Dan Beard

Dan Beard, MBA, PMP, has extensive experience in managing complex defense and aerospace programs, holding leadership roles across multiple organizations including the United States Army Reserve and Northrop Grumman. As a Senior Manager in the Army Reserve, Dan provides technical expertise and shapes strategies in Joint Space and Integrated Missile Defense, while prior positions include managing Major Defense Acquisition Programs at multiple companies such as Boeing and Elbit Systems of America. Dan's roles have consistently emphasized program management, systems engineering, and strategic consulting, leading teams to achieve operational excellence and significant cost savings. Holding a Master of Science in Space Systems Operations Engineering and Technical Management from Webster University, Dan is well-versed in integration and development of advanced defense technologies.