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Accomplished Safeguards and Security Professional with over 20 years of experience within the deterrence enterprise, currently transitioning into the role of a Nuclear Safeguards and Security Instructor at Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. Distinguished as a 22-year Air Force Veteran, I bring a wealth of expertise in developing and executing highly technical training materials for the United States Department of Energy (DOE). Presently supporting the DOE's Office of Classification, my focus includes physical security, vulnerability assessments, and incident security concerns within the nuclear weapons complex.In my recent position as a Senior Enlisted Leader in the Air Force, I led a dynamic team overseeing 265 career field awarding courses and 150 thousand students annually. Additionally, managing NATO Security Forces, I provided strategic advice to senior diplomats on mission capability and anti-terrorism.My extensive background as an Air Force Security Forces Inspector involved global evaluations to ensure nuclear-capable units adhered to the highest standards in nuclear surety programs. With over 20 years of experience within the nuclear enterprise, I've consistently implemented strategic initiatives for optimal organizational performance.
Global Engineering & Technology, Inc.
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Nuclear Safeguards And Security InstructorGlobal Engineering & Technology, Inc. Mar 2024 - Present• Supports the United States Department of Energy's Office of Classification.• Develops, prepares, and executes Department of Energy (DOE) training materials in highly technical subject areas relating to work performed by Safeguards and Security (S&S) professionals throughout the nuclear weapons complex. Subject areas include the physical security of related nuclear facilities and materials, vulnerability assessments, incident security concerns, pathway analysis, material control, and related S&S topics. • Conducts training on classification and sensitive information policies, guidelines, and procedures for the greater DOE community including the national laboratories and national security sites.• -
Senior Enlisted Leader, A 3/6, Second Air Force | Security Forces Force Development SuperintendentUnited States Air Force Nov 2022 - Feb 2024Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi• Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.• Performed in a highly visible position in a fast-paced environment representing the interests of 38,000 Security Forces worldwide.• Led 43 military and civilian personnel that monitored 265 career field awarding courses and 150 thousand students annually.• Provided guidance, expertise, and technical assistance to Air Force headquarters, Major Commands, and the Security Forces enterprise.• Organized and led organizational recruiting and promotional conferences and high-visibility events throughout various locations within the United States.• Executed Second Air Force Commander's vision by developing and briefing senior leaders on strategic priorities and operational initiatives.• Identified and analyzed trends in the overall production of Student training graduates and coordinated with Training Pipeline Managers, Career-field Managers, Major Commands, and Air Force Headquarters to resolve training-related issues.• Oversaw and managed project milestones for the technical training operations center analysis team.• Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.• Analyzed and identified development pathway progression for 265 career fields, two thousand classes, 255 international students, three thousand instructors, and 24 thousand trainees across 74 training locations. -
Security Forces Manager / Senior Human Resource ManagerUnited States Air Force Jun 2021 - Oct 2022Netherlands• Managed a 98 member NATO Security Force (SF) at a geographically separated unit alongside the Royal Netherlands military force in support of $6 Billion assets.• Managed operations utilizing a modernized $51 Million Storage and Security System.• Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement initiatives.• Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions, and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.• Advised senior Dutch and American ambassadors on mission capability, anti-terrorism and force protection, operation security, compliance, force health, Safety, Security, and Reliability of assets and delivery systems.• Directed anti-terrorism, quality control, training, plans and programs, weapons training, and maintenance.• Oversaw multinational security ensuring the safety of U.S. personnel and critical facilities.• Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate organizational results.• Developed plans, policies, procedures, and detailed instructions to implement SF programs.• Planned, organized, and scheduled staff operational functions.• Provided oversight, guidance, and assistance to commanders with the application of information, personnel, and industrial security programs.• Managed Inspections, exercises, and evaluations for effectiveness of security personnel and activities.• Led, managed, supervised, and implemented ground weapons training programs, and safe operation of armories to include safeguarding of arms, ammunition, and ground weapons qualification training. -
Security Forces Manager / Senior Human Resources ManagerUnited States Air Force Jul 2019 - Jun 2021Air Force Plant 42, Palmdale, Ca• Managed 94 Department of the Air Force Police officers and Air Force Security Forces members for the Department of Defense's largest Government Owned Contractor Operated Industrial site.• Served as consultant to the industrial plant Defense Force Commander, the Life Cycle Management Center, Plant Director, wing and vice commander, Northrop Grumman site management, Lockheed Martin site management, NASA site management, Boeing site management, Federal Aviation Administration, congressional delegates, and local government on industrial security development matters.• Managed, planned, administered, organized, and oversaw Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) industrial plant's Integrated Defense (ID).• Established and reviewed policies, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary to eliminate performance barriers to mission accomplishment, promoted team building, and implemented quality improvements in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.• Evaluated requirements for additional resources and balanced organization needs with overall mission requirements and resource interests.• Structured compensation and benefits according to Bargaining Union Employee and Department of Defense agreements.• Promoted team building, and implementation of Continual Process Improvements, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or stakeholder requirements.• Analyzed data to identify physical and operations security compliance or noncompliance, vulnerabilities, trends, strengths, and benchmarks.• Determined, formulated, coordinated, and implemented specific industrial plant guidance and actions to correct security deficiencies through a robust exercise schedule. -
Air Force Security Forces InspectorUnited States Air Force Dec 2015 - Nov 2019Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, United States• Performed duties as a Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General expert on Air Force nuclear surety programs, security, and safety. Evaluated 3 Major Commands, 14 units, and 36 thousand Airmen globally.• Ensured certified nuclear-capable units maintained the capability to receive, store, secure, assemble, transport, maintain, load, mate, lock/unlock, test, render safe, and employ nuclear weapons.• Prepared and published inspection reports and briefed results to Air Force and Department of Defense leaders.• Planned, organized, and executed Nuclear Surety Inspections (NSI) on AF units. Evaluated leadership, guidance, communication, and attitude of unit commander and key supervisors.• Analyzed and provided feedback to senior leaders on whether deficiencies are the result of individual error or reflect management or supervisory training/experience gaps.• Assessed the overall effectiveness of the unit's implementation of the Personnel Reliability Assurance Program by focusing on processes and procedures through observation, scenarios, and interviews.• Assessed certification, continual evaluation, removal from Personnel Reliability Assurance Program duties, return to duty, training, and management processes.• Evaluated Prime Nuclear Airlift Force support plans, security support, and logistical movements in accordance with applicable policies.• Evaluated and analyzed headquarters organization's processes of codifying its strategy, by producing the organization's vision, mission, priorities, goals, and objectives in an approved strategic plan.• Served as the commander's/director's representative regarding Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements and the point of contact for all OPSEC-related issues.• Participated in budget development activities to identify manpower, funding, and resources to effectively implement and sustain the OPSEC program. -
Inspector General Superintendent (Inspections And Complaints And Resolutions)United States Air Force Oct 2018 - May 2019Southwest Asia (Undisclosed Location)• Performed as the Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General expert to synergize deployed Inspector General Operations with Air Force Inspection System (AFIS) methodologies.• Managed the Deployed Air Expeditionary Wing's Inspector General office to identify risk, validate readiness, and measure compliance.• Authored local inspection business rules ensuring unity of efforts for medical, logistic, maintenance, security, personnel, and services to maximize lethality and successful combat operations.• Managed position vacancies, local risk-based sampling strategies, and Inspector general reporting requirements.• Oversaw all functions of the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT), Automated Case Tracking Systems (ACTS) and local checklists to ensure Air Expeditionary Wing continuity and agility.• Executed applicable congressional "By-Law" inspections as required.• Managed a team of subject matter experts responsible for conducting unit inspections at the discretion of the Air Expeditionary Wing Commander.• Ensured Wing Inspector training was executed to meet the expertise level necessary for an effective and successful expeditionary capability.• Managed and executed IG Complaints Resolution investigations for three geographically separated locations.• Maintained continuous and comprehensive oversight of investigations conducted dealing with reprisal or restriction to include periodic interim quality reviews to minimize formal rework, improve quality, and ensure compliance.• Reported all substantiated findings of wrongdoing and/or adverse information against field grade officers through higher headquarters. -
Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge, Self-InspectionsUnited States Air Force Jul 2015 - Dec 2015Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, United States• Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives for Combat Arms, security performance, Electronic Security Systems, Pass and Registration, Military Working Dogs, Investigations, Reports and Analysis, Logistics, and training. • Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums, and analytical reports for clients. • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations. • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to the team. • Prepared and submitted regulatory filings in a timely manner. • Monitored and assessed compliance risks associated with operational processes and procedures. • Investigated and documented all violations of compliance regulations to determine necessary improvements. • Implemented improvement initiatives and developed a compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices. • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations. • Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects. • Established milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and stakeholders. • Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations. • Oversaw and monitored violation tracking system for accuracy, reducing surety, law enforcement, deployment, training, and combat arms weapon issues. -
Security Operations Flight ChiefUnited States Air Force Jun 2014 - Jul 2015Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, United States• Oversaw a team of 60 security force members and managed scheduling and performance evaluations. • Managed security for $6.8 billion national security weapons systems and facilities.• Managed Prime Airlift security and Convoy operations. • Appointed On-Scene Commander for Security Incidents, contingency operations, Department of Energy transports, Airborne National Command Posts, and Air Force One ground security. • Briefed weekly operation status updates, managed schedules, and enforced policies. • Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans. • Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement strategies to mitigate security risks. • Analyzed security threats and risks and developed mitigation strategies to reduce potential losses. -
Criminal InvestigatorUnited States Air Force Jul 2012 - Jun 2014Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, United States• Investigated complaints, crimes, and violations of federal statutes and led the Joint Drug Enforcement Team within an 8K member community. • Commanded controls, personnel, and activities for crime scenes and fatal accidents ensuring the integrity of evidence. • Trained 200 law enforcement officers on agency processes, court procedures, and investigation strategies. • Safeguarded evidence to prevent loss, destruction, or alteration and coordinated laboratory analysis as required. • Liaised with Albuquerque Police Department, Secret Service, FBI, and OSI on drug, currency, and local threat trends. • Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases. • Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes. • Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence, and verbal testimonies. • Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution. • Oversaw the community drug prevention program for the Department of Defense, Non-profit organizations, and educational agencies. • Liaised with the Drug Enforcement Agency as the community POC for drug take-back events. -
Unit Deployment ManagerUnited States Air Force Jul 2011 - Jul 2012Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, United States• Tracked over 650 personnel for worldwide deployment eligibility to include combat training and certification. • Responsible for maintaining $2.5 million worth of mobility equipment for worldwide readiness and deployment. • Requested, issued, and accounted for individual equipment for two 13-person squads, a five-person higher headquarters elements. • Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success. • Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives. • Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics. • Managed Logistical taskings for Air Expeditionary Force assignments involving up to 130 personnel and Military Working Dogs annually. -
Security Area SupervisorUnited States Air Force Aug 2010 - Jul 2011Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, United States• Supervised 19 security forces personnel responsible for securing $2.1 Billion Protection Level 1 (PL1) resources at Kirtland Underground Munitions Maintenance & Storage Complex (KUMMSC). • Ensured incidents were properly investigated & and proper reports submitted and served as Flight Chief when absent. • Responsible for ensuring effective security was maintained for $914 million worth of Protection Level aircraft. • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills. • Deterred attempts by unauthorized persons seeking to gain entry into protected or vital areas with continuous surveillance and strong access control. • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain a safe environment. • Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns. -
Training Program ManagerUnited States Air Force Feb 2009 - Aug 2010Ghedi, Lombardy, Italy• Administered training to 84 Security Forces members tasked with security.• Scheduled and conducted all phases of organizational onboarding and initial duty position qualification training.• Prepared, revised, and maintained master test banks, local operating instructions, training guides, and references.• Maintained and inspected flight On-the-Job-Training records and managed the organization's augmentee qualification training programs.• Authored Use of Force practical scenarios for 150 members.• Developed Entry Control procedures mitigating inconsistent processing for airlifts, facilities, and convoys.• Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program to increase employee productivity and morale.• Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.• Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.• Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness. -
Monitoring Facility OperatorUnited States Air Force Mar 2008 - Feb 2009Ghedi, Lombardy, Italy• Provided Command and Control and Communication (C3) for US and Host Nation Security Forces in accordance with Department of Defense and United States European Command guidance and Site Defense Plans. • Oversaw all aspects of sensor equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services. • Dispatched forces for Logistics Support Operations. • Maintained automated desk blotter, records events, alarms, and incidents occurring throughout daily tours of duty. • Managed security and access control by overseeing surveillance camera, alarm, and card access systems for facility safety and security. -
Pass And Registration Program ManagerUnited States Air Force Dec 2006 - Mar 2008Kunsan Air Base, South Korea• Oversaw Pass and Registration services for the base community of over 3,200 military and civilian employees. • Verified documentation of approving officials and managed restricted area badges for over 2,000 base personnel. • Prepared and distributed the Master Entry Authority List for controlling unescorted entry into restricted areas. • Issued vehicle permits, safety decals, and maintained files for all personal vehicles registered on the installation. • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations in the manager's absence. • Coached junior team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals. -
Security Forces MemberUnited States Air Force Aug 2002 - Dec 2006Whiteman Afb, Missouri, United States -
TraineeUnited States Air Force Feb 2002 - Aug 2002Joint Base San Antonio, Tx
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Daniel Key works for Global Engineering & Technology, Inc.
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Daniel Key's current role is Proven Strategic Leader & Proud Veteran | Dedicated to Advancing Security Initiatives, advising on security policies, and Cultivating Exceptional Teams..
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Daniel Key attended American Military University, Community College Of The Air Force.
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