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Ellen M. Pawlikowski (Ellen)

General (retired), U.S. Air Force
Stellar Advisor
4-Star NRO, SMC, Department of Defense
TS/SCI

An experienced commander and program manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Aviation & Aerospace industry, Ellen brings tremendous depth and expertise to Stellar Solutions as a Stellar Advisor.  Her 20+ years in command and senior executive positions showcased her exemplary military and professional skills in crisis management, intelligence analysis, government operations, and emergency management.

Nationally recognized for leadership in science and technology, Ellen served in several key command and staff positions during her 40-year military career.  These included command of Air Force Materiel Command, command of the Space and Missile Center, and command of the Air Force Research Laboratory.  Her breadth of experience extended beyond the U.S. Air Force to joint duty at the National Reconnaissance Office as the Deputy Director, and to the Office of the Secretary of Defense as the Assistant for Atomic Energy as well as the Deputy Assistant for Counterproliferation.

Among her Stellar Advisor peers, Ellen’s acquisition and program executive management skillsets are unmatched as she oversaw multi-billion dollar acquisition programs as a commander, program executive officer, and as director of the Airborne Laser Program.

As a Stellar Advisor, Ellen’s expansive expertise provides unique insight into multiple client arenas to include satellite development and fielding strategies, advanced technology applications, depot maintenance, and supply chain management.  Her foundational skillsets of space and missile technologies, systems engineering, aeronautics, astronautics, acquisition, strategic planning, and executive mentoring enable clients to solve their most critical needs.

            Security Clearance:  TS/SCI

            US Air Force military bio:  available here

Professional History Highlights

Founder and President Pawlikowski LLC Macon, GA Commander Air Force Materiel Command Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Military Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition and Military Deputy Undersecretary of the Air Force for Space Headquarters, U.S. Air Force The Pentagon, Wash DC Commander and Program Executive Officer for Space Space and Missile Systems Center Los Angeles AFB, CA Commander Air Force Research Laboratory Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Deputy Director National Reconnaissance Office Chantilly, VA

Professional Affiliations

University of Southern California Judge Widney Professor of Systems Architecting and Systems Engineering American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Honorary Fellow National Academy of Engineers Member

Education

Doctorate of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering New Jersey Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering University of California, Berkeley

Advisor Teams
Command & Control Crisis Response & Continuity of Operations Cyber Operations, Resilience & Security Interagency (IA) & Whole-of-Government Operations International Engagement Logistics & Transportation Other Areas of Expertise Space Operations, Planning & Acquisition Strategy & Planning
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