1. Richard A. Nobbs 1
Richard (Rick) Nobbs
Program Manager
Current work location: Charleston, SC
ricky.nobbs@gmail.com
843.475.8533
Specialized Experience
PMP-Certified Program Manager and U.S. Air Force officer with over 25 years of experience in
production operations, project management, training, systems engineering, integration, and life
cycle management.
SAIC, Jul 2011-Present; ProgramManager
 Lead Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), Kuwait and
United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. Responsible for enhancing cross cultural customer relationship,
systemarchitecture, engineering, testing,secure shipment, installation and training of Command and
Control (C2) systems.Lead team of 18 personneland 5 Task Orders valued at $18.4M. Single point of
contact to customer for all engineering/installation effort.
 Direct vendorand product evaluation, source selection and supply chain management of hardware and
software for advanced information systems. Design and buy associated system’s physicalinfrastructure for
large electronic displays.
 Managed six Task Orders directly supporting Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR),
providing real-time support to Navy Medicine, Core Services RDT&E, and DISA programs, valued at over
$6.7 Million enabling Information Assurance (IA) and Enterprise solutions for customers across the globe.
Responsible for administering contract performance/documentation and initiation of continuous product
improvements.
 Led team to bring leading edge technology to display, in real-time, all pertinent information in user friendly
format using advanced display technology within the secure spaces.Responsible for all day-to-day
operations of a multi-million dollar program integrating all-source data streams for Department of State
overseas elements. Direct supervision of 6 personnel and 20+ subcontractors. Responsible for documenting
and presenting COTS solution to enable fully C4I functionality to customer.
 Led development of inventory system, tracking and reporting of data equipment for CENTCOM and other
high tempo customers. Supported supply chain management; analyzed vendorinformation and operating
procedures.Developed communication plan for corporate functional teams.
Fort Dorchester High School, Aug 2006-May 2011; SeniorCareerand Technology Educator
 Designed and implemented first of its kind course - taught advanced technology such as voice recognition
software, pocket PC, and graphics tablets. Directed Microsoft Office education (Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
and Access)and webpage development. Served over 160 students annually.
The Citadel, Aug 2005-Aug 2006; Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
 Provided core instruction on leadership, team building, effective organization skills, international affairs,
and successfulcommunication skills. Lead instructor for 400-level course (3 hour credit).
US Special OperationsCommand, Pacific (HI), Jul 2000-Apr2005;Deputy Director of Intelligence
 Led intelligence operations for all special operations activities throughout the Pacific. Served as
JSOTF/Director of Intelligence. Supervised 42-person element during operations supporting Operation
Enduring Freedom. Directed surveillance operations and targeting for Joint Special Operations missions in
the Pacific theater.

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US Special OperationsCommand (FL), Jul 1999-Jul 2000; Joint Command and Control ProgramOfficer
 Articulated Joint Special Operations computer systems userrequirements, developed standards and ensured
interoperable C4ISR systems for deployed forces. Responsible for systemdocumentation and solution
presentation to Flag-level leadership.
Joint Special Operations Task Force/J2, 352nd Special Operations Group, RAF Mildenhall,UK, Jul
1997-Jul 1999; Commander,Intelligence Flight
 Led 24-person unit; directed intelligence operations in support of European Command’s tasked special
missions. Served as JSOTF/J-2 during Operations ALLIED FORCE (Kosovo) and othermissions in Africa
and Europe.
HQ USAF/INXX, Pentagon Washington DC,Jul 1995-May 1997; WeaponsSystems Acquisition Manager
 Managed Intelligence Support Program. Coordinated systemrequirements and review of all Air Force
Mission Need Statements and Operational Requirements Documents. Consolidated a variety of disparate
concepts into a cohesive document defining technical approach to provide sensorinformation to combat
platforms.
HQ ACC/INX, Langley AFB VA, Aug 1990 -Sep 1994; Command Intelligence Requirements Officer
 Led Joint Surveillance Target AttackRadar Systems (Joint STARS) and Theater Missile Defense (TMD)
Intelligence Support Program overseeing systemrequirement generation and management as well as HQ
ACC/IN’s advanced/future systems representative.Strong presentation skills resulted in selection as Four-
Star Command briefer
Langley AFB, VA, Luke AFB, AZ; Osan AB, Korea, Feb 1987-Aug 1990; Wing/Group Intelligence Officer
 Directed all-source intelligence targeting during Desert Shield/Storm as part of CENTAF/Rear staff.
Supervised crisis watch team which monitored enemy activities thorough use of advanced sensor
technologies. Instructed all F-15, F-15E and F-16 aircrews in initial threat training.
Significant Education and Training
SC State Board of Education, High School Computer Science Teaching Certificate, 2006
Air Command and Staff College, M.S., Military Operational Art and Science, 2001
Joint Military Intelligence College, M.S., Strategic Intelligence, 1995
University of South Carolina, B.S., Business Administration, 1986
Program Management Professional (PMP), 2014
Project Control (PC); Contracts Design and Proposal Process,2012
Business Development (BD) 101, 107, 108; Business Development Strategies, 2011-13
Systems Engineering (SE) 10: Systems Engineering and Integration Concepts, 2012
Computer Skills
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows
Programming Languages: HTML
Applications/Tools: Microsoft Office (extensive expertise of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access),
Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, various SharePoint and Web design applications
Awards
Bronze Star for combat operations
Defense Meritorious Service Medal for combating terrorism missions
Air Force and Joint Commendation Medals
Outstanding Unit Citations and Campaign Medals