Robert E. Connors
20670 Stillpond Court
Ashburn, VA 20147
roberteconnors@mac.com
(571) 308-9534
Executive Summary:
Senior Military Health System Information Technology and Operations Executive, Program Manager, Consultant, Research Scientist,
and Educator. Managed budgets as large as $70 M and led staffs of 200 personnel. Systems-Thinker who creates Shared Vision and
Involved Team Learning (a la Senge). Myers-Briggs INTJ. Secret and IT-II clearances.
Experience:
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Research Scientist and Executive Health IT Manager, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Telemedicine
and Advanced Technology Research Center, 2006 to 2012 and 2013 to Present
Program Manager, NITACC CIO-SP3 Contract, Futrend Technology, Inc., 2012 to 2013
Senior Consultant for AHLTA Requirements, Cost Estimates, and Configuration Management, TRICARE Management
Activity, 2004 to 2006
Program Manager, DOD Credentials/Patient Safety Solutions, TRICARE Management Activity, 2000 to 2004
Medical Service Corps Officer, United States Navy, 1980 to 2000. Director, Business Intelligence for Navy Medicine;
Hospital Director for Administration; Chief Information Officer; Patient Administrator; and Staff to Navy Surgeons General.
Retired as Commander (05)
Administrative Resident, North Miami General Hospital, 1979-1980
Education:
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M.S. in Information Systems Technology, The George Washington University, 2000
MHA, Hospital Administration, The George Washington University 1980
B.A, Psychology, Cum Laude, State University of NY at Albany, 1978
Certificate in Labor Relations, The Wharton School, University of PA, 1982
Professional Certifications:
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Project Management Professional (PMP), 2004
Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), 1994
Professional and Community Service (current):
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Member, Health Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS) Innovation Committee
Advisory Board, HIT Program, Montgomery College, MD and Kaplan University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Webmaster, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Thomas P. Cunningham Division
Fly Fishing Instructor, Wounded Warriors
Academic Affiliations:
George Washington University, Georgetown University, Virginia Technical Institute, George Mason University, Montgomery
College, Kaplan University
Awards:
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Military Health System Team Award, System of the Year, Central Credentials Quality Assurance System, 2002
American College of Health Executives, Charles B. Loar Literary Award, 1999
American College of Health Executives, Senior Sustained Excellence Award, 1997
Navy Meritorious Service Medal (2), Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (2), Navy
Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon (4)