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PAUL KAEPPEL

Alexandria

Summary

Dynamic Program Manager with a proven track record at the United States Air Force, adept at vendor negotiation and project oversight. Skilled in technical documentation and effective communication, I drive program success through strategic stakeholder collaboration and budget development, ensuring efficient resource allocation and impactful results.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager Indiana Hooser Farmer

Self-employeed
Star City
04.2018 - Current
  • Created tactical relationships with teams to propel projects and attain results.
  • Established and maintained relationships with vendors and external partners, negotiating contracts to support program objectives.
  • Assessed accurate and relevant information for fact-based decision making.
  • Coordinated the integration of multiple projects within the program, ensuring cohesive progress and efficient resource allocation.
  • Implemented best practices in order to maximize efficiency of operations.
  • Worked closely with other departments to support program technical aspects and cost proposals.

Communications Electronics Engineer

United States Air Force, USAF
Washington DC
  • Evaluated new technologies for their potential application to current product lines.
  • Maintained accurate records of all designs, modifications, tests results and other relevant information throughout the product life cycle.
  • Inspected finished installations for performance metrics.
  • Performed research on emerging industry trends to identify potential areas of improvement in existing products.

Communications and Social Media Manager

Government Accountability Office
Washington
  • Engaged with the online community, responding to comments and messages to foster a positive brand image.

Contract and Task Order Manager

Program Manager for Installation Security Equipmen
Fort Belvoir
  • Coordinated with internal departments to monitor the status of orders.
  • Performed regular audits of ordering processes to identify areas needing improvement.
  • Examined expenditures to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
  • Managed order entry, invoicing, shipment tracking, and payment processing.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost-effective purchase of goods or services.

Education

Federal Government Management

Defense Systems Management College
Fort Belvoir, VA
03-2001

Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Air Force Institute of Techonology
Wright Patterson AFB
03-1971

Skills

  • Vendor negotiation and project oversight
  • Technical documentation and data analysis
  • Contract administration
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Project management
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Budget development
  • Effective communication
  • Problem resolution
  • Event planning and execution

Timeline

Program Manager Indiana Hooser Farmer

Self-employeed
04.2018 - Current

Communications Electronics Engineer

United States Air Force, USAF

Communications and Social Media Manager

Government Accountability Office

Contract and Task Order Manager

Program Manager for Installation Security Equipmen

Federal Government Management

Defense Systems Management College

Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Air Force Institute of Techonology
PAUL KAEPPEL