Jared Kerns
Project Management | Product Support | Weapon Systems Manager @ US Air Force Reserve | Military Operations
- Role
- Sr Specialist Systems Effectiveness Engineer at L3Harris Technologies
- Location
- Clearfield, UT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jared Kerns
Parry Labs leveraged strong project management and military logistics expertise to enhance defense systems during their tenure as Logistics Engineer. Contributed to streamlining processes and aligning operations with mission-critical goals, ensuring compliance with budgetary and operational requirements before the role was eliminated due to budget constraints. With over 20 years of experience, including roles at Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force Reserve, they bring a deep understanding of defense acquisition, risk management, and military operations. Known for fostering teamwork and operational efficiency, their approach combines strategic planning with a commitment to mission success in high-stakes environments.
Experience
Sr Specialist Systems Effectiveness Engineer
Sep 2025 — Present · Salt Lake City, UT, US
Key responsibilities include identifying and resolving technical issues, analyzing system performance, conducting logistics analyses and supportability analysis, managing spare parts, and collaborating with stakeholders to integrate sustainment into the system lifecycle. Includes risk management, cost analysis, obsolescence planning, and deficiency resolution.
Education
Defense Acquisition University
Certification , CLC001 Defense Subcontract Management
2016 — 2016
Defense Acquisition University
Certification , ACQ101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management
2016 — 2016
Columbia College
Certificate in Management , Business Administration and Management, General
2016 — 2016
Columbia College
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
2012 — 2016
Lincoln High School
Diploma, General Studies
1998 — 2001
Skills
- Government Contracting
- Process Improvement
- Management
- Aerospace
- Problem Solving
- Operations Management
- Time & Attendance
- Military Logistics
- Weapons
- Business Strategy
- Performance Management
- Air Force
- Logistics
- Dod
- National Security
- Production Management
- Information Assurance
- Requirements Analysis
- Inventory Management
- Project Planning
- Data Analysis
- Operational Planning
- Leadership
- Organizational Leadership
- Clerical Skills
- Military Training
- Military Experience
- Military
- Government
- Public Speaking
- Supervisory Skills
- Business Analysis
- Force Protection
- Social Media
- Risk Management
- Business Development
- Military Operations
- Contract Management
- Time Management
- Quality Assurance
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