Expertise
Life Cycle Management, Strategic Planning & Execution, Organizational Change, Team Leadership/Development, Process Improvement, Strategic Communication, Source Selection and Sole Source Negotiation, Executive Development, Sourcing & Procurement, Source Selection, Acquisition Planning, Proposal Cost/Price Analysis, Contracting
Profile
Mr. Robert Johnson is a results-oriented and strategically focused senior executive with experience leading and managing complex acquisition programs within government defense, specifically within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (ALFCMC). Mr. Johnson has a proven track record of driving operational excellence, exceeding expectations, and delivering impactful outcomes in challenging and evolving environments. He is adept at building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and securing key stakeholder buy-in. He has extensive experience in source selection/competitive acquisition, acquisition planning, complex, Pentagon-level sole-source negotiations, cost and price analysis, non-traditional acquisition approaches, and process improvement/optimization.
Significant Career Accomplishments
Directed a team of 200+ professionals overseeing a $6B+ annual budget for the procurement and sustainment of all United States Air Force (USAF) fighter and advanced aircraft programs, including F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35, A-10, and next-generation platforms—Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD)/Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
Led a team overseeing the procurement and sustainment of USAF heavy airlift and training aircraft fleet. Significantly reduced sole-source acquisition lead times by over 30% within first year through process optimization/streamlined contracting procedures.
Spearheaded the acquisition strategy for the $2.5B active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar upgrade program.
Developed and implemented the first strategic acquisition vehicle for the multi-spectral targeting system (MTS).
Key Positions
Acquisition Executive, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Land and Maritime
Chief of Contracting, Fighters & Advanced Aircraft Directorate (AFLCMC/WA)
Chief of Contracting, Mobility & Training Aircraft Directorate (AFLCMC/WL)
Chief of Contracting, Big Safari Program Office
Chief of Contracting, ISR/Sensors Program Office (AFLCMC/WI)
Education
MA, Public Administration, University of Dayton
BS, Criminology, Indiana University
Air War College
