SHIV DESAI
Program Planning and Controls Specialist
Blue Origin
|In-Space Systems | Blue Ring
With a Master's in Supply Chain Management from Georgetown University and extensive experience in aerospace, I specialize in program planning, financial analysis, and business intelligence solutions.
My expertise spans across program management, cost analysis, and data analytics, with a proven track record at industry leaders like Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin. Currently driving program baselines and analytics for In-Space Systems, I bring a comprehensive approach to program planning and controls, combining technical expertise with strategic business insights.
Experience
Blue Origin
Program Planning and Controls Specialist, Blue Ring
June 2022 – Present
Leading program planning and controls for Blue Ring, including the design and implementation of new program baselines with comprehensive WBS structures and IPT-level budgets. Spearheading the development of resource-loaded program baselines for In-Space Systems' first government contract, while managing cost and schedule as primary project manager. Currently coordinating Vehicle 2 basis-of-estimates and program baseline planning for rate manufacturing, while developing Tableau dashboards for reporting across all In-Space Systems programs. Responsible for leading Monthly Operations Reviews (MOR) for the entire Blue Ring program, reporting directly to In-Space Systems leadership.
Lockheed Martin - Space
Project Engineer L3, NextGen GEO
November 2021 – June 2022
Coordinated the completion of engineering projects focused on technical developments and scheduling, while resolving complex engineering design and test problems. Provided crucial support to the Factory team through Cost Account Management (CAM) of hardware-related activities, while fostering collaboration with Agile Engineering teams to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Financial Analyst L3, GPS III
July 2019 – November 2021
Modernized financial data distribution through the development of Business Intelligence systems, enabling earlier access for managers and engineers. Implemented sophisticated Tableau dashboards utilizing SQL and VBA to automate reporting processes, reducing manual effort by 70%. Managed a $50M annual operating budget while maintaining a 98% forecast accuracy rate.
Lockheed Martin – Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS)
Financial Analyst L2, C2G DogPatch
January 2019 – July 2019
Developed comprehensive financial analysis tools using Microsoft Access and Power Query, creating dynamic workbooks for efficient financial data management. Expanded role to include FP&A responsibilities, utilizing Hyperion for detailed analysis of Orders, Risk and Opportunities, EBIT, and Long Range Planning (LRP).
Financial Analyst L2, EADGE-T
November 2017 – January 2019
Led critical program performance analysis and senior management reviews, successfully improving program cost status from RED to GREEN through strategic evaluation and corrective actions. Managed comprehensive baseline and Estimate at Completion (EAC) adjustments to incorporate contract amendments and new schedule integrations.
Financial Analyst L1, Combat System Engineering Agent (CSEA)
February 2017 – November 2017
Enhanced program-level reporting efficiency by streamlining internal and external performance report preparation, creating additional review time for stakeholders. Developed and optimized Visual Basic scripting interfaces for cross-platform integration and automation, significantly reducing manual intervention while improving process reliability.
Financial Analyst L1, Korean Destroyer eXperimental (KDX-III)
February 2015 – February 2017
Improved data integrity through the implementation of batch reporting in proprietary software suites. Made significant contributions to the Batch II Offsets proposal, achieving a 37% cost reduction while maintaining contractual obligations. Leveraged extensive SAP knowledge to develop and implement custom scripting solutions, resulting in a 12.5% reduction in processing time.
Education
Georgetown University
Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
GPA: 4.0
2023
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major in Finance, Minor in Accounting
2014
Skills
Security Clearance
Active TS/SCI – Eligibility Date: 2021-11-26
Program Management
- Earned Value Management
- Risk Management
- Critical Path Analysis
- Resource Planning
Project Tools
- Jira & Confluence
- Digital.ai Agility
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
Data & Analytics
- Power BI & Power Query
- Tableau
- SQL
- Python
- Visual Basic
Enterprise Systems
- SAP
- Empower
- Salesforce
- NetSuite