Jason Pratt

Retired from the United States Navy

Cocoa Beach, Florida, United States

About

Experienced Proprietor and DoD Acquisition Professional with over 19 years of demonstrated success in the military and national defense industry. Extensive experience in military flight test as well as spacecraft integration, test, production, processing, launch, and on-orbit operations. Skilled in Public Speaking, Management, Leadership, and Project Management. Strong entrepreneurship professional with a Master of Science (M.S.) focused in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a graduate of the US Naval Test Pilot School. Taught, developed, and administered graduate programs in Space Systems Operations and Space Systems Engineering at the Naval Post Graduate School. DAU Level III in Program Management and Test & Evaluation.

Experience

  • Sr Staff Integration, Test, and Launch at Northrop Grumman
    Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Launch Operations for

  • Squadron Commander at Civil Air Patrol
    Aug 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

    Lead Cadet squadron, adult volunteers and youth aged 12-18 in learning and living the CAP Core Values of Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect. Provide STEM educational content along with Emergency Services training to squadron members. We are volunteers serving America’s communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

  • Proprietor at Tomcat Tactical Firearms and Training
    Jul 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 1 mo

    Full selection of firearms, ammunition, survival equipment, gun-smithing, safety and tactics training including concealed carry license requirements and Class III NFA items.

  • Launch System Integration Manager at Ball Aerospace
    Aug 2021 - Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Functional Manager of a great team of space launch professionals integrating the greatest technologies to get them to orbit and into operations!

  • NRO LNO to NAVCENT at US Navy
    Aug 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Provide training, guidance, expertise, and extensive background in space based capabilities in support of FIFTH FLEET / NAVCENT Task Forces, Special Operations, and Intelligence operations and missions.