David Vlad

About David Vlad

I’m a PMP-certified program and risk leader with more than 25 years of experience supporting complex defense, space, technology, and logistics programs.My work has included leadership of satellite ground systems programs and large-scale logistics and sustainment operations supporting mission-critical objectives. I have operated across full program lifecycles with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance in highly regulated and technically demanding environments.My experience includes program governance, risk management, customer engagement, cross-functional execution oversight, and performance reporting for high-visibility programs and portfolios.Focus Areas: Program Leadership • Program Risk Management • Government & Defense Programs • Mission-Critical Operations • Cross-Functional Program Delivery

Experience

1. Risk Manager - Defense Programs (Contract)

   Booz Allen Hamilton

   Feb 2026 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

   Contract role through Insight Global supporting Booz Allen Hamilton risk management activities for government programs.

Education

• Thomas Edison State College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• Excelsior College

  Master of Science (M.S.)

Skills

• Dod
• National Security
• Military Operations
• Readiness
• Security Clearance
• Weapons Handling
• Leadership
• Maintenance Management
• Military Logistics
• Weapons
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Maintenance & Repair
• Operational Planning
• Maintenance
• Military
• Combat
• Force Protection
• Supply Chain Management
• U.s. Department of Defense