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Barksdale Afb, Louisiana

Serves as the Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Council Analyst for the Air Force (AF) National Leadership Command Capabilities (NLCC), and other NC3 Council constructs supporting the President, Secretary of Defense, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other national leaders with the worldwide system of systems used to command and control the nation’s nuclear arsenal throughout the spectrum of conflict. Responsible for the effective management and efficient execution of AF NLCC/NC3 Council events and activities. Ensures AF NLCC/NC3 Group, Board and Council chairs are properly prepared to synchronize the sustainment and modernization efforts of AF NLCC/NC3 Council construct. Supports AFGSC/CC’s efforts to provide advocacy, policy, guidance, management, and oversight of the operational readiness and survivability of NLCC/NC3 systems. Maintains the calendar of all the AF NLCC/NC3 Council activities and informs all the AF NLCC/NC3 Council members of events and activities. Tracks, maintains, and reports status of all applicable AF NLCC/NC3 action items to the NC3 Council senior leaders. Staffs DoD and AF NLCC/NC3 Council products and recommendations across Air Force, SAF, OSD, and other relevant organizations.Security Program Manager 04/2017 - Present- Established security program for 200+ military, civilian and contractor personnel in newly activated USAF NC3 Center. - Developed inprocessing and outprocessing procedures, training, facility and industrial security requirements.

Barksdale Afb, Louisiana

• Assisted in analysis, program management, and decision support for airborne NC3 systems modernization and sustainment. Provided guidance and interface with various requirements divisions in executing the JCIDS process.• Analyzed present and future AFGSC missions and plans to support development of operational requirements, test plans, analysis reports and concepts for current and future system applications. • Assisted in the preparation, review, and comment on requirements process documents [e.g., Concept of operations (CONOPS), Initial Capability Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), and Capability Production Documents (CPDs) to determine impacts to AFGSC missions. • Drafted briefings to other MAJCOMs, HQ AF, joint, and national agencies. • Analyzed acquisition plans to support milestone decisions relating to Airborne NC3 Systems. • Assisted in providing inputs on the AFGSC Enabling Concept, AFGSC Strategic Master Plan, Core Function Support Plan, and AFGSC Commander’s Priorities to ensure Airborne NC3 systems were accurately represented. • Analyzed future operational requirements of warfighting commands as outlined in their Integrated Priority Lists and other documents, to effectively integrate those needs into the pre-systems acquisition planning for future Airborne NC3 systems. • Provided programmatic support for NC3 related program elements to include developing point papers, informal cost analysis, and presentations for AFGSC staff to defend POM or to determine impacts to PPBE exercises. Assisted in funds tracking, funds justification, and Air Staff responses, and impact development to make PPBE inputs for approved Department of Defense and congressional processes. • Assisted in drafting and staffing packages, point/background papers, and electronic documents in response to internal MAJCOM tasks.

Bossier City, La

Schedules and facilitates Federal Personnel Background Investigations, many of which are sensitive or controversial, where allegations, hearsay information, or other vague or intangible information of an adverse nature exist. Conducts comprehensive interviews with current and prospective Federal employees as well as employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals. Analyzes records to obtain facts in order to resolve all material issues in a case. Establishes the background, reputation, character, suitability and qualifications of current and prospective Federal employees under investigation. Evaluates an individual's trustworthiness for access to classified information, placement in a sensitive position, retention in the military services, or placement in the Federal employment. Correlates documented data into a detailed written report of investigation in accordance with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines, instructions and strict timelines. Manages calendar, arranges appointments, prepares travel arrangements and approves monthly expense reports. Maintains impeccable office filing for shipment of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) within OPM's strict standards and regulations on a monthly basis.- Developed a highly effective tracking system for interview completion and transmission- Served as a liaison for the Region Manager and communicated critical information to 20 + person team- Enhanced and standardized e-mailing message format for transmission to outside agencies

