Emile Cochet, Mba, Mpp Email & Phone Number

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

-- Spearheaded optimization of a $28 million IT contract and a $46 million Professional Services contract, enhancing operational efficiency for strategic national security customers and ensuring alignment with national priorities.-- Led the active management of $250+ million in assets by developing comprehensive financial dashboards/metrics and delivering critical recommendations to senior executives, enabling key government officials to make informed investment decisions and drive strategic initiatives with enhanced visibility and precision.-- Achieved a 40% increase in contract revenue by strategically identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities, significantly enhancing the company's market position and generating more than $1.5 million in additional profit.-- Leads multi-disciplinary efforts in Financial Management, Funds Execution, C4/IT Portfolio Management, Data Engineering, and Enterprise Architecture, providing critical support to a high-impact Defense Department IT consulting services contract.--Carries out Business Development initiatives to identify new business opportunities and to shape capture management strategies.--Acts as the primary corporate point of contact and coordinator to the client, government technical point of contact (TPOC), contracting officer’s representative (COR), and contracting officer.--Performs contract execution activities to include subcontractor management, employee management, client management, regulatory compliance, cost, schedule, quality, and performance.--Provides strategic guidance to project managers and technical team leads.--Presents the status of contract execution to TQI executive leadership including project financials, accomplishments, risks, and issues monthly.--Prepares annual budget, validates burn rate reports; manages profit and loss for assigned contracts.--Serves as contract hiring manager.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Principal Department of Homeland Security consultant to the US Navy for the development of tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP), lessons learned, concepts, experimentation and wargaming. --Optimized $3.5 million program finance activities with federal/state/local/industry partners to develop and acquire technological systems/solutions that counter threats posed by unmanned aircraft & underwater systems to US military, law enforcement and critical infrastructure. --Coordinated $10+ million Navy/Coast Guard fleet experimentation efforts to evaluate tailored operational systems that leverage emerging cyber, artificial intelligence (AI) and C4ISR technologies for future employment.--Financed complex research and development initiative aboard military aircraft that increased detection of illicit activity by 25%.--Spearheaded strategic planning, analysis, and performance evaluation of joint Coast Guard/Navy efforts in emerging Arctic operations, valued at $8+ million. --Improved organizational risk management initiatives by increasing development, revision, and dissemination of US Navy, multi-service, and multinational doctrine by nearly 40%.

Portsmouth, Virginia

Special counselor to the Director of DHS Joint Task Force--East, the principal military/homeland security advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security. Directed/coordinated strategic planning of interagency engagements for the Director (US Coast Guard Vice Admiral) and two Deputy Directors (Senior Executives from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP)) at the highest levels of the US Government to promote the President's Strategy to Combat Transnational Organized Crime (TOC). Facilitated external outreach initiatives with key Legislative and Executive Branch officials at the federal and state level. Orchestrated efforts of 350 military and civilian staff.--Led strategic interagency partnership effort within DHS and across the Federal/State/Local Governments; created strong intelligence collection and information sharing processes that were critical to identifying and dismantling multi-billion dollar TOC networks.--Directed strategic interagency engagements and orchestrated efforts of 350 military/civilian staff and annual funding of $60+ million to promote Homeland Security objectives.--Coordinated a robust coalition of federal/state/local partners that facilitated the largest cocaine seizure (18 tons) aboard a commercial vessel in U.S. history, valued at more than $1.5 billion USD. --Orchestrated complex effort to host the Vice President and Secretary of DHS; briefed both senior government officials and furthered their understanding of ongoing efforts to defeat transnational criminal organizations that create instability and threaten rule of law in the Western Hemisphere.--Directed robust external engagement efforts with federal/state/local officials including members of the Administration, Executive Branch officials, Members of Congress, Congressional Staffs, Governors' Offices, and Local Mayors' Offices to promote $51 billion Homeland Security Appropriation.

