Joseph Cacciola

Joseph Cacciola, PMP has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Joseph is currently working as a Senior Associate (Foreign Military Sales Program Manager III) at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. In their previous role at Raytheon Missiles & Defense, they served as a Senior Logistics Manager, leading a team of six Logistics Managers and 49 Represented Employees. Joseph utilized lean manufacturing concepts in packaging and international shipping of classified air and missile defense systems. Joseph also worked as an Assistant Professor at Abu Dhabi Polytechnic Al Ain Campus, teaching courses in Aviation Maintenance Technology. Joseph has also worked as a Project Manager/Independent Consultant/Contractor for a private company, where they led a special Integrated Project Team in writing proposals for Aviation Maintenance and Logistics Support Services. In addition, Joseph has held the position of Senior Program Manager at Advanced Military Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Center (AMMROC), where they executed a performance-based logistics contract for the UAE Air Force Flying program. Joseph has also worked as Deputy Program Manager/Independent Contractor/Consultant at PAE, Executive Officer/Deputy Program Manager at Vertical de Aviacion USA, and Technical Training Program Manager at DynCorp International. Joseph began their career in the US Navy, serving as an Aviation Program Manager and Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Duty Officer. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated strong leadership skills and a track record of successful project management.

Joseph Cacciola, PMP has an extensive education history in aeronautical science, organizational leadership, and various fields of study related to acquisition and program management.

Joseph began their education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science. Joseph later earned a Master of Science degree in the same field from the same institution. The specific years of their studies at Embry-Riddle are not provided.

In 2010, Joseph attended the University of Phoenix, where they obtained a Doctor of Management degree with a specialization in Organizational Leadership.

Joseph's education also includes various certifications from the Defense Acquisition University. These certifications include AA1 - Acquisition AQD, Program Management, Level 1, AL1 - Acquisition AQD, Acquisition Logistics, Level 1, AT1 - Acquisition AQD, Test & Evaluation Engineering, Level 1, AR1 - Acquisition AQD, Communications-Computer Systems, Level 1, Level I Certified, Systems Acquisition Management (ACQ 101), and AG1 - Acquisition AQD, Manufacturing & Production, Level 1. The dates of completion for these certifications are not provided.

Most recently, in October 2021, Joseph obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.

Overall, Joseph Cacciola, PMP has a diverse educational background with degrees and certifications in aeronautical science, organizational leadership, and acquisition management.