Jim Murtha Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C.

Stuttgart, Germany

* Principal adviser to the four-star Commander for matters relating to the planning, programming and execution of all aspects of the joint force development process, including joint training and education, joint and combined exercises, operational assessment, joint lessons learned, and joint readiness assessment and reporting.* Developed and implemented a.

* Provided senior leadership and oversight to the command staffs of five helicopter squadrons and one intermediate-level maintenance squadron. Served as the acting Commanding Officer in the absence of the incumbent. Provided sound advice to the Commander on a wide variety of professional, administrative and personnel issues. * Coordinated all aspects of.

* Led, supervised and managed all activities of a 140 person tactical helicopter squadron, to include aviation operations, aircraft maintenance, logistics, supply, aviation safety, and personnel management and administration.* