Shannon Burns
@shannonburns
TS/SCI-cleared Project Manager with 21 years of driving fast-paced missions, uniting teams, and delivering results that move projects forward.
What I'm looking for
Shannon Burns is a seasoned Project and Program Manager with 21 years of experience leading complex, multimillion-dollar initiatives across DoD, DHS, and Federal Civilian agencies. Holding a Top Secret/SCI clearance, she specializes in PMO leadership, risk management, schedule and cost control, and executive-level communication. Shannon has successfully managed distributed teams of up to 20 personnel and supported major programs for DISA, USAF, USCIS, and the National Guard Bureau. Known for her structured management approach and strong stakeholder communication, she consistently drives operational efficiency, ensures contract compliance, and delivers high-quality results that support mission success
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Program Manager
TechSentials, Inc.
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Lead a PMO of three remote staff supporting DISA, implemented process and tracking mechanisms to streamline project phases, and ensured timely, accurate contract deliverables while presenting executive-level status updates.
Managed a team of five remote professionals for the USAF Rapid Sustainment Office, delivered executive-level status reports, ensured timely contract deliverables, and led issue escalation and risk mitigation.
Presented executive project updates to USAF MPCO, managed requirements and schedules, centralized project artifacts, and coordinated logistics for vendor services and IT/cyber assets.
Senior Project Manager
ITC Federal
Dec 2018 - Aug 2019 (8 months)
Managed daily operations for a $9.5M Technical Assistance Support Services contract, led a multidisciplinary team of 10+, ensured timely contract deliverables, and oversaw issue escalation and risk mitigation.
Project Manager
Day & Zimmerman
Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 (9 months)
Managed four remote junior project managers supporting DXC and the USAF, oversaw onboarding, delivered executive status updates, and ensured timely, accurate contract deliverables while managing risks.
Led program activities for USAF MPCO including requirements collection, schedule management, centralized artifact control, and facilitation of regular stakeholder and IPT meetings to maintain alignment.
Program Manager
Convergent Solutions
Apr 2013 - Sep 2017 (4 years 5 months)
Managed operations for a $25M Base Area Network Modernization contract, led ~20 remote IT engineers, drove onboarding/offboarding, resource allocation, and process improvements that cut survey/installation time by 40%.
Project Analyst
Optimization Consulting, Inc.
Oct 2010 - Apr 2013 (2 years 6 months)
Oversaw $60M+ in projects across 22 Air Guard units, advanced to Acting PM, led the ANG IDPS initiative, developed an Access database to streamline records, and realigned AFNET Migration to meet targets.
Project Accountant
The Louis Berger Group, Inc.
Aug 2003 - Oct 2010 (7 years 2 months)
Provided project accounting and contract administration support for engineering projects, managing financial records and contract-related administrative tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2008 - 2010
Completed a Master of Business Administration program focused on business and management principles from 2008 to 2010.
University of Maryland Global Campus
Master of Science, Computer Systems Management
2004 - 2007
Completed a Master of Science in Computer Systems Management from 2004 to 2007.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
1999 - 2003
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering between 1999 and 2003.
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