Stefanie Ewalt
Benton
Summary
Dynamic Program Director with the US Air Force, adept in logistics and supply chain management. Spearheaded multi-billion-dollar programs, enhancing nuclear surety effectiveness by 10%. Proven leader in workforce training and development, fostering team excellence and compliance with safety protocols. Expert in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, driving operational success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
US Air Force
Barksdale AFB
12.2022 - Current
- Serves as command program lead and strategic advisor to senior officials and executive leaders on logistics planning enabling global mobilization of sensitive/classified assets including nuclear weapons portfolio.
- The chief administrator of command resource planning and training for a 550-person workforce positioned within seven organizations across the United States ensures the growth and development of human capital.
- Selected to oversee multi-billion-dollar classified programs and serve as the lead command point of contact between the Air Force, the Department of Energy (DOE), the National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA), and high-profile U.S.-based research laboratories.
- Strengthened safety and security programs, and eliminated 2,000 work hours by coordinating with NNSA and DOE to establish a concept of operations for the nuclear surety architecture integration roadmap and transportation agreements.
Operations Manager
US Air Force
Minot AFB
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with executive team to develop spending plan optimizing multi-million-dollar operating budget.
- Supervised and mentored five senior managers, fostering professional development and leadership skills.
- Piloted logistics for multi-billion-dollar program, synchronizing facility availability and maintenance needs.
- Prepared 130-person organization for seven nuclear surety audits, achieving near-flawless performance.
- Enabled 343K hours of maintenance activities, completing 10K tasks with 98% effectiveness rating.
- Championed acquisition strategy securing $4.9M in assets for 23 organizations, enhancing infrastructure security.
Program Manager / Inspector
US Air Force
Ramstein AB
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Developed policies and procedures, managed a $368M program portfolio, and instituted change initiatives, increasing nuclear surety effectiveness by 10%.
- Approval authority for the spending of $3M in federal funding, overseeing procurement and acquisitions of nuclear maintenance supplies and support materials, equipping four organizations.
- Served as a Subject Matter Expert on nuclear surety and collaborated with the team in facilitating inspections of the $18B Air Force portfolio, storage capabilities, and maintenance processes, ensuring full compliance with federal regulations.
Maintenance Team Lead
US Air Force
Incirlik AB
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Maintained the United States Air Forces in Europe's largest weapons stockpile, valued at over $18B, supporting US/NATO partner missions.
- Managed the European Command's largest weapons storage and security system, which comprised 84 facilities and 2 secure transportable maintenance systems trucks.
- Directly responsible for two munitions stockpiles and accountable for nuclear weapons-related materials, weapons type trainers, and associated equipment.
- Senior enlisted nuclear weapons maintenance advisor responsible for the execution of all operations.
Plans, Scheduling, and Accountability Team Lead
US Air Force
F.E. Warren AFB
03.2008 - 08.2013
- Influenced 43-person team to achieve 99% readiness rating in upgrading, repairing, and maintaining $226M in weapon system components guaranteeing launch capabilities of global delivery payload.
Team Lead
US Air Force
Nellis AFB
03.2003 - 03.2008
- Led team operations during high-stress missions and critical assignments.
- Coordinated training programs for new personnel and ongoing staff development.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and operational protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Munitions System Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Skills
- Program and project management
- Logistics and supply chain
- Organizational change management
- Continuous process improvement
- Quality assurance
- Workforce training and development
- Emergency and incident response
- Policies and procedures development
- Safety and security protocols
- Audits and inspections compliance
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement strategies
- Analytical problem solving
- Special Access Programs
- Classified network operations
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise
Websites
Timeline
Program Director
US Air Force
12.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
US Air Force
08.2019 - 12.2022
Program Manager / Inspector
US Air Force
08.2015 - 08.2019
Maintenance Team Lead
US Air Force
08.2013 - 08.2015
Plans, Scheduling, and Accountability Team Lead
US Air Force
03.2008 - 08.2013
Team Lead
US Air Force
03.2003 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Munitions System Technology
Community College of The Air Force