Philip C Joseph

Experience

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  US Navy

  May 1995 - Aug 1998

  Nuclear Power Electricians Mate

  Maintained all electronic and electrical power equipment on a Los Angeles class fast attack submarine. Performed routine maintenance and repairs on electrical system and components. Maintained electrical power distribution system and reactor plant operations. Completed Naval Nuclear Power School.• Performed AC and DC circuit analysis of resonance, transformers, basic three-phase circuits, analog, and digital circuits. Performed motor generator maintenance.• Operated electrical equipment using controllers. Tested, maintained, troubleshot, and repaired electrical circuits, AC/DC motors, cables, circuit breakers, and other related electrical power distribution• Maintained nuclear propulsion power and nuclear reactor systems• Performed safe operation of a complex nuclear power plant and its sophisticated subsystems with an emphasis on basic industrial safety principles. Show less

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  United States Air Force

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2016

  I was the Chief Engineer for the $1.5B Global Hawk Block 40 radar. I executed the $195M radar performance verification tests. Provided guidance, equipment, direction, management, and mentoring to government staff. Monitored, advised, and formulated technical plans and policies for program acquisition and sustainment activities. I was responsible for Operational Safety Suitability and Effectiveness (OSS&E) for the weapon system.• Fielded radar software! Corrected 20+ deficiencies, which increase system availability 10%.• Identified spares disconnect. Rebaselined funds over FYDP, saving $8M in 2015.• Evaluated contractor algorithm, identified way to improve results. Imagery improved 2x.• Streamlined OSS&E software approval process, resulting in a 50% reduction in processing time.• Captured over 14TB of data, identifying critical capability gaps prior to fielding Show less Deputy Chief Engineer for 40-person team of Government and Contractor engineers, developing $3B ACAT ID long-range ground surveillance radar. Directed technical planning activities for $105M risk reduction prototyping effort. Managed system specification development. Led source selection Producibility & Sustainability technical subfactor for 6-yr $534M Engineering Manufacturing & Development contract.• Initiated joint radar affordability initiative. Identified project to improve transmit/receive modules, resulting in $13M saved.• Drove interoperability between radar and Army Patriot battery, resulting in a 30% increase in defended air space.• Justified cost versus operational capability trade study, optimizing range. Range increased 40%!• Led 2 review boards, translating 13 user needs into 430 technical requirements. PEO approved 5 months early. Show less Led 14 person program office ensuring NATO’s tactical nuclear deterrence mission is a success. Managed multi-functional team of 43 personnel at 3 locations, keeping weapon storage units operational across Europe. Led 8 person Host Nation Coordination team at AlDhafra Air Base. Was the direct interface between UAE and Air Force leadership.• Led nuclear weapon maintenance truck (WMT) lightning protection system redesign and certification, reduced operational restrictions and saved $400K over system life.• Executed WMT service life extension, resulting in a 40% increase in operational availability. Results were applauded by Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF).• Resolved Navy contract sponsorship w/ UAE. 60 sorties flown and Navy projected to save $255K over 3 years.• Directed clearance of 82 vehicles/Army Patriot system, preventing port delays and saving $95K. Show less Oversaw all logistical aspects for $7.8M AFROTC field training program. Managed $1.7M budget for all field training, base visits, and professional development training. Served as the prime integrator for all Field Training activities and coordinated the use of facilities between 4 different organizations, consisting of over 4000 trainees. Led Logistics effort for ROTC commander’s conference, which was attended by over 250 senior Air Force leaders.• Transformed field training program, won 2009 CSAF Team Excellence Award. Now saving $1M per year!• Coordinated $650K in contracts. Orchestrated transportation for over 2700 cadets, saved program $1.7M in travel funds.• Identified accounting error, saved $30K. Flawlessly de-conflicted 100+ joint use facilities. Show less Led 3 person Air Force STEM recruitment office. Developed new minority STEM officer recruiting strategy that resulted in a 36% increase in minority enrollment. Managed $1.8M engineering internship program designed to increase the pool of highly competent technical Officer Candidates. Developed a revolutionary AF recruiting strategy that identifies the best qualified recruits from over 12M college students, reducing the requirement for Air Force recruiting officers by 50%.• Boosted engineering applications 36%. Secured $940K in conference contract extensions. Show less Test Manager:Led 4-person engineering team in conduct of High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM), Targeting System (HTS) and Electronic Warfare Assessment Program (EWAP) testing, executing a $320K budget. Developed test plan and strategy for first ever HTS performance predictive evaluation.• Coordinated 30 member EWAP test team. Developed performance predictive evaluation, resulting in a 25% increase in warfighter performance.Engineer:Performed complex mission data analysis for the HTS, providing 9,200 data inputs to produce over 90 complex emitter treat files. Supported the war fighter by producing 8 mission data releases, including time-critical updates for Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Provided real time assessments at Joint Forces RED FLAG exercises.• Provided over 9200 data inputs to produce 90+ complex threat emitters. • Expertly debriefed 300+ aircrew. Assessed 650 HARM shots, supporting 1590 sorties Show less

