Jean Henderson
Mission Driven Technologist | Engineering Solutions | Empowering PeopleTop Secret/SCI/Poly/CNWDI/RD (DOD &DOE)
- Role
- Managing Director of Technology for Defense, Infrastructure, Systems Engineering Advancement at MITRE
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jean Henderson
Extensive experience in systems engineering and program management across defense and space intelligence sectors. Proficient in advanced technologies, including cloud computing, digital engineering with SysML/UML, cybersecurity protocols, and assessing systems for improved efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in conducting requirements analysis, developing testing frameworks, and integrating solutions that align with strategic objectives for national defense initiatives. Seeking leadership opportunities to drive strategic transformation within defense technology or advanced systems initiatives focused on innovation and operational success.
Experience
Managing Director of Technology for Defense, Infrastructure, Systems Engineering Advancement
Aug 2019 — Present · US
Lead systems engineering and related (e.g, seismology, power, electromagnetic warfare, and cybersecurity) efforts, shape digital and physical range capabilities for full-spectrum space-based operations in the presence of increasing threats. Conduct requirements analysis, process modeling, and author comparative white papers on systems engineering approaches to streamline Department of Defense acquisition practices. Unify 20 to 1.2K+ personnel across 10 non-profit corporations, industry partners, and other government sponsors to reframe lifecycle management within early designs of Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), other weapons, and intelligence systems.• Accelerated Capabilities Based Assessment (CBA) for future Space Intelligence Enterprise through requirements and digital engineering analysis, including application of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques using System Machine Language/Unified Modeling Language (SysML/UML).• Applied extensive knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity protocols, cloud technologies, and compliance directives to optimize infrastructure integration across military domains.• Directed consortium of 10 FFRDC/UARC teams with 20+ personnel, overseeing diverse technical projects and fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to meet project milestones within scope and schedule constraints. • Led threat assessments for current and future SATCOM systems, developed test methods, and designed an RF Emulator framework to boost evaluation capabilities.• Designed test strategies aligned with operational requirements for technical components in future requests for proposals (RFP); supported asset creation for integration into USSF Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) range complex.• Advanced JADC2 goals by integrating AFTADS, Firestorm, Rainmaker, and UDL systems to support ADTROL concepts and enhance small missile comms for detecting mobile ICBM launchers.
Education
Auburn University Harbert College of Business
Certificate, Cybersecurity Management
US ARMY War College
Military Strategic Studies, Cloud Technology
United States Military Academy at West Point
Bachelor of Science - BS, General Engineering with Minor in Eastern European Studies
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