David J. Carr, MBA
About David J. Carr, MBA
David J. Carr, MBA, serves as a Program Manager at Applied Research Solutions, where he oversees enhanced records management capabilities for the Department of the Air Force, impacting over 700,000 end-users. With extensive experience in operations and project management within the Air Force and private sector, he holds multiple degrees and certifications in leadership, project management, and systems acquisition.
Work at Applied Research Solutions
David J. Carr has been serving as a Program Manager at Applied Research Solutions since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for fielding enhanced records management capabilities for the Department of the Air Force under the DAF365 initiative. This effort impacts over 700,000 end-users, showcasing the scale and importance of his work. His position is based at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts, and he operates in a hybrid work environment.
Education and Expertise
David J. Carr holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Jack Welch Management Institute, which he completed between 2015 and 2018. He has also earned multiple certificates, including one in Executive Leadership from Cornell University in 2021 and another in Project Management from Cornell University in 2020. His educational background includes an Associate of Science in Air and Space Operations Technology from the Community College of the Air Force and a Bachelor of Science in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
Background
David J. Carr has extensive experience in the defense sector, having worked in various roles within the United States Air Force and private industry. He served as a Senior Operations Project Manager in multiple squadrons, including the 11th Space Warning Squadron and the 10th Space Warning Squadron. Prior to his current role, he was the Operations Director for the Air & Space Force Business Unit at Sev1Tech LLC from 2021 to 2023. His career spans over a decade, focusing on operations management and project execution.
Achievements
Throughout his career, David J. Carr has contributed to significant projects and initiatives within the Air Force and private sector. He has facilitated mission execution by leading operational planning, analysis, and capability development for acquisition projects. His role includes auditing and tracking prime contractor deliverables to ensure alignment with Air Force Operational Initiatives and Department of Defense policy guidance. He also leads the Integrated Product Team for the DAF365 program, guiding successful program execution.