Virginia Diehl
Troy
Summary
Results-driven program manager with over 25 years of experience in technology transformation and IT strategy alignment within the Department of Defense and commercial sectors. Expertise in leading large-scale digital transformations and implementing change management initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and drive business value. Proven ability to optimize cross-functional teams and embed best practices, with a focus on innovation and cybersecurity. Specialized in program management and agile methodologies, successfully implementing zero trust principles in coalition partner environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
SME Computer and Information System Program Manager
Science Applications International Corporation
11.2023 - 09.2025
- Lead program manager for 45 defense professionals overseeing $15M contract to transition and integrate 9+ commercial SaaS, PaaS, IaaS software applications into Amazon Web Service AF government cloud
- Built network architecture pathfinder to shape DoD and Service-level Zero-Trust policy, addressing Information Domains for contested warfighting strategies and data-focused ops
- Facilitated access for COCOMs, Coalition partners to globally accessible mission data and enterprise services to include: federated identity management, attribute-based access control, identity credential access management, public key identity management, across multiple security levels
- Directed and orchestrated cross-functional team of cybersecurity compliance, cloud engineer, program management, risk management, logistics, training, test and evaluation, and network engineering professionals to support critical coalition mission partner program
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders, employee groups, and external partners
- Experience working with employee experience or HR teams to support development, retention, and career growth strategies
- Proficiency in project management, change management tools, and agile methodologies and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Chief Business Development, AF & COCOM Group
Science Applications International Corporation
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with diverse Air Force and DoD stakeholders to enhance business operations and migrate applications to AF government Cloud
- Directed all BD activities for $1B+ portfolio, encompassing strategic planning, trade shows, and relationship management
- Aligned BD initiatives with P&L leadership to support business unit objectives and capabilities
- Developed strong partnerships with key gov cloud providers: AWS, Google, Oracle, Microsoft
Deputy Division Chief, GPS Satellite Sustainment
United States Air Force
Colorado Springs
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Supervised operations support for 300 personnel across 38 GPS space vehicles and 13 remote sites, managing assets totaling approximately $100M
- Directed $170M in GPS ground Command and Control systems for five billion global users
- Managed division configuration control processes as Chair of Acquisition Review Board, ensuring compliance with baseline change management
- Coordinated with department executive directors, led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple divisions
- Established relationships with external stakeholders, including vendors and partners to achieve program operational goals
- Mentored junior staff to promote professional development within the division
Deputy Division Chief, AF Information Dominance
United States Air Force
Washington D.C.
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Led teams of military and government personnel, managing budget allocation and resource planning for 23 programs within $9.3B AF IT and cyber acquisition portfolio
- Advocated for acquisition program strategies and managed program engagements with Congressional staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense and Military Service Components
- Developed AF budget submissions and acquisition strategies for IO/IT/Cyber systems
- Fostered collaboration between government agencies and industry partners to enhance project outcomes
Branch Chief, AF Acquisition Policy
United States Air Force
Washington D.C.
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Ensured compliance with industry and government regulations across Air Force, DoD programs
- Implemented policies and strategies for $32B/year Acquisition enterprise with 34,000 members
- Acted as headquarters representative for cybersecurity and IT councils, interfacing with DoD, USCYBERCOM, and Joint Service Components
- Revamped 100% AF acquisition policy to standardize cross-cutting policies across all acquisition activities within a $229B for AF research, development, and modernization portfolio
Branch Chief, Human Resources Operations
United States Air Force
San Antonio
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Led 11-person team to integrate 200+ business apps worth $60M for 1 million AF members
- Directed protocol, personnel actions, and business management operations for Human Resources Systems Branch supporting 215 personnel
- Managed HR enterprise portfolio, restructured configuration control, resource allocation, and risk management processes
- Advocated for inclusion of HR acquisition and sustainment requirements in $660M acquisition strategy for next-generation AF Integrated Pay and Personnel System
Chief, AF Mobility Budgeting and Programming
United States Air Force
O’Fallon
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Managed planning, programming, budgeting, and execution for Air Force mobility portfolio.
