Elizabeth O'Hagan
Lompoc
Summary
Driven leader in operations management at Northrop Grumman, adept at coordinating multi-faceted operations and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency. With a background in missile systems and a knack for problem-solving, excels in dynamic environments, leveraging analytical skills. Holds an active Top Secret Clearance,
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Management
Northrop Grumman
10.2022 - Current
- Manages, directs, and coordinates one or more segments of the organization's day-to-day operations by overseeing missile and maintenance operations, including management of status reporting and information systems processing.
- Oversees development, implementation, and enhancement of operating policies, processes, and procedures that affect the organization's short- and long-range goals and strategies.
- Plans and coordinates operations and special projects in multiple areas (e.g., short- to long-term planning, joint ventures, business development, internal communications, budgeting).
- Works closely with management, supervising prioritization, monitoring, tracking, documentation, and completion of missile and launch facility maintenance work orders. Coordinates scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities for missile assets and facility subsystems utilizing the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Executes and controls test preparation activities at remote launch facilities and missile processing sites.
- Maintains accurate configuration records of test equipment worked on, team structures, and annotation of anomalies.
- Contributes to development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
- Coordinates organization emergency responses.
- Creates long-term plans and initiatives to accomplish company goals efficiently.
- Coordinates with other teams to implement strategies and cross-training efforts.
- Creaties presentations and communicates with management about plans and strategies.
- Identifies problems and generates effective solutions quickly.
Missile Systems Code Control Specialist
US Air Force
05.2014 - 10.2022
- Led flight production, control, issue & recovery of all code components, critical to the squadron mission.
- Directed team effort to operate the section's computer system, Wing Code Processing System (WCPS), to generate & verify the accuracy of critical code components.
- Maintained and enforced comprehensive knowledge of doctrine, policy, quality assurance standards, control & procedures relating to the use of InterContinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) codes & code systems.
- Lead instructor for wing code controller training
- Identified issues and recommended solutions to programming issues, substantive to changes in coding programs & processes.
- Liaison with government employees & contractors to identify, troubleshoot & correct computer anomalies.
- Conducted quality control checks of all files to ensure documentation is being maintained accurately and record keeping procedures adhere to guidelines posted in HHQ guidance and policy.
- Ensured proper classification of records and files containing effective edition of Program Verification System key, sortie configuration data, nuclear command and control material and squadron configuration records.
- Maintained the section's database, accounting for over 3,500 test code components, critical components, and codes related support equipment items.
- Managed USSTRATCOM's Communication Security (COMSEC) account 613202, 30 Space Wing's COMSEC sub account 623007/02, and unit COMSEC items and the section's supply account. Also, adhered to policies and procedures for handling, storing, issuing and destroying all assigned COMSEC material.
- Performed COMSEC Responsible Officer duties. Instructed squadron members on current guidance/procedures. Ensured all COMSEC documents and records for 100% accuracy.
- Led all COMSEC audits performed by wing COMSEC office.
- Managed flight's equipment and supply accounts. Included tracking and reporting code/critical component needs, usage and repair through appropriate channels.
Space Systems Operator
US Space Force Base
08.2013 - 11.2016
- Identified and maintained surveillance on low orbiting and deep space satellite vehicles using active and passive space surveillance systems
- Detected and tracked sea launched and intercontinental ballistic missiles using system sensors. Detects and tracks earth satellites Forwards information to appropriate command and control agency.
- Assessed, mitigated and resolved interference uplink emissions on communication satellites.
- Performed launch and on-orbit operations for military communications and Navstar Global Positioning System satellites.
- Provided space lift operations support to fulfill war fighting and national requirements.
Electrico-Mechanical Supervisor
US Air Force
10.2010 - 08.2013
- Sustained nationally significant Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) directed $350 million Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Force Development Evaluation (FDE) test program operations.
- Tested, inspected, troubleshot and performed maintenance repairs on launch facilities (LF) and missile alert facilities (MAF).
- Led launch capability tests, operational directives, and post-launch LF safing and evacuation directives.
- Supervised and maintained an eleven man shop
- Maintained electronic command, control, monitoring and power generation equipment at LFs and MAFs.
- Lead Task Site Supervisor for all launch critical tasks. Ensured quality control measures were adhered to.
Missile System Code Controller
US Air Force
09.2008 - 10.2010
- Oversaw operation of $15 million Wing Code Processor System (WCPS) & performed missile flight coding to support ICBM testing program.
- Generated Minuteman III targeting, coordinated & ensured configuration for ICBM flight program.
- Controlled and documented squadron code, critical and cryptographic Communications Security (COMSEC) materials.
- Performed and monitored quality control for policies/procedures and records.
- Received, stored, issued, recovered and destroyed squadron/group Top Secret documents, software and components.
- Lead instructor for squadron’s COMSEC program.
Lead Equipment Supervisor
US Ait Force
12.2005 - 09.2008
- Scheduled and supervised periodic calibration, certification, test and repair on four Electronic System Test Sets computer systems (ESTS).
- Maintained Missile Radar Altimeter Test Set Assemblies (MRATA) and Remote Switching Control Assemblies.
- Responsible for maintaining Signal Data Converters/Cooling Control Units/Sensor Test Sets.
- Managed 100 plus pieces of support equipment valued at over $6.1M required for Missile Checkout mission.
- Supervised work center with eleven personnel
Missile Maintenance Supervisor
US Air Force
12.2001 - 12.2005
- Performed inspection, maintenance, electrical checkout, troubleshooting, repair and corrosion control of 316 Advanced Cruise Missiles (ACM), Air Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM).
- Performed electrical testing, maintenance and troubleshot on 58 Common Strategic Rotary Launchers (CSRL) and aircraft pylons.
- Performed fueling/defueling, engine priming, inspection and repair of ALCM and ACM fuel systems.
- Operated and monitored Electronic System Test Set (ESTS) consoles and associated test equipment.
- Performed malfunction analysis, adjustment, component repair and replacement on assigned missile systems/launch platforms.
- Conducted quality controls checks on all assigned maintenance throughout the missile fleet.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Assistant
Penn Foster College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Arizona State University
10.2026
Associate of Science - Space Systems Operator, Space Operations
Community College of The Air Force
01-2014
Associate of Science - Electronic Systems Technology in Engineering
Community College of The Air Force
01-2005
Skills
- Experience with maintenance procedures that regulate site processes for maintenance, safety, logistics, technical data, security, and facilities management
- Engage and support dynamic work environments Analytical and problem solving skills
- Knowledgeable in researching, organizing, and presenting information
- Skilled in prioritizing, delegating and communication in team environments
- Proficient in Microsoft Word/Office, PowerPoint and Excel
Timeline
Operations Management
Northrop Grumman
10.2022 - Current
Missile Systems Code Control Specialist
US Air Force
05.2014 - 10.2022
Space Systems Operator
US Space Force Base
08.2013 - 11.2016
Electrico-Mechanical Supervisor
US Air Force
10.2010 - 08.2013
Missile System Code Controller
US Air Force
09.2008 - 10.2010
Lead Equipment Supervisor
US Ait Force
12.2005 - 09.2008
Missile Maintenance Supervisor
US Air Force
12.2001 - 12.2005
Associate of Science - Veterinary Assistant
Penn Foster College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Arizona State University
Associate of Science - Space Systems Operator, Space Operations
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Electronic Systems Technology in Engineering
Community College of The Air Force
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