Ms. Jennifer S. Evans currently performs as the Technical Advisor for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Modernization for Headquarters, Air Force (A4/CX), Pentagon, Washington, D.C.  In this capacity, Ms. Evans serves as the readiness advisor/technical expert and represents the USAF in matters relating to CBRN defense and enterprise-wide civil engineering readiness activities.

Prior to this assignment, Ms. Evans served as the Deputy Materiel Leader of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Systems Branch, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Co-located with the Joint Program Executive Office for CBRN Defense, this organization is responsible for ensuring the operational integration of resources and requirements within the $5.1B portfolio are delivered to the Warfighter. 

Ms. Evans entered government service in 1998 and has served in multiple acquisition, staff, and career broadening assignments during her 24-year career. 

EDUCATION

1996   Bachelor of Arts, History, Indiana University

2001   Master of Business Administration, University of Baltimore

2012   Air Command and Staff College (correspondence)

2018   Air War College (correspondence)

CAREER CHRONOLOGY

1. October 1998 – March 2001, Program Analyst, Supporting Soldier Biological and Chemical Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
2. March 2001 – August 2008, Program Manager, Supporting Chemical Materials Agency, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
3. August 2008 – March 2010, Program Manager, Army Environmental Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
4. March 2010 – March 2016, Program Manager, US Air Force CBRN Defense Systems Branch, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
5. March 2016 – September 2021, Deputy Materiel Leader, US Air Force CBRN Defense Systems Branch, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
6. September 2021 – Present, Technical Advisor for CBRN Modernization and Readiness, Pentagon, Washington, DC

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

2010 – Commander’s Award for Civilian Service – US Army

2014 – Exemplary Civilian Service Award – US Air Force

2015 – Commander’s Award for Civilian Service – US Army

2016 – Superior Civilian Service Award – US Army

2017 – AFLCMC/WN Civilian Category III Employee of the Year

2019 – Outstanding Air Force Acquisition Manager – PEO Agile Combat Support

2020 – Civilian Achievement Award – US Air Force

2021 – Meritorious Civilian Service Award – US Air Force

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Acquisition Corps Member

DAWIA Program Management – Level III

DAWIA Business-Financial Management – Level I

DAWIA Lifecycle Logistics – Level I

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS

2001 – Present: Program Management Institute, Project Management Professional (PMP)