Keith L. Woodman
Senior Operations Manager for Nasa\'s Sbir Program @Nasa Langley Research Center
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Operations Manager for Nasa\'s Sbir Program @Nasa Langley Research Center
Lead NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR/STTR) program for multiple space exploration initiatives, supporting U.S. small business innovation.• Identify and announce cutting-edge space technology needs, oversee proposal review for Phase I and II funding.• Managed over $50-80M in annual SBIR investments, driving technology development.• Developed marketing research strategies to enhance program effectiveness and increase participation.• Led an initiative that increased North Carolina small business participation in NASA contracts by 500%.
EDUCATION
Christopher Newport University
Bachelor's, Applied Physics
Old Dominion University
Ph.D., Engineering Management/Systems Engineering
The George Washington University
Master's, Engineering Management/Systems Engineering
NASA Langley Research Center's Apprentice Program
Apprentice, Electronics
Thomas Nelson Community College
Associates, Electronic Technology
ABOUT KEITH L. WOODMAN
I help American small businesses turn breakthrough ideas into flight‑ready capabilities for human space exploration. As a Senior Operations Manager in NASA’s SBIR program (STMD), I oversee investment processes: engaging innovators, shaping topic needs, and guiding selections that advance Artemis and mission‑critical technologies. Previously, I developed and integrated systems across aeronautics, science, and spaceflight at NASA Langley. I also teach graduate Space Studies (AMU), mentoring the next generation of aerospace leaders.Focus: Human spaceflight tech, SBIR/STTR, tech evaluation & transition, complex systems, decision‑making in public organizations.I value partnerships that accelerate capability to TRL maturation and dual‑use impact on Earth.Let’s connect if you’re building flight sensors, materials, autonomy, life support, or novel power systems—and want to navigate SBIR/STTR effectively.
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