Christopher Scheier Email & Phone Number

United States

Board Of Inspection And Survey, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

•Led and managed two inspection teams of 17 personnel, achieving 100% coverage for 76 mandated Material Inspections and Acceptance Trials, ensuring compliance with congressional requirements•Directed inspections across three warfare areas for 53 surface platforms, delivering precise material condition reports and maintaining full compliance with U.S. Title 10 regulations•Spearheaded the development of initial INSURV scoring guidelines for the SPY-6(V)1 radar system, enhancing evaluation processes for radar performance during the Acceptance Trial of DDG-125•Oversaw the Master Equipment List for Aegis Ashore sites, ensuring all configuration changes were meticulously tracked, leading to a successful Acceptance Trial of the facility in Poland•Developed and managed comprehensive tracking systems for inspection statuses, facilitating streamlined communication with senior executives on program health, risks, and budgetary concerns; ensured timely reporting •Revamped the inspection scoring system using Excel to align evaluation standards across various government agencies, resulting in improved consistency and accuracy in inspection outcomes

Uss Gravely (Ddg 107), Norfolk, Virginia, United States

•Supervised upgrades and repairs of shipboard equipment, ensuring quality and timeliness by effectively coordinating between maintenance teams and shipyard representatives; resulted in a 20% increase in on-time maintenance completion•Led a comprehensive multi-department pre-deployment system groom for 5 departments, managing 69 equipment groups and facilitating the resolution of discrepancies; enhanced operational readiness by 30% prior to deployment•Directed a cross-departmental training initiative with 39 team members, delivering targeted training to 80 personnel across 9 warfare areas, and completing the training cycle 11 weeks ahead of schedule•Managed a 48-person department during an in-theater deployment, driving maximum tactical and technical readiness, and providing accurate updates on ship capabilities to the Commanding Officer (CEO)

Board Of Inspection And Survey, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

•Coordinated travel arrangements for 5 inspection teams by collaborating with senior leadership and various naval organizations, ensuring safe operations during the COVID-19 pandemic•Oversaw telecommunication systems and managed conference room schedules, enabling effective remote work for over 50 team members while reducing in-person interactions; maintained operational continuity during challenging times•Developed and implemented virtual meeting protocols that streamlined communication processes, enhancing collaboration among team members and stakeholders during a period of restricted movement•Facilitated the onboarding of new personnel to ensure seamless integration into the remote work environment, resulting in a 25% reduction in training time and improved team cohesion

Uss Winston S. Churchill (Ddg 81), Norfolk, Va

•Established and led the Ship’s Electronics Readiness Team, overseeing maintenance, upgrades, and testing of combat and weapon systems to ensure peak operational readiness and maximum system availability•Coordinated six post-maintenance equipment assessments and system groom activities, achieving 100% equipment availability for all required operability tests•Managed a 30-member training team, executing tactical and technical training scenarios that resulted in the successful completion of 11 assessments on the first attempt•Led the ship's War Council, developing tactical doctrine and training 15 newly qualified tactical personnel, significantly enhancing the ship's operational readiness

Uss Mitscher (Ddg 57), Norfolk, Va

•Facilitated daily installation status meetings with cross-functional teams, including organizational members and project managers, to ensure timely project completion and address actionable requirements•Led 5 departments in developing and executing a coordinated maintenance schedule, enhancing system reliability to meet mission requirements and effectively communicate operational capabilities to senior leadership•Applied expert recommendations and onboard experience to create innovative Aegis Baseline 9.C Battle Orders, maximizing the ship’s warfighting capabilities•Conducted integrated planning for Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), achieving 100% system availability during in-theater exercises and operational missions•Coordinated material preparations and executed 230 pre-fire rehearsals and data link exercises in support of multinational naval missile live-fire and ballistic missile tracking exercises, demonstrating Aegis Baseline 9.C capabilities•Led preparation efforts for the ship's INSURV inspection, implementing a proactive maintenance approach; resulted in top scores for combat systems and weapons departments, earning the highest Flight I Destroyer score in 2018

Newport, Rhode Island, United States

LDO Academy Student

Dahlgren, Virginia, United States

AEGIS BMD Training

Uss Bainbridge (Ddg 96), Norfolk, Va

•Diagnosed, maintained, and repaired radar systems, including high voltage transmitters, receivers, and signal processors•Interpreted schematics, technical manuals, and operational guidelines to accurately troubleshoot and repair complex radar systems•Managed radar system maintenance schedules and allocated resources to ensure timely completion of all repairs and inspections•Coordinated with senior management and external contractors to support radar system upgrades and meet operational deadlines

Dahlgren, Virginia, United States

AEGIS Weapons Supervisor Student

Aegis Training And Readiness Center, Dahlgren, Va

* Developed and implemented instructional curriculum for the SPY-1D (V) Training Pipeline, ensuring United States Navy Class "C" School training maintain maximum relevancy* Master Training Specialist

Uss James E. Williams (Ddg 95), Norfolk, Va

•Diagnosed, maintained, and repaired radar systems, including high voltage transmitters, receivers, and signal processors•Interpreted schematics, technical manuals, and operational guidelines to accurately troubleshoot and repair complex radar systems.•Managed radar system maintenance schedules and allocated resources to ensure timely completion of all repairs and inspections.•Coordinated with senior management and external contractors to support radar system upgrades and meet operational deadlines.

Dahlgren, Virginia, United States

Student at Aegis Training and Readiness Center Dahlgren.

Great Lakes, Illinois, United States

Recruit Training Command, Technical Core, and FC "A" School