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Janelle Billingslea's Experience:
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Systems Integrator / Program Manager at Lanmark Technology Inc.
September 2009 - June 2010Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related Detect Air programs, directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives, totaling more than $700M. Analyzed, reviewd, and provided oversight for systems that produced GEOINT, IMINT, and SIGINT. Worked with radar (SAR) imagery. Built credibility, established maintained communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including external stakeholders (e.g. Congress, Intelligence Community, Service PM Shops, etc.) Created acquisition strategies for an assortment of multi-million dollar systems, including internationally developed and manufactured C-IED solutions. Coordinated with scientists and SME to assess technical feasibility of solutions contained within the Detect Air portfolio. Directed the coordination and implementation of tasks involving government PM shops as well as provide briefings and consultation on system implementation. Maintained continuous alignment of program scope with strategic businesses objectives, including new requirements, and make recommendations to modify programs to enhance effectiveness toward strategic intent. Developd acquisition, project, and program plans and assumed responsibility for project deliverables. Monitored project activities and advise staff on issues due to cost, schedule, performance, and resource availability. Maintained awareness of emerging enemy threats and friendly capabilities and cognizant of all active Joint Urgent Operational Need Statement (JUONS), or other requirements. Managed the transition of various Detect Air efforts from RDT&E prototypes to theater wide acquisition of fully operational systems. Facilitated the development and integration of Joint materiel solutions throughout DoD by supporting the JCAAMP process, coordinating with Theater, other service C-IED organizations, program managers, vendors, combat developers, test and evaluation organizations, and other JIEDDO entities.
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Integration Operations Deputy at The Reger Group
September 2008 - September 2009Assisted the Branch Chief in the supervision and execution of all division tasks, including the management of a $500M portfolio and more than 300 RDT&E proposals. Personally managed multi-million international projects. Supported all branch personnel and manage branch resources to ensure that tasks are completed effectively, efficiently, on schedule and in accordance with the JIEDDO JCAAMP process. Collaboratively developed, supported and implemented solutions for technology development, procurement, to ensure that soldiers needs were met. Developed and manage project plans using industry-standard tools and approaches, and work with management to develop financial, analytical and operational reports to manage scope, cost, and schedule. Participated in meetings to discuss plans for initiative development, project management teams and remain on schedule. Maintained familiarity with DoD acquisition, maintain current status of various initiatives and provide updates as necessary to JIEDDO, TRID, and ITB leadership. Supported the Science Advisor to the JIEDDO Director with the development of the S&T Master Plan by providing operational support for outreach meetings, coordination with branch scientists, and preparation of branch capability presentations. Provided planning and coordination support to ITB scientists and TRID LOOs by facilitating the transition of appropriately developed technology initiatives to tenant Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Service Programs of Record. Supported Branch Chief and Deputy Chief in the solicitation, assessment, evaluation, and selection of IED defeat technologies. Provided support for the development of Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) outlining technology requirements for distribution through the BAA Information Distribution System (BIDS). Provided support for budget planning and analysis by assisting with portfolio tracking. Conducted program audits and follow-up administrative support for funded S&T initiatives.
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Integrator / Operations Specialist at The Reger Group
December 2007 - September 2008Named lead for multi-million dollar GEOINT, IMINT, SIGINT system. Provided acquisition oversight, managed, coordinated, and directed all activities associated with the technological development, testing, and fielding of various Detect Air programs. Met with vendors and other leadership to outline JIEDDO requirements, resolve budget issues, review documents related to program development, overall program timeline, in addition to other issues. Developed S&T project (acquisition) plan that identified all actions required for the information related to the development of equipment and acquisition process. This included the programs background, projected cost, technical risks, procurement strategy, funding profile and requirements. Developed briefing related to initiatives. Reviewed programs progress against plan outlined in the acquisition strategy or project plan. Served as the manager for all Line of Operations (LOO) Integrated Process Team (IPT) meetings. During the meetings, we reviewed programs / initiatives for Attack the Network Reviewed all documents leaving the Detect Air office ensuring accuracy Implemented and managed team processes and activities to smoothly expedite the fielding of materiel and non-materiel solution Maintained current stats on active programs to include funding requirements Served as senior reviewer for all major deliverables ensuring that all funding, fielding, and technology was recorded and accurately reflected in documents such as quad charts
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Research Analyst at National Defense University
April 2005 - April 2007Tracked and analyzed emerging issues and trends, maintaining keen awareness of political climate, legal and non legal developments (law), economic (current financial market conditions), trade and international policy, agreements, debt. Advised senior military officer (one and two star Generals / Admirals) on emerging trends by providing papers and analysis of emerging issues and trends before deployment and or overseas field studies. Participated as the youngest international scholar on overseas field studies with senior government and military officials from the State Department, NGA, DIA and CIA. Provided analysis on and studied defense, economic, trade, and political issues in the following countries; Argentina, Brazil, Brussels, Cuba, Ecuador, Lithuania, Nicaragua, Russia, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. Prepared other research and anthologies, on U.S. Code's and statues related to National Defense and Security issues. Met with political leaders (Ambassadors, Presidents), executives in the defense industry, and other policy makers to discuss and resolve technology, trade, and defense issues. Managed and developed reports analyzing national policy, national and military resources, and the political and economic trends for the following countries: China, Japan, Kenya, South Africa, Djibouti, Qatar, Kazakhstan, India, United Kingdom, Belgium, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Nigeria, Algeria, Russia, Lithuania, Mexico, Hungry, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Cuba, Poland, Lithuania, Hong Kong, Korea, Guatemala, Peru, Ukraine, Algeria, Taiwan, Israel, Spain, Egypt Prepared and briefed findings to the Director, Vice Director, and other high ranking US Officials.
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Department Manager - Nike at City Sports
June 2004 - April 2005 -
CFO at Emergent Leaders Network
August 2011Non-profit 501(c) that provides scholarships and mentoring to Community College (CC) students seeking to transition to a traditional College or Universitry and obtain a four year degree.
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Deputy Product Director / Program Manager at Rapid Equipping Force (Chenega Corporation / VSE)
June 2010Manage a team of fifteen (15) acquisition professionals and served as the overall acquisition task monitor/ Deputy Product Manager (DPM). Perform Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) of materiel solutions and equipment or projects are the Rapid Equipping Force (REF) Acquisition team. Acquired, managed and delivered "international" solutions developed in or delivered beyond US boarders. Collaborated with NATO partners on the development of solutions. Successfully managed and delivered more than ninety (90) technical products / projects to warfighters. Commodities / products included communications, optics and lasers solutions, medical equipment, renewable power, UAV's, vehicles, escalation of force and water purification. Spearheaded the first REF efforts in five (5) new areas of operation - Bahrain, Italy, Jordan, South Korea and the United Kingdom. Provided acquisition oversight for programs heading to Africa, Germany, Honduras, OEF, OIF and the Philippines. Develop project management plans for international products that consider current US Trade and Trade Policies, existing international agreements, ITAR constraints which are required to legally acquire solutions rapidly. Developed the Rapid Equipping Forces (REF) first international test event / strategy with the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense (MOD). Developed contract vehicles and strategies to streamline the procurement process so that solutions could be delivered in a timely fashion. Developed partnerships with non DOD government agencies such as the Department of State (DOS), Department of Commerce (DOC), Department of Homeland Security (DOH), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Institute of Health (NIH) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the development and execution of REF efforts. Coordinate with Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) and other test agencies to facilitate both Safety and Performance testing.