Tara Crowl

About Tara Crowl

Experienced program management professional with a dynamic career spanning more than two decades across the U.S. Air Force and private sector. I currently serve in the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). I bring a proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar programs, international partnerships, and full lifecycle acquisition efforts—consistently delivering results in high-stakes environments. My leadership spans both defense and commercial sectors, giving me a unique perspective on aligning mission requirements with strategic business goals.I hold a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management and a Bachelor’s in Communication and Business, both from Wright State University. My professional education includes advanced DoD training in system lifecycle risk management, Lean process improvement, and Six Sigma methodologies. Earlier in my career, I held senior roles in the private sector—directing strategic marketing, business development, and government contracting at organizations ranging from fast-moving R&D firms to Fortune 500 companies. I’ve led global product integrations, captured new markets, and delivered multi-million-dollar cost savings through innovative change initiatives.I thrive at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution—bringing teams together to solve complex challenges, accelerate performance, and deliver measurable valueStrengths Finder 2.0 = Individualization ~ Achiever ~ Activator ~ Arranger ~ Learner

Experience

1. Acquisition Program Manager

   United States Air Force

   Jun 2011 — Present · WPAFB, OH, US

   01/06/2025 - Current, Lead Program Manager for Biodynamic Impact of Flight & Congressional Interest Items11/01/2021 - 12/29/2024, Deputy Program Manager (PM), Bomber Platform Display Modernization07/06/2020 - 10/29/2021, IPT Lead Program Manager, Next Generation Ejection Seat (NGES)06/10/2019 - 07/03/2020, Lead Program Manager for Research Altitude Chamber/Pilot Centrifuge/Aeromedical Systems03/07/2016 – 06/07/2019, Deputy Security Assistance Program Manager, F-16 Foreign MilitarySales (FMS) Branch12/01/2014 – 03/04/2016, Engine Program Manager, Component Improvement 10/01/2012 – 11/28/2014, Lead Training Implementation Program Manager, F-35 Joint ProgramOffice, Training & Manpower IPT06/06/2011 – 09/29//2012, Program Control Manager, Life Cycle Support Office F-35A

Education

• Wright State University

  BA, Communications

  1987 — 1993

• Wright State University

  Master's degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2019 — 2020

Skills

• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Change Management
• Marketing
• Program Management
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Team Building
• Business Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Crm
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Marketing Communications
• Operations Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Business Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Vendor Management
• Strategy