Celeste Thompson, Pmp
About Celeste Thompson, Pmp
Celeste Thompson is a Program Manager with extensive experience in military intelligence and program management. She has worked for various organizations, including the U.S. Navy Reserve and Applied Research Solutions, and has over 20 years of experience in defense contracting and intelligence operations.
Work at Applied Research Solutions
Celeste Thompson serves as a Program Manager at Applied Research Solutions since 2020. In this role, she manages projects related to a Department of Defense Air Force cryptologic system. Her responsibilities include overseeing the Cyber Command & Control Weapons Systems Division, where she works in a Hybrid Agile environment for software development. Her experience in program management is enhanced by her background in defense contracting and her analytical expertise in special access programs.
Current Role in U.S. Navy Reserve
Celeste Thompson has been a Military Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve since 1992, accumulating over 32 years of service. She currently serves as the Commanding Officer for a Navy Reserve unit that provides intelligence support to the Indo-Pacific Command (Indo-PACOM) region. This position involves leadership and strategic oversight in military intelligence operations.
Previous Experience at P3I, Incorporated
From 2017 to 2019, Celeste Thompson worked as a Program Manager at P3I, Incorporated in the San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area. During her two years in this position, she was involved in various program management activities, contributing to the organization's defense contracting efforts.
Background in U.S. Navy Operations
Celeste Thompson has held multiple roles within the U.S. Navy, including Operations Officer from 2019 to 2020 in Baghdad, Iraq, and Officer-in-Charge / Intelligence Analyst from 2016 to 2017 in the San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area. These positions provided her with extensive operational and analytical experience in military intelligence.
Education and Expertise
Celeste Thompson is pursuing a Master of Arts in Business Administration and Management at Webster University, a program she has been engaged in since 2001. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in program management and military intelligence, particularly within the Department of Defense.