Greater New Orleans Area

Directed Coast Guard maritime law enforcement efforts throughout the New Orleans Captain of the Port Zone and along waters under the jurisdiction of the United States. Directly responsible for leading maritime and homeland security efforts that protect the Marine Transportation System and the busiest port complex in the United States. Directed and oversaw Coast Guard maritime Search and Rescue efforts throughout Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Area of Responsibility.--Responsible for leading 220+ personnel and overseeing $100+ million in capital assets and real property.--Served as principal field subject matter expert to lead enterprise-wide effort to revamp security screening of vessels arriving in New Orleans from overseas. Successfully repurposed $2.8 million in recurring budget authority.--Chaired robust interagency law enforcement/search and rescue committee consisting of 28 federal/state/local enforcement agencies. Steadfast commitment to joint, coordinated operations reduced response times to maritime emergencies by 40%.--Led more than 500 first responders as Director of Search and Rescue during historic flooding event. Facilitated rescue of nearly 1,500 persons in Coast Guard's largest mass rescue event in more than a decade.--Spearheaded local engagements with Members of Congress, Congressional Staff and senior Administration officials.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Chief Financial Officer's principal consultant and subject matter expert for programmatic oversight and evaluation of Coast Guard deployable specialized forces, maritime law enforcement, defense operations, intelligence, cyber and information technology (IT) programs. Facilitated engagement with officials in the Executive and Legislative Branch to promote the Coast Guard's most critical strategic objectives. --Devised innovative solutions and skillfully attained resources of $2+ billion for customers as Chief Financial Officer's principal consultant for programmatic evaluation.--Maximized strategic business development initiatives with DHS, White House and Congressional officials to obtain $11+ billion annual Coast Guard appropriations request. --Facilitated Coast Guard external engagement with DHS, OMB and Congressional officials.--Accelerated strategic management objectives and developed extensive business cases for $1.3 billion drug enforcement budget, $250 million wartime appropriation and $600+ million in funding for cyber/IT systems. Obtained Congressional support through extensive engagement efforts. --Achieved $46 million on-budget savings during acquisition of critical IT systems through streamlining and eliminating inefficiencies; secured funds for other high priority initiatives.--Hand-selected by Chief Executive Officer to lead enterprise-wide realignment of nearly $90 million--Aligned program activities and funding levels with Coast Guard and DHS strategic direction. --Directed development of resource policy proposals and made recommendations to Senior Leadership.

Key West, Florida

Ultimately responsible for the safe operation of 110-foot Coast Guard vessel valued at $15+ million and safety of the ship's 17-person crew. Directed search and rescue, maritime law enforcement and humanitarian operations in the Coast Guard's busiest and most dynamic operating environment. Specialized in maritime interdiction operations including seizure/removal of illicit drugs being transported by sea and the interdiction of undocumented migrants attempting to gain access to the United States. Directed humanitarian relief efforts following the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Excelled in elite assignment while developing key relationships with industry partners. Served as interface for members of Congress and their constituents to introduce products, services or systems that would enhance Coast Guard operations. Coordinated all logistical and transportation efforts for Coast Guard congressional outreach initiatives.--Grew relationships with key partners as well as senior executives to promote organizational strategic policy objectives and to facilitate $10+ billion annual appropriations bills. --Interfaced with members of Congress and their constituents to introduce critical IT systems that enhanced Coast Guard operations; identified $3+ million in new systems. --Executed all logistical efforts for Coast Guard congressional outreach initiatives and managed $750,000 annual budget.

Key West, Florida

Responsible for the safe operation of 123-foot Coast Guard vessel valued at $15+ million and safety of the ship's 18-person crew. Carried out search and rescue, maritime law enforcement and humanitarian operations in the Coast Guard's busiest and most dynamic operating environment. Specialized in maritime interdiction operations including seizure/removal of illicit drugs being transported by sea and the interdiction of undocumented migrants attempting to gain access to the United States. Oversaw ship's $100K budget and $300K+ property inventory.

Key West, Florida

Responsible for the safe operation of 110-foot Coast Guard vessel valued at $8+ million and safety of the ship's 17-person crew. Carried out search and rescue, maritime law enforcement and humanitarian operations in the Coast Guard's busiest and most dynamic operating environment. Specialized in maritime interdiction operations including seizure/removal of illicit drugs being transported by sea and the interdiction of undocumented migrants attempting to gain access to the United States. Oversaw ship's $100K budget and $300K+ property inventory.

Key West, Florida

Responsible for the operation and safe navigation of 270-foot Coast Guard vessel valued at $80+ million and safety of the ship's 100-person crew while on watch. Carried out search and rescue and maritime law enforcement operations in the Coast Guard's busiest and most dynamic operating environments. Specialized in maritime interdiction operations including seizure/removal of illicit drugs being transported by sea and the interdiction of undocumented migrants attempting to gain access to the United States.

Master'S Degree, Public Policy And Administration, Dean’S Fellow For Academic Excellence

Earned Master's Degree in Public Policy from Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs. Completed rigorous program.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Beta Gamma Sigma International Scholastic Business Honor Society

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma International Scholastic Business Honor Society

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Operations Research

Coursework in advanced mathematics, finance, economics, computer science, legal studies