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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.

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.

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..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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..

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