Richard Stravitsch

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 2002 - May 2012

  Designed and maintained all helicopter loading zones to support operations; directed training, administration and maintenance activities of the team consisting of 11 personnel.● Supervised the section responsible for processing and prioritizing over 3,500 aviation support requests, and supervised the section which segregated assets supporting ground forces● Oversaw the section responsible for controlling and maintaining aviation operations and personnel recovery operations● Advised the senior leadership on employment of aviation assets in support of 3,800 individuals on a deployment to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn Show less Company Commander of a Forward Support Company (FSC) consisting of over 189 personnel geographically dispersed in Texas, Kansas, and Colorado. The Company consists of a headquarters section, field feeding section, distribution/POL platoon and a ground maintenance platoon. Responsible for providing field feeding, transportation, refueling, drivers training and ground maintenance support for the Battalion consisting of over 600 personnel, 23 helicopters, and 230 wheeled vehicles/trailers. Responsible for keeping the company focused and trained on unit and individual deployable readiness. Additionally, as the Battalion logistics and property book officer responsible for the Battalion logistical requirements, capabilities, and shortfalls. Responsible for the Battalion’s Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP) and food service program. Show less

  • Aviation Planner & Project Manager | Brigade Aviation Officer

    Sept 2010 - May 2012

  • Operations Manager | Company Commander

    Feb 2009 - Aug 2010

  • Supply Chain & Logistics Manager | S4 & PBO

    Jul 2007 - Jan 2009

  • Student

    Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

  • Aviation Resourcing Manager | Flight Operations OIC

    Jan 2006 - Sept 2006

  • Aircraft Operations Manager | Flight Platoon Leader

    Dec 2004 - Dec 2005

  • Executive Officer and Platoon Leader

    May 2003 - Nov 2004

  • Student

    Jan 2002 - Apr 2003
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  U.S. Army Contracting Command

  Oct 2012 - May 2015

  Led teams to provide directors and CEOs with contract forecasting, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and administration of supply and service contracts.● Led two contracting teams consisting of 11 team members who cumulatively awarded over 60 contract actions valued at over $7M, completed 28 contract modifications, and closed out 93 contracts● Personally awarded 16 contracts ahead of time valued over $2.2M, completed 10 contract modifications, and closed out 42 contracts● Provided contract and logistical support to civil authorities in garrison, Brooke Army Medical Center, Army Medical Department Center and School, and Army North regions● Developed five team members with mandatory and combat skills training and coordinated with deployed leadership; prepared team to deploy worldwide, on short notice, to sustain contract operations in war zone Show less

  • Deputy Director | Battalion Executive Officer & Contracting Specialist

    May 2014 - May 2015

  • Contracts & Procurement Manager | Contracting Team Leader & Contracting Specialist

    Oct 2012 - Apr 2014
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  United States Army Special Operations Command

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

  Project Manager | Assistant Product Manager - Avionics & Software Development

  Oversaw the life cycle management of all Army special operations aircraft electronics and software; provided leadership and direction to manage cost, schedule and performance within program baselines.● Planned, programmed, and executed multi-appropriation program valued over $140M for the development, acquisition, fielding, and sustainment of avionics systems● Modernized avionics programs and coordinated with all levels of leadership organizations; ensured modernization strategies were aligned and best served the customer● Supervised 5 personnel while directing more than 200 contractors; assessed technology, aligned requirements, resources and industry to address each gap; reduced risk for forces and aircrews; closed situational awareness gaps and enabled precision coordination● Secured an on-time contract award valued over $22.9M; revolutionized and modernized helicopter cockpit● Directed team to generate 36+ contract actions totaling $100M, supporting software and hardware development across the avionics portfolio; ensured organization retains its comparative advantage Show less

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  U.S. Army Operational Test Command

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2021

  As a project manager for the US Army Operational Test command, I design, plan, coordinate, resource, execute, and report on operational tests of aviation systems and sub-systems in support of the decision-making process at the Department of the Army and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.Programs I have worked on include:● Future Vertical Lift (FVL)● Aviation Data Exploitation Capability (ADEC)● Air Soldier System (Air SS)● Global Combat Support System - Army (GCSS-Army)● AH-64E V6 Show less

  • Project Manager | Aviation Test Plans & Analysis Division Chief

    May 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Project Manager | Aviation Test and Evaluation Officer - Future Verticle Lift

    Jul 2017 - May 2020
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  USAA

  May 2021 - Jul 2021

  Third Party Relationship Management Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellow

  Worked as fellow at USAA with their Third Party Relationship Management team (contracts oversight) as part of the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program.

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  USAA

  Oct 2021 - now

  Enables USAA's third-party risk management/procurement strategies and program pillars of managing risk, strengthening operational efficiency, driving Enterprise value, and delivering exceptional customer experience through effective relationship management of multiple third-parties.Primary duties are focused on Third-Party Risk Management Lifecycle Process responsibilities for planning, risk assessment and due diligence, contract negotiations, on-going monitoring, and termination. Partners with the third-party risk management and procurement operations, CoSA leadership, and various support partners to build and enable business strategies, justify utilization, identify and select providers and effectively monitor and manage compliance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements, adherence to USAA policy, standards, procedures, reporting requirements, service level objectives, etc. Show less

  • Sourcing and Procurement Manager

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Third Party Relationship Manager - Senior

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2023