JAMES SWEENEY
15470 Papillon Place  Woodbridge, VA 22193  (703) 595-6706  Jsweeney563@gmail.com
PROGRAM MANAGER
Highly accredited, versatileProgram Manager with 29+ years of expertise in all aspects of management with a proven
track record of consistently driving organizational advancementwithinmilitary andcommercial environments.An
excellentcommunicatorwho facilitates anextensivebackgroundin planning, operations, and worldwideprogram support
to successfully establishandgenerate continuous pipelines of revenue. Acknowledgedforexcellenceincommanding
organizations of over300 staff members supportingglobal AirForce missionsand projects over10 Billiondollars.
Experienced in leadingdiverseteams to exceed expectations ontime and under budget. Extensiveexperience in Working
Capital Fund, TransportationWorkingCapital Fundoperations, and funding. Technical proficiencyinMicrosoftOffice
includingWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: ACTIVESECRET (formerly heldTS/SCI)ThroughFebruary 2023.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Strategic & Tactical Planning ● New Business Development ● Recruiting ● (PPBE) Process
Growth Pipelines ● Program Management ● Operational Administration/ Planning ● Proposal Development
Profit & Loss Management ● Relationship Building / Management ● Budgeting & Forecasting Logistics
Training and Development ● Mentorship ● Technology Assessment ● Risk Mitigations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Council for Logistics Research
Operations and Program Manager, 2013-Present
AirForce Technicaland AnalyticalSupportforProfessionalServices (AFTASPRO);SupportforInformationTechnology
Transformation (SITT)
 An essential representative charged withoverseeing daily operations includingstrategic planning, IT
management, communications,andfinancial processes.
 Driveactions to achieveresults inkey areas of quality, delivery, productivity, operational efficiency,andgrowth.
 Facilitateadequate plans forthe control of plannedoperations, budget, service, andcontracts.
 SuperviseIT Transformationinitiatives andsystems encompassingdesign, development, testing, andintegration.
Project Management
 Recognizedfor workingto align strategic priorities forsuccessful program performancein administration,
resourceallocation, technical support, andbudgetary oversight.
 Adept at managingexpectations of many key stakeholders whilesafeguarding timely deliverables,
 Maintaineffectivebudget administrationthrough effectiveoversightof the project schedules, planningand
securingcross-functional team resources, anddrivingresolutionof issues anddependencies.
Operations
 Provideavenues to address quality control improvements includingprofessional performanceactivities,
monitoring, review, training, and supportiveactionplans.
 Improveoperations to create optimal performancelevels in program development and support future strategies.
Key Accomplishments:
 Successfully provideprogram management support for both consultingandIT services valuedatover $28million
(combined) annually, achievingthehighest CPARS ratings.
 DeliverednewmodifiedCOTScapability withintheAirForceAcquisitioncommunity:
o Brought about morecomprehensivepictureof acquisitionprogram status for USAF AQ leadership.
o Fieldeda new reporting tool that extracted informationfrom numerous systems utilizedin executive
level briefings.
 Participated inlong-range planningand the establishmentof goals, resources, andobjectives.
All Native, Inc.
Program Manager, 2012-2013
 Managed business operations witharelentless focus oncontinuous improvement and streamlining of processes.
 Drove organizational structure to ensure the highest level of operational growth and fortitude.
 Provided integral efforts that propelled organizational performance through effective training, mentorship,
budgeting, forecasting, and profit and loss management.
 Aligned operational priorities to execute on program objectives, and ensured the completion of project goals.
 Reviewed performance metrics and implemented efforts that eliminated areas of deficiency.
Key Accomplishments:
 Providedprogram management subject matter expertise to existing Operations facilitating program growth.
 Lead author for technical volumeof majorproposal developedinconjunctionwithmajor sub-contractor/partner.
o Achievedproposal ready for timely submission eliminatinggovernmentdelay.
 Contributed technical expertise resultingina winning proposal fora Department of State contract.
James Sweeney, Page 2
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
B3 Solutions LLC
Director, Defense and Civilian Programs, 2009-2011
 Successfully lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans to advance program performance
and functionality for over 30 people across six programs.
 Facilitatedoperations focusingonachievingorganizational objectives whileboostingprofessional performanceof
financial andbusiness analysts.
 Forged relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate program development.
 Provided avenues to address quality control improvements including professional performance activities,
monitoring, review, training, and supportive action plans.
