Josh Hartvigsen
About Josh Hartvigsen
Josh Hartvigsen is a Project Manager S&E, Sr at Sandia National Laboratories specializing in Nuclear Weapons Systems.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Josh Hartvigsen currently holds the position of Project Manager S&E, Sr - Nuclear Weapons Systems at Sandia National Laboratories. Since 2019, he has been based in Livermore, California, overseeing various critical functions associated with nuclear weapons systems. His role includes developing cost estimates and budgets for key milestone programs, conducting high-risk activity discussions with the United States Air Force, and coordinating with engineers and customers to meet program requirements.
Previous Employment: Premier Technology Inc.
Prior to Sandia National Laboratories, Josh Hartvigsen worked at Premier Technology Inc. as Project Manager-Commercial Nuclear from 2018 to 2019. During his one-year tenure in Blackfoot, Idaho, he managed commercial nuclear projects, coordinating between various teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project completions. His role was pivotal in maintaining project schedules and budgets, while also improving efficiency and performance.
United States Air Force Experience
Josh Hartvigsen has a rich history of service with the United States Air Force, where he held multiple managerial positions from 2003 to 2017. His extensive career includes roles such as Maintenance Apprentice/Journeyman at Misawa AB, Japan, Equipment Maintenance Journeyman and Maintenance Team Supervisor at Hill AFB, Utah, Manager of Finance and Operations Programs/Projects at Holloman AFB, New Mexico, Manager of Operations Programs/Projects at RAF Mildenhall, England, and finally, Manager of Programs/Project at Dover, Delaware. His responsibilities spanned maintenance supervision, program management, and financial oversight.
Education Background
Josh Hartvigsen has a solid educational foundation, having completed various degrees in specialized fields. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science Administration from Waldorf University. Additionally, he earned two Associate of Science degrees from the Community College of the Air Force: one in Social Services and another in Aircraft Armament Systems Technology. His early education was completed at Bountiful High School where he obtained his High School Diploma.
Project Management Expertise
Throughout his career, Josh Hartvigsen has excelled in project management roles. At Sandia National Laboratories, he provides monthly schedule analyses, including Critical Path Analysis and variance explanations, to stakeholders. He has led discussions involving extensive schedule and cost estimate revisions and coordinated with engineers and customers to develop program requirement specifications. His ability to recommend action plans based on contract requirements, feedback, and market research has been instrumental in improving project outcomes.