Donna Hansen
About Donna Hansen
Donna Hansen is a Satellite Communications Fielding Manager with over 20 years of experience at Janus Research Group. She specializes in acquiring interactive multi-media training systems for tactical satellite communications and has a background in logistics analysis from her previous role at Bae Systems.
Work at Janus Research Group
Donna Hansen has been employed at Janus Research Group since 2004, where she serves as the Satellite Communications Fielding Manager. In this role, she leads the acquisition of interactive multi-media training systems specifically designed for tactical satellite communications earth terminals. Her responsibilities include preparing requirements documentation and coordinating access to terminal assets for satellite communications projects. Hansen also oversees contractor activities and expenditures, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently.
Education and Expertise
Donna Hansen has a strong educational background in physics, having earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Ursinus College. She furthered her studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Defense Acquisition University, enhancing her expertise in satellite communications and acquisition processes. This educational foundation supports her role in managing complex satellite communications projects.
Background in Logistics and Satellite Communications
Before joining Janus Research Group, Donna Hansen worked as a Logistics Analyst at BAE Systems from 1999 to 2004 in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in logistics and project management, which she applies in her current role in satellite communications. Her transition from logistics to satellite communications reflects her adaptability and commitment to advancing in her field.
Responsibilities in Satellite Communications Projects
In her capacity as Satellite Communications Fielding Manager, Donna Hansen is responsible for preparing requirements documentation essential for the success of satellite communications projects. She coordinates design reviews and manages contractor activities, ensuring that all expenditures align with project goals. Her role is critical in facilitating access to terminal assets and source material, which are vital for the development of effective training systems.