Gary Donovan Email & Phone Number

Edmond, Oklahoma (Remote)

Tinker Afb

- Analyzed and translated operational requirements into sustainment priorities focused on digital transformation. Depot postured for future mission growth through $500M expansion plan.- Led interagency, multi-state coordination team to evaluate aviation impacts of critical 5G pilot project. $58M secured from OSD to bring the project back on track.

Tinker Afb, Ok

- Managed $13.5B in E-3 AWACS aircraft with an annual budget of $3.5M to prepare 1,000 crewmembers to perform Battle Management, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions in support of Combatant Commanders.- Created cross-functional teams to tackle readiness challenges due to an aging fleet. Evaluated global demands, revamped required airborne training. Increased crew levels 88% during COVID, an 18-year high in the wing.- Used cutting edge approach to blend technology advances with phased training. Leveraged results to negotiate $15M more in training resources from ACC. Safely closed out $123M flying program (103%). - Developed C2 construct for CAFFORGEN 4-bin deployment. Modeled as ACC gold standard.

Tinker Afb, Ok

- Directed a 207-member organization focused on Position, Navigation, and Timing requirements to support over 7M+ annual flights globally.- Formulated the Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems 2022 FYDP strategy. Realigned proposal with future AFWIC and ACC Agile Combat Employment concept. Preserved $3.5B in Airfield Operations equipment during a period of shrinking budgets.- Negotiated spaced-based Position Based Navigation (PBN) funding solutions with senior leaders. Secured the $75M PBN solution to accelerate the future of military GPS.

Pentagon

- Led an elite 7-member team in the Engine Room integrate, evaluate, and prioritize POM funding inputs to build 5-year, $951B budget and formulated strategy for SecAF and CSAF to navigate OSD's Program Budget Review.- Devised new analytical review process for USAF budget development. Holistic approach identified $33Bs vulnerable during OSD's review. Assessment and approach secured $160B in additional resources across the FYDP.- Directed 13 cross functional groups through AF PPBE to create SecAF's $16B PBR strategy. Narrative and approach reversed $2.9B Total Obligation Authority shortfall. - Supported HAF/A8 during COCOM budget reviews. Used Combatant Commander campaign plans to demonstrate how AF equities are addressing theater gaps. Preserved $163B AF FY 2022 authority.

Washington, District Of Columbia (Pentagon)

- Led cross-functional team of 53 Acquisition Officers, Program Management, and Contracting professionals integrate, evaluate, & analyze $66B portfolio across the FYDP of C2 & GIISR programs. - Detailed to SecAF and CSAF to design, build, and identify programs to fund for initial Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) phased approach.- ABMS Architect synchronized warfighting needs with future demands. Secured $5B funding from SecAF for initiative.- Orchestrated 8-week, 43 meeting for ABMS rollout plan. Identified key leaders, critical issues to garner joint support. Joint Requirements Oversight Committee approved approach with sister service support.- Crafted C2 portfolio request for high intensity Pacific fight. Prioritized high payoff programs for greatest return on investment.

Newport, Rhode Island

- Published author on Greyzone Operations in the South China Sea. Provided historical context to China's 100-Year Plan, and recommendations to remain global hegemon.- Developed Ukrainian Economic Line of Effort for agricultural growth and whole of government recommendations to increase national capabilities. Chosen out of 65-person class to brief group results to DoD Senior Leaders.

Sw Asia

- Led E-3 AWACS squadron conducting 24/7 combat operations in the Middle East during the onset of Russian interactions over Syria.- Rebuilt theater datalink architecture and communication plan to maximize all-domain sensors for 5 C2ISR assets from coalition nations to gauge Russian intent.

Mt Home Afb, Id

- Responsible for 133-members and $310M in communication, datalink, and radar equipment for a Control and Reporting Center unit preparing to support ground operations.- Conceptualized a 3 year plan to bring $83M "next-gen" C2 equipment on track.

- Legislative Liaison with members of Congress and Professional Staffers on behalf of the Commander, US Strategic Command and Joint Functional Component Commanders. - Directed interaction plan with House members across multiple portfolios: Nuclear, Space, Global ISR, Cyber, Electronic Warfare, Global Strike, and Integrated Missile Defense.- Met with HAC-D PSMs to address Operations and Maintenance funding shortfall. Formulated strategy, wrote narrative, discussed impacts to nuclear enterprise. Restored $113M in FY13, plus up in FY14. - Coordinated DoD/DoE message for new C2 facility with HAC PSMs. Organized HAC-D members to discuss impacts. $33.7M MILCON deferral restored through appeals process.- Co-authored OSD's B61 funding strategy. Briefed to HASC committee and HASC Staff Directors. Critical $8B program understood, fully funded.

Senator Daniel Akaka

Staff member for Senator Akaka. - Prepared him for 16 defense and veteran affairs hearings tying state and USAF interests together.- Arranged classified UAV upgrade meeting between AF & House/Senate intel PSMs. The narrative garnered the full $238M funding required; Urgent Operational Need rapidly deployed to theater.- Senator’s point-man for DoD, Veteran Affairs issues with SECDEF, CJCS, and VCSAF. Prepared 100+ memos and drafted 172 hearing questions with strategic policy implications. - Worked closely with the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee PSMs on the implications of military veteran hiring legislation. Staff rewrote portions of Bill language into reflect inputs provided, passed in Senate.- Sen Akaka, “Gary is one of the finest officers I have seen in my 36 years in Congress. He exemplifies the highest level of integrity, professionalism, and competence. His ability to quickly adapt, and his eagerness to help wherever I needed, made him invaluable to me. Gary will be a phenomenal AF Sr leader.”

Osan Airbase, Korea

- Directed Special Program activities for two Fighter Wings, coordinated with the Ambassador's office, and Senior military leaders for national missions.- Led IJSTO process during exercises, developed real world classified UAS CONOPS, coordinated airspace requirements, and devised aircraft bed down plan. First operational flight a complete success.- Tactical expertise requested by Pacific Command to evaluate next generation E-8 radar option. Feedback included in SecDef decision brief.

Robins Air Force Base, Ga

Lead tactician responsible for training and concept of operations development (US Air Force and US Army) of all E-8C employment in support of worldwide Joint Chief's of Staff-directed taskings.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Military Strategic Studies, General

Focus in Strategic Deterrence

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Bachelor Of Science - Bs