Barksdale Afb, La

Served as a policy and procedure writer providing essential guidance for five Air Force installations. Managed several programs including security, training, emergency mass notification system, communications systems and operational reporting for all five installations.—- Invited as a subject matter expert to revise emergency action procedure checklists for Intercontinental ballistic missile crews and command post controllers. Critical guidance provided published task force wide.—- Established 500+ master question file for use among the five wings and inspector general’s office. Standardized validation of controllers across the command.—- Coauthored guidance crucial to the re-invigoration of the nuclear enterprise. Security Manager, Jun 2012 to Oct 2015Responsible for revitalizing the division security program. Required duties included reviewing previously completed background investigations with personnel requiring periodic reinvestigation’s to ensure laws, rules, regulations and procedures adhered to, Monitoring Joint Personnel Adjudication System for clearance updates and creating, implementing and enforcing security policies.Training Manager, Command Center, May 2012 to Oct 2013Assigned to overhaul the training program as well as enforce policies and procedures for five Air Force installations. Served as a controller receiving, processing and disseminating information pertaining to operational status, events/incidents and mission critical information affecting AF Global Strike Command to high ranking officials. —- Revamped security program, reduced write-ups from previous inspection by 85%.—- Developed comprehensive tracking log for mandatory security training of 140 assigned personnel.—- Worked in fast paced environment dealing with customers and answering multi-line telephones.

Malmstrom Afb, Mt

Training Program Manager, Jun 2010 to Apr 2012Responsible for creating and maintaining unit level command post training program based on Air Force training requirements. Required duties included ensuring training and maintaining certification of 30 personnel, building scenario and question based training materials, and meticulous documentation of training records.Reports Program Manager, May 2009 to Jun 2010Responsible for collecting and transmitting status reports for 150 Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles spread over a 13,800 square mile complex. Required duties included building quick reaction procedures and checklists that aided in emergency management preventing loss of life and property.Systems Program Manager, May 2009 to Jun 2010Accountable for maintaining $2M worth of communications and non-communications equipment. Required duties included conducting and documenting annual inventory, requesting maintenance when needed, budgeting and contracting for new equipment, and coordination on removing broken, unwanted and extra equipment.—- Revamped training program to meet evolving AF, Numbered AF & Combatant Command training requirements. Lauded by Headquarters Inspector General as a “Best training program seen-to-date”, used as an example command wide.—- Organized after-hour study sessions. 100% pass rate during Nuclear Surety Inspection closed book testing, zero errors during scenario evaluations among all assigned controllers. Resulted in CP overall rating of “Outstanding”.—- Authored more proficient checklists and procedures for operational reporting. Reduced controller errors and notification times by 20% allowing for more timely and accurate decisions by leadership.—- Performed as lead shift controller; handled escalated calls, complaints, and controlled the situation during events/incidents requiring emergency management coordination.

Kunsan Ab, Rok

Installation readiness reporting manager for 14 squadrons responsible for collecting/reporting critical readiness data. Utilized GCCS for SORTS reports submission. Developed procedures for SORTS reporting. Trained SORTS monitors and conducted staff assistance visits. Developed/updated operating instructions directing CP and squadron SORTS policies/procedures. Liaised between PACAF and Wing/Group commanders concerning current/new SORTS reporting policies. Briefed senior staff monthly Wing SORTS reported readiness assets. Administrative agent to the 8 FW Commander for command and control of Wing assets.Developed training to bring Defense Readiness Reports System (DRRS) online. Directed and orchestrated Readiness Reporting, retrieval and analysis of all subordinate units’ assessments within DRRS. Coordinated preparation, edited, verified and presented SORTS and DRRS Readiness reports for command briefings to the 8 FW Commande and HQ PACAF. Identified, analyzed, and directed reporting error corrections which violate JCS, USAF or PACAF guidance. Provided oversight and technical guidance to units in the areas of readiness for DOC Statement development and interpretation, SORTS, and ESORTS. Coordinated readiness reviews, deficiency analysis, and capability limitation as necessary with units. Planned, prioritized schedules, coordinated, assigned tasks and projects, and provided technical guidance to Wing Readiness Branch SORTS technicians/managers. Served as 8 FW DRRS subject matter expert and administrator. Conducted informal or formal one-on-one or small group training and provided guidance to Unit monitors preparing the DRRS assessments, and commanders for report submissions. Conducted quality audits as necessary and maintained quality control standards for readiness reports received from units.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Administration And Management, General

Associate'S Degree, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

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