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Brendan Jones

@brendanjones

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Accomplished Program Manager with expertise in logistics and process improvement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, values teamwork, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am an accomplished Program Manager with over 13 years of experience in program management and logistics life-cycle engineering. My passion for technology, people, and culture drives me to deliver innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational excellence. At the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, I lead a team of around 200 employees, guiding them to achieve our Command's mission through effective leadership and strategic planning.

Throughout my career, I have developed and implemented new strategic procedures that have significantly reduced costs, optimized schedules, and increased performance efficiency. My expertise in performance metrics and KPIs has allowed me to drive accountability and continuous improvement across all operational functions. I am dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous learning and training, ensuring that my team has the skills necessary to succeed and grow in their careers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead

Current

Naval Information Warfare Center-Atlantic (Department of the

Jul 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Program manager and logistics service delivery manager for network security, managing overall cost, schedule, and performance across 14 projects and 4 programs of records for the US NAVY Cybersecurity Program Office. Led and mentored a team of 200 cross-functional employees, managed US NAVY engineering configuration control, and championed stakeholder engagement through product lifecycle acquisiti

Program Management Service Delivery Network Security Cybersecurity Team Leadership Process Improvement Budget Management SharePoint

Logistics Manager

Naval Information Warfare Center-Atlantic (Department of the

Apr 2015 - Jul 2021 (6 years 3 months)

Managed logistics programs for combat data networks, delivering logistics and engineering solutions for a tactical network system for the US Marine Corps. Provided leadership and guidance on all Product Lifecycle engineering, including implementing material management policies and assessing the impact of ILS elements on ECP development. Monitored program progress using metrics and analytics, and m

Product Lifecycle Management Combat Data Networks US Marine Corps Systems Metrics And Analytics Contract Management Data Security

Logistics Management Specialist

Naval Information Warfare Center-Atlantic (Department of the

Dec 2012 - Apr 2015 (2 years 4 months)

Served as an ILS Project Manager, focusing on reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) metrics for system environments. Supported GCSS – MC as an Integrated Logistics Support Manager, managing budget planning and work assignments for a geographically dispersed team. Developed and implemented digital ILS solutions and managed design interface aspects including RAM, DMSMS, and configurat

ILS Project Management Reliability Availability Maintainability (RAM)Digital ILS Solutions Configuration Management Risk Management Contract Management

Virginia National Wrestling Team Coach

Virginia Wrestling Association

Jun 2006 - Oct 2012 (6 years 4 months)

Developed and instructed high school wrestlers from Virginia to compete at the national level, coaching 10 national champions and over 100 All-Americans. Created effective training modules which consisted of the same training regimen and led to mass production of national champions and All Americans. Rated as a key influential person that coached and helped athletes reach their highest potential b

Coaching Mentorship Performance Optimization Team Leadership Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of Virginia

Master of Science, Exercise Physiology/Medicine

Grade: Dean’s List

Activities and societies: NCAA Academic All-American

Achieved Dean's List recognition and was honored as an NCAA Academic All-American. Focused studies on the advanced principles of exercise physiology and medicine.

The University of Virginia

Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology – Exercise Physiology/Pre-Med

Grade: Dean’s list

Activities and societies: All Atlantic Coast Academic Team; NCAA Academic All-American; Atlantic Coast Conference Champion; National College Athletic Association (NCAA) Gorriarron Award

Earned Dean's List honors and was recognized as an NCAA Academic All-American. Was a member of the All Atlantic Coast Academic Team and an Atlantic Coast Conference Champion. Received the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) Gorriarron Award.