Gregory T. Brons-Trust

About Gregory T. Brons-Trust

I’m an experienced technical program management professional, former active-duty military communications officer, as well as a leader of program management teams in the aerospace / defense sector. My breadth of experience informs my program management approach, with the perspective and agility of one who has been a key player in startup companies, but also has the knowledge and experience of working for and with larger private and public companies. I have over 20 years of hands-on experience in overseeing the development and deployment of advanced technologies in information and defense systems. This includes key roles in major business capture, proposal writing, and contract negotiation for both the US and International marketplace. I maintain and strive to continuously develop a unique balance of technical knowledge, business savvy, financial acumen, coupled with effective communication skills. Beyond the lessons learned as a management professional, I strive for innovative thinking tempered only by the practical realities of timely execution. Areas of Expertise US and International Defense Hardware, Software, and Systems (Full Lifecycle) Project/Program Management (PMI, PMP© Certified) Management of multiple simultaneous projects and programs Successful outcome delivery in high-stress, highly accelerated projects Contract Negotiation (Government [US & Intl] and Commercial) Proposal Writing (Government [US & Intl] and Commercial) Critical Customer Management / Communication / Messaging Technical Requirements Capture / Maintenance / Change Management Financial Management – Revenue / Cashflow / Profitability Modeling and Delivery ITAR Compliance Experience Organizational Transformation Management

Experience

1. Director, Program Management

   Mercury Systems

   May 2022 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Oversees the overall execution of a portfolio of programs within the product line valued in excess of $150M Develops and grows relationships with key customers Works with Sales/Capture to drive business growth Interfaces with other functional leads in support of program execution and planning Drives strategic planning efforts for medium and/or complex programs. Establishes milestones and develops and owns program plans, schedules and budgets for complex programs. Monitors value-stream strategy, progress and results to ensure that goals are achieved. Identifies and responds to program problems and leads solutions, such as allocation of resources, changing contractual specifications, and leading responses to customer action items. Leads large programs or multiple medium-sized programs to ensure adherence to program plans, schedules and budgets for programs under his/her responsibility. Oversees P&L of the program to ensure that profitability targets are met, and manages multiple important vendors. Leads the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operation budgets, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and to protect the organization\'s interests. Manages performance of department through creating workforce and staffing plans for department to ensure availability of human capital necessary to accomplish departmental business results.

Education

• Mercury Systems

  Mercury Managers Matter (M3)

  2019 — 2019

• University of Maryland University College

  M.S.

  2002 — 2004

• Syracuse University

  B.S.

  1996 — 2000