JAKOB WOMACK

King George, VA | (202) 487-5957 | jakob@womack.us

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Years of Professional Experience: 12

Security Clearance: TS/SCI (Active)

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (In-Progress): Research, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment (RESA) — University of Southern Mississippi (Expected 2028)
Master of Business Administration: Executive Communication — Baylor University
Bachelor of Arts: Applied Mathematics — Southern New Hampshire University

WORK EXPERIENCE

President & Co-Founder | Piloted Solutions Group, LLC Jan 2025 – Jun 2026

Defense technology startup — transition readiness measurement and dual-use product development

Company Leadership: Co-founded and led PSG as President alongside the CEO; owned engine mathematics, pricing models, financial forecasts and narratives, ROI and valuations, and operating documentation including service agreements, JV/teaming paperwork, and contractual instruments.
D7V™ Engine Development: Co-developed the D7V™ Value Engine, a proprietary mathematical scoring framework pairing Technology Readiness Levels with a Transition Credibility Tier to address the defense “valley of death” measurement gap; led the engine’s mathematical architecture, weighting logic, evidence-integrity factors, and recency adjustments to produce defensible, cross-domain, dual-use readiness scoring harmonized across multi-agency frameworks.
Capture & Proposal Strategy: Led strategic growth and capture efforts across SBIR, CSO, OTA, BAA, and IDIQ pursuits, shaping opportunity selection, win strategy, and investment priorities; architected proposal strategies and value narratives that translated advanced technical capabilities into mission outcomes, evaluator alignment, and high-probability wins. Prepared and secured MDA SHIELD ID/IQ vehicle for ASTI.
Pricing & Cost Strategy: Drove value engineering and differentiation by pressure-testing PWin assumptions, teaming strategies, transition paths, and sponsor alignment; served as principal architect for proposal structure, compliance strategy, and scoring logic, ensuring cohesive integration of technical, management, and cost narratives.
Capture & Funding: Contributed to the $75K CTMA cooperative agreement seed funding via NSWC-PHD Z Directorate and the Aura/SKALD ($4.67M, 24-month PoP) submission to QRTC/CTEIP via NCMS-GMAL cooperative agreement under TRMC, with NSWC-PHD Z Directorate as nominating and sustaining organization.
Technology Transition: Designed and supported technology transition and commercialization strategies, aligning R&D efforts with Program of Record adoption, Phase III funding, and operational integration.
Strategic Partnerships: Built and managed strategic partnerships and teaming arrangements that expanded PSG’s market reach, execution capacity, and commercialization pathways without increasing fixed overhead; relationship development with Valkyrie Enterprises culminated in the technology and team transition to Valkyrie in June 2026.

Lead Program Analyst & Cost Strategist | Kitty Hawk Technologies Nov 2024 – Nov 2025

Program Management: Provided strategic program management to drive the development and integration of predictive electronic warfare systems for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division; oversaw project execution, stakeholder engagement, and resource management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of complex defense initiatives.
Decision Support: Advised senior leadership on data-driven decision-making, leveraging advanced modeling techniques to enhance electronic warfare capabilities and operational readiness.
Cost Strategy: Developed and executed competitive pricing strategies, leveraging data-driven cost modeling to optimize bid success and maximize profitability across government and commercial contracts; led financial analysis and risk assessments to ensure cost proposals aligned with regulatory requirements, market conditions, and corporate objectives.
Process Optimization: Led process optimization and financial oversight, implementing cost-saving strategies and risk mitigation measures to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and compliance with Navy standards.
Business Intelligence: Collaborated with executive leadership and business development teams to refine pricing methodologies, integrating advanced analytics and financial forecasting to drive informed decision-making and sustainable growth.

Director, Program Management Office | Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Jun 2024 – Nov 2024

Portfolio Management: Led enterprise portfolio management initiatives, aligning programs and projects with corporate strategy to enhance operational efficiency and maximize business impact.
Governance: Developed and standardized project governance frameworks, improving execution, cost control, and decision-making across the organization.
Resource & Risk: Optimized resource allocation and risk management strategies, ensuring strategic prioritization and increased ROI on key enterprise initiatives.
Performance Metrics: Implemented performance metrics and reporting systems, driving data-driven insights, transparency, and continuous improvement in project execution.

Project Management Specialist | Kitty Hawk Technologies Feb 2024 – Jun 2024

Strategic Planning: Leveraged business intelligence and data analytics to drive strategic planning initiatives, enhancing decision-making for international defense programs at SCSTC, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren.
Scheduling: Developed and managed data-driven scheduling processes, ensuring optimized coordination of complex training programs for global partners with real-time insights and forecasting.
Requirements & Data Integrity: Oversaw requirements tracking and data integrity, utilizing business intelligence tools to enhance project clarity, optimize resource allocation, and improve operational efficiency.
BI Frameworks: Implemented and refined business intelligence frameworks, integrating analytics into project management methodologies to improve reporting, stakeholder insights, and overall program success.

Deputy Program Manager | Kitty Hawk Technologies May 2023 – Feb 2024

Cross-Functional Leadership: Led cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving initiatives, optimizing project workflows to enhance efficiency and eliminate operational bottlenecks.
Subcontractor Management: Managed subcontractor performance and program execution, ensuring alignment with timelines, deliverables, and strategic objectives for successful contract fulfillment.
Performance Reporting: Oversaw program performance through KPI analysis and reporting, providing data-driven insights to senior leadership to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Enterprise Support: Supported enterprise program management efforts, tracking budgets, coordinating stakeholders, and providing leadership to ensure seamless execution of high-priority initiatives.

MILITARY SERVICE

United States Army — 2019–2023
United States Marine Corps — 2014–2019

SKILLS

Business Development
Program & Portfolio Management
Project Management
Process Improvement
Leadership & Team Management
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Risk Management & Resource Optimization
Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
Quantitative & Statistical Modeling
Pricing Strategy & Cost Modeling
Capture Management & Proposal Development (OTAs, Cooperative Agreements, BAAs, QRTC/CTEIP)
Financial Forecasting & ROI Analysis
Technology Transition Readiness Assessment (TRL & Transition Tier methodologies)

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Google Project Management Professional Certificate
Google Business Intelligence Professional Certificate
Scrum Master Certification (LearnQuest)
Agile Project Management Professional (Atlassian University)
Agile with JIRA (Atlassian University)
Microsoft Data Analysis Career Essentials

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

St. Mary’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center — Board Member (Oct 2024 – Pres