Las Vegas, United States (U.S)
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Defense & Aerospace | Acquisition | Emerging Technology | English | U.S. | MA
Robert Novotny works with defense agencies in the United States to oversee active duty, government civilian, union, and contract employees using his expertise in operations and logistics, operational tests, emerging technologies, and acquisition.
Robert has more than 15 years of professional working experience and he holds a Master of Arts in National Security Strategy from National Defense University and a Master of Science in Public Administration from Central Michigan University.
He worked with the United States Air Force as a Commander, Brigadier General, and Deputy Director to develop and direct acquisition requirements for all Air Combat Command fighter, rescue, command and control, weapons, and intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance portfolios.
Prior to his current work as President of Skyracer Consulting, LLC, Robert was the Commander at U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, 48th Fighter Wing.
Robert has worked with clients in the United States and Afghanistan.
Robert has more than 15 years of professional working experience and he holds a Master of Arts in National Security Strategy from National Defense University and a Master of Science in Public Administration from Central Michigan University.
He worked with the United States Air Force as a Commander, Brigadier General, and Deputy Director to develop and direct acquisition requirements for all Air Combat Command fighter, rescue, command and control, weapons, and intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance portfolios.
Prior to his current work as President of Skyracer Consulting, LLC, Robert was the Commander at U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, 48th Fighter Wing.
Robert has worked with clients in the United States and Afghanistan.
Questions I can answer:
Is America postured for success (Defense, Diplomacy, Credit, International agreements) in the 21st Century?
Can we keep pace in the development of our Armed Forces against peer competitors like China?
If character is so important, why do we avoid having the hard discussions with employees who lack it?
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Experience
Stellar Solutions • United States (U.S)
Advisor, Stellar Solutions
2020 - Present (3 years, 9 months)
Advisor and Consultant with Stellar Solutions joining dozens of other distinguished Flag and General Officers, Ambassadors and Senior Leaders providing solutions to the Federal Government. Expertise in emerging technology (AI/ML, 5G, low observables, C2 systems), leadership and management coaching.
Skyracer Consulting, LLC • United States (U.S)
President
2020 - Present (3 years, 12 months)
Independent emerging technology, leadership and change management consultant. Assessing strategic plans, risk management programs and organizational strategies to find solutions to your business challenges. Decades of experience in advanced weapons development (predominantly air vehicles, space systems, data-links and weapons). Executive leadership coaching, public speaking, and networking.
US Air Force • United States (U.S)
Commander, 57th Wing
2018 - 2020 (2 years, 6 months)
The 57th Wing, as the most diverse wing in the Air Force, provides advanced, realistic, and multi-domain training focused on ensuring dominance through air, space, and cyberspace. The wing’s mission is innovative professionals leading advanced, realistic, multi-domain training focused on winning the high-end fight. Over 3,500 professional Airmen, men and women, from all walks of life, focused on the safe execution of the most demanding training regimen in the world--from Red Flag to the USAF Weapons School to the US Air Force "Thunderbirds"
HQ Air Combat Command • United States (U.S)
Deputy Director, Plans, Programs and Requirements
2017 - 2018 (1 year, 2 months)
Developed and directed acquisition requirements for all Air Combat Command fighter, rescue, command and control, weapons and the intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance portfolios;
Led program management efforts and crafted 2018-2019 strategy for 90,000+ member command;
Optimized 650-member division responsible for functional requirements of 200+ programs and a portfolio worth $100B;
Supervised the command acquisition strategy for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program and the replacement for the E-8 Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS);
Represented the Air Force for the acquisition of all Combat Air Force Special Access Program (SAP) portfolio requirements.
Led program management efforts and crafted 2018-2019 strategy for 90,000+ member command;
Optimized 650-member division responsible for functional requirements of 200+ programs and a portfolio worth $100B;
Supervised the command acquisition strategy for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program and the replacement for the E-8 Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS);
Represented the Air Force for the acquisition of all Combat Air Force Special Access Program (SAP) portfolio requirements.
United States Air Force HAF/A1 (Personal Directorate) • United States (U.S)
Director, Colonel's Management Group
2016 - 2017 (10 months)
Directed all senior officer (Colonel) human resources (HR) tasks for the United States Air Force;
Ensured company HR policy was followed across all employees, managers, and executives, domestically and internationally;
Led the training, placement, talent management of all senior officers;
Worked directly with the Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Air Force, to strategically plan valuable HR changes to include the development of aggressive retention measures to slow increases in talent departure.
Ensured company HR policy was followed across all employees, managers, and executives, domestically and internationally;
Led the training, placement, talent management of all senior officers;
Worked directly with the Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Air Force, to strategically plan valuable HR changes to include the development of aggressive retention measures to slow increases in talent departure.
48th Fighter Wing • United States (U.S)
Commander (General Manager | City Manager)
2014 - 2016 (2 years, 1 month)
Commander (COO) of USAF's largest Fighter Wing in Europe with 6,400 personnel and 10,000 American family members;
Installation commander (City Manager) for the 9,000-acre base with over 1,000 United Kingdom civilians and contractors and $5 billion of assets with an economic impact of $2B;
Managed largest USAF hospital in Europe, three fire departments, two police departments, five schools (K-12), five restaurants, two hotels and the busiest USAF fighter airport in Europe;
Directed combat operations on three independent occasions destroying ISIS compounds in Libya while simultaneously securing the installation against two specific terror plots;
Matched security operations with Central Intelligence Agency, US Embassy in United Kingdom, Scotland Yard and Secret Intelligence Service (UK MI6) to capture and prosecute two ISIS terrorists.
