Don Barnett

About Don Barnett

With over 32 years of experience in the Navy\'s nuclear propulsion program, I am a federal project officer at US Navy, where I deliver overall leadership and management of daily operations in support of a multimillion-dollar contract for a national laboratory providing research and development on nuclear energy. I have an MBA in Project Management and a BS in Production and Operations Management.As a trusted operations executive and a decorated US Navy officer, I have deep expertise in project leadership, facility management, and military and government contractor operations. I have consistently achieved organizational, programmatic, and project objectives by collaborating across disciplines, creating clear workstreams and communication plans, and identifying efficiencies and cost-reduction opportunities, yielding quantifiable improvements in cost savings and customer service. I have a knack for approaching work with a sense of possibility, embracing challenges as opportunities for creative problem-solving, serving as a trusted advisor to top leadership, and mentoring individuals for career advancement. I also cultivate valuable cross-functional relationships and strategic partnerships with external stakeholders and accrediting bodies.

Experience

1. Amwtp Treatment Facility Operations Manager

   Idaho Cleanup Project

   Nov 2024 — Present · Idaho Falls, ID, US

Education

• Louisiana Tech University

  BS

• Kaplan University

  MBA