Joseph Kobulyar

About Joseph Kobulyar

I started my career enlisting in the US Army as a 31S Satellite Communication Operator…

Experience

1. Program Manager

   QinetiQ US

   Jun 2024 — Present · US

   Directed the technical, schedule, and cost performance of a large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) COMSATCOM contract valued at $60M lifecycle with 48 full time equivalent personnel supporting all facets of COMSATCOM acquisition and support• Responsible for the timely delivery of contract deliverables and high-priority taskers• Supervised and mentored a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, fostering professional development and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and standards• Implemented Quality Assurance standards, ensuring compliance with contract and ISO 9001 requirements while streamlining program management processes to enhance service delivery• Collaborated with subcontractor partners to optimize contract execution, streamline processes, and ensure alignment with organizational goals• Managed program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, providing regular updates to company and organizational leadership to ensure fiscal responsibility• Oversaw contract administration, including monitoring performance, tracking contract modifications, and delivering detailed project and financial reports to stakeholders• Coordinated proposal development efforts and collaborated with the financial and pricing teams to optimize bids for new opportunities• Developed and executed staffing plans for engineering, analyst, and finance billets, including recruitment, interviewing, and team assignment, ensuring optimal skill and labor mix to support operations and improve program delivery.Accomplishments-Fostered strong stakeholder relationships through transparent and precise program updates, significantly enhancing partner and client satisfaction-Streamlined resource allocation via strategic planning, driving improved program efficiency, helping client meet immediate contract support capability while additional personnel were onboarded to backfill program support

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business—Information Technology Management

  2009 — 2012

• George Mason University

  Master of Science in Telecommunications, Wireless

  2014 — 2018

Skills

• Satellite Communications
• Rf
• Vsat
• Telecommunications
• Satellite
• Systems Engineering
• Security Clearance
• Logistics
• Logistics Management
• International Logistics
• Trade Compliance
• Eccn
• Harmonized Tariff Schedule
• Import/Export Operations
• Customs Valuation
• Dod
• Troubleshooting
• Ip
• Information Assurance
• Defense
• Government Contracting
• Satcom
• Wireless
• Military
• Testing
• Satellite Communications (Satcom)