  • Electrical Engineer, Sustainment

    Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Chief Engineer, MP-RTIP Global Hawk Block 40 Radar

    Jul 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Deputy Chief Engineer, 3DELRR Ground Based Radar System

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

  • Program Manager, Nuclear Weapon Storage & Security System

    Aug 2009 - Jul 2012

  • Logistics Manager for AFROTC Field Training

    Oct 2007 - Jul 2009

  • Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Recruiting Officer

    Sept 2005 - Oct 2007

  • Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD) System Engineer & Test Manager

    Jan 2003 - Sept 2005
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  Dynamic Realty Properties LLC

  Jul 2015 - now

  Property Manager and Business Owner

  Provide high quality homes for low income families. Invest in the local community by purchasing, rehab, and renting single and multifamily homes. Manage real estate projects for families and other investors.Manage the acquisition of new properties to include the purchase, restoration and disposition. Find tenants for new rentals using Zillow software. Reviews criminal background, credit report, and landlord history. Follow up with past landlords, current supervisor and references. Lead turnover efforts when tenants move out. Orchestrated simple clean outs to complete rehabs in less than 30 days. Developed lists of reliable contractors. Get multiple quotes from tradesmen before scheduling work. Worked with section 8 / State Housing Office for rentals in Houston, Peach and Bibb county. I developed detailed market assessments and negotiated the purchase of 20+ real-estate properties since 2020. I developed detailed scopes of work based on the level of restoration required. I established and vetted many sub-contractors, gathered quotes, pulled permits, scheduled sub-contractors to perform repairs / rehabs, followed up on worked performed and corrected faulty work. Show less

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  Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

  Jun 2016 - Jan 2021

  Data Systems Branch Chief

  Develop and manage custom databases that capture availability, reliability, cost and maintenance data for the lifecycle of the program. Provide technical support to over 60 units from around the world. Perform on site training and installation.Supervise eight Government civilians / two military SNCOs and lead another nine Contractor suppoert personnel.

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  United States Air Force

  Jan 2021 - now

  Sustainment Branch Lead Engineer, Legacy Air Dominance Division

  Lead team of Government, Military and Contractor engineers in the sustainment of Air Dominance systems. Lead the continued software improvements that continue to improve the capability of aging systems that keep them viable as new threats emerge. Tackle obsolescence issues that plague 30+ year old systems.Supervise 6 Government engineers consisting of one technical subject matter expert, 4 project leads and one test lead. Responsible for the technical baseline of $1B ACAT I Classified program. Ensures manpower has the training and resources required to perform their duties. Works closely with Contractor engineers to ensure Government requirements are incorporated into the system updates. Responsible for communicating manpower requirements to leadership. Show less