Steven Jensen

Operations / Program Manager who solves execution problems at scale | Air Force Special Operations Veteran | TS/SCI | SOTF Fellow

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

About

I bring 22 years of experience in Air Force Special Operations, where I led and coordinated complex operations involving personnel, equipment, and timelines in high-pressure environments. My background is in execution—ensuring plans are carried out efficiently by aligning teams, managing resources, and maintaining accountability across multiple stakeholders. I’ve supported 300+ operations annually and overseen $50M+ in assets, contracts, and logistics. I’m now applying this experience to operations, program, and project management roles where I can bring structure, improve processes, and drive results in fast-moving organizations. Currently pursuing a degree in cybersecurity to expand my technical foundation and support work in modern, technology-driven environments. Core strengths include: • Operations & Program Management • Cross-Functional Coordination • Resource & Schedule Management • Process Improvement • Stakeholder Communication TS/SCI Clearance (Active Eligibility)

Experience

  • Student at Fayetteville State University

  • Subcontractor at RF Installations LLC

  • Combat Control at United States Air Force

    Assault Zone and Survey SME. Submit any requests for air support for training and transportation. Conduct and train personnel on ATC, Assault Zone operations, and ground surveys. Led 8 man team on deployment. Led multiple survey mission and Air Traffic Control operations in support of military operations overseas.

  • Operations Coordinator at United States Air Force

    • Supervised a program of 90+ team members, achieving project milestones under strict deadlines while reducing costs by $30K through process refinement. • Coordinated and scheduled over 300 annual training events; improved event execution through resource reallocation and stakeholder collaboration. • Delivered 7 large-scale training exercises; resolved equipment constraints through proactive stakeholder engagement, supporting deployment readiness for 200+ personnel. • Designed a personnel readiness tracking system, mitigating compliance risk by 20% and improving audit readiness. • Facilitated recurring project syncs to identify blockers, manage interdependencies, and ensure resource alignment across initiatives. • Developed a centralized project dashboard for real-time monitoring of cost, schedule, and resource utilization, enhancing decision-making efficiency.

  • Project Manager at United States Air Force

    • Oversaw project planning and asset management for $50M+ in equipment and 170+ personnel; delivered risk assessments and briefed findings to senior stakeholders. • Managed $2M in training and procurement contracts, defining project scopes, aligning stakeholder requirements, and ensuring regulatory compliance. • Oversaw the scheduling of over 300 annual training events; improved event execution through resource reallocation and stakeholder collaboration. • Facilitated recurring project syncs to identify blockers, manage interdependencies, and ensure resource alignment across initiatives. • Developed a centralized project dashboard for real-time monitoring of cost, schedule, and resource utilization, enhancing decision-making efficiency.