Adam Backsmeier
Aerospace Program Manager | Logistics Officer at 23d Marine Regiment | Current ACP Mentor [Not regularly checking LI]
- Role
- Program Manager, Mission Systems at BAE Systems, Inc.
- Location
- Golden, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Adam Backsmeier
Accomplished Marine Corps veteran and program management leader with 15+ years of experience driving complex programs, projects, and operations across military and STEM-focused environments. Proven track record leading multi-million-dollar initiatives, from low-TRL concept development to rapid prototyping and flight demonstrations, delivering on time and within budget under dynamic, high-stakes conditions. Skilled in systems thinking, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional team leadership within matrix organizations, including staffing, performance management, and stakeholder engagement. Experienced with diverse contract vehicles (FFP, CPFF, T&M, OTA) and IRAD initiatives. Holds an MBA, MS in Project Management, PMP certification, and active TS/SCI clearance. Recognized for consistently achieving measurable results in program execution, organizational performance, and innovation, with a history of aligning technology and operational strategy to mission objectives.
Experience
Program Manager, Mission Systems
Sep 2023 — Present · Westminster, CO, US
Direct government defense programs by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, and ensuring projects met financial, technical, and schedule requirements while serving as the primary liaison for customers and stakeholders. Simultaneously managing six distinct programs with a cumulative contract value over $15.5M and leading teams of 45+ engineers and other experts to achieve development milestones. Collaborate with partners and customers to align technology roadmaps and support follow-on contract opportunities, while overseeing development programs from concept and testing through successful ground and flight demonstrations on partner platforms.• Direct and mentor cross-functional engineering teams, strengthening collaboration and developing future technical leaders while delivering complex defense programs.• Manage program portfolios by coordinating resources, monitoring performance metrics, and mitigating risks to achieve financial, technical, and operational milestones.• Serve as the primary liaison between executives, clients, and internal teams, driving strategic communication, contract compliance, and continuous improvement across program operations.
Education
Carthage College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Physics
2004 — 2008
Marine Corps University
Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS) Distance Education Program (DEP)
The University of Kansas
Master of Science (MS), Project Management
Colorado School of Mines
Master of Science (MS), Hydrology
Marine Corps University
Command and Staff College (CSC) Distance Education Program (DEP)
University of Denver
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Information & Analytics concentration
Skills
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Military
- Training
- Management
- Research
- Government
- Security Clearance
- Microsoft Office
- Online Research
- Critical Thinking
- Logistics
- Operations Management
- Technical Writing
- Business Coaching
- Military Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Military Operations
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Logistics Management
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