Christopher Francis Email & Phone Number

Hampton Roads, Virginia Metropolitan Area

As the Program Manager for the DoD's only dedicated Combat Search and Rescue exercise, Red Flag - Rescue (RF-R), I handle a multi-million dollar budget, ensuring U.S. Air Force, Sister-Service, International and Interagency partners face the most realistic, integrated Personnel Recovery problem sets possible in the exercise environment.

Ft. Eustis, Newport News, Va

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Product Owner/Functional Subject Matter Expert for the Phase I Army Training Information System (ATIS) prototype. Developed innovative solutions and process improvements for U.S. Army’s Training Development Capability, eliminating inefficiencies and redundancies in the creation of Army training and education curricula. Teamed with developers to design an efficient, intuitive user interface.Spearheaded combined functional/development team creating orientation/ training materials for ATIS Phase I prototype, combining multi-media material into a cohesive, easy-to-use evaluator guide.As Solution Manager, analyzed and deciphered over 3000 ATIS measures of performance, over 800 ATIS PWS requirements, and over 100 ATIS Mission Needs Use Cases with associated DoD Architecture Framework diagrams, organizing them and breaking them down into epics, preparing for ATIS Phase IICreated key spreadsheets to project ATIS Phase II work commitment and labor costs using Phase I prototype data; to delineate and track the hiring on-ramp from day 1 through Day 90 and beyond for company and sub-contractor personnel; and to track over 100 contract data requirements list items in RACIQ format

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Pilot-in-Command of a four-person crew for manned intelligence/surveillance/ reconnaissance (ISR) missions in an overseas operational environment. This position required leadership and collaboration, on-the-spot decision making, creative problem solving, and clear thinking under pressure. As site Aviation Safety Manager, led the flight and ground safety program for the largest aviation contractor at the busiest airfield, responsible for 100+ aircrew and 15+ aircraft that operated 24/7. Duties included trend analysis, monthly safety briefs and training, monthly building inspections, and liaising with government and other private entities to enhance operational and airfield safety.

Suffolk, Virginia

My Job- Led Joint Staff, J7, Joint and Coalition Operational Analysis (JCOA) study teams in senior leader-sponsored analysis of best practices and lessons learned for US joint/combined operations through data/information collection and development of operational & strategic findings to influence changes to the joint force- Briefed study findings to senior US and allied political and military leadership; professional conferences; and professional military education, to provide clarity and expert insight, and facilitate dialogue• Personnel Recovery (PR) subject matter expert for analysis of U.S. and coalition efforts to counter the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Identified issues and their potential impact on operations. Work used by Commander, U.S. Central Command.• Hand-picked to take over as lead analyst for four-star general-directed, multi-phase study on engagement in Central America. Leveraged diversity and provided strategic vision to meet Combatant Commander’s (CEO) intent – principles and recommendations to guide his approach to Central America.-- Phase 1: collected and analyzed insights and best practices; developed key principles that are the basis for more responsible expenditure of US resources in building a partner nation’s capacity. -- Phase 2: applied Phase 1 principles to two countries, analyzing the ability of each to absorb and appropriately use U.S. aid. The report was praised by the Chief of Staff and distributed to other U.S. government agencies and international partners.• Lead analyst on multi-departmental team for Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed “Decade of War” study; provided Secretary of Defense and Chairman lessons from the last decade of military operations which are now the foundation for the DOD’s reorganization and drawdown• Featured speaker for the “Decade of War” presentation; delivered to joint academic and international audiences, raising awareness of the need for analysis in lesson collection

Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Al

My Job- Led 125+ field-grade officers, international students, and civilians selected to attend the Air Command and Staff College in-residence course and destined for senior positions.- Oversaw participation in all college academic and intramural programs while providing motivation, control and discipline of the students.- Conducted personal, professional, and academic mentoring to the officers.- Also taught leadership required for commanders to lead coalition air, space & cyberspace forces in support of US objectivesWhat I Did• Organized and motivated over 75 international officers from 68+ different countries, acting as liaison between them and senior US leadership; with adroit political savvy, built consensus and preserved individual honor and key US-partner nation relationships. • Planned and led annual International Culture day, coordinating the efforts of all international officers and their families to present their nation to thousands of local citizens through multi-media displays, including food and dress• Academic Instructor for the Air Force’s accredited in-residence master’s degree program, preparing field-grade officers and DoD civilians through seminar-based instruction to develop, employ and command air, space and cyberspace forces

Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Al

My Job- Prepared field-grade officers and DoD civilians through seminar-based instruction to develop, employ and command air, space and cyberspace forces - Developed curriculum, presented lectures, led seminar discussions and evaluated student progress in the resident program- Evaluated student achievement of course objectives, written and oral communication and critical thinking skills- Advised graduate-level research on critical command issues and emerging air, space and cyberspace power topicsWhat I Did• Deftly led major inspection preparation team for joint academic institution; identified shortfalls in emerging executive operating instructions and policy, and provided actionable solutions – successful inspection: only two discrepancies noted while receiving several awards• Chaired the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s Embassy Immersion Program; $1.5M effort, strategically placing seven Air Force officers in select embassies for five weeks of interagency immersion to increase readiness and awareness for officers selected for Political Affairs duty; program cut transition training by 30% allowing officers to arrive at their new jobs ahead of the power curve, ready to contribute immediately.• Academic Instructor for the Air Force’s accredited in-residence master’s degree program, preparing field-grade officers and DoD civilians through seminar-based instruction to develop, employ and command air, space and cyberspace forces• Developed master’s level curriculum for International Relations and Military Strategy courses, tailoring lesson plans to provide students with the tools to better understand events in an international context and air power’s role in national defense

Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach, Fl

My Job- Developed and standardized operational procedures for mission execution- Evaluated crewmembers on worldwide missions employing many procedures- Provided direct leadership to a five-person office and all assigned evaluators, ensuring the highest standards of safety and the highest state of readiness for the crew force- Participated in joint and international exercises- Maintained world-wide mobility statusWhat I Did• Selected as chief pilot to develop operational procedures, evaluate pilots, and oversee evaluation of all crewmembers for mission preparedness and execution; achieved and maintained 100% qualification, readiness, and mission accomplishment • Chief Investigating Officer for Class A aircraft mishap; gathered and analyzed data and information from numerous sources; determined the chain of events and key factors leading to the mishap; and provided critical training and operations recommendations to help preventfuture mishaps• Developed and coordinated plans for multiple operational and exercise events• Instructor and Evaluator Pilot – ensured standardization and qualification of all pilots in aircraft and mission areas, providing 100% mission-ready aircrews for all tasked missions • Managed $15M training program for over 60 aircrew, including $3M simulator contract. Revised tracking system for all training events which ensured 100% compliance with executive directives; lauded as the best system in the entire command. • Collaborated with commercial simulator contractor to develop real-time emergency training program of instruction for pilots; new curriculum provided incredibly realistic training, increasing pilot proficiency and safety. Increased simulator training effectiveness by 25% by providing an extra training event in same timeframe.

Hurlburt Field, Mary Esther, Fl

My Job- Managed and implemented the Wing Commander's Flight Safety Program for the largest, most complex special operations wing the Air Force- Interfaced with counterparts at Joint Special Operations Command; Air Force Special Operations Command; the Air Force Safety Center; and commanders, staff chiefs, and unit safety representatives in the wing; four groups; and 26 squadrons- Responsible for the assessment of mishap potential of six distinct aircraft involved in world-wide operations- Participated in contingency operation and exercise planning- Participated in joint and international exercises- Maintained no-notice, world-wide mobility and combat-ready statusWhat I Did• Managed and implemented the Wing Commander's Flight Safety Program for a wing of six unique airframes, interfacing with several major commands, the Air Force Safety Center, and personnel from 26 squadrons; implemented popular safety presentation program, raising awareness of critical issues unique to the Wing’s operating environment• Overhauled Wing’s Bird Strike Monitoring and Reporting program to simplify and increase reporting, collection, tracking and deterrence; new program resulted in increased awareness, more accurate data, and a 32% drop in birdstrikes• Instructor Pilot – ensured standardization and qualification of all pilots in aircraft and mission areas, providing 100% mission-ready aircrews for special operations missions

Eglin Air Force Base, Ft Walton Beach, Fl

My Job- Planned, organized, and directed executive functions for the squadron commander and 150 squadron personnel- Represented the squadron commander to higher headquarters- Reviewed and edited all performance reports, officer promotion recommendations, and award packages- Instructed and upgraded pilots and aircraft commanders in special operations procedures such as night-vision-aided low-level mission; night/day tactical procedures; helicopter aerial refueling; in-flight refueling; and airdrop and assault landings- Planned and led both single-ship and formation night tactical missions using night vision goggles for helicopter refueling, landings and airdrops- Participated in joint and international exercises- Maintained no-notice, world-wide mobility and combat-ready statusWhat I Did• Trusted Executive Assistant for 64-person unit, directly supporting the Commander and providing administrative oversight of squadron personnel programs; overcame backlog of yearly evaluations and awards by resurrecting a process and developing tracking procedures• Instructor Pilot – ensured standardization and qualification of all pilots in aircraft and mission areas, providing 100% mission-ready aircrews for special operations missions

Raf Mildenhall, United Kingdom

My Job- Commanded eight highly-specialized crewmembers in special operations and combat search and rescue missions- Planned and executed night-vision-aided low-level sorties, performing a variety of missions, from clandestine airdrop and landing of personnel and equipment to helicopter aerial refuleing- Planned, organized and maintained squadron equipment for world-wide deployment- Participated in joint and international exercises- Maintained no-notice, world-wide mobility and combat-ready statusWhat I Did• Planned, developed and implemented unit multi-media Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) training program to prepare for major inspection; delivery ranged from written evaluation to live exercise – perfect CBRN execution during evaluation

Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville, Nc

- Flew airdrop and airland missions world-wide for tactical airborne operations, aeromedical evacuations, and logistics operations- Qualified in specialized Adverse Weather Aerial Delivery System to airdrop cargo in nearly all weather conditions- Participated in joint and international exercises- Maintained no-notice, world-wide mobility and combat-ready status

Reese Air Force Base, Lubbock, Texas

- Completed a rigorous 52-week course of over 81 flying hours in the T-37 trainer; 109 hours in the T-38 trainer; 45 hours in simulators- Compiled over 250 hours of academic instruction covering instrument and navigation procedures; weather; aircraft systems; aerodynamics; mishap prevention; and aerospace physiology

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Economics

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