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Briefed the status of emergency situations, community events, etc. Monitored classified / unclassified communication, scrutinized and relayed incoming messages to determined priority level to disseminate to directorates and staff from external sources. Compiled, evaluated, and maintained statistical data and reports. Primary coordination developing the IOCs Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Memorandum of Instructions (MOI).

Managed a Department of Defense classified Communications Security (COMSEC) account under the National Security Agency (NSA) and specified service regulations. Served as Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Operations Account Manager (KOAM) for a brigade combat team; responsible for the Communications Security (COMSEC) Account Management; custody and accountability of the COMSEC Material Control System (CMCS) centrally and locally accountable material. Supervision and oversight of all hand receipt holders (HRHs) and local elements to ensure compliance with operational policies and procedures. Acquisition, control, and distribution of all classified material and cryptographic key in support of organizational missions. Ensuring the leadership was abreast of all COMSEC-related issues.

Program manager for the DEI program and primary advisor to the senior leader. Managed the program training, monitored for policy violations, compiled statistical reports to help capture workplace environment. Maintained and updated all policies and standard operation procedures. Continuously monitored the workplace environment and all Army Ethics policies while ensuring training requirements were not just met but exceeded. Organized and conducted 9 post level ethnic observances during tenure. In-depth working knowledge, understanding and application of regulations involved in the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion also the Equal Employment Opportunity realm. Conducted training for 6 subordinate agencies. Responsible for the quarterly DEI refresher training for 40 DEI Leaders. Conducted over 60 briefings to over 3,500 personnel on the Army's Equal Opportunity Program. Utilized Mediation Techniques to solve Informal EO complaints. Processed informal EO complaints and recommended remedies to eliminate and prevent unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment. Compiled statistical data to ensure personnel adhered to Army EO regulation, policies and guidelines. Assessed the organizational climate through various methods—surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Planned and coordinated command climate assessments. Used surveys and focus groups to recognize and resolve systemic and complex problems within the organization.

Performed security inspections, staff assistance visits and command inspections. Prepared reports which included findings and recommendations for correction of deficiencies. Assisted the IAM in planning, securing and ensuring policy adherence for over 6,000 tactical and support information systems for the company staff and 24,000 employees. Supervised, planned, coordinated and directed the employment, operations, management, and unit level maintenance of all the automated systems over four networks. Enforced Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements. Provided essential training to 26 staff section power users. Provided technical and tactical advice to the Senior Management and staff on IT related issues.

Provided high level management of secure Information Technology (IT) and telecommunications environment and policies for the Commander, 20 General Officers and Senior Executive Service staff with over 40 military and civilian personnel of US Africa Command. This position required performing as the Project Manager, Coordinator and/or technical authority for various secure and non-secure IT and telecommunications network projects; interfacing directly with USAFRICOM General Officers, Flag Officers, Senior Executives and associated support staff managing programs for HQ USAFRICOM and, as it relates to secure wireless networks, understanding existing system architecture as well as explaining future capabilities.. Managed the installation of all automation equipment and services to the offices and residences. Trained users on the essentials of Communication Security.