Michael "Scott" Stephens

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  May 2005 - Jan 2013

  - Developed, exercised and executed the Munitions Flight In-Garrison Expeditionary Site Plan (IGESP) and Wing Operational Plans (OPLANs); integrates initiatives in creating and supporting plans with manpower, facilities, material, all infrastructure requirements and munitions- Developed, coordinated, implemented, and managed the quality assurance program for Combat Plans and Training Element; led audit/assessment teams to evaluate implementation of quality assurance principles and verify operational conformance with quality through self-inspection checklists/3.9K line items assessed- Unit Weapons Safety Manager; advised Wing commander in development & implementation of unit/weapons/ground mishap prevention programs for 3K+ people- Spearheaded HQ strategic sourcing initiative; compiled 3 yrs cost data--shaped Air Force purchase overhaul- Led teams of subject matter experts and consultants, and advised the Wing Commander and all subordinate Commanders in Munitions Policy and Procedures, Theory, Operating Principles, Security and Safety- Studied the structure and functions of organizations with extremely interrelated work processes and functions and accurately advised and proposed solutions to improve processes, and maximize mission accomplishment and resources utilization- Identified and coordinated Time-Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) requirements for follow-on forces and cargo support- Provided complex management support services in the areas of program cost analysis, annual/multi-year/long range fiscal planning and acquisitions (e.g., Defense Planning Guidance), and development of annual work Plan(s), and/or commercial activity for organization(s) whose operations are interrelated and unstable- Forecasted, managed, and executed three Government Purchase Card (GPC) Master Accounts with six cardholders in excess of $750K annually; additionally executed Maintenance Group's $1.3M EOY budget via GPC Program Show less - Directed, planned, coordinated and organized mobility readiness and training for 518 assigned Equipment Maintenance Squadron personnel- Developed, coordinated, implemented, and managed the quality assurance program for the 20 EMS Unit Deployment Managers Element- Studied the structure and functions of organizations with extremely interrelated work processes and functions and accurately advised and proposed solutions to improve processes, and maximize mission accomplishment and resources utilization- Provided complex management support services in the areas of program cost analysis, annual/multi-year/long range fiscal planning and acquisitions (e.g., Defense Planning Guidance), and development of annual work Plan(s), and/or commercial activity for organization(s) whose operations are interrelated and unstable- Integrated initiatives in creating and supporting several Operations Plans (OPLANS) with manpower, facilities, material, all infrastructure requirements and munitions- Managed deployment availability for assigned personnel and identified/mitigated deployment manning shortfalls- Oversaw manning, training, equipment and munitions coordination objectives for Continental United States Air Expeditionary Force deployments- Led teams of subject matter experts and consultants, and advised the Wing Commander and all subordinate Commanders in Munitions Policy and Procedures, Theory, Operating Principles, Security and Safety and Accountability, and logistical requirements in support of wartime taskings- Led audit/assessment teams to evaluate implementation of quality assurance principles and verify operational conformance with quality via self-inspection checklists/2.2K line items assessed--Readiness Section assessed w/zero discrepancies--garnered EMS' 92%/"Excellent" rating for '10 HQ ACC LCAP Show less - Supervised 8 Airmen; planned, organized/documented qualification, continuation, ancillary/upgrade training for 160 Airmen- Directed, planned, coordinated and organized mobility readiness and training for 184 assigned Munitions Flight personnel- Developed, coordinated, implemented, and managed the quality assurance program for the Combat Plans and Training Element; analyzed quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system- Trained 16 Airman on BAFs munitions operations procedures--111/118 Quality Assurance evaluations/94 % pass rate- Managed 32 HAZMAT line items; readied program for Nov 2009 ESOHCAMP evaluation--zero discrepancies noted- Managed 3 mobility equipment accts; 7K items valued at $11M--100% accountability and ready for deployment- Coordinated Aerospace Expeditionary Forces (AEF) and Continental United States manning requirements; updates Personnel Readiness Folders/Logistics Module (LOGMOD) database for Flight Logistics planning and coordination - Led audit and assessment teams to evaluate implementation of quality assurance principles and verify operational conformance with quality assurance programs via 31 self-inspection MIC-T checklists/4.8K line items assessed- Program Manager for 21 critical programs- Trained 16 Airmen on Bagram Air Field's munitions operations procedures; 111 of 118 Quality Assurance evaluations/94% pass rate- Managed deployment availability for assigned personnel and identified/mitigated deployment manning shortfalls- Oversaw manning, equipment and munitions coordination objectives for Continental United States Air Expeditionary Force deployments- Integrated initiatives in creating and supporting several Operations Plans (OPLANS) with manpower, facilities, material, all infrastructure requirements and munitions Show less - Supervised 19 personnel during maintenance, inspection, assembly, disassembly, modification and testing of AIM/Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM)-9/120, TGM-65 , AGM/CATM-88 missiles and Acceleration Monitoring Assemblies valued at $114M- Managed Element Hazardous Material and Waste Programs; ensured strict accountability and enforcement of local, state, and federal guidelines; painstakingly tracked 85K shelf/service life items- Reconciled TMRS/CAS records during Mar 2007 semi-annual inventory--maintained 100% missile accountability- Managed 382 TMRS records--provided Air Logistics Center with accurate missile data for contingency planning- Managed and performed software upgrades for 78 AIM-120 missiles--enhanced capabilities of 20 FW PGM assets- Managed missile support equipment worth over $3M; 175 pieces of equipment maintained--100% accountability- Managed 119 pieces of TMDE/PMEL valued at $6M; ensured strict calibration compliance--99% in-commission rate- Evaluated work performance, provided on-the-job training and enforced strict compliance of munitions handling procedures- Unit Security Manager; responsible for receiving, reviewing, and critically analyzing incoming material/correspondence outlining possible security concerns relating to complex security assessment issues for the purpose of determining merit for granting, continuing, and/or revoking security clearance and access authorizations; prepared security plans and procedures as required--conducted/reviewed security assessment and risk analysis- Developed, coordinated, implemented, and managed the quality assurance program for the Munitions Handling Element; analyzed quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system- Led audit and assessment teams to evaluate implementation of quality assurance principles and verify operational conformance with quality assurance programs via 27 self-inspection MIC-T checklists/2.9K line items assessed Show less

