David Kirk Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Va

Provide senior program and management expertise to Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) as part of the IWS 3.0 team. Support advanced development projects by collaborating closely with multiple government agencies and several industry partners teaming together to advance cutting edge warfighting capabilities.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for emerging technologies for the U.S. Submarine Force, unmanned aerial and undersea system development as well as congressional liaison, strategic messaging, and development of autonomous payloads for the U.S. Submarine Force.

Pearl Harbor, Hi

Developed & directed tactical & operational training requirements for Pacific Submarine Force. Responsible to Commander for operational readiness of Force & conduct of wartime mission inspections. Efforts resulted in 100% deployment schedule in support of Global War on Terror (GWOT). One of only four senior leaders certified by Commander to validate final readiness for deployment. Responsible for submarines state of training and tactical force readiness, and for force operational safety.

Responsible for all aspects of operations, maintenance, and performance of this nuclear powered, guided missile submarine. Responsible for the well being, training, and performance of the 160+ man and woman crew. Conducted operational deployments to Atlantic and Indian Oceans providing direct support to global war on terrorism as well as highly classified missions vital to national security.

Kings Bay, Georgia

Responsible to the Commander for the success of his staff in supporting all operations of the Atlantic SSBN force. Additionally, oversaw all operations of the Women In Submarines Task Force creating policies and processes to ensure the successful integration of female officers aboard submarines.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for communicating all aspects of the Navy's undersea warfare and nuclear weapons programs and priorities to members of Congress and their staffs. Maintained close liaison with Professional Staff Members of House and Senate Committees overseeing military budgets and undersea programs to ensure support for these critical programs. Also responsible for coordinating all aspects of Congressional travel on numerous trips to educate members and staff on Naval operations and procurement priorities.

Pearl Harbor, Hi

Commanding Officer of nuclear powered fast Los Angeles Class fast attack submarine. Responsible for the well being, training, and performance of the 140+ man crew. Conducted multiple operational deployments to Western Pacific conducting highly classified missions critical to national security.

Pentagon, Washington Dc

Branch head on Joint Staff for Strategic Nuclear Weapons Policy and Procedures, and for all aspects of integrating sea based strategic deterrent into nuclear operations plans. Member of the inspection team that certifies all National level nuclear command and control organizations. Led Joint Staff team that verifies and certifies nuclear war plans to the Chairman.

Washington Dc

Lead Senator's engagement with constituents on particularly challenging and complex areas concerning military issues. Advised Senator Warner on all submarine related issues and served as his liaison for military related businesses. Prepared legislative proposals that were ultimately enacted into law.

Kings Bay, Ga

Second in Command of crew of 160 responsible for all aspects of training and readiness for combat strategic deterrent patrols. Expert in personnel management and human resources, mentoring and development of mid-grade managers and new Navy leaders, and training for tactical and strategic missions.

Washington, Dc

Solely responsible for assignment of all Department Heads, the mid-grade leaders, aboard all submarine crews in the submarine force. Made judgements on the best combinations of talent and expertise for each submarine crew to balance desires of the officers, needs of the Navy, and career progression requirements for each officer.

San Diego, Ca

Lead a 55 man organization directly responsible to the Commanding Officer for all aspects of operation and maintenance of the nuclear propulsion plant for a 688 class nuclear fast attack submarine. Also responsible for all auxiliary and support machinery to include hotel services, emergency diesel power generation, refrigeration plants, and atmospheric control equipment.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Responsible to the Commanding Officer for the safe navigation and all aspects of the operation of a nuclear powered fast attack submarine to include all navigation, communication, interior communications, and radar equipment.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Personal assistant to senior executive responsible for all aspects of the performance of 25,000+ personnel and 60+ submarines and their crews in the Atlantic submarine force.

San Diego, Ca

Damage Control Assistant, Main Propulsion Assistant, Quality Assurance Officer. Two Western Pacific and one Northern Pacific deployments.

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Mechanical Engineering Major, Director of the Outdoor Education Program, Navy ROTC, Captain Orienteering Team

Master’S Degree, National Security Studies, Honors Graduate

Activities and Societies: China Studies Lead The NWC mission is to educate future leaders of the Armed Forces, Department of State.

Joint Professional Military Education, National Security Studies

Navy Executive Development, Navy Corporate Business Course