Robert Jones

Program Manager - Global Force Management (Gfm) Program Management Office (Pmo) @Defense Information Systems Agency

Fort George G. Meade, MD, US

Led a 40+ member cross-functional team across five Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to modernize the DoD-wide JPES software system using Agile methodologies and the DoDI Software Acquisition Pathway. JPES supports Combatant Commands in planning, mobilization, deployment, and sustainment of military operations.Key Achievements:Drove $100M+ in Program Execution: Oversaw cost, schedule, and performance of multiple service contracts (RDT & E and O&M funded) as the COR, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery across all efforts.Accelerated Agile Delivery: Served as Assistant Product Owner, increasing sprint velocity by 20% through improved backlog grooming, sprint planning, and daily team engagement using JIRA and dashboard metrics.Streamlined Acquisition Processes: Authored and executed acquisition strategies and documentation (PWSs, IGCEs, MRRs, CDRLs, DIDs), enabling timely award and execution of key contracts critical to program milestones.Improved Risk Posture: Reduced program risk exposure by 30% through implementation of a comprehensive Risk Management Plan and regular updates to the Risk and Opportunity Log.Enhanced Software Quality Assurance: Oversaw testing lifecycle from integration to acceptance, laying the groundwork for a fully integrated DEVSECOPS pipeline and reducing defect rates by 25%.Optimized Financial Oversight: Developed dynamic Power Pivot tools for real-time fund status monitoring; ensured accurate obligation alignment and improved fiscal year-end execution accuracy by 15%.Boosted Stakeholder Visibility: Delivered clear, data-driven burn-down charts, sprint performance metrics, and budget status updates to senior leadership, improving decision-making and transparency.

Community College of the Air Force

Associate of Arts - AA

Defense Acquisition University

Program Management

Park University

Bachelor's degree

University of La Verne

Master of Business Administration - MBA