1. Keith A. Thompson
8504 Deal Ct, Bristow VA 20136
cp (571) 274-8689 – kathompson123@verizon.net
Top Secret/SCI SAP (Jan 2012); Veteran
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Mr. Thompson has 33-years of experience supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community in
operations, acquisitions, systems engineering and leadership. His experience includes 20 years of direct support to
National Security Space Systems across Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Satellite Operations, Launch,
and Space Control Mission Areas. In his current position with the Principal DoD Space Advisor Staff (PDSAS), he
serves as a Space Control subject matter expert. He has supported the execution of three Space Control
Capabilities Based Assessments leading to Joint Services Oversight Council validated Initial Capabilities Documents.
In support of Headquarters Air Force Operation Directorate, Mr. Thompson was designated lead on developing,
defending, and justifying budgets for air, space, and cyber programs. His experience as an active duty Air Force
Officer includes assignments at the National Reconnaissance Office, Headquarters Air Force, and Headquarters Air
Force Space Command supporting both current and future space programs.
SECURITY INFORMATION
Clearance: TS//SCI 12/30/2011 Polygraph: Not Current (Last CI Poly 1999)
EDUCATION
1991 M.S. Systems Management Golden Gate University
1983 B.A. Mathematics The Citadel
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
▪ Acquisitions 101; 2009
▪ Air Command and Staff College; Residence, 1996
▪ Statistical Process Control; AFIT, 1993
▪ Squadron Officer School; Residence, 1988
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
08/2009 – Present
Senior Analyst/Program Manager Scitor Corporation
Mr. Thompson acts as the Technical Director for the PDSAS SETA Support Contract and as Space Control and
Space Situational Awareness subject matter expert
▪ Supported Space Posture Review, six Program Assessments (2010-2015) focused on Space Control Capabilities
and programs in support of OSD Program Budget Reviews, numerous RMD directed studies, and two
Government Audit Agency studies on SSA Operations; Assisted in OSD AT&L IIPTs for Space Fence and JSpOC
Mission System Led SETA team in support of the Executive Agent for Space Staff activities;

2. – 2 –
▪ Supported SSA Capabilities Based Assessment (CBA), researched and documented existing baseline
requirements, foreign and commercial capabilities and concepts and supported functional integration teams
capability assessments; first comprehensive review of SSA mission area in 7 years resulted in Joint Requirements
Oversight Council (JROC) approved SSA ICD identifying 10 overarching mission gaps and 15 proposed
recommendations; additionally, supported Defensive and Offensive Space Control CBAs
▪ Provided overall management of the $50M / 10 task order / 70+ personnel effort, including quality of work
performed and deliverables in each task order; managed 10 subcontractors/50+ personnel; ensured all technical
needs met within schedule and under budget
07/2006 – 07/2009
Senior Analyst Scitor Corporation
Mr. Thompson acted as the Program Manager for the AF/A3/5 Support Contract and as lead subject matter expert
for AF/A3O Resource, Congressional and CORONA taskings
▪ Led team of fourteen Space experts providing SETA support to HQ Air Force and OUSD(P) on all AF space
programs
▪ Supported HQ Air Force Directorate of Air, Space and Cyber Operations with planning, programming, budgeting,
and execution; AF/A3O lead for CORONA taskings; provided analysis for use by AF Senior leadership in
developing, defending, and justifying budgets for air, space, and cyber programs; AF/A3O lead for congressional
testimony support; planned & coordinated "Skull Slide" topics on strategic messages; scheduled preparatory
sessions with subject matter experts and seniors; executed "Late Nights" to respond to staffer preparatory
questions; staffed questions for records following testimony; led development of SECAF directed 2009 Air Force
Cyber Investment Plan; collaborative effort with SAF/AQ, AF/A6 (SAF/XC), AF/A8, & AF A3/5
08/2003 – 07/2006
Senior Analyst Scitor Corporation
Mr. Thompson supported AF/A3S in developing policy and guidance in support of launch programs; provided
Progam Element Monitor (PEM) support for PPBE activities
▪ Supported Air Force HQ Directorate of Strategic Security on planning, programming, budgeting, and execution;
Provided Congressional liaison support for directorate preparing testimony and hearing activities; Provided PEM
support to: Launch & Range; Satellite Operations; Operationally Responsive Space; and Prompt Global
Strike/Common Aerospace Vehicle programs; Developed congressional testimony in support of AF Senior
Leaders
▪ Developed and coordinated deactivation and transition plans for Titan, Atlas II/III, and Delta II launch complexes
to NASA; supported ORS concept development and X-Vehicle assessments
04/2002 – 07/2003
Deputy Director, SIGINT Applications and Integration Office (SAIO) USAF
Lt Col Thompson was the operations lead for SAIO
▪ Led team of 50 military, government civilian and contractor personnel with the mission of integrating SIGINT
capabilities into DoD weapon systems and Intelligence Community operating locations
▪ Directed operational tests and evaluations of National Systems to assess operational performance and optimize
performance; developed, tested and integrated operational prototypes capitalizing on National Systems and
capabilities; led National Support to Personnel Rescue and Combat Search and Rescue
02/2001 – 03/2002
Deputy Chief, Space Support Division USAF
Lt Col Thompson led a division of military and contractor personnel with policy, guidance and resource
management responsibility for operational space support organizations and systems; Supported planning and
execution of Headquarters Air Force office stand-up; defined roles, mission, and goals of Space Support Division in
strategic plan; developed and implemented staffing plan

3. – 3 –
▪ Air Staff’s operational expert for U.S. spacelift, space launch range, and satellite control network including
status, plans, and missions; developed policy and guidance to ensure Air Force spacelift, launch range, and
satellite operations supported the spectrum of launch requirements; Assisted in development of 2001 Space
Commission implementation plans and directives; Collaborated with DoD and Federal Aviation Administration to
develop Memorandum of Agreement on commercial space launch activity; led division’s support of Quadrennial
Defense Review, championed and won approval for $1B in transformational demonstrations
07/1999 – 01/2001
Deputy Chief, Space Support Division USAF
Lt Col Thompson was a member of a selectively-manned AF element responsible for identifying and planning
integration opportunities for AF and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) programs and operations; lead for
Combat Identification workshop, identified improved Blue Force Tracking capabilities and techniques; planned and
executed Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (AFTENCAP) study providing recommendations for
methods to improve ops integration
▪ Key AF member of White House Interagency Working Group on Spacelift Ranges; resulted in National Spacelift
Range Strategic Plan evolving capability for 21st Century; Air Force Secretariat (SECAF) manager for
modernization and sustainment of the Spacelift Range System (SLRS) and the AF Satellite Control Network
(AFSCN); Responsible for all HQ USAF and Secretariat activities with the $2.8B AFSCN acquisition program and
the $2.3B Spacelift Range System (SLRS) modernization; SECAF lead for Space Quarterly Acquisition Performance
Review; 4-Star level annual assessment of all AF space requirements, capabilities, and gaps
07/1997 – 07/1999
Chief Force Enhancement Division USAF
Maj Thompson led 14-person branch responsible for policy, procedures, and program elements for Military
Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM), Global Positioning System (GPS), and AFSCN operations
▪ HQ Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) subject matter expert on satellite operations; operations lead on two
National Security Space Architect studies (Satellite Operations and Back-up Mission Ops) and CORONA – a
directed Commercial Space Opportunities Study