John Czaika
About John Czaika
John Czaika serves as the Digital Acquisition Lead at Rise8, where he is recognized for his intelligence and innovative approach to acquisition. He has extensive experience in various roles within the federal government and military contracting, with a strong educational background in business and contracting.
Work at Rise8
John Czaika currently serves as the Digital Acquisition Lead at Rise8, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is recognized for his expertise in digital acquisition strategies and is known for his proactive approach to achieving results. His colleagues regard him as an intelligent and innovative acquisition expert, contributing to the company's goals with a strong 'get it done' attitude.
Previous Experience at DISA Hosting and Compute Center
Prior to his role at Rise8, John Czaika worked at the DISA Hosting and Compute Center (HaCC) in various capacities. He served as the Deputy Program Manager for the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability from 2021 to 2022. He also held the position of Acquisition Manager for four months in 2022 and was the Business Financial Manager from 2020 to 2021. His experience at HaCC equipped him with skills in managing complex acquisition processes.
Education and Expertise
John Czaika has a solid educational background in business and acquisition management. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business between 2020 and 2023. He is also pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Additionally, he studied at the Defense Acquisition University, achieving a Contracting Professional designation, and holds an Associate's degree in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, and Contracts Management from the Community College of the Air Force.
Career in the United States Air Force
John Czaika has an extensive background in the United States Air Force, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as a Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist from 2010 to 2015 and as a Contingency Contracting Officer in 2012 in Doha, Qatar. His experience also includes positions as Flight Chief and Education and Training Manager. This military background has contributed to his expertise in acquisition and contract management.
Professional Reputation
John Czaika is known for maintaining high ethical and quality standards in both contingency and non-contingency environments. He has a proven track record of delivering complex IT capabilities to the federal government. His professional demeanor and cooperative attitude in team settings have earned him a strong reputation among colleagues and peers in the acquisition field.