Richard Benet

About Richard Benet

I am a results-driven and highly effective business development and operations leader with 25 years of experience within the defense industry. I am passionate about my profession because I make a marked difference in the outcomes of strategic pursuits and captures. I earn respect based on my ability to negotiate contract terms, perform against requirements, and keep commitments.I have significant experience in the US Government acquisition process and have a proven track record of winning large contracts and managing operations in both development and production. I also have a talent for building and nurturing strategic relationships and partnerships. I know I can only be as successful as the teams I lead, so I work hands-on to develop and mentor team members. As a result, I produce high-performing teams with optimal levels of engagement and team spirit.My key areas of expertise include an active Secret Clearance, as well as Strategic Planning & Execution, Operations Management, Financial Management, Business Development, Market & Territory Expansion, Capture Planning & Contract Awards, Influencing Key Decisions Makers, Federal & Defense, Staff Development, and Leadership. My contact information is located in this profile if you would like to discuss my skills and background.

Experience

1. Board Member

   Vma

   Jan 2026 — Present · US

   Serving as a Member the Board of VMA, the manufacturers association representing Volusia and surrounding counties in Central Florida. Contributing strategic perspective at the intersection of business operations, technology, and regional economic development to support the growth and competitiveness of local manufacturing members.

Education

• Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business

  MBA, Finance

  2007 — 2008

• University of Maryland

  B.S., Physical Science

  1988 — 1996

Skills

• Analysis
• Wbs
• Pmp
• Project Planning
• Navy
• Engineering
• Pmi
• Aerospace
• Information Assurance
• Command
• Business Development
• Government Procurement
• Security Clearance
• Six Sigma
• Defense
• Requirements Management
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Army
• Requirements Analysis
• Far
• C4isr
• Project Management
• Configuration Management
• Proposal Writing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Earned Value Management
• Itar
• Process Engineering
• Requirements Traceability
• Contract Management
• Cmmi
• Foreign Military Sales
• Ms Project
• Systems Engineering
• Procurement
• Government
• Engineering Management
• Government Contracting
• Process Improvement