JERICHO UPHAM
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Results-driven Acquisition Program Manager and Systems Engineer with over 25 years of experience leading the development, integration, and sustainment of complex Naval Combat Systems, specializing in the Aegis Combat System and Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC). Proven track record managing multi-million dollar budgets, mitigating critical programmatic risks, and steering cross-functional teams to deliver warfighting capabilities. Highly adept at translating legislative/technical requirements into actionable acquisition strategies within the PEO IWS ecosystem.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Program Manager (APM) | Command and Control Directorate
PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE INTEGRATED WARFARE SYSTEMS (PEO IWS 6)
01.2023 - Current
- Advised senior leadership on programmatic, financial, and contractual matters, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring compliance with Task Planning Sheet (TPS).
- Represented major acquisition programs in high-level stakeholder and congressional-level briefing environments, delivering expert courses of action to secure program buy-in.
- Developed and implemented program requirements in response to federal legislation, conducting analytical studies to assess system lifecycle effectiveness.
- Directed work distribution and priority-setting across multidisciplinary teams, resolving technical, cost, and schedule challenges.
- Area of Responsibility: Financial & Contractual Governance, Acquisition Representation, Lifecycle Strategy, Workforce & Priority Execution
Administrative / Technical Specialist | V31 CEC Systems Engineering Branch
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER DAHLGREN DIVISION (NSWCDD)
08.2009 - 01.2023
- Acted as primary CEC-Aegis Integration SME, chaired the Aegis BL 10 CEC Sub-CPT, and represented PEO IWS 6.0 at certification panels (CSCP) and interoperability tests (IDCT) to align key milestones across the Aegis APM and Design Agent.
- Led CEC software baseline execution by chairing the Software Change Control Board (SCCB), directing Product Release/Certification Panels, and representing PEO IWS 6.0 in SETR and Agile reviews to mitigate risks and secure certification for fleet deployment.
- Managed CEC software baseline, overseeing project execution and ensuring compliance with standards to meet deployment timelines.
- Directed technical projects for CEC, facilitating integration and collaboration among teams to achieve project goals.
- Supported Branch Head in task management and performance reviews, assuming full leadership during absence to maintain continuity.
Aegis Baseline Manager & Lead Systems Engineer
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER DAHLGREN DIVISION (NSWCDD)
- Directed NSWCDD engineering efforts for PEO IWS 1.0 in Aegis BL 7.2.0.0 program development, ensuring budget adherence, schedule compliance, and Task Planning Sheet (TPS) accuracy.
- Acted as the primary technical authority to the PEO IWS 1 Major Program Manager (MPM) for the Aegis System Safety Program, coordinated safety risk assessments, generated Safety Assessment Reports (SARs), and represented the program at NOSSA reviews.
- Led Systems Engineering Integration Team (SEIT) to align requirements and architecture products, coordinating with Primary Acquisition Resource Managers (PARMs) and assisting branch management with task planning and performance reviews.
- Conducted safety analyses for Software System Safety Technical Review Panels (SSSTRPs) and led Navy/Joint Link Certification testing, supporting Deploying Group System Integration Testing (DGSITs) directly onboard US Navy vessels.
- Acted as the Aegis in-service principal for safety, managed safety compliance and risk management processes.
- Led systems engineering integration efforts, coordinating team activities and fostering collaboration among group members.
- Analyzed Aegis system safety and tactical data links, delivering insights that directly supported program objectives.
Skills
Programmatic & Acquisition Skills
Technical & Warfare Domain Expertise
Program Management & Budgeting
Aegis Combat System (All Baselines)
Risk & Configuration Management
Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC)
SETR & Milestones Reviews
Command & Decision (C&D) / Display Systems
Stakeholder & PARM Coordination
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) / Agile
Timeline
Assistant Program Manager (APM) | Command and Control Directorate
PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE INTEGRATED WARFARE SYSTEMS (PEO IWS 6)
01.2023 - Current
Administrative / Technical Specialist | V31 CEC Systems Engineering Branch
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER DAHLGREN DIVISION (NSWCDD)
08.2009 - 01.2023
Aegis Baseline Manager & Lead Systems Engineer
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER DAHLGREN DIVISION (NSWCDD)