Mike Honaker

Background

About Mike Honaker

Over 30 years of experience in systems analysis and design, including program/project management and supervision of engineers and designers performing design and analysis activities in the development of spaceflight, airborne and ground based instruments, structures and ground support equipment. Experienced in launch vehicle to payload interface definition, instrument accommodation, systems analysis, and subcontractor technical performance oversight including generation of specifications and statements of work, tracking of in-house and subcontractor’s performance against those documents. Managed various engineering groups and departments including Mechanical Analysis, Mechanical Engineering (Analysis and Design), and Systems Engineering; Groups ranged in size from 6 to 14 employees. Responsibilities included technical oversight of personnel, annual merit and promotion forecasting, annual performance evaluations and time keeping compliance. Project and Program Management including management of contracts with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab, GSA and other customers and project manager for multiple task order based engineering projects under contracts with NASA. Directed business development including identifying potential new business opportunities; Developing and presenting capabilities and marketing information to new customers; Managing the proposal development process for major proposal efforts.