Brandee Carroll

About Brandee Carroll

I’m a business development and program management leader with 12+ years of experience driving growth across defense, healthcare, research, and education. My background includes leading $500M+ R&D portfolios, capturing multimillion-dollar opportunities, expanding organizational capabilities to support 130+ employees, and delivering results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.In defense and research, I’ve directed acquisition strategies, overseen classified programs, and built cross-divisional systems to streamline work for 80+ program managers. In healthcare, I supported rapid organizational expansion by hiring 600+ professionals in just 14 months while setting best-in-network onboarding metrics. In education and research operations, I’ve coordinated academic partnerships, managed sponsored programs, and guided advisory committees that shaped innovation strategies.What ties all of this together is adaptability. I thrive in new industries, quickly learn the landscape, and apply proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to deliver impact. My strength lies in connecting strategy to execution—whether building partnerships, improving operations, or navigating complex regulations. Active Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI eligible) Expertise: Business Development | Program & Operations Management | Federal Procurement | Strategic Communications | Research Administration | Talent Strategy Passion: Building relationships, solving challenges, and creating measurable outcomes across diverse sectorsI’m always open to conversations, collaborations, and new opportunities. If you’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring cross-industry perspective, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Acquisition Program Manager

   Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

   Aug 2024 — Present · Dayton, OH, US

   Led strategic planning and execution for over $500M in R&D contracting vehicles for AFRL/RQV (Aerospace Systems Directorate), ensuring programs remained on time, within scope, and on budget.• Provided expert guidance on DoD acquisition pathways, contracting vehicles (including OTAs and IDIQs), and program lifecycles, enabling AFRL/RQV to effectively execute its R&D portfolio.• Served as a primary liaison between AFRL/RQV, industry partners, and internal teams, fostering strong relationships with program managers, finance, contracting, senior leadership, and technical POCs.• Briefed acquisition strategy to the director of AFRL/RQ for a $200M IDIQ and led the technical review team for evaluating industry proposals, translating technical needs into actionable plans.• Championed innovation and process improvement by actively participating in an integrated product team (IPT) focused on division growth and planning, contributing recommendations for enhancing organizational effectiveness.• Developed and implemented a comprehensive resource hub for over 80 program managers within AFRL/RQ, standardizing processes and templates to improve consistency, reduce risk, and free up PMs for strategic work.• Regular use of AFRL applications including CCaR, Work Unit Management, PM Applications and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning through successful completion of the AFRL/RQ Program Management Development Course, applying advanced program management principles to drive project success.• Proactively cultivated professional development opportunities and special projects to expand knowledge base and maximize training benefits, consistently exceeding expectations.

Education

• La Sierra University

  MBA, Marketing

  2012 — 2014

• Union Adventist University

  B.S.; Business Administration, Marketing

  2007 — 2011