Key Accomplishments:
 Directedthe firm’s Department of Defense and CivilianAgencies, generated over$6millioninannual revenue.
 Supervisedeight subcontractors inaccordancewith TeamingAgreement requirements.
 Identified forkey achievements as Directorof the Program Management Office(PMO):
o Actively supported the delivery of services to HealthandHuman Services Centers forMedicaidand
MedicareServices, Officeof Personnel Managementand (OPM), Departmentof Veterans Affairs.
 Led OPM PMO teams taskedto supportDepartment of Veterans’ Affairs $200millionperyearADVANCEprogram
o Droveinitiatives thatsupported improvementefforts for Virginiawork force training and education.
o Enabled OPM to provideVA faster responses andless expensive support.
Encore Support Systems
Senior Program Manager, 2008-2009
Selected Accomplishments:
 Team lead, performed on-site program management customersupportto the DefenseLogistics Agency’s Defense
Energy Support Center (DESC) ExecutiveAgent Office.
 Assistedinthe developmentof the Automatic IdentificationTechnology (AIT) program forthe entire agency.
o Produced DESC’s firstviableprogram testingautomated technology to manage and monitorbulk
petroleum inventory accuracy and accountability.
 Managed project teams of 12 providingauditresearch work:
o Efforts resulted inthe identificationof $30milliondollars of refunds due to the agency.
Previous positionsinclude: SeniorBusiness DevelopmentManagerforAgility GIL ProjectLogistics;Deputy Program
ManagerforASIgovernment, Inc.
Previous MilitaryExperienceincludes: USAirForce Officer(1985-2005)
EDUCATION
 Troy State University, Master of Science, Management
 United State Air Force Academy, Bachelor of Science, Management
 Program Management Institute (PMI), Certified
 Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified, #1472466 2017
 ITIL Foundations, Certified, # 00137688
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 DefenseAcquisitionWorkforceInitiativeAct(DAWIA) Level IICertifications
o Program Management and AcquisitionLogistics
 Department of DefenseJointCourseon Logistics forseniorlogisticians
 AirForce AdvancedLogistics OfficerCourse
 AirForce Military LeadershipandProfessional EducationCourses
 FEMAIncident CommandSystem National IncidentManagement System and National ResponsePlan
AWARDS
Air Force American Petroleum Institute Award (Best in USAF) in 2000)

james-sweeney-resume Apr 2015

  • 1.
    JAMES SWEENEY 15470 PapillonPlace  Woodbridge, VA 22193  (703) 595-6706  Jsweeney563@gmail.com PROGRAM MANAGER Highly accredited, versatileProgram Manager with 29+ years of expertise in all aspects of management with a proven track record of consistently driving organizational advancementwithinmilitary andcommercial environments.An excellentcommunicatorwho facilitates anextensivebackgroundin planning, operations, and worldwideprogram support to successfully establishandgenerate continuous pipelines of revenue. Acknowledgedforexcellenceincommanding organizations of over300 staff members supportingglobal AirForce missionsand projects over10 Billiondollars. Experienced in leadingdiverseteams to exceed expectations ontime and under budget. Extensiveexperience in Working Capital Fund, TransportationWorkingCapital Fundoperations, and funding. Technical proficiencyinMicrosoftOffice includingWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. SECURITY CLEARANCE: ACTIVESECRET (formerly heldTS/SCI)ThroughFebruary 2023. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Strategic & Tactical Planning ● New Business Development ● Recruiting ● (PPBE) Process Growth Pipelines ● Program Management ● Operational Administration/ Planning ● Proposal Development Profit & Loss Management ● Relationship Building / Management ● Budgeting & Forecasting Logistics Training and Development ● Mentorship ● Technology Assessment ● Risk Mitigations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Council for Logistics Research Operations and Program Manager, 2013-Present AirForce Technicaland AnalyticalSupportforProfessionalServices (AFTASPRO);SupportforInformationTechnology Transformation (SITT)  An essential representative charged withoverseeing daily operations includingstrategic planning, IT management, communications,andfinancial processes.  Driveactions to achieveresults inkey areas of quality, delivery, productivity, operational efficiency,andgrowth.  Facilitateadequate plans forthe control of plannedoperations, budget, service, andcontracts.  SuperviseIT Transformationinitiatives andsystems encompassingdesign, development, testing, andintegration. Project Management  Recognizedfor workingto align strategic priorities forsuccessful program performancein administration, resourceallocation, technical support, andbudgetary oversight.  Adept at managingexpectations of many key stakeholders whilesafeguarding timely deliverables,  Maintaineffectivebudget administrationthrough effectiveoversightof the project schedules, planningand securingcross-functional team resources, anddrivingresolutionof issues anddependencies. Operations  Provideavenues to address quality control improvements includingprofessional performanceactivities, monitoring, review, training, and supportiveactionplans.  