Jefferson Jj Foust

About Jefferson Jj Foust

I lead high-consequence defense and infrastructure programs from concept through delivery—balancing execution discipline, contractual integrity, and enterprise governance.As a U.S. Navy veteran with 20+ years of operational leadership experience, I specialize in Prime contract execution, FAR/DFARS compliance, and cross-functional program oversight in regulated environments. Core Focus AreasPrime Contract ExecutionFAR/DFARS & DPAS ComplianceProgram Risk & Change Governance (RFI/RFV)Enterprise Flowdown & Regulatory Systems Selected Impact• Directed Prime execution of a U.S. Navy marine repower program, accountable for contractual compliance, subcontractor governance, and delivery performance.• Architected enterprise FAR/DFARS and DPAS flowdown tracking systems to standardize compliance and reduce regulatory risk across vendor networks.• Led Agile and digital transformation initiatives across multi-site operations, improving throughput and operational performance.I build programs that withstand scrutiny, scale across stakeholders, and deliver disciplined, compliant execution in complex environments.

Experience

1. Marine Project Manager

   Hawthorne Cat

   Sep 2023 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Direct Prime execution of U.S. Navy and DoD infrastructure programs, accountable for contractual compliance, subcontractor governance, and disciplined delivery performance.• Architect and oversee enterprise FAR/DFARS and DPAS flowdown systems, standardizing regulatory compliance and reducing contractual risk across vendor networks.• Lead MILCON and marine power initiatives, governing scope interpretation, RFI/RFV change control, schedule alignment, and federal documentation requirements.• Coordinate regulatory approvals, including EPA National Security Exemptions, ensuring compliance across OEM and federal stakeholders.• Establish and lead Hawthorne CAT’s DoD SkillBridge Program, designing compliance frameworks and program structure from inception.

Education

• Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC)

  Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician

  2000 — 2001

• Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF

  COURSE, Project Management (PMP)

  2019 — 2019

• Hawaii Pacific University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Management Information Systems, General

• Central Texas College

  Statistics

  2005 — 2005

Skills

• Customer Service
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Personnel Supervision
• Weapons Handling
• Hazardous Materials
• Veterans
• Hydraulic Systems
• Maintenance Management
• Operational Planning
• Military
• Weapons
• Training
• Team Building
• Nuclear Safety
• Command
• Program Management
• Plant Operations
• Nuclear Power Plants
• Calibration
• Navy
• Reactor
• Active Dod Secret Clearance
• Steam Turbines
• Equipment Maintenance
• Security Clearance
• Nuclear
• Maintenance
• Maintenance
• Supervisory Skills
• Personal Training
• Nuclear Engineering
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Steam
• Military Operations
• Supervisory Experience
• Pneumatics
• Classroom Training
• Power Generation