Martin Payne

Experience

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  1849th Electronics Installation Squadron

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1990

  Commander

  Directed largest electronics installations squadron in USAF to being rated Best in the Air ForceIncreased customer satisfaction and improved production efficiency 84% and quality 91%.Completed 339 major projects worldwide to support military and US government initiatives.

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  Defense Information Systems Agency

  Jun 1990 - Jun 1993

  Director, Integration Engineering,

  Planned and led multiple classified and unclassified technology implementations. Developed program management practices adopted DISA wide. Developed strategy to reduce $15B data processing center operating costs by 28% through consolidation and integration

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  9th Communications Squadron

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

  Commander

  Directed 126-person organization responsible for communications, networks, electronic systems, and air traffic control systems. Implemented base's first WAN, completing project under budget and 3 months ahead of schedule.Improved efficiency by consolidating functions and establishing benchmarks.

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  AFSPC Communications Support Squadron

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Commander

  Directed global and national communications support programs for USAF, including NORAD and US Space Command. Supervised 140. Acquired and managed $45M/yr. in commercial communications services. Effectively managed all national attack warning systems communications and worldwide Air Force Satellite Control Network engineering and upgrades with no service interruptions.Took over and turned around $22M overhaul of National Space Launch Ranges communications infrastructure.Improved efficiency and capabilities for multiple programs by modernizing equipment. Show less

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  Joint Task Force Southwest Asia

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Director, Comm and Computer Systems (J6)

  Oversaw combined Army, Air Force, and Navy project to implement systems linking US forces deployed in Arabian Gulf, encompassing 20,000 troops in 6 countries and at sea. Supervised staff of 30. Overcame challenge of complete support staff turnover every 3 months.Turned around failing project and implemented high performance enterprise network to support command control, information intelligence, logistics, and support.Completely overhauled communications systems for Air Operations Center.Reduced personnel requirements 52% and improved operations and system performance by consolidating 3 communications management centers into 1 integrated function.Completed multi-year air traffic control tower construction in only 8 months.Ensured uninterrupted support during 1998 Iraq crisis. Show less

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  Bd Systems

  Aug 1998 - Oct 2006

  VP. Enterprise Network Services and Program Manager

  Managed $16M in contracts for large consulting company at 5 locations nationwide. Provided IT, GIS, Intelligence, and Analysis support for USAF, US DoT, and various regional and local government agencies. Supervised 170 persons and 5 subcontractors. Developed new business opportunities and oversaw contract and proposal functions. Delivered specialized IT support for various Pentagon and Air Force Space Command systems. Directed information and network security, system support, and LAN/WAN support for Air Force base, and Air Force Space Command and US Northern Command Headquarters.Turned around troubled program and achieved Exceptional rating in all assessments.Produced $2M per year in additional revenue through special projects and equipment purchases resulting from previous savings by client.Reduced customer service times 50% and combined solution development/implementation time from 145 days to 20 days.Increased revenues 19% by delivering white papers and proposals.Earned recognition from customers for reducing project costs 35%.Earned company Peterson AFB Small Business of the Year recognition.Management and technical lead for winning $50M network services contract proposal.Earned President's Award for Exceptional Performance.Managed development of GIS system for San Francisco Bay Area Metropolitan Transit.Led creation of database for US DoT Federal Highway Administration to facilitate lifecycle management of highway bridge infrastructure.Provided database and analysis support for Air Intelligence Agency to support electronic combat threat analysis activities. Show less

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  SAIC (Science Applications International Corp

  Oct 2006 - Mar 2011

  Vice President and Director/Sr Program Manager

  Following SAIC's acquisition of bd Systems in 2006, selected to oversee $11M project portfolio for global high technology consulting firm. Supervise staff of 120 in supporting multiple contracts with Air Force entities. Manage business development, P&L, contract performance, proposal development, budgets, and resource utilization. Projects and programs include network engineering, system integration, information assurance and protection, system administration, and help desk functions.Captured $55M, 6-year AFSPC network operations and security center support contract.Recognized for achieving 98.9% average award fee rating, with four 100% ratings.Rated as Best in Air Force for network and information security management.Saved between $83,000 and $430,000 per year through innovative cost avoidance, resulting in additional contracts and client spending.Earned reputation for exceptional customer support (97.5%) and partnership relations.Provided recommendations to AFSPC CIO on portfolio management, dashboard development, and policy review and coordination. Show less

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  Softec Solutions

  Mar 2011 - Jan 2013

  Vice President, Program Management

  Responsible for P&L, contract management and project execution of all company contracts with an overall annual value of $15.6M. Managed employees in all 50 states supporting a wide variety of government clients including DOI, EPA, DOAg, US Army, Federal Highway Administration, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, and the states North Carolina, and Idaho. Supports business development and capture management including leading and supporting proposal development. Built exceptional customer rapport.• Served as both Director of Program Management, establishing ISO2001 and PMI compliant Program and Project Management Processes and Policies and Contracts Manager. Established contract and project management records systems and accomplished all contracting actions, including review of all solicitation terms and conditions, FAR clauses, etc. • Rescued failing program that had no leadership or direction. Team was not following standard development processes and was over budget and behind schedule. Hired new lead developer and established close relationship with customer. Organization CFO praised quality of new staff, turnaround in progress and quality of work. Turnaround resulted in additional contracts within the agency for maintenance and overhaul of other systems.• Wrote, edited, and reviewed major sections of multiple proposals. Awarded Blanket Purchase Agreement for software development and 3 of 4 ensuing task orders. Awarded $32M contract for sustainment of the DoD TRICARE e-commerce systems.• Established teaming relationships leading to prime contracts with HQ Air National Guard, HQ Air Force Reserve, and US Special Operations Command. New work for new customers.• Lead transition of TRICARE contract. Completed all transition activities within 30 day contract requirement and ensured all deliverables (transition plan, program management plan, quality plan, contingency plan, etc.) were all delivered on schedule. Show less

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  Consultant

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2020

  Project Management Consultant and Trainer

  Provide project and program management consultation to business striving to improve project execution and implement Project Management Institute compliant processes and procedures tailored to their internal and customer requirements.Provide Project Management Training and PMP test preparation training receiving exceptional student feedback. Hand picked to teach Pinnacle 3 Learning's first overseas class for a major client company.

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2020 - now

  Retired