Where innovation and mission converge.
Founded by former senior military officers of the U.S. Navy's Defense Acquisition Corps, Two Rivers Defense provides professional engineering and program support services to the Department of Defense. With extensive experience in the full acquisition lifecycle at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), it delivers expertise in program management, test and evaluation, systems engineering, and foreign military sales to support Navy and Marine Corps aviation programs.
Christopher W. GavinPresident
Robert DuganDirector of Operations
Supports POM-cycle planning, scheduling, CDRL oversight, and coordination for major military aviation program offices.
Provides planning, scheduling, and resource coordination to align defense programs with POM cycles.
Manages CDRL oversight and coordinates comprehensive reviews for defense acquisition programs.
Directs developmental flight test programs and manages RDT&E resources to optimize data integrity and safety alignment.
Directs and executes aircraft flight test programs and maintains comprehensive flight test libraries.
Redesigns deficiency reporting processes and analyzes mishap data to prioritize safety resources.
Analyzes complex drive systems, coordinates safety initiatives, and aligns technical data packages.
Synchronizes and reviews technical data packages with multi-agency stakeholders for compliance and technical accuracy.
Coordinates retrofit planning for component replacement and resolves mechanical drive system issues.
Handles international technical publication distribution and manages compliance with export control laws.
Coordinates release strategies in compliance with federal export control and public affairs policies.
Defense · Aviation · Aerospace
Patuxent River, MD · Defense · Client: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Supported POM-cycle planning, scheduling, and CDRL oversight for NAVAIR program offices. This included directing coordination for the NAVAIR Comprehensive Review of the V-22 Osprey and executing early installation of major communications and datalink system upgrades for forward-deployed aircraft.
Patuxent River, MD · Defense · Client: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Managed multiple aircraft flight test programs for NAVAIR. Responsibilities included overseeing RDT&E budget execution, streamlining flight test library workflows, redesigning the V-22 deficiency reporting process, and analyzing mishap data to mitigate critical safety risks.
Patuxent River, MD · Defense · Client: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Supported the analysis and resolution of V-22 drive system issues and coordinated retrofit planning for early component replacement. Managed safety initiative reviews and synchronized technical data packages with U.S. and foreign stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy and alignment.
Patuxent River, MD · Defense · Client: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Managed the development and secure delivery of technical data and publications to international partners under Foreign Military Sales cases, ensuring strict compliance with export control policies and coordination with program leadership.