Errol Campbell, PMP®
Director, Business Development, Advanced Effects @ Anduril Industries
About
Defense executive and former Navy Captain with 30+ years advancing mission-critical capabilities across Naval Aviation. Experience spans operational aviation, advanced weapons systems, and senior acquisition leadership—focused on delivering real capability to the warfighter.Led complex programs and portfolios from early capability development through execution and sustainment, aligning stakeholders and outcomes in high-consequence environments.Focused on integrating emerging technologies into operational solutions, building high-performing teams, and accelerating next-generation capabilities in autonomy, advanced effects, and mission systems—strengthening readiness and delivering results that matter at speed and scale.#Leadership #Defense #NationalSecurity #NavalAviation #AdvancedCapabilities #WeaponSystems #DefenseAcquisition #Veteran
United States
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Defense & Space
Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Decision Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Leadership, Portfolio Management, Strategic Communications, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, U.S. Department of Defense, Management, System Acquisition, Product Lifecycle Management, Defense Acquisition, Business Analysis, Military Weapon Systems, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills
Experience

Executive Director, NAVAIR Portfolio
Lexington Park, Maryland, United States
I lead strategic initiatives across Naval Aviation and Defense Acquisition, advancing capabilities that strengthen warfighter readiness and mission execution. My focus is on integrating advanced technologies, driving performance across complex program portfolios, and fostering the partnerships essential to supporting DoD priorities. I’m committed to developing high-performing teams, mentoring emerging leaders, and ensuring ManTech delivers solutions that make a measurable impact on national security. Focus Areas: • Naval Aviation modernization & mission systems integration • Defense acquisition strategy & portfolio management • Cross-functional team leadership & performance optimization • Industry collaboration & innovation in support of the warfighter

Defense Acquisition Management Professional | Senior Associate
Lexington Park, Maryland, United States
Executive-level leadership in defense acquisition and mission integration, supporting national security and the warfighting mission. ◆ Partner with Director, VP, and Senior VP leadership advising on technical strategy, business development, and capture planning for unmanned systems, weapons programs, and advanced modeling and simulation environments. ◆ Lead technical shaping efforts, support color team reviews, and guide white paper development to enhance competitive positioning. ◆ Drive cross-functional collaboration and pipeline growth aligned with Booz Allen’s Go-to-Market strategy for Naval Aviation.

Program Manager - Mission Integration and Special Programs (PMA-298)
Patuxent River, Maryland, United States
Senior Director of a $250M annual RDT&E portfolio advancing electronic warfare, autonomy, and manned/unmanned teaming capabilities. ◆ Served as NAVAIR SAPMO, overseeing strategy, planning, compliance, and execution of Special Access Programs across the organization. ◆ Collaborated with industry, FFRDCs, and joint service stakeholders to mature high-TRL technologies and transition advanced capabilities to multiple program offices. ◆ Partnered closely with Flag and Senior Executive leadership to drive innovation and integration across priority Naval Aviation mission areas and capability development.

Program Manager - Air to Air Missiles (PMA-259)
Patuxent River, Maryland
Senior Director managing a portfolio of ACAT I Navy and Air Force weapons programs, including AIM-9X, AMRAAM, Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, and advanced development efforts. ◆ Oversaw program execution across development, test, production, and capability upgrades. ◆ Led capture efforts securing over $15B in multi-year funding to advance next-generation tactical weapons and counter emerging threats. ◆ Built strategic advocacy through regular engagements with congressional staff and senior leaders across the Navy, Air Force, OSD, and international partners.

Chief Of Staff, Program Executive Office for Tactical Aircraft Programs - PEO(T)
Served as principal military advisor and thought leader to the PEO, providing strategic guidance on program execution and technical integration across a $45B acquisition portfolio. Led a 25-person staff supporting 11 major program offices. Directed cross-program budget and strategy reviews, enabling roadmap development, POM planning, and high-level engagements with Congress and senior Navy leadership.

Deputy Program Manager, F/A-18 and EA-18G Mission Systems (PMA-265)
Patuxent River, Maryland
Directed a team of 800+ military, civilian, and contractor personnel managing 75 programs across avionics, weapons integration, software development, and advanced capability efforts. Guided the execution of a $2B+ FYDP portfolio spanning early development through sustainment. Led cross-functional collaboration and industry engagement to drive integration of advanced networking and cockpit systems for the Block III Super Hornet.

Deputy Program Executive Officer for Acquisition (PEO-A)
Patuxent River, MD
Authority and advisor to the PEO in providing acquisition policy, planning, and strategy guidance to ten program offices, inclusive of seven active ACAT I and 23 critical programs with a combined total obligation authority of $52B. Coordinated and managed acquisition reporting across OSD, ASN and PEO Milestone Decision Authorities.

NAVAIR Special Project Lead
Led 3-Star Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) Proficiency Optimization Project across Commander, Naval Air Forces, NAVAIR, and OPNAV. Guided developmental efforts to build enterprise-level, quantitative models to support NAE Flag-level (Admiral) decision making for naval aviation investments.

Deputy Program Manager, Joint Standoff Weapon (PMA-201)
Deputy Program Manager for $2.9B ACAT IC Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) Program, leading a diverse industry / government team in cost / schedule / performance / technical risk and integration efforts across $120M in annual procurement and RDTE in development and operational test of the Navy’s first network enabled weapon.

Integrated Product Team Lead, Communications, Navigation and Identification Systems (PMA-265)
NAVAIR, PMA-265
Managed cost, schedule, and scope across 35+ F/A-18 and EA-18G Communications, Navigation, and Identification systems. Leading a diverse, cross-functional team of over 80 military, civilian, and contractor personnel, the team expertly executed an annual budget of $155M across multiple appropriations. Routinely collaborated across key stakeholders and resource sponsors in conducting business case analysis to inform investment decisions, culminating in 100% allocation of resources to deliver critical capability.
Education
Information Systems Management
Curriculum areas of focus include: • Decision Support and Collaborative Systems • DoD C4I Systems and Evaluation • Computer Networks Security and Information Assurance • IW/Psyops and Deception • Systems Acquisition and Program Management
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