Amanda Foxton
GovCon Growth Executive | Scaling Federal Services & PE Backed Firms | US Navy Veteran
- Role
- Director, Platform Engineering at Mile Two
- Location
- Wilmington, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amanda Foxton
Dynamic and results-driven executive with over 15 years of experience leading operations,…
Experience
Director, Platform Engineering
Jun 2025 — Present
Leading strategic direction, execution, and growth for a $10M+ portfolio of DoD-focused platform engineering and SRE programs, overseeing cross-functional teams, customer relationships, financial performance, and delivery excellence- Lead a portfolio of complex platform engineering and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) programs supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial clients, with full accountability for strategic direction, execution, and performance- Manage $10M+ annual P&L, ensuring achievement of financial targets, contract compliance, and customer satisfaction across all programs- Drive portfolio growth by identifying new business opportunities, fostering customer relationships, leading capture and proposal efforts, and developing account strategies aligned with organizational goals- Guide multidisciplinary teams across software development, cloud engineering, and SRE functions- scaling capabilities and ensuring delivery excellence- Serve as the executive interface for customer and partner engagement, building trusted relationships with key stakeholders and consistently delivering Exceptional CPARS ratings- Mentor and develop Program Managers, Project Leads, and SREs, with a focus on leadership development, delegation, and succession planning- Oversee portfolio planning, reporting, and risk management; ensure transparency and accuracy of financial forecasts, project plans, and performance metrics- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation; support enterprise-wide initiatives through collaboration with Mile Two’s VP of Customer Mission Delivery and Digital PMO- Promote organizational expertise in platform engineering and digital transformation through internal and external communication, representing Mile Two in industry and government forums- Advocate for and uphold core values of supported autonomy, humble expertise, and measurable impact, while fostering a high-performing, collaborative work environment.
Education
Penn State Smeal College of Business
Graduate Certificate, Strategic Leadership
2021
Penn State Smeal College of Business
Master of Management, Corporate Innovation & Entrepreneurship [Concentration: Business Management & Business Architecture]
2019 — 2021
Penn State Smeal College of Business
Graduate Certificate, Business Administration, Management and Operations
2021
United States Naval Academy
Bachelor’s Degree, B.S., International Relations
2006 — 2010
Harvard Business School
Graduate Course, Leadership
Penn State Smeal College of Business
Graduate Certificate in Business Architecture
2020
Skills
- Management
- International Relations
- Organizational Leadership
- Military Training
- Operations Management
- Defense
- Military
- Leadership
- Force Protection
- U.s. Department of Defense
- Command
- National Security
- Political Science
- Surface Warfare
- Navy
- Operational Planning
- Security Clearance
- Program Management
- Military Operations
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