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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.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior program management roles in mission-driven organizations where I can lead distributed teams, manage multi-million-dollar contracts, and drive process improvements.

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

Current

Program Manager

Current

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.

Program Management PMO Leadership Stakeholder Communication Risk Management Contract Deliverables Onboarding Process Improvement Issue escalation

Technical Project Manager

Redhorse Corporation

Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 (11 months)

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.

Issue escalation Technical Project Management Team Leadership Executive Reporting Contract Management Risk Mitigation Remote Team Coordination

IT Program Manager

Trace Systems, Inc.

Nov 2019 - Aug 2022 (2 years 9 months)

Presented executive project updates to USAF MPCO, managed requirements and schedules, centralized project artifacts, and coordinated logistics for vendor services and IT/cyber assets.

IT Program Management Requirements Gathering Schedule Management Stakeholder Facilitation IT Cybersecurity Logistics Documentation Repository Management Vendor coordination

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.

Contract Management Budget Oversight Team Leadership Deliverable Quality Assurance Risk Mitigation Client Reporting Program Operations Issue escalation

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.

Team Management Onboarding Executive Reporting Deliverable Management Risk Management Remote Coordination Contract Compliance Stakeholder Communication

Lead Program Manager

CACI International

Aug 2019 - Nov 2019 (3 months)

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 Leadership Requirements Management Schedule Control Stakeholder Engagement IPT Facilitation Documentation Management Vendor Liaison Risk Awareness

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%.

Program Management Resource Allocation Network Modernization Team Leadership Process Improvement Cost Management Stakeholder Meetings Onboarding

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 Analysis Financial Tracking Database Development Requirements Support Stakeholder Communication Schedule Management Process Improvement Program Support

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.

Contract Administration Financial Reporting Cost Tracking Invoicing Compliance Administrative Support