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Brian Bellacicco

Director, Contracting

Brian Bellacicco is currently the Director of Contracting for Elara Nova.  He brings 40 years of contracting and Acquisition experience to managing and executing all contractual transactions for Elara Nova.

He has wide experience in domestic and international arenas supporting public sector organizations in all aspects of DoD and AF acquisition programs and management.  He has extensive experience in managing public sector organizations and ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates.  Also, he has assisted Government Organizations implement Lean-Agile practices to improve efficiency, visibility and accountability.  Brian’s background combines strong hands-on technical expertise with broad experience in program management, acquisition of complex systems and in-depth knowledge of customer and contractor relations.

Brian retired from the Air Force at the rank of Colonel in 2010.  His 25 year career spanned experience at the installation, Major Command and Air Staff across a range of leadership positions.  His career culminated as the Director of Logistics, Installations and Mission Support for the Air Force District of Washington at Andrews Air Force Base.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at The Citadel, followed by a Masters of Arts in Public Administration from Troy State University.  He also holds a Masters of Science in National Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.