Alan Hazelwood
Suffolk
Summary
Retired U.S. Coast Guard officer with 23 years of experience providing lifecycle support for C5I system-of-systems, including Navigation, C2 and Communications. Expert in acquiring and deploying logistically supportable and sustainable C5I systems from major acquisitions to sustainment, supporting and technically refreshing capabilities during the operation and maintenance phase, and delivering PMO support for projects that provide mission-enabling systems and services to the fleet. Skilled in C5I systems engineering project management, and managing stakeholders across Coast Guard (HQ, C5ISC), and external partners, ensuring operational readiness in dynamic environments. Seeking to leverage technical and leadership expertise as ESD Section Chief to drive navigation and safety system sustainment and development efforts.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Branch Operations Coordinator
U.S. Coast Guard C5ISC-BOD-Project Management Branch (PMB)
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Directed PMO operations, coordinating with 16 Product Lines, Shared Services Divisions, and HQ Program Offices to deliver lifecycle support for 130+ C5I projects, enhancing navigation and C2 capabilities for mission execution.
- Conducted gap analysis to design a multi-year strategic roadmap, aligned with budget/acquisition plans, to close knowledge/support gaps and optimize PMO services, improving C5ISC project performance and effectiveness.
- Managed $3.8M budget and $80M support contract as COR, supervising 26 contractors (36,000+ hours) to enhance project manager competencies and streamline system-of-systems deployments.
- Enhanced coordination between PMO, Engineering, Contracting, and Field Divisions, synchronizing integrated support products to optimize project planning, acquisition, and risk-based decision-making for C5I systems.
Project Manager
U.S. Coast Guard C3CEN (Core Technologies Division, Navigation Sensors Section)
06.2017 - 07.2020
- Led $30M fleet-wide recapitalization of legacy Encrypted Automatic Identification Systems (EAIS), and deployment of Second-Generation AIS (AIS-2) to 1500+ Coast Guard surface assets, ensuring 100% on-time delivery and enhancing domain awareness, navigation safety and VHF datalink bandwidth efficiency.
- Planned and executed AIS-2 project in alignment with DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) and SFLC Engineering Change processes, conducted and oversaw system acquisition, engineering, testing/integration and logistics for platform-specific deployments.
- Coordinated with Project Managers, Program Offices Navy, and contractors to align AIS-2 deployment with Navigation and C2 system upgrades, ensuring seamless interoperability of interdependent interfaces (system of systems) – that collectively provide capability to meet EAIS / Blue Force Tracking requirements.
- Prepared and Executed $8.5M annual budget and served as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for $10M hardware and $19M engineering support contracts, coordinating task orders, inventory integration, and AIS-2 interface upgrades and acceptance testing.
Deployment Coordinator
U.S. Coast Guard, Rescue-21 Program Office (CG-9331)
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Oversaw $30M Western Rivers (WR) phase recapitalization of the legacy National Distress and Response System (NDRS), deploying Rescue-21 consoles, data links, and VHF radio equipment to 3 Sector Command Centers, 2 Marine Safety Units, and 51 remote tower sites, enhancing search and rescue coverage along Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio Rivers in Coast Guard 8th District.
- Inspected legacy tower sites and coordinated RF coverage modeling, recommended 7 replacement sites that added 120 river miles of Channel 16 Guard radio coverage and informed DHS SELC reviews and project decisions.
- Directed and oversaw contracted installation, integration, and testing of network and radio systems at 30 remote fixed facilities and 2 Sector Command Centers, delivering a sustainable Rescue-21 solution for life-saving and interagency coordination.
- Coordinated with program managers, real property, EPA, Navy, and contractors to drive CG network installation milestones, expedite NEPA reviews, and secure lease agreements for 30 tower sites under dynamic schedules.
Electronics Technician
U.S. Coast Guard (various Units)
07.2003 - 08.2015
- Maintained and repaired C5I systems (navigation, communications, command and control, intelligence) across small boats, cutters, and command centers, ensuring mission readiness and operational availability.
- Supervised electronics shop operations, mentoring technicians, managing budgets, and allocating resources to sustain mission-critical systems under dynamic schedules and emergent events.
- Coordinated CG station and Cutter engineers to schedule and execute preventive/corrective maintenance and system upgrades on small boats and cutters, adapting plans to ensure C5I system availability and support during search and rescue missions and post-hurricane operations.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Engineering (Systems Engineering)
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Excelsior University
Albany07-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05-2014
Skills
- C5I Systems Engineering: Deep expertise in system-of-systems engineering for navigation (ECS/ECDIS), C2, and AIS-2 systems, coordinating upgrades for interoperability and Blue Force Tracking, with a keen understanding of systemic impacts on mission-critical operations
- Project Management: Proficient in waterfall, Agile (Scrum/Kanban), and iterative methodologies, tailoring tools (eg, templates, MS Project) and techniques (eg, Rolling Wave) to manage cost, scope, schedule, and risk for complex C5I projects
- Acquisition and Contract Management: Expert in navigating federal acquisition processes, preparing executable contract packages (SOWs, PWSs) for on-time award, administering contracts as COR-III, and acquiring/allocating resources to deliver C5I projects on time and within budget
- Stakeholder Management: Skilled in collaborating with geo-dispersed stakeholders, aligning divergent views through systems analysis and executing engineering activities on multiple fronts
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Jan 2021–Jan 2027
- Federal Acquisition Certification: Project and Program Managers Level II (FAC P/PM-II), Jun 2020–Apr 2026
- Contracting Officer’s Representative Level III (FAC-COR-III), Feb 2020–Apr 2026
- DHS Systems Engineering Level I (DHS SE-I), Oct 2018–Apr 2026
- DHS Technology Manager Level I (DHS TM-I), Feb 2020–Apr 2026
- DHS Test & Evaluation Level I (DHS TE-I), Jan 2020–Apr 2026
Timeline
Branch Operations Coordinator
U.S. Coast Guard C5ISC-BOD-Project Management Branch (PMB)
01.2021 - 06.2025
Project Manager
U.S. Coast Guard C3CEN (Core Technologies Division, Navigation Sensors Section)
06.2017 - 07.2020
Deployment Coordinator
U.S. Coast Guard, Rescue-21 Program Office (CG-9331)
07.2015 - 05.2017
Electronics Technician
U.S. Coast Guard (various Units)
07.2003 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Master of Engineering (Systems Engineering)
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Excelsior University
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Suffolk County Community College
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