  • NCOIC, Munitions Combat Plans and Training

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Unit Deployment Manager (UDM)

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Assistant Non-Commisioned Officer in Charge, Munitions Combat Plans & Training

    May 2007 - Jun 2010

  • Production Supervisor, Precision Guided Munitions and Handling Crew Chief

    May 2005 - May 2007
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  United States Air Force

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2016

  - Lead Total Force Enterprise (TFE) Flight consisting of 26 Active Duty and civilian members - Plan/develop and deliver strategic sourcing and accountability of $6.8M non-nuclear munitions stockpile consisting of 5.1M items - Lead teams of subject matter experts/consultants, and advise the Wing Commander and all subordinate Commanders in Munitions Policy and Procedures, Security and Safety and Accountability - Develop, coordinate, implement, and manage the quality assurance program for the 15th Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight - Integrate initiatives in creating and supporting several Operations Plans with manpower, facilities, material and munitions - Responsible for managing, planning, directing and monitoring the activities of 26 munitions custody accounts comprised of 500K items costing $2.2M - Provide training, technical support, packaging, handling, storage, and transportation of munitions assets from “cradle-to-grave” to consumer - Provide management/technical expertise on oversight of 5 construction projects costing $3.2M; POC for contractor/project office quality assurance program and performance/ensures compliance with rules, Federal, state, and local regulatory requirements - Analyze quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system - Develop and implement 26 Emergency Action Checklists and act as Coordinator during all emergencies - Forecast and execute annual War Ready Material (WRM) budget in excess of $100K - Oversee receipt, inspection, storage and shipment of $9M Wing/Custody Munitions Accounts - Manage/maintain 10 facilities valued at $13M within all required safety/health/security regulations - Lead Mentor/Protégé Program 78 TFE members consisting of Active Duty/Hawaiian Air National Guard/civilian members Show less Implements management controls for accountability of $6.8 million non-nuclear munitions stockpile consisting of 5.1 million items, records munitions transactions, and manages allocations, stock levels, inventories, requisition, and disposition of munitions. Maintains and validates accountable and auditable records. Responsible for managing, planning, directing and monitoring the activities of 26 munitions custody accounts comprised of 500K items costing $2.2. Provides interpretation, guidance, and training on accountability standards to responsible officers, custodians, and other personnel.The Munitions Accountable Systems Officer oversees all aspects of daily accountability and management of the conventional and/or nuclear weapons stockpile. Manages assigned inventory items throughout the supply chain by serial number. Show less The Air Force's Comprehensive Airman Fitness program, or CAF, consists of four pillars used to succeed and prosper and is based on the University of Pennsylvania's Positive Psychology Resilience development model. Mental, physical, social and spiritual strengths are the basic bedrock upon which Airmen build their lives and careers.Resiliency training is the newest addition to the CAF program aimed at teaching our Airmen the skills to withstand, recover and grow in the face of stressors and changing demands. These skills build and sustain a thriving and resilient Air Force Community.I am a certified Master Resilience Trainer Assistant (1 of 4) for the 15th Wing at Hickam Air Force Base. I have led multiple resilience seminars for 15th Wing personnel and have taught several First Term Airman Center (FTAC) classes, assisting more than 80 young Airmen (enlisted grades 1-3) and have trained over 200 enlisted members of all ranks in life skills using the CAF toolset. Show less

  • Munitions Flight Chief

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Munitions Systems Manager

    Jan 1992 - Jan 2016

  • Munitions Accountable Systems Officer (MASO)

    Sept 2014 - Dec 2015

  • 15th Wing Resiliency Trainer Assistant

    Sept 2013 - Dec 2015
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  Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

  Feb 2016 - now

  Quality Assurance Engineer, QA Programs

  • Program Manager, CAS & Hazardous Material Transportation-Technical

    Aug 2020 - now

  • Senior QA Engineer (NQA-1 Auditor)

    Feb 2016 - Aug 2020