Sean Hansen, MBA
About Sean Hansen, MBA
Sean Hansen, MBA, is a Risk Manager at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in risk management and meteorology, having previously worked at Raytheon and various positions in the US Air Force.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Sean Hansen currently serves as Risk Manager at BLUE ORIGIN, based in Kent, Washington. He has been with the company since 2021. In this capacity, Hansen is integral in evaluating and mitigating risks associated with aerospace operations. His role requires a comprehensive understanding of risk assessment, effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, and proficiency in leveraging data for strategic decision-making.
Previous Experience at Raytheon
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Sean Hansen worked as a Risk and Opportunity Manager at Raytheon from 2018 to 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. In this position, he was responsible for identifying and managing potential risks and opportunities within the company's operational framework. His expertise in risk management was crucial for ensuring the company's projects and operations were safeguarded against unforeseen challenges.
Career in the US Air Force
Sean Hansen has a notable military background, having served in various capacities within the US Air Force. His roles included Superintendent/Chief positions at the 355th Operations Group and the 25th Operational Weather Squadron in Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, as well as the 607th Weather Squadron in Seoul, South Korea. He also served as Manager, Contingency Readiness, and Training at the Air Combat Command Weather Division in Langley AFB, VA, and Weather Flight Chief at the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron in Fort Wainwright, AK. His military career spanned from 2001 to 2018 and encompassed significant responsibility in meteorology, aviation operations management, and command and control systems.
Educational Background
Sean Hansen holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Grantham University, which he earned from 2015 to 2017. He also has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from Excelsior College, a degree he obtained over a period from 2000 to 2012. Additionally, Hansen holds an Associate's degree in Weather Technology from the Community College of the Air Force, which he completed from 1989 to 1999.
Technical Proficiency and Security Clearance
Sean Hansen possesses significant technical proficiency, particularly in handling information systems and databases. He is highly skilled in using the MS Office Suite and SharePoint. Furthermore, he has extensive knowledge of NWS systems for air, land, and joint applications, and has operated within classified program networks. His technical and operational expertise is reinforced by holding a security clearance of Secret, with a recent TS/SCI clearance as of October 11, 2011.