DoD partners, and academia
- Business Strategy: Developed and implemented reimbursable fee-for-service business strategy for classified lab usage; drove costs down by over 25% in less than 1 year
- Rapid Acquistion: Lead for rapid acquisition Plug Test; managed $5M+ Air Mobility Command Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Cyber Hardening & Air Force Cyber Defense effort to solve weapon system needs via nontraditional vendor's cloud-based prototypes in less than 12 months
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
Boston University
Boston, MA12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA12.2010
Awards
- Air Force Lifecycle Management Center ACAT II Systems Program Manager of the Year, 2024
- PEO Digital System Program Office of the Year, 2024
Security Clearance
Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Timeline
Branch Chief, E-3 Modernization, AWACS & Wedgetail Division
Department of the Air Force
11.2023 - Current
Deputy Branch Chief, F-16 Portfolio Lead, Taiwan & Morocco, Air Space Mission Planning
Department of the Air Force
03.2021 - 11.2023
Chief, Program Execution Group, Qatar Integrated Air and Missile Defense (QIAMD)
Department of the Air Force
10.2017 - 03.2020
Program Manager, Hanscom Collaboration & Innovation Center (HCIC)
Department of the Air Force
01.2015 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Project Management
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Massachusetts Lowell
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