Emy Berger
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished professional seeking challenging opportunities in leadership, international affairs, and strategic management. Bringing extensive experience in defense and national security, along with proven expertise in program management, acquisitions, and international relations. A results-oriented leader with a track record of success in driving innovative solutions, building relationships, fostering inclusive workplaces, and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warfighter Senior Integration Group Manager
Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell, OSD A&S
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated across military Service Departments, Combatant Commands and Joint Staff for the successful delivery of material solutions associated with urgent operational needs to Warfighters engaged in contingency operations.
Defense Senior Leader Development Program (DSLDP), Cohort 2022
Department Of The Navy, NAWCAD
01.2022 - Current
- Competitively selected by the Department of the Navy to build an enterprise-wide perspective through participation in defense-focused leadership seminars, completion of a professional military education, and accomplishment of a career-broadening assignment.
Program Manager and Team Lead, F-35 Block 4 Modernization
Department Of The Navy, F-35 Joint Program Office
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed cross-functional teams for three significant efforts, valued at over $3.5 billion, to deliver the lifecycle of F-35 Advanced Systems with varying technology maturity levels, elusive cost, schedule, and performance requirements, and moving delivery dates.
- Formulated an innovative contracting and acquisition strategy that incentivized meticulous planning and execution across a complex portfolio and catalyzed behavioral and cultural shifts across government and industry teams for timely and affordable delivery of advanced F-35 capabilities.
- Spearheaded the F-35 Women of the Joint Program Office affinity group, enabling a platform that promotes an inclusive workplace, fosters the motivation and development of others, and facilitates mentorship, networking and empowerment on a large scale.
Executive Assistant to the F-35 Executive Director
Department Of The Navy, F-35 Joint Program Office
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Served as a trusted advisor to the F-35 Executive Director providing insightful analysis on critical business and organizational issues.
- Acknowledged as a trusted source to F-35 Executive Leadership Team to both internal and external government and industry stakeholders to include top-level officials across the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Service Secretaries, Congressional members/staffs, International Ministries of Defense, and Government Contractors.
- Spearheaded a multi-sector engagement between the F-35 Joint Program Office and Amazon Executive Leadership to address space constraints in Crystal City, resulting in an unprecedented public-private partnership with talent exchange opportunities and facility agreements.
Chief of Staff and Integrator, Chief Management Office
Department Of The Navy, F-35 Joint Program Office
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed planning and executing solution strategies to improve the integration of processes across the F-35 Enterprise, with a primary focus on streamlined processes, improved operations and efficiency in the execution of the mission.
- Spearheaded successful change management initiatives during organizational restructuring.
- Facilitated effective collaboration between internal teams while maintaining clear lines of communication throughout the organization.
Operations and Administration Team Lead
Department of the U.S. Navy, NH-IV (GS-14/15)
04.2015 - 05.2017
- As the Team Lead for Operations and Administration, I managed a team of more than 30 personnel that make up the F-35 JPO operations and infrastructure support department consisting of personnel from three U.S
- Services, military, civilian and contracted personnel
- My team was responsible for providing direct support to the PEO headquarters consisting of more than 1,000 personnel in administrative and program management support, official travel demands, facility and space needs, and program-policy establishment required to operate the F-35 enterprise.
Directorate Support Manager/Supervisor
F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO)
04.2014 - 04.2015
- As the Directorate Support Manager (DSM), I managed and supervised a team of 15 systems analysts who provided customer support in designing, developing, and testing the F-35 Lightning II JPO.
F-35 Logistics and Sustainment Leadership Integration
F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO)
10.2012 - 04.2015
- While fulfilling my DSM role, I concurrently maintained a customer support role as the Leadership Integration Analyst to the Director and Product Support Manager (PSM) of the Logistics and Sustainment Team.
Country Desk Officer
Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (SAF/IA)
07.2008 - 10.2012
- Served as the International Affairs Program Specialist for Centurum, Inc
- From July 2008 to May 2011, when SPARTA, Inc
- Assumed this government contract where I continued in the same capacity within SAF/IA until October 2012.
Intern, External Affairs Department
Center for American Progress
01.2007 - 05.2007
- Forged relationships with interest groups and elected officials from across the political spectrum
- Aggressively raised awareness of the Center by connecting staff with like-minded allies
- Conducted concentrated full-scope research assignments under short-notice timelines
- Planned and organized large-scale Capitol Hill briefings, receptions, and meetings for the Center.
Intern, State Senate
Michigan State Senator Jason Allen
09.2004 - 01.2005
- Provided written and oral communication with Michigan constituents and staff members
- Connected the Senator and staff with sensitive constituent concerns
- Organized and maintained constituent and client contact information.
Education
Master of Science in National Resource Strategy - Senior Acquisition
National Defense University, Dwight D. Eisenhower School
Fort McNair, Washington D.C.06.2023
Master of Business Administration with Distinction - International Business
DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management
Arlington, VA08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy, Middle Eastern Studies
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2007
High School Diploma with Honors -
Woodhaven High School
Woodhaven, MI06.2003
Skills
- Defense Acquisition Expert
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Operations Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- International Business and Cross-Cultural Communication
- Program and Project Management
- Visionary leadership
Certification
- Senior Acquisition Course, ACQ 401, 06/2023
- Program Management Level III/Advanced Certification, 01/2022
Activities Awards
- Program Manager of the Quarter, F-35 Mission Systems, 06/2021
- Top Performer of the Year, SAFTAS, 08/2013
- Up and Coming Star,' Alion Science & Technology, 12/2012
- Letter of Appreciation, 05/2012, Under Secretary of the Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics
- Letter of Appreciation, 11/2011, Under Secretary of the Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics
Training
- Defense Senior Leadership Development Program (DLSDP), 01/2022, Present
- F-35 Enterprise Leadership Cohort Program, 04/2017, 05/2017, Arlington, VA, 22202
Timeline
Warfighter Senior Integration Group Manager
Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell, OSD A&S
08.2023 - Current
Defense Senior Leader Development Program (DSLDP), Cohort 2022
Department Of The Navy, NAWCAD
01.2022 - Current
Program Manager and Team Lead, F-35 Block 4 Modernization
Department Of The Navy, F-35 Joint Program Office
06.2020 - 08.2022
Executive Assistant to the F-35 Executive Director
Department Of The Navy, F-35 Joint Program Office
01.2019 - 06.2020
Chief of Staff and Integrator, Chief Management Office
Department Of The Navy, F-35 Joint Program Office
05.2017 - 01.2019
Operations and Administration Team Lead
Department of the U.S. Navy, NH-IV (GS-14/15)
04.2015 - 05.2017
Directorate Support Manager/Supervisor
F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO)
04.2014 - 04.2015
F-35 Logistics and Sustainment Leadership Integration
F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO)
10.2012 - 04.2015
Country Desk Officer
Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (SAF/IA)
07.2008 - 10.2012
Intern, External Affairs Department
Center for American Progress
01.2007 - 05.2007
Intern, State Senate
Michigan State Senator Jason Allen
09.2004 - 01.2005
Master of Science in National Resource Strategy - Senior Acquisition
National Defense University, Dwight D. Eisenhower School
Master of Business Administration with Distinction - International Business
DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Arts - Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy, Middle Eastern Studies
Michigan State University
High School Diploma with Honors -
Woodhaven High School
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