- Oversaw budget development and execution for $135 billion across 258 programs
- Analyzed financial data and prepared detailed reports for senior leaders at Headquarters, AF, and HQ Air Mobility Command
- Coordinated with OSD, Joint Services, and COCOMs regarding budget decision making and implications for AF mobility portfolio
Executive Officer, Mobility Requirements Division
United States Air Force
O’Fallon
11.2011 - 09.2012
- Oversaw daily operations, guiding 90-person division to complete 200+ HQ tasks on time
- Assisted division chief, three deputies to manage Command’s $100B acquisitions portfolio
- Assigned, tracked actions for 90+ personnel across seven branches, encompassing 183 programs
- Coordinated and reviewed all communications for action items involving AF, DoD, Congress
- Managed performance reports and awards for 36 active-duty and 47 civilian personnel while supervising a two-person admin staff
- Facilitated executive meetings, prepared agendas, managed action items to enhance efficiency
- Directed division initiatives on HQ strategic goals to optimize organizational effectiveness
Deputy Chief, Executive Airlift Requirement Branch
United States Air Force
O’Fallon
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Assists and advises the HQ Director, executing duties as the AF focal point for requirements management for 183 AMC weapon systems, and over 90 personnel, valued at more than $6B to define scope of projects based on strategic objectives
- Led the team to develop, validate operational and logistics requirements for the Air Force Executive Fleet, AF One, and executive airborne communications mission equipment platforms
- Documented and maintained comprehensive requirement specifications for programs and assessed user requirements to develop detailed optimized portfolio strategies
Operations Director, Tanker Sustainment Squadron
United States Air Force
Oklahoma City
08.2008 - 11.2010
- Supervised maintenance operations for 418 tanker aircraft, leading a team of 45+ personnel
- Managed annual depot maintenance contracts valued above $640M
- Resolved global operational issues and conducted emergency field repairs across 8 commands
- Directed career development initiatives for program managers, engineers, logisticians, and equipment specialists
- Established and executed first transformational 'Constrain team,' analyzing operational data to reduce 26 work stoppages and decrease aircraft maintenance downtime by 31%
Lead, Army Logistics Contract Quality Assurance Program
Defense Contract Management Agency
Baghdad
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Directed quality assurance program for Central Iraq Army Life Support Logistics Contract
- Oversaw QA program for $340M in property and contractor life support for 7,000 personnel
- Executed 160+ quality inspections and three comprehensive audits across 6 US military bases
- Managed $6M investment in 28 life support and safety enhancement projects
- Conducted routine audits on production processes to uphold quality control standards
- Documented inspection results, test results, inspection data, and corrective actions taken to maintain accurate quality records
Propulsion Procurement Program Manager
United States Air Force
Oklahoma City
02.2007 - 01.2008
- Managed $1B budget for material acquisition and sustainment across 756 engine support contracts for 30,000 engines on 32 aircraft types
- Conducted lean management process improvement event that automated financial functions, reducing manual efforts by 40%
- Oversaw financial management to enhance resource allocation and operational efficiency
Branch Chief, AF Weather Agency Warfighter Applications
United States Air Force
Omaha
10.2004 - 02.2007
- Oversaw $200M acquisition and logistics support for five major Air Force Weather programs
- Directed $1.6M CSAF weather situational awareness enhancement program, managing $75M in operational equipment
- Led development and fielding of first automated weather situational awareness application for Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Managed security accreditation and rapid fielding for three special operations weather programs
Program Manager, Flight Test Director, AF C2 Programs
United States Air Force
Omaha
02.2001 - 11.2004
- Developed comprehensive test strategies and cases for $10M Air Force advanced airborne Command and Control software
- Coordinated cross-functional testing teams of 50+ personnel from military, government, academia, and commercial sectors
- Directed daily operations and conducted live demonstrations for state governors, congressional offices and senior AF, Army and Navy leadership
- Supported planning and execution for FAA and military exercises through effective collaboration among diverse stakeholders
Education
M.A. - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05-2009
B.S. - Marketing and International Business
Pennsylvania State University
PA12-2000
Skills
- Leadership and collaboration
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Emotional intelligence
- Team building and adaptability
- Process improvement and discipline
- Program management
- Business development
- Customer engagement strategies
- Strategic planning
- Agile methodologies
- SAFe framework
- Lean principles
- Scrum practices
- Jira and Confluence expertise
- Cloud integration
- SECRET CLEARANCE
Relevant Training
- PMP Project Management Institute Certification, 03/31/26
- Leadership Foundry Leadership Challenge Program-Talent Management Course, 2018
- Leadership Foundry Leadership Challenge Program-Level III Course, 2017
- Software Engineering Institute Carnegie Mellon, SAFE/Agile Software Development in Government Cert, 2016
- Defense Acquisition University Level I Information Technology Certification, 2015
- Defense Acquisition University Level III Program Management Certification, 2013
- Defense Acquisition University Advanced Requirements Management Level 3, 2012
- Air Command and Staff College, 2012
- Supply Chain Operations Reference Coach Workshop, Tinker Lean Institute, 2007
Clearance
SECRET CLEARANCE
Top Business Skills
- Leadership, Executive leadership, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Team Building, Adaptability, Process Improvement, Discipline
- Program Management, 25 years of government/commercial management, executive leadership, business development, customer engagement, strategic planning
- Agile, 15+ years leveraging SAFe, Lean, Scrum methodologies and frameworks to manage multi-tiered agile projects; daily use of Jira, Confluence tools to manage team, backlog
Timeline
SME Computer and Information System Program Manager
Science Applications International Corporation
11.2023 - 09.2025
Chief Business Development, AF & COCOM Group
Science Applications International Corporation
11.2021 - 11.2023
Deputy Division Chief, GPS Satellite Sustainment
United States Air Force
07.2019 - 08.2021
Deputy Division Chief, AF Information Dominance
United States Air Force
07.2018 - 07.2019
Branch Chief, AF Acquisition Policy
United States Air Force
07.2016 - 07.2018
Branch Chief, Human Resources Operations
United States Air Force
06.2014 - 07.2016
Chief, AF Mobility Budgeting and Programming
United States Air Force
09.2012 - 06.2014
Executive Officer, Mobility Requirements Division
United States Air Force
11.2011 - 09.2012
Deputy Chief, Executive Airlift Requirement Branch
United States Air Force
11.2010 - 11.2011
Operations Director, Tanker Sustainment Squadron
United States Air Force
08.2008 - 11.2010
Lead, Army Logistics Contract Quality Assurance Program
Defense Contract Management Agency
01.2008 - 08.2008
Propulsion Procurement Program Manager
United States Air Force
02.2007 - 01.2008
Branch Chief, AF Weather Agency Warfighter Applications
United States Air Force
10.2004 - 02.2007
Program Manager, Flight Test Director, AF C2 Programs
United States Air Force
02.2001 - 11.2004
M.A. - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
B.S. - Marketing and International Business
Pennsylvania State University