Heather Shepard

Experience

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  United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Leads, trains, and supervises a squadron of 80 USAFA Cadet-Candidates (C/Cs) on all aspects of military trainingResponsible for C/C morale, welfare and discipline; instructs future officers in USAFA honor code and core valuesServes as counselor, mentor and primary role model in the formation of the students' leadership and professionalismChief advisor to senior staff on recommending C/C retention, dismissal and admission to the US Air Force Academy Coached team of NCAA Division I volleyball recruits for the USAF Academy.

  • Military Training Officer

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Women's Volleyball Coach- Assistant

    Jul 2014 - May 2015
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  United States Air Force

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2018

  -Provides contract support to 3 Wings, AF's largest Med Ctr, 52 partner units, and 58 C-17/C-5/KC-10 Aircraft-Interprets/applies Federal Acquisition Regulations, DOD/AF directives and implements acquisition procedures-Develops contract plans, creates solicitations & negotiates contracts while recommending best value decisions-Conducts market research; performs fair & reasonable price analysis--reviews statements of work and proposals.

  • Contracting Officer - Infrastructure Flight Officer in Charge

    Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Contract Manager: Medical Services and Commodities Team Officer in Charge

    Jun 2015 - Sept 2017
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  60th Mission Support Group

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  Executive Officer to the Commander
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  United States Air Force

  Aug 2018 - now

  Lead Program Manager for Mission Planning Software Sustainment and Maintenance. Oversees cost, schedule, and technical performance of software support contracts using proven program management tools and techniques (including EVM) Provides contracting support, business advice, and negotiation expertise to Program Managers responsible for depot level maintenance of various USAF owned aircrafts located at Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (Air Force Sustainment Center HQ).

  • Aircraft Software Program Manager

    Jul 2020 - now

  • Contracting Officer (UNLIMITED WARRANT), Aircraft Maintenance

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2020
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  HQ Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve

  Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

  Operational Contract Support Planner/Joint Requirements Review Board Office in Charge

  Headquarters Lead Operational Contract Support Planner and Joint Requirements Review Board Officer in Charge. Oversaw 7 member team managing 122 contracts and $4.3 billion sustainment portfolio for DoD personnel and bases across CENTCOM AOR. Further served as top acquisition advisor to HQ's Board of Directors. Largest projects included leading acquisition development and advising on warn systems, multi-mission radar & communication systems, base logistics support, and ensuring contractual support for critical lines of communications/logistical movement during retrograde operations. Critical support resulted in executing top Commanding Generals priorities for safety, health, securement of assets, and closure of bases/landing zones. Innovating actions further ensured achievement of POTUS directed orders while saving Operation Inherent Resolve $221M in yearly budget. Show less