Robert Loewenstern

rl50e332@westpost.net
3300 S. Carriage Court
North Wales, PA 19454
(H) 215- 412-3444/ (C) 215-850-5439

Skills and Experience:

Excellent people skills
Well organized and close attention to details
Level III DAWIA certified in Program Management
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs, including Microsoft Project
Work Experience:
Research and Engineering Development, Inc. - Lexington Park, MD May 2008-
Aug 2009
Program Support Manager
> Provided direct technical and managerial support to the Navy Program Manager f
or aircrew restraint.
> Prepared technical statements of work and associated documentation required fo
r the award of contracts to develop new and modified restraint systems.
> Prepared detailed program schedules utilizing Microsoft Project.
> Developed Excel spreadsheet to track branch financial status for branch head.
> Prepared proposals for Capital Improvement Program.
Sabre Systems - Warminster, PA 2006- 2008
Program Manager
> Provided technical and managerial support to the Navy Program Manager that res
ulted in the successful marketing of new escape systems programs.
> Provided technical and managerial support to the Navy Acquisition Program Mana
ger for Logistics. Conducted several analyses on program risks, costs, system/c
omponent failure trends, etc.
Information Network Systems, Inc./Lockheed Martin - Doylestown, PA
1994 - 2006
Program Manager
> Managed a staff of upwards of 15 engineers, scientists, and technicians suppor
ting various Navy Acquisition Programs
> Provided programmatic and acquisition support, engineering analysis and design
, logistics/maintenance planning, developmental and operational test support for
Life Support Systems, Escape and Crashworthy Seat Systems, and Human Systems In
tegration programs.
> Successfully managed several multi-year, multi-million dollar, CPFF, Technical
Direction Letter contracts. Coordinated the efforts of 20+ subcontractors that
were part of the contract team. Provided for overall project coordination, pro
gram development, technical solution development, and technological forecasting.
Directed the financial, engineering, information management, and systems develo
pment aspects of contract performance for various clients. Prepared detailed mo
nthly technical and financial Progress Reports for the Navy Contracting Officer
and Contracting Officer's Representative.
> Actively participated in numerous technical proposal writing efforts as both a
prime and subcontractor.

Naval Air Warfare Center - Warminster, PA 1987 - 1994

Program Manager
> Provided technical and administrative direction for Navy escape systems develo
pment programs, including the successful qualification and deployment of the Nav
y Aircrew Common Ejection Seat (NACES) currently installed in the Navy's F/A-18.
 Assessed the technical, financial and schedule status of program tasks and pr
ovided guidance and redirection as required.
> Responsible for all aspects of developmental and operational testing, cockpit
integration efforts and logistic support planning for the NACES Program. Perform
ed collateral duty as Configuration Manager.
Naval Air Warfare Center - Warminster, PA 1985 - 1987
Department Chief Staff Engineer
> Provided staff support for senior department managers in the areas of program
and financial planning and assessment, procurement planning, recruitment, space
allocation and facilities management.
> Coordinated the preparation of Department's Technical Program and Business Pla
ns and managed its Capital Improvement Program.
Naval Air Warfare Center - Warminster, PA 1984 - 1985
Department Staff Engineer
> As AVCSTD Program Planning and Technology Manager had responsibility for all a
spects of procurement planning and analysis. Chaired the Specification Review
Board providing technical evaluation of work statements, data requirements and s
upporting documentation for engineering procurement packages. Acted as liaison
between department project engineers and the center's procurement personnel.
Naval Air Warfare Center - Warminster, PA 1975 - 1984
Senior Project Engineer
> Had responsibility for all phases of research, development, test and evaluatio
n of life support, survival and protection equipment for Naval aviators. Prepa
red technical specifications for procurements and evaluated the resulting contra
ctor technical and cost proposals. Conducted developmental and qualification t
est programs. Provided guidance for contractor performed technical efforts. I
nvolved in numerous projects in the flotation, head protection and aircrew breat
hing technology areas, including the On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS).
As a member of the OBOGS Team, was involved in all aspects of the Integrated L
ogistics Support effort and most significantly had lead responsibility for syste
m maintainability and support equipment development. Prepared the initial prod
uction contract for OBOGS and managed all technical efforts leading to its award
.
Naval Air Warfare Center - Warminster, PA 1972 - 1975
Project Engineer
> Conducted engineering investigations of reported deficiencies in Naval Aviatio
n life support and personal protective equipment. Provided technical guidance
to fleet maintenance technicians for the implementation of recommended solutions
. Maintained technical maintenance manuals for Naval aviation life support equ
ipment.

Education:
Master of Science, Engineering Management, Drexel University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University
Additional Training:
Defense Systems Management Course, Naval Post-Graduate School, Monterey, CA
Systems Engineering Management Course, Defense Systems Management College, Fort
Belvoir, VA
Design Interface/Maintenance Planning Course, Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxen
t River, MD
Configuration Management Course, Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD
References: Available upon request