Tom Hinrichsen, Pmp, Cdfm A, Aws Cloud Practitioner
About Tom Hinrichsen, Pmp, Cdfm A, Aws Cloud Practitioner
Tom Hinrichsen is the Vice President of the Defense Professional Services Sector at ECS, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in defense operations and management, having held various leadership roles in organizations such as L-3 Communications and Paradigm Technologies.
Work at ECS
Tom Hinrichsen has been serving as the Vice President of the Defense Professional Services Sector at ECS since 2021. In this role, he manages a team of 200 employees who provide support to various defense agencies, including the Missile Defense Agency, the Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training & Instrumentation, and the Marine Corps. Prior to his current position, he held several roles at ECS, including Director of Defense Agency Operations from 2015 to 2018 and Director of Defense Acquisition Management Division from 2018 to 2021. His extensive experience at ECS highlights his commitment to defense professional services.
Education and Expertise
Tom Hinrichsen holds a Master’s Degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California, which he earned between 1983 and 1985. He also obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ripon College from 1975 to 1979. His educational background supports his expertise in program management, financial analysis, and defense operations. He is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM A), and an AWS Cloud Practitioner, reflecting his qualifications in project management and cloud technologies.
Background
Before joining ECS, Tom Hinrichsen worked at L-3 Communications as the Director of Business Operations from 2007 to 2009. He also served as a Senior Financial Analyst at Paradigm Technologies, Inc. from 2009 to 2011. His experience includes program management roles at ECS, where he provided financial, acquisition, logistics, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) support to the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program Office. Additionally, he has led operations research teams at various military institutions, including the Army Armor Center and the United States Military Academy.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Tom Hinrichsen has contributed significantly to defense operations and financial management. He has provided budget development and financial execution support to the Engineering Directorate of the Missile Defense Agency at ECS-Federal. His leadership in managing large teams and complex projects has been pivotal in supporting defense initiatives. His extensive background in both military and civilian sectors underscores his capability in navigating the complexities of defense management.