Installation commander (City Manager) for the 9,000-acre base with over 1,000 United Kingdom civilians and contractors and $5 billion of assets with an economic impact of $2B;
Managed largest USAF hospital in Europe, three fire departments, two police departments, five schools (K-12), five restaurants, two hotels and the busiest USAF fighter airport in Europe;
Directed combat operations on three independent occasions destroying ISIS compounds in Libya while simultaneously securing the installation against two specific terror plots;
Matched security operations with Central Intelligence Agency, US Embassy in United Kingdom, Scotland Yard and Secret Intelligence Service (UK MI6) to capture and prosecute two ISIS terrorists.
NATO • Afghanistan
Chief of Staff, ISAF Joint Command
2013 - 2014 (11 months)
Chief of Staff for all US, NATO and Coalition air components during Afghanistan conflict;
Synchronized 6,000+ Airmen at 12 bases and 97 locations throughout the country;
Air advisor to the Commander, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Joint Command and senior staff for the integration and harmonization of plans, procedures, and doctrine for all land and air forces supporting ISAF operations;
Developed wide-ranging vision for Afghanistan’s new civil aviation enterprise; drafted plans for Afghan civil and military command and control of national airspace and transition of airfields to the government of Afghanistan;
Coordinated the joint, interagency and multi-embassy efforts with the Afghan Airspace Authority resulting in Afghan airspace sovereignty;
Developed pioneering air support effort for historic 2014 Afghan elections. Advocated and secured comprehensive airpower posture seven months prior enabling the safest Afghan national elections in modern history.
Synchronized 6,000+ Airmen at 12 bases and 97 locations throughout the country;
Air advisor to the Commander, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Joint Command and senior staff for the integration and harmonization of plans, procedures, and doctrine for all land and air forces supporting ISAF operations;
Developed wide-ranging vision for Afghanistan’s new civil aviation enterprise; drafted plans for Afghan civil and military command and control of national airspace and transition of airfields to the government of Afghanistan;
Coordinated the joint, interagency and multi-embassy efforts with the Afghan Airspace Authority resulting in Afghan airspace sovereignty;
Developed pioneering air support effort for historic 2014 Afghan elections. Advocated and secured comprehensive airpower posture seven months prior enabling the safest Afghan national elections in modern history.
US Air Force 53d Test & Evaluation Group • United States (U.S)
Commander
2011 - 2013 (1 year, 12 months)
Commands diverse organization of 11 subordinate units, testing 15 different Major Weapons Systems in 6 CONUS locations;
Responsible for the acquisition, development and fielding of aircraft software, firmware, weapons and emerging tactical solutions (HC-130J, F-35A, F-22, B-2A and MQ-9)
Responsible for the acquisition, development and fielding of aircraft software, firmware, weapons and emerging tactical solutions (HC-130J, F-35A, F-22, B-2A and MQ-9)
National Defense University • United States (U.S)
Student, National War College
2010 - 2011 (11 months)
The National War College educates future leaders of the Armed Forces, Department of State, and other civilian agencies for high-level policy, command and staff responsibilities by conducting a senior-level course of study in national security strategy;
The curriculum emphasizes the joint and interagency perspective. Reflecting this emphasis, 59 percent of the student body is composed of equal representation from the land, air, and sea (including Marine and Coast Guard) Services. The remaining 41 percent are drawn from the Department of State and other federal departments and agencies, and international fellows from a number of foreign countries.
The curriculum emphasizes the joint and interagency perspective. Reflecting this emphasis, 59 percent of the student body is composed of equal representation from the land, air, and sea (including Marine and Coast Guard) Services. The remaining 41 percent are drawn from the Department of State and other federal departments and agencies, and international fellows from a number of foreign countries.
U.S Naval War College • United States (U.S)
Graduate Student
2005 - 2006 (1 year, 12 months)
Established in 1884 as an advanced course of professional study for naval officers, the U.S. Naval War College educates and develops leaders at specific stages in their careers from all services, U.S. government agencies and departments, and international navies;
Key leader in Naval War College's elite, strategic studies group | "Halsey Group." Out briefed year-long classified Western Pacific analysis to Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Mullen;
Graduated with "Highest Distinction."
Key leader in Naval War College's elite, strategic studies group | "Halsey Group." Out briefed year-long classified Western Pacific analysis to Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Mullen;
Graduated with "Highest Distinction."
Education
Certifcation , Enterprise Leadership Seminar
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
2015 - 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), National Security Strategy
National Defense University
2010 - 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), National Security & Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College
2005 - 2006
Master of Science (MSc), Public Administration
Central Michigan University
1993 - 1994
Bachelor of Science, Military History
United States Air Force Academy
1988 - 1992
Scholar, Undergraduate Prep
Valley Forge Military Academy & College
1987 - 1988