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Carlyn Frazier

Carlyn Frazier

Director/Analyst

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Huntsville, MadisonMember since February 16, 2025
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  1. Results-oriented Senior Executive with 30+ years of leadership experience spanning government and private sectors. Expertise in strategic planning, business operations, proposal development, contract management, and logistics. Proven track record of driving operational excellence, leading high-performing teams, and securing multimillion-dollar contracts. Adept at compliance, quality management, and optimizing business efficiency in international and national markets. 

Experience

Chief Operations Officer

Led strategic business operations, development, and compliance oversight.
  • Designed and implemented corporate growth strategies, increasing revenue and operational efficiency.
  • Directed proposal development, contract negotiations, and pricing strategies, securing $50M+ in government contracts.
  • Spearheaded regulatory compliance and maintained ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI certifications.
  • Strengthened corporate culture, supervised executives, and drove recruitment efforts.
  • Oversaw financial planning, budgeting, and performance tracking, optimizing profitability.
  • Identified market expansion opportunities and implemented business growth initiatives.

Director of Proposal Development & Contracts

  • Led full-cycle proposal development, ensuring strict compliance with solicitation requirements.
  • Developed innovative pricing strategies and authored high-value pricing volumes.
  • Managed contract reviews, negotiations, and regulatory compliance, securing $10M+ annually.
  • Strengthened competitive positioning through meticulous contract analysis and execution.
Operations Manager
  • Directed Huntsville business operations, workforce management, and client relations.
  • Conducted business development initiatives, increasing regional contract acquisitions.
  • Translated corporate strategies into actionable objectives, enhancing growth and efficiency.

Government Sector

Project Manager, Aviation Rockets & Missiles
  • Managed a $400M+ annual budget and led a team of 110+ personnel across multiple product lines.
  • Directed R&D, procurement, production, and deployment of HELLFIRE missiles, Hydra Rockets, and launchers.
  • Led HELLFIRE Missile System integration onto Predator drones, addressing urgent defense needs.
  • Supported international military requirements, including Korea’s HELLFIRE missile capability.
Engineering & Operations Research Analyst
  • Conducted in-depth system performance analysis, cost-effectiveness studies, and simulations.
  • Developed advanced methodologies for system requirements assessment, reducing field-testing costs.
  • Led interdisciplinary teams in system design, modeling, and validation for missile technology.
  • Managed simulation and modeling efforts supporting critical defense programs.

Education

  • Master of Science (MS), Management of Technology – Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics – Cameron University, 1978
  • Executive Program Manager’s Course – Defense Systems Management College, 2001
  • Level III Certified in Program Management & Systems Planning and R&D
  • Member of the U.S. Army Acquisition Corps
Top Secret Clearance

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