Kevin Sword
Senior Operations & Strategy Leader | Program Management | Process Improvement | PMP® | Lean Six Sigma Black | TS/SCI
- Role
- Deputy Chief, Test and Training Division, Hq Acc at Air Combat Command
- Location
- Williamsburg, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kevin Sword
With over 27 years of experience leading complex operations and strategic initiatives, I specialize in transforming organizational performance. I thrive on translating high-level strategic goals into tactical execution, ensuring teams and resources are perfectly aligned to achieve key business outcomes. My core expertise lies in operations management, data-driven strategic planning, and large-scale program oversight. I have a proven track record of managing multi-billion-dollar asset portfolios and multi-million-dollar annual budgets, consistently delivering projects on time and improving efficiency by up to 30%. With forthcoming certifications in Lean Six Sigma and Change Management, I am deeply committed to driving continuous process improvement. As a leader, I focus on developing and empowering high-performing, cross-functional teams. I believe in creating a culture of excellence and knowledge-sharing, which has enabled me to build subject matter expert programs and enhance the capabilities of premier data intelligence teams. I am seeking a senior leadership role in operations, program management, or strategic planning where I can leverage my extensive experience to drive growth and efficiency. I hold an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.Core Competencies & Certifications:• Operations & Program Management• Strategic Planning & Execution• Process Improvement (Lean Six Sigma)• Budget & Asset Management• Cross-Functional Team Leadership• Change Management• Project Management Professional (PMP)®• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Experience
Deputy Chief, Test and Training Division, Hq Acc
Jul 2024 — Present
Directs a 27-member division focused on program development and procurement for Combat Air Forces (CAF) test and training requirements, optimizing cross-functional team performance and resource allocation to achieve readiness objectives.Manages modernization and sustainment initiatives for advanced training systems, including high-fidelity simulators and enterprise-wide Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) networks for Distributed Mission Operations (DMO), resulting in a 30% improvement in training efficiency and system reliability.
Education
USAF Weapons School
Training Certificate, Combat Systems Engineering
2015
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's degree, Avionic Systems Technology
2004
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
University of Oklahoma
Master's degree, Economics
2009 — 2012
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