Ozzie Hunter
About Ozzie Hunter
Ozzie Hunter serves as the Director of Logistics at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, a position he has held since 2007. He has extensive experience in program management, systems engineering, and the Navy acquisition process, complemented by his educational background in electronics and communications.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Ozzie Hunter has served as the Director of Logistics at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions since 2007. In this role, he oversees logistics operations, ensuring efficient supply chain management and support for various defense projects. His tenure at Kratos spans 17 years, during which he has contributed to the company's logistics strategies and operations.
Education and Expertise
Ozzie Hunter studied at the U.S. Army Signal School in Fort Gordon, Georgia, where he earned a diploma in Microwave Communications Systems in 1978. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Norfolk State University, which he completed between 1981 and 1985. Additionally, he possesses an Associate degree in Electronic Industrial Technology from the same institution.
Background
Before joining Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Ozzie Hunter held several positions in the defense and engineering sectors. He worked as an Associate Systems Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2006 to 2007 and served as a Senior Program Manager at Computer Sciences Corporation for ten years, from 1996 to 2006. He also worked as a Senior Systems Engineer at Sentek Global from 2012 to 2014.
Achievements in Program Management
Ozzie Hunter has accumulated over 26 years of experience in program and project management, acquisition and procurement support, and systems engineering. He has a working knowledge of the Navy acquisition and procurement process, including Navy SECNAVINST 5000.2B. Hunter has participated in three government programs, taking them from Milestone I through Milestone III, which include the Caribbean Regional Operations Center Communications Upgrade, the Mini-DAMA program, and The Joint Interagency Task Force South Secure Digital Communications Control System.
Technical Training and Skills
Ozzie Hunter has received specialized training in SONET/ATM networks and testing. He graduated from the U.S. Army Signal School as a Multichannel Microwave Systems Technician, which provided him with a solid foundation in communications technology and systems.