Improveoperations to create optimal performancelevels in program development and support future strategies. Key Accomplishments:  Successfully provideprogram management support for both consultingandIT services valuedatover $28million (combined) annually, achievingthehighest CPARS ratings.  DeliverednewmodifiedCOTScapability withintheAirForceAcquisitioncommunity: o Brought about morecomprehensivepictureof acquisitionprogram status for USAF AQ leadership. o Fieldeda new reporting tool that extracted informationfrom numerous systems utilizedin executive level briefings.  Participated inlong-range planningand the establishmentof goals, resources, andobjectives. All Native, Inc. Program Manager, 2012-2013  Managed business operations witharelentless focus oncontinuous improvement and streamlining of processes.  Drove organizational structure to ensure the highest level of operational growth and fortitude.  Provided integral efforts that propelled organizational performance through effective training, mentorship, budgeting, forecasting, and profit and loss management.  Aligned operational priorities to execute on program objectives, and ensured the completion of project goals.  Reviewed performance metrics and implemented efforts that eliminated areas of deficiency. Key Accomplishments:  Providedprogram management subject matter expertise to existing Operations facilitating program growth.  Lead author for technical volumeof majorproposal developedinconjunctionwithmajor sub-contractor/partner. o Achievedproposal ready for timely submission eliminatinggovernmentdelay.  Contributed technical expertise resultingina winning proposal fora Department of State contract.
  • 2.
    James Sweeney, Page2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE B3 Solutions LLC Director, Defense and Civilian Programs, 2009-2011  Successfully lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans to advance program performance and functionality for over 30 people across six programs.  Facilitatedoperations focusingonachievingorganizational objectives whileboostingprofessional performanceof financial andbusiness analysts.  Forged relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate program development.  Provided avenues to address quality control improvements including professional performance activities, monitoring, review, training, and supportive action plans. Key Accomplishments:  Directedthe firm’s Department of Defense and CivilianAgencies, generated over$6millioninannual revenue.  Supervisedeight subcontractors inaccordancewith TeamingAgreement requirements.  Identified forkey achievements as Directorof the Program Management Office(PMO): o Actively supported the delivery of services to HealthandHuman Services Centers forMedicaidand MedicareServices, Officeof Personnel Managementand (OPM), Departmentof Veterans Affairs.  Led OPM PMO teams taskedto supportDepartment of Veterans’ Affairs $200millionperyearADVANCEprogram o Droveinitiatives thatsupported improvementefforts for Virginiawork force training and education. o Enabled OPM to provideVA faster responses andless expensive support. Encore Support Systems Senior Program Manager, 2008-2009 Selected Accomplishments:  Team lead, performed on-site program management customersupportto the DefenseLogistics Agency’s Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) ExecutiveAgent Office.  Assistedinthe developmentof the Automatic IdentificationTechnology (AIT) program forthe entire agency. o Produced DESC’s firstviableprogram testingautomated technology to manage and monitorbulk petroleum inventory accuracy and accountability.  Managed project teams of 12 providingauditresearch work: o Efforts resulted inthe identificationof $30milliondollars of refunds due to the agency. Previous positionsinclude: SeniorBusiness DevelopmentManagerforAgility GIL ProjectLogistics;Deputy Program ManagerforASIgovernment, Inc. Previous MilitaryExperienceincludes: USAirForce Officer(1985-2005) EDUCATION  Troy State University, Master of Science, Management  United State Air Force Academy, Bachelor of Science, Management  Program Management Institute (PMI), Certified  Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified, #1472466 2017  ITIL Foundations, Certified, # 00137688 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  DefenseAcquisitionWorkforceInitiativeAct(DAWIA) Level IICertifications o Program Management and AcquisitionLogistics  Department of DefenseJointCourseon Logistics forseniorlogisticians  AirForce AdvancedLogistics OfficerCourse  AirForce Military LeadershipandProfessional EducationCourses  FEMAIncident CommandSystem National IncidentManagement System and National ResponsePlan AWARDS Air Force American Petroleum Institute Award (Best in USAF) in 2000)