Gregory Tackett, SES (Retired)
About
With 40 years of aerospace experience, Greg is a world-recognized expert in Modeling and Simulation, Test and Evaluation, and Air and Missile Defense. An experienced leader, effective communicator, and strategic thinker, Greg is committed to exemplifying Army values in the private sector.
CAREER HISTORY
Current: VP of Technical Solutions, nou Systems, Inc.; Leadership Development Coach, UT, Knoxville; Adjunct Instructor, UAHuntsville
2015-2018: VP of Huntsville Operations, Clear Creek Applied Technology (CCAT) Inc.
2012–2015: Director, BMDS Operational Test Agency (OTA)
2010–2012: M&S Executive Agent, Research, Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM)
2005–2012: Director, System Simulation and Development Directorate (SSDD), AMRDEC
2004–2005: Deputy Director, Acting, SSDD AMRDEC
1999–2004: Senior Engineer for Distributed Simulation, SSDD AMRDEC
1994–1999: Simulation and Analysis Manager, Rapid Force Projection Initiative (RFPI), AMRDEC
1989–1994: Simulation Manager, Line Of Sight Anti-Tank, PEO Missiles and Space
1982–1989: Analysis Lead, Phalanx Close-In Weapon System, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC)
PAST AND CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA), member
Air, Space, and Missile Defense Association (ASMDA), Board member
Alabama A&M University, M&S graduate instructor
Alabama Modeling and Simulation Council (AMSC), Chairman of the Board
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAHuntsville) Computer Science Advisory Board, Board member
Leadership Huntsville/Madison County, Flagship class 25 member
NATO Group “Conceptual Modeling for Modeling and Simulation”, U.S. National Lead
The Technical Coordination Panel (TTCP) International WEAPONS Group, U.S. Army Lead
Defense Modeling and Simulation Office Architecture Management Group, Board member
Mississippi College Electrical Engineering Board
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Bachelor of Science, Physics, Mississippi College, 1982
Master of Business Administration, University of Tennessee, 2009
Level III Acquisition Certification in System Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering
Leadership at the Peak, Center for Creative Leadership
Certified in Relational Ministry, Intimate Life Ministries
AWARDS
Meritorious Civilian Service Award, 2015
Superior Civilian Service Award, 2012
Commanders Award for Civilian Service, two awards, 2003, 2011
Mississippi College Distinguished Alumnus in Physics, 2009
U S Patent #7,050,050, 2006
M&S Conceptual Modeling Panel
Accomplishments
Directed the first system level operational flight test of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) and the associated independent operational assessment. Successfully demonstrated simultaneous integrated engagement of ballistic missile threats by land and sea based interceptors. Chaired Operational Test Readiness Reviews for all BMDS operational flight tests and ground tests.
Established the Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) presence in Colorado Springs providing simulation support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Established AMRDEC as the primary government organization in support of MDA simulation including design and implementation of the Single Stimulation Framework.
Led customer reimbursable organizations executing over $100M yearly support and over $72M contractual actions yearly through AMCOM Express tasks, standalone Requests For Proposal, Small Business Independent Research topics, and Broad Area Announcements. Customers included MDA, Program Executive Offices for Aviation and Missiles and Space, other services, and other governmental agencies.
Chaired two ACAT 1 Source Selection Evaluation Boards and a Source Selection Advisory Council for major Army weapon system acquisitions.
Expanded Army simulation and analysis facilities to provide high performance computing labs, homeland security integration test beds, an air defense sensor simulation lab, aviation training device integration space, and data reduction space for lethality test articles. Increased lab footprint by over 65,000 square feet.
Directed world-wide collaboration, establishing over fifty cooperative and international agreements for testing and simulating aviation and missile systems, including relationships with Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Norway, Netherlands, Spain, Romania, Poland, and Hungary. Coordinated operational testing with warfighters in PACOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, and EUCOM.
Served as senior consultant and advisor to Congress, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Army, and multi-service leadership to the four star level in areas of simulation and testing.
Maintained mentoring relationships with employees across a broad span of career points and paths. Trained in Relational Leadership and experienced in addressing employee relational needs in the business context.