• Provides oversight of a 2+ billion-dollar IDIQ CENTCOM DOD Language Interpretation and Translation Enterprise (DLITE) contract, encompassing nine countries and more than 400 linguists.• Directly supervise one Deputy Program Manager and three Country Managers in providing critical linguist support to NAVCENT, ARCENT, AFCENT, and SOCCOM across a myriad of tactical, operational, and strategic environments in support of national security strategies. • Renegotiated multiple local national… Show more • Provides oversight of a 2+ billion-dollar IDIQ CENTCOM DOD Language Interpretation and Translation Enterprise (DLITE) contract, encompassing nine countries and more than 400 linguists.• Directly supervise one Deputy Program Manager and three Country Managers in providing critical linguist support to NAVCENT, ARCENT, AFCENT, and SOCCOM across a myriad of tactical, operational, and strategic environments in support of national security strategies. • Renegotiated multiple local national linguist support contracts in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to transition from firm-fixed price to Time and Material, resulting in saving $800K of unbillable costs annually.• Senior Manager, providing linguist operation subject matter expertise to Program Director, DoD customer base, Contracting Officer Representatives, and Theater Linguist Managers to ensure mission success. • Forecasts and analyzes various fill rate scenarios to determine program revenue and break-even thresholds to ensure program profitability and sustainment throughout the project lifespan. Show less

• Manage administrative, technical support functions, and OPSEC requirements of a multi-million-dollar government service contract employing skilled special operations contractors globally in support of a strategic sensitive activities ACCM program supporting cross the CENTCOM, EUCOM, and AFRICOM AORs. • Work closely with client to coordinate OCONUS and CONUS operations, training, and admin support; ensuring short and long-range schedules fully support customer operational requirements and… Show more • Manage administrative, technical support functions, and OPSEC requirements of a multi-million-dollar government service contract employing skilled special operations contractors globally in support of a strategic sensitive activities ACCM program supporting cross the CENTCOM, EUCOM, and AFRICOM AORs. • Work closely with client to coordinate OCONUS and CONUS operations, training, and admin support; ensuring short and long-range schedules fully support customer operational requirements and deployment requirements. • Primary liaison between Department of the Navy Program Office and COR on all contractual performance matters, as well as technical integration of supported program and various Special Operations Forces across operating throughout three COCOMs. Show less

• Hand selected by the DoN to establish a tailored special technical capability for US European Command (USEUCOM) to fill critical sensitive activities requirements in support of National Defense Strategy and strategic level directives focused on near-peer threats.• Utilized a variety of databases, research tools and processes to identify, examine, analyze, and assess adversary patterns of life and potential vulnerabilities for executive leadership decision briefs on intelligence gaps and… Show more • Hand selected by the DoN to establish a tailored special technical capability for US European Command (USEUCOM) to fill critical sensitive activities requirements in support of National Defense Strategy and strategic level directives focused on near-peer threats.• Utilized a variety of databases, research tools and processes to identify, examine, analyze, and assess adversary patterns of life and potential vulnerabilities for executive leadership decision briefs on intelligence gaps and recommended courses of action. • Portfolio Manager within a dedicated Task Force responsible for coordinating intelligence collection, analysis, and operational effects against enemy surrogate forces, collaborating with interagency authorities and partners to support USAFRICOM and USEUCOM strategic and operational objectives/initiatives. • Developed detailed Concepts of Operation from notional to execution in close collaboration with DTRA Sensitive Activity Integrators, Intelligence and Targeting Cells, Interagency Task Forces/partners to impose strategic effects against multiple objectives/initiatives throughout the US European and African areas of responsibility. • Frequently conducted technical intelligence program capabilities and limitations, Read-ons, CONOP, and decision briefs to SES and General Officers within the AFRICOM and EUCOM operations and intelligence communities. Show less

• Collaborated closely with Special Technical Officers (STO), Sensitive Activity Advisors (SAAs), deployed Explosive Ordnance Disposal forces, as well as other operational and intelligence enablers to effectively employ specialized technology against various adversarial targets.• Utilized Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) to conduct operational planning, and MICON/CONOP development to implement sensitive activities in response to CENTCOM execute Orders (EXORDs) and operations orders… Show more • Collaborated closely with Special Technical Officers (STO), Sensitive Activity Advisors (SAAs), deployed Explosive Ordnance Disposal forces, as well as other operational and intelligence enablers to effectively employ specialized technology against various adversarial targets.• Utilized Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) to conduct operational planning, and MICON/CONOP development to implement sensitive activities in response to CENTCOM execute Orders (EXORDs) and operations orders (OPORDS) and requirements. • Developed execution goals, identified and allocated critical resources, and assessed measures of effectiveness and performance (MOE/MOP) associated with employing a classified technical program in support of USSOF sensitive operations.• Managed a sensitive ACCM program, performing frequent off-site travel and customer outreach to austere locations to oversee program execution and maximize operational effectiveness.• Worked closely with Special Operations customer and DoN Program Office Technology Officer to identify technology requirements and gaps in order to identify commercial off the shelf options if available, or directly liaised with DoN to clearly communicate new/emerging technology requirements for future funding, development, and operational fielding/employment. Show less

• Plan and deliver classroom and practical instruction/facilitation to foreign partner-nation security forces on Basic and Advanced Explosive Incident Countermeasures and Post Blast Investigation (surface and underwater) in support of the DoS Global Anti-Terrorism Assistance plan. • Member of a 6-man Mobile Training Team charged with managing all aspects of logistical planning, training aid fabrication, scheduling, and continuous course improvement process through consistent research of… Show more • Plan and deliver classroom and practical instruction/facilitation to foreign partner-nation security forces on Basic and Advanced Explosive Incident Countermeasures and Post Blast Investigation (surface and underwater) in support of the DoS Global Anti-Terrorism Assistance plan. • Member of a 6-man Mobile Training Team charged with managing all aspects of logistical planning, training aid fabrication, scheduling, and continuous course improvement process through consistent research of ever-changing enemy TTPs as well maintaining a relevant student feedback system. Show less

• Led 3-man training team – overseeing development and delivery of instruction on current insurgent tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to Afghanistan Special Forces, Commando and Civilian Mine Reduction Group units - including IED threats (e.g., victim operated, command initiated); explosive/HME hazards in both permissive/non-permissive environments, and X-Ray operating procedures and interpretation skills.• Performed research, set-up, and management of high-risk practical exercises… Show more • Led 3-man training team – overseeing development and delivery of instruction on current insurgent tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to Afghanistan Special Forces, Commando and Civilian Mine Reduction Group units - including IED threats (e.g., victim operated, command initiated); explosive/HME hazards in both permissive/non-permissive environments, and X-Ray operating procedures and interpretation skills.• Performed research, set-up, and management of high-risk practical exercises for student scenario-based training. Provide critical evaluation/feedback to students on incident response procedure effectiveness, to include Command and Control (C2), and detailed advice/guidance to ensure host nation organic C-IED capabilities are viable and effective regardless of the threat. Show less

• Led 5-person curriculum development/design team to plan, develop and facilitate delivery of a Navy EOD/Diver Professional Development Continuum, comprised of three phases (Basic, Advanced and Executive) totaling 144 curriculum hours of classroom and practical/lab training material in the development of instructional content utilizing the Naval Education and Training Center process, to include Authoring Instructional Materials, Content Planning Module and Learning Object Module. • Led… Show more • Led 5-person curriculum development/design team to plan, develop and facilitate delivery of a Navy EOD/Diver Professional Development Continuum, comprised of three phases (Basic, Advanced and Executive) totaling 144 curriculum hours of classroom and practical/lab training material in the development of instructional content utilizing the Naval Education and Training Center process, to include Authoring Instructional Materials, Content Planning Module and Learning Object Module. • Led collaborative effort to developed Plan Of Action & Milestones (POA&M) which included a goal timeline, required development and execution resources, personnel assignments and production expectations, internal quality control measures/process, as well as forecasted financial burn rate to ensure contractual obligations. • Provided contract oversight of three Proof of Concept (Pilot Course) convening’s, providing detailed After-Action Reports (AARs) that included graphic representation of all feedback metrics, course timeline analysis, and recommendations for future improvement of the courses to better reflect customer needs/requirements. • Continually coordinated with all military, government and contract stakeholders throughout development and delivery process to review program milestones, and to communicate and resolve any issues with course content, potential cost overages, resource shortfalls and any other issues that could affect mission accomplishment. Show less

• Managed efforts to streamline organizational efficiency by realigning fragmented functional areas into two well-defined lines of operation - the Training Directorate and the Training Support Directorate - drastically increasing efficiency with a 10% reduction in manpower requirements.

Executive Advisor of a 2700 person forward deployed Task Force coordinating combat missions and executing OPCON of NECC forces operating within COMUSNAVCENT/U.S. FIFTH Fleet theater ISO Overseas Contingency Operations, OEF, Operation SPARTAN SHIELD (EOD/Divers/NAVELSG/Coastal Riverine Force).• Fostered a culture of professionalism and accountability across a forward deployed Task Force comprised of 2800 sailors from Coastal Riverine, Construction, Dive, EOD, SPECWAR and Mobile Security… Show more Executive Advisor of a 2700 person forward deployed Task Force coordinating combat missions and executing OPCON of NECC forces operating within COMUSNAVCENT/U.S. FIFTH Fleet theater ISO Overseas Contingency Operations, OEF, Operation SPARTAN SHIELD (EOD/Divers/NAVELSG/Coastal Riverine Force).• Fostered a culture of professionalism and accountability across a forward deployed Task Force comprised of 2800 sailors from Coastal Riverine, Construction, Dive, EOD, SPECWAR and Mobile Security communities. • Led efforts in identifying urgent requirement for IED exploitation capabilities to the FIFTH FLEET/NAVCENT area of responsibility in response to a resurgence of IED activity throughout Bahrain. Efforts resulted in approval and timely deployment of a Level II lab, whose products directly resulted in numerous arrests and a noted decrease in IED incidents. Show less

Established the Learning Standards Department from a one-man operation into an exceptionally efficient and effective model of excellence throughout the CENEODDIVE and NETC domains. Maintained the highest level of instructor readiness and relevant course curriculum in one of the military’s most technically demanding schools.• Developed comprehensive Academic Review Board process to reduce recidivism, time-to-train, and setback deficiencies across all services, ultimately saving millions of… Show more Established the Learning Standards Department from a one-man operation into an exceptionally efficient and effective model of excellence throughout the CENEODDIVE and NETC domains. Maintained the highest level of instructor readiness and relevant course curriculum in one of the military’s most technically demanding schools.• Developed comprehensive Academic Review Board process to reduce recidivism, time-to-train, and setback deficiencies across all services, ultimately saving millions of dollars in wasted training time – while reducing overall attrition by 15%. This process was adopted Naval Education & Training Center as their "Gold Standard". • Led project to relocate the Underwater Tools & Techniques practical training range from the main campus nearly 15 miles to Eglin AFB, involving the safe transportation of more than 200 mines, torpedoes and other training aids. Project involved detailed plan of execution, safety controls, coordinating efforts of 50 military, civilian, and contract personnel, the preparation of the new facilities, as well as the development and validation of nearly 100 written/practical tests.• Designated as the NAVSCOLEOD Home Made Explosives (HME) Subject Matter Expert (SME), championed the joint service staffing and approval of basic/advanced HME training requirements to bridge critical training shortfalls across the EOD force, ensuring EOD forces have the knowledge necessary to safely and confidently identify, assess, handle, and dispose of HME threats. Show less

Senior level advisor assigned to the first and only Counter-IED Joint Task Force (TROY) exercising command and control of C-IED forces throughout Iraq in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.• Delivered strategic/operational/tactical direction and mission support to coalition force EOD teams in executing Counter-IED (C-IED) partnering missions with Iraqi Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) bomb disposal forces, resulting in the successful transition from coalition led operations to Iraqi led… Show more Senior level advisor assigned to the first and only Counter-IED Joint Task Force (TROY) exercising command and control of C-IED forces throughout Iraq in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.• Delivered strategic/operational/tactical direction and mission support to coalition force EOD teams in executing Counter-IED (C-IED) partnering missions with Iraqi Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) bomb disposal forces, resulting in the successful transition from coalition led operations to Iraqi led operations ahead of expectations.• Led development and implemented comprehensive training plans and Operational Readiness Assessment (ORA) reporting template to capture near real-time readiness status of 13 Iraqi Army Bomb Disposal Companies and 16 Iraqi Police Counter Explosive Teams. Multi-National Corps-Iraq (MNC-I) adopted ORA template as the “New Standard”. Established readiness goals and timelines to include pre-defined tiered assessment metrics with weighted values based on task prioritization, and associated risk potential. • Managed project efforts in establishing a first of its kind Iraqi Ministry of Defense and Interior Joint IED Exploitation capability to include curriculum, student vetting process, and transition timeline for facilitation hand-off from coalition to Iraqi instructors. • Coordinated logistical acquisition and fielding efforts between MNC-I and Iraqi Ministry of Interior in the identification, purchase, distribution, training, and implementation of critical EOD tools and equipment; to include fielding priorities, developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for material accountability and preventive maintenance, and streamlining logistical processes to ensure timely receipt of additional spare parts. Show less