Bill Moriarity

Experience

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  Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC)

  Oct 1981 - Jul 1985

  Manager, Inertial Upper Stage (IUS) Flight Operations

  The Inertial Upper Stage (IUS) was a two-stage solid-fueled rocket developed by Boeing for the United States Air Force to deliver payloads from low Earth orbit to higher mission orbits or interplanetary trajectories following launch aboard a Titan 34D or Titan IV rocket, or from the payload bay of the NASA Space Shuttle.•Planned and executed joint Space Shuttle / Inertial Upper Stage (IUS) operations and IUS / satellite free light to final mission orbit. Coordinated training simulations for NASA and Air Force Mission Control Teams. Produced Space Shuttle / IUS flight plans and procedures. Develops IUS contingency commands to ensure mission success. Managed over 30 government and contractor personnel with an annual budget of $8M.•Coordinated all remote support locations during the first DoD Shuttle Mission. Identified and corrected potential security compromise to prevent disclosure.•Delivered a comprehensive on-orbit IUS command and control system valued at $6M. The system exceeded required performance capabilities by 10%.•Circumvented a telemetry failure during the first Titan / IUS DoD launch to enable IUS tracking by activating the satellite's data transmitter.•Directed Air Force Flight Control Team actions to successfully separate $300M NASA TDRS Spacecraft after an on-orbit IUS emergency during STS-6 threatened mission failure•Directed IUS Flight Operation enhancements in the $988M IUS redesign allowing return to flight. Show less

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  Electronic Systems Division, Air Force Systems Command

  Oct 1985 - Sept 1989

  Chief Engineer, BMEWS Upgrade Program

  The Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS) detects, tracks, and provides tactical warning/attack assessment (TW/AA) of ballistic missiles launched against the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom. The BMEWS system consists of radars at RAF Fylingdales, UK; Clear, Alaska; and Thule AFB, Greenland.•Led on-site team to design, construct and activate a $121M, 14-story radar facility in the Arctic. Directed 14 month on-site test program at Thule Air Base, Greenland to successful completion. •Completed a Technical Evaluation refuting all Supplier arguments on their equitable adjustment claim, resulting in a savings of $1.2M for the Air Force.•Systems Engineer for $230M RAF Fylingdales BMEWS Radar Upgrade Program and released the Program A-Specification prior a no-notice Change of Station transfer to Onizuka AFB to lead operations for a critical DoD space launch Mission. Show less

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  Air Force Space Command

  Sept 1989 - Mar 1994

  Current Operations Flight Commander - 5th Space Operations Squadron / Consolidated Space Test Center

  Led 24/7 team operating supporting satellites valued at $14B including all DoD, most NASA, and many commercial spacecraft. Directed Air Force Satellite Control Network configuration and operations for NASA manned space flight.•Led 10 Spacecraft Launch Commanders and over 150 contractor employees conducting booster and satellite pre-launch checks, testing, launch, and on-orbit flight operations. Provided management interface for mission support to DoD, NATO, NASA, and Civil space systems.•Directed all-night recovery efforts to restore Inertial Upper Stage (IUS) flight operations capabilities at Onizuka AFB after the catastrophic Oct 17, 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake threatened the launch of Galileo to Jupiter on STS-34. First to arrive back in the Control Room after evacuation. Led restoration of earthquake-damaged telemetry processing and command & control systems to support a successful Space Shuttle launch less than 12 hours later.•Transfer Orbit Flight Director for $450M STS-54 TDRS mission. Planned and executed IUS free flight from the Shuttle through injection into final mission orbit. Calmly and successfully directed immediate satellite and network recovery efforts after a catastrophic IUS power failure threatened complete loss of both the IUS and the attached NASA TDRS spacecraft. Show less

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  Air National Guard

  Mar 1994 - Sept 1997

  National Guard Bureau Acquisition Program Manager - The Pentagon

  Led Air National Guard (ANG) Airlift acquisition planning, programming, and execution. Established requirements for aircraft, spares, and support equipment. Prepared ANG and reviewed USAF requirements and funding documents.•Led $2B+ in KC-135, LC-130, and CD/C-26 upgrades; Led $20.8M C-38A Commercial Best-Value Buy.•Crafted $20M Win-Win agreement for ANG's KC-135 radar, lowering costs and accelerating schedule.•Completed aggressive $23M program to upgrade ANG Counter narcotics aircraft with more effective sensors.•Delivered a $15M LC-130 cockpit upgrade to support continued operations of the National Science Foundation in Antarctica. Show less

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  Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

  Oct 1997 - Aug 1998

  Chief, Program Integration

  Led 7 Integrators for 8 ACAT I and eighteen ACAT II Department of Defense (DoD) Weapon System acquisition programs. Managed Contractor cost, schedule, and performance for Federal procurements valued at over $2.6 Billion.•Rated Noteworthy by DCMC Regional Office achieving highest level of positive customer feedback. •Department of the Navy and their contractors noted these improvements, leading to a request for support for their new $2 Billion Development Program.

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  GE Home & Business Solutions

  Oct 1998 - Jun 2011

  Developed and led the GE RED FLAG process to identify product service failures nationwide before becoming critical. Analyzed processes and then implemented systematic and incremental changes to the ongoing business operations for 30 technical staff and 1,450 GE field service technicians. •Increased success rate to 92.3% from a starting baseline of 70% and cut service failure rates from initial 5.4% to a historic 4.5% low within one year, improving Consumer and Cutormer satistacton, service effectiveness, increasing efficiency, and reducing waste. Show less Guaranteed day-to-day production quality of a premium line of 29 Monogram refrigerator models. Executed process control and design improvement projects to increase product quality. Identified and met quality and reliability objectives and design specifications. Member of the Program Management Team.•Relentlessly led all quality improvement projects from product launch forward. Analyzed service calls daily. Direct contact with Technicians yielded data to launch immediate Six Sigma improvement projects. •Uncovered and provided immediate feedback for design changes on emerging appliance issues / failures.•Led development, production, and release of a new product installation training video distributed to 150 local home delivery companies across the US. Released upgraded video to European market in 5 languages. This video is now being used to reduce variations in quality.•Led hand-on installation training for Dallas product installers, generating an immediate 58% cut in local damage costs while retaining GE's largest customer. Also led hands-on training for 160 service technicians in Dallas and California.•Reviewed over 900 customer requests for product exchanges or buy backs, advising GE Staff on next actions. Advised alternate actions in 396 instances, generating a $1M savings while fully satisfying customers.•Represented GE to high-value customers face-to-face including the Trump Organization in NYC, and other key long-term customers in NY, CA, IN, FL, and TX. Resolved immediate local questions, improved existing processes, and assured continued sales increases.•Trained over 100 GE technical trainers and call center cadre on all new refrigeration products. Supported up to 50 daily requests on consumer questions and service for all Monogram refrigerators. Show less

  • Process Improvement Manager

    Apr 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Service Manager, Monogram Line

    Apr 2004 - Mar 2010

  • Product Quality Engineer

    Oct 1998 - Mar 2004
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  Knights of Columbus Insurance

  Feb 2012 - Feb 2016

  Field Agent

  As a Field Agent with the Knights of Columbus, my mission is to ensure every member has the financial protection they deserve. I help brother Knights and their families prepare for the future by prioritizing their financial goals and customizing insurance solutions to best suit their needs.

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  Retired and enjoying time to pursue personal interests and family

  Feb 2016 - now

  Retired

  improving my overall happiness and health