Wayne J. Ratliff

Project Manager and USAF Veteran with FDA Experience

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LocationSanta MariaCalifornia, United States
Current roleProject Manager / GS13Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Regulatory Affairs, Human Foods Program · since Jan 2023
Government service24yrsFood and Drug Administration (FDA) · U.S. Air Force

About

Accomplished project manager with 20+ years of experience seeking Senior Project Manager or Senior Program Manager

role. Proven track record in leading strategic projects at FDA and managing complex DOD network infrastructure

upgrades. Expertise in cross-functional team development, stakeholder collaboration, program planning, and risk

management, supported by advanced degrees in Project Management and Business Administration.

Roles

Jan 2023–Present
Current role

Project Manager / GS13

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Regulatory Affairs, Human Foods Program

California

Program and Project Management

• Lead strategic projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

• Collaborate with managers, stakeholders, and executives to define and achieve project goals.

• Conduct external evaluations of programs and policies, providing insights for improvement.

• Develop and deliver stakeholder briefings and reports, communicating project status and recommendations effectively.

Oct 2022–Jan 2023
Former role

Senior Project Manager

Tundra Federal

Vandenberg SFB, Lompoc, California

IT Project Manager

• Managed the upgrade installation planning and sustainment of Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing Optical Transport Network (DWDM/OTN) infrastructure as the prime contractor representative, ensuring seamless program development and workforce management.

• Supported government clients in crafting follow-on Statements of Work, focusing on costing, logistics, and resource planning to enhance project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Analyzed contractor performance trends and collaborated with technicians and stakeholders to align project requirements with strategic decisions.

Mar 2021–Oct 2022
Former role

Project Manager, NetOps

Applied Insight

Vandenberg SFB, Lompoc, California

IT Project Manager

• Managed the upgrade installation and sustainment of DWDM/OTN optical network infrastructure, ensuring efficient contract execution and subcontractor coordination.

• Collaborated with key stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer and COR, to deliver seamless project outcomes and effective configuration management.

• Ensured accurate tracking of costs, schedules, and performance, while mitigating project and program risks in alignment with SOW and CPARS standards.

Jul 1990–Jul 2010
Former role

Master Sergeant/E7

U.S. Air Force, Operational Weather & Space Operations

Program and Project ManagementMilitary / DefenseOperationsMeteorological Technician

• Led the development and integration of space acquisition enterprise mission systems by effectively managing schedule, risk, and operations integration components.

• Contract Site Lead, ensuring customer and program support aligned with and exceeded government expectations.

• Managed site budget, product support logistics, and IT systems configuration, enhancing operational efficiency and support.

• Negotiated and implemented recommendations for program milestone decisions, resulting in successful delivery of complex systems and infrastructure upgrade projects.