Keith D. McBride

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About Keith D. McBride

Strategic leader with talent for promoting forward-thinking internal initiatives, driving cross-team collaboration, building fruitful partnerships, and managing workflows. Collaborative leader, building consensus among diverse stakeholders across industries, providing hands-on support to work teams, and driving timely achievement of project and larger operational goals. Specialized expertise in aviation and aerospace with background in research and evaluation of emerging technologies. Exceptional judgment, critical thinking skills, and problem solving strengths. Holds master’s degrees in strategic studies and military science, and bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Core competencies include: • Enterprise Strategy Development • Operations & Program Oversight • Organizational Growth Initiatives • Change Management & Control • Continuous Process Improvement • Research & Development Activities • Operational Risk Management • Productivity & Performance Optimization • Internal & External Communications • Team Instruction & Mentorship Specific experiences: Chief of Staff for 2,600+ member applied research institute, advised DOD leadership on science and technology strategy, strategic acquisition broad policy planning, designed and led applied research projects, enterprise strategy development and deployment, crafted C-level internal and external communications, extensive reporting, operational risk management, directed all aspects of airfield operations, tested and fielded leading edge aerospace technology, qualified senior USAF safety officer, five-time investigator for combat casualties and on-the-job accidental death, led employee LEAN program, organizational change agent, expert briefer and debriefer, problem solver, strategic and operational planner, instructor and mentor. Military Experience - 25 years, 2 command, 3 Pentagon, and 2 assistant to sr leader tours hr fighter pilot, operational test pilot, weapons school instructor, Asia-Pacific, Europe, SW Asia Dep Director Air and Space Operations Center, LEAN program manager, Safety Board President