Alyssa Sutton

Serves as the Program Manager for the DLA Technology Accelerator team, leading a staff of employees and contractors. Manages the development and ownership of the master program schedule, resource allocation, and comprehensive plans for a $9M contract. Oversees all phases of project execution, including market research initiatives, human-centered design workshops, and the rapid creation of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). Provides briefings and advice to senior officials of DLA on strategic direction and technological advancements. Key accomplishments include the following:

• Spearheaded comprehensive market research initiatives and outreach strategies, driving strategic change and technological advancements to enhance DLA's capabilities.
• Developed and implemented an organizational vision for the J6 Technology Accelerator team, ensuring alignment with DLA’s strategic goals and achieving significant progress in technology deployment.
• Utilized change management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices to lead DLA through enterprise-wide change initiatives, ensuring effective adaptation and implementation.

Led the development and implementation of Innovation Cells across 127 airports, managing a team of 40 employees and contractors. Oversaw project goals and schedules using agile practices, achieving a 100% on-time rate and a 20x contract increase in 14 months. Provided strategic direction and support for TSA’s innovation strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Key accomplishments include the following:

• Developed strategic approaches for launching Innovation Cells, transforming TSA's innovation ecosystem and aligning with organizational goals.
• Implemented agile practices to drive project timelines and productivity improvements, facilitating continuous adaptation to change.
• Orchestrated transformation initiatives to build new functional capabilities, supporting strategic shifts in TSA’s knowledge worker environment.

Led the execution of projects on an $11M contract with the Department of Defense, engaging 59 universities and coordinating with over 800 DoD personnel. Restructured external marketing strategies, increasing problem submissions by 30%. Provided leadership and guidance to a diverse team, fostering an inclusive workplace and driving project success. Key accomplishments include the following:

• Led the execution of projects on an $11M contract, driving strategic change through engagement with universities and DoD personnel.
• Restructured external marketing strategies, increasing problem submissions by 30% and fostering innovation.
• Applied change management methodologies to guide the DoD through significant transformation initiatives, ensuring effective and sustainable changes.

Led the product delivery team for the Enterprise Logistics Portal, resulting in increased agency compliance with policies. Implemented process improvements for the Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss procedures, reducing annual losses by $287,000. Provided training and support to logistics personnel, enhancing skill development and compliance with industry standards. Key accomplishments include the following:

• Implemented process improvements for the Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss procedures, driving strategic change and reducing annual losses.
• Managed the product delivery team for the Enterprise Logistics Portal, fostering a collaborative environment that supported team development and high performance.
• Delivered high-quality training programs that aligned with agency mission requirements and optimized workforce capabilities.

Led a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project to optimize training programs, driving strategic change and reducing lead time by 38%. Influenced strategic decisions to maximize workforce utilization, resulting in $2 million annual savings. Applied change management methodologies to lead the organization through enterprise-wide process improvements, ensuring effective outcomes. Key accomplishments include the following:

• Led a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project to optimize training programs, driving strategic change and reducing lead time by 38%.
• Influenced strategic decisions to maximize workforce utilization, resulting in $2 million annual savings.
• Applied change management methodologies to lead the organization through enterprise-wide process improvements, ensuring effective outcomes.

Planned, developed, and implemented schedules for managing the operations of the medical supply automated systems. Served as the advisor to the Brigade Surgeon General on supply systems matters. Analyzed supply computer operations, supply data, and advises the Surgeon General on the effectiveness of automated supply operations and logistics procedures. Developed and directed the functions for the organization supporting more than 4,500 employees across six departments. Key accomplishments include the following:

• Implemented the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support System, automating order processing and driving strategic change in supply chain management.
• Managed the Command Supply Discipline Program, increasing logistics readiness by over 90%.
• Led the readiness, planning, and tactical operations for a team of 700+ soldiers, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment that supported team development and mission success.