Thomas Palmer

Experience

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  USAF

  Jan 1972 - Jan 1992

  Program Director, and Executive Positions - OSD/Presidental Space Council - plus non DoD start-ups

  US Air Force (20 years)Program Manager/Director/OSDResponsible for the cost, schedule, performance and management responsibility for over 100 people on Peacekeeper Flight Computer ($100M), Simulated Launch of Minuteman (SELM) Program at Hill AFB ($28M), Director of ASAT Satellite Program ($110M), and a few classified programs. Delivered all on time and within budget constraints. As Director of Space Division at System Command HQ (control of all AF Space development programs), acted as Space POM Panel Chairman, and OSD Space Policy Director and AF representative to Space Council under the Executive Branch. Conducted AF Space Architectural Study for the Chief of Staff and NRO. Conducted Launch Transfer and Satellite MCS transfer studies from System Command (now Material Command) to AF Space Command. In OSD, represented DoD in interfaced with International representatives in on various special committees. Also developed small businesses for non DoD individuals within multi states. Expert and speaker on business operations and start-ups, motivations, goal setting, and brain power.Key Accomplishments: Executed successfully $50M-220M programs (on-time delivery and launches; within extreme budget constraints); Senior Director for all AF Space Programs; POM (budget) Panel Chairman ; advocated and sold $1B Range Modernization Program to AF/Congressional staffers; Selected by 4 star General (and delivered) as action officer in planning and transferring MCCs and Launch Facilities to Space Command; DoD representative to National Space Council with the Vice President; Conducted classified space architecture studies with NRO to the AF Chief. Small business accomplishments included 5 businesses that grew to 8K/month in volumes and $800-1200 per month for the business owners.. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin

  Jan 1992 - Jan 2001

  Advanced programs Leadership and Engineering start-up activities

  Advance Projects Program ManagerResponsible for the cost, schedule, and performance for NASA $800M X-33 range development program (Our value was $82M). It consisted of entry capture and integrating multiple company assets and people, integrating IR&D solutions, strategic planning efforts for VP, and Military Space Plane C3 studies. Other duties in my portfolio were PM for many TDRS/Range Communication experiments and Range studies. Profit and loss responsibility valued at $21M plus $72M in pursuits.Key Accomplishments: Captured and executed X-33 program efforts and expanded from within; successfully ran multiple portfolio programs with excellent customer relationships; delivering quality products within cost and schedule commitments Loral/LM Space and Range RSAI IPT ($220M) Engineering LeadResponsible for the cost, schedule, and performance of all aspects regarding US Launch Range System Engineering, Integration, Assembly, and Test. This included radars, telemetry, communication infrastructure, range safety software, and planning tools for the US Launch Ranges. Total budget for my IPT was $65M and I was CAM for 11 accounts. New business expansion included advocating and winning the addition of a logistics training system to the Launch Ranges ($3M)Key Accomplishments: Multiple cost account operations; successful met all schedule and cost commitments; winning new business Show less

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  Lockheed Martin

  Apr 2001 - Jan 2005

  Senior Leadership positions(Space, Missile Defense, Anti Satellite, small business starts)

  Advanced Senior Capture and Program Manager/Maglev (Advanced Train System -MAGLEV) Responsible for the capture (cost, schedule, and performance) of $16B California Maglev Program and LM Maglev Deployment Group. It included winning $50M in pre development contracts and their execution and obtaining rights for the Maglev integration contract. My portfolio also included various small to medium DoD and Commercial programs valued at $100M. I also worked directly for VP and President conducting strategic planning and other tasks as assigned. Set up small businesses (non DoD) with volumes over 20K/month)Key Accomplishments: Successful new LM domain capture and execution a various city and state Maglev programs for advanced transportation system, through customer development and partnerships. Commercial Business Capture and Program Manager Developed a business plan and started a $80M commercial venture call Maxistar within LM. I was responsible for the cost, schedule, and performance of this commercial program. My programs had a ROS x%. Developed internal business and marketing plans; set up new organization and commercial like operations within Lockheed Martin. Developed and promoted a new service and set of products. Had annual sales of $20M of complex logistics and integrations software offerings. Integrated multiple company assets and people, integrated IR&D solutions, and strategic planning efforts for VP - Also developed 25 Independent Business operations from start-up to non DoD sales volumes of over 20K per month.Key Accomplishments: Developed a unique strategy and business plan for productizing a LM commercial venture for the President of Mission Systems. First time in LM history that a commercial business operations was executed within its infrastructure - forced streamlining and lessons learned that were applied to the DoD business model and staff processes. High profitability. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin

  Apr 2005 - Jan 2008

  Various Senior Executive and Capture portfolio leadership position - focus on new start ups

  Senior PM/CM for Spiral 6.2 C2BMC Team and International Lead (3 years)Responsible for the technical, cost, and schedule for Block 6 Battle Management, Command, Control and Communication (BMC3) development and follow-on sustainment. This included five major subsystems, $160M program for three years, and four major subcontractors. Lead the lifecycle development of Advance Battle Management Command and Control system and periodic experiments with international customers. Business expansion included the resale of C2BMC Planner to Japan and NATO. Profit and loss responsibility valued at $120M.Key Accomplishments: Successfully delivered complex software (1.8M SLOC) and hardware on time and within cost constraints. Presented the Innovation Award by MDA Senior Program Manager/CM (2 years)Responsible for the technical, cost, and schedule of a $122M Department of Defense development program (SERV). Key Accomplishments: Assigned after program went RED (by John Mengucci). Successful recovery of program: Delivery of $122M new Reentry System to Vandenberg AFB (9 systems; 900K SLOC of new software) for on time launch and within EAC. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin

  Mar 2008 - Jun 2014

  Senior Leadership for NATO and European Portfolio and new business start-ups

  Experienced senior program manager and capture development professional with a proven track record in capture management, program execution, customer relationships, strategic planning, technology planning, and portfolio expansion. Successful on my commitments. Career progression has included various DoD and Lockheed Martin programs in international, Missile Defense, commercial, NASA, and DoD domains. With my extensive background in building new business (in new LM domains and with existing customers) using one common formula – build strong customer relationship -\Responsible for the capture and execution (technical, cost, and schedule) of LM’s first NATO Development Programs. This consists of the development of the NATO Missile Defense Planner (a SOA product built around US technology and products). Extensive partnering, business deals, and customer relationships development were a part of this successful portfolio expansion. Total value to date is the capture of $60M in orders . Portfolio also includes BOA contract with NATO and advanced requirements and architecture work with NATO. Profit and loss responsibility valued at $60M plus $220M of pursuits (NATO SE&I and BMD Development programs).Key Accomplishments: Captured and executed LM's first NATO international Missile Defense business area (from 0 to $60M in orders - with $220M in pursuits) in 3 years with good return on investment. Show less

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  WIE International

  Feb 2016 - now

  CEO/President - Second income and retirement development (US/international)(while in current job)),

  Three Divisions - - First Division (expanding fast)-- helping selected US and International professionals diversify and develop secondary incomes (self owned Internet business) with small investments of time and money - on a part time basis (no risk to current job). Large incomes available. Retirement and annuity programs available. - Second Division - Temp Services for key professional talents - Cyber, Missile Defense,Command and Control . Provides up to date and unbiased consulting services in acquisition, DoD, and Missile Defense matters. - Third Division - Set up and promote US or International small to medium size companies, products , and services expansion into targeted countries. No fees charged until success accomplished. Show less