Christian Todd

2nd Lt Christian Todd serves as Program Manager within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing aerospace and space-based defense systems. In this role, he oversees the lifecycle management of guided missile systems, satellite communications platforms, and global positioning infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness through strategic acquisition planning and contract execution. His responsibilities include developing solicitation strategies, evaluating technical proposals, and managing performance-based contracts to support mission-critical capabilities. He works closely with engineering, logistics, and acquisition teams to align procurement activities with force modernization priorities and sustainment timelines. 2nd Lt Todd collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of defense contractors specializing in aerospace systems integration, RF and satellite communications, and embedded navigation technologies. He maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors experienced in classified space and missile sustainment programs, as well as niche technology providers offering advanced signal processing, secure data links, and ruggedized avionics. His procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes, technical innovation, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and compliance with DoD cybersecurity and logistics standards. While specific set-aside data is not currently available, 2nd Lt Todd operates within a DoD framework that prioritizes small business participation, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB certifications. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to integrate qualified small businesses into the sustainment supply chain, particularly for specialized technical services and component-level support, aligning with Air Force initiatives to broaden industrial base diversity and enhance competition. His primary industry focus lies in NAICS categories related to aerospace product and parts manufacturing, satellite communications, and defense electronics systems integration. He routinely procures advanced guidance systems, secure space-based transceivers, ground control station hardware, and mission-critical software for navigation and command-and-control architectures, demonstrating deep technical expertise in space and missile sustainment domains.