Kaylene Diaz Burkhart
Project Manager at Northrop Grumman
- Role
- Hardware Sustainment Project Manager and Cam 4 at Northrop Grumman
- Location
- Oklahoma City, OK, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kaylene Diaz Burkhart
Aerospace and defense project manager with 10+ years managing high‑value programs, budgets, and cross‑functional teams in fast‑paced, mission‑critical environments. Currently Senior Principal Project Manager & Deputy Program Operations Manager at Northrop Grumman, overseeing 70+ projects valued at $65M+.Expert in program controls, cost/schedule management, EVMS, variance analysis, and EAC development. Skilled in risk and opportunity management, including mitigation planning and “return to green” strategies. Experienced in contract proposals, negotiations, and executing DoD FFP and CPFF contracts.Proven track record of building strong customer relationships and delivering clear, actionable reporting on cost, schedule, and performance. Known for aligning financial oversight, technical execution, and strategic planning to consistently deliver on our commitments.Core Competencies:Program Controls & Financial Oversight | EVMS | Risk & Opportunity Management | Contract Proposals & Negotiations | Variance & EAC Reporting | DoD Contract Management | CDRL Delivery | Stakeholder Communication | Advanced Excel | Data AnalysisMaster of Systems Engineering (4.0)M.S. Project Management (4.0)B.S. Business Administration/Management
Experience
Hardware Sustainment Project Manager and Cam 4
Jun 2023 — Present · Oklahoma City, OK, US
Deputy Program Operations Manager
Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Science (MS), Project Management - Emphasis in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
2016 — 2018
California City High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
2008 — 2012
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Science - MS, Systems Engineering - Emphasis in Operations Management
2020 — 2022
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Operations Management and Human Resources
2012
Skills
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Employee Training
- People Skills
- Earned Value Management
- Event Planning
- Time Management
- Financial Planning
- Analytical Skills
- Social Media
- Microsoft Word
- Event Management
- Customer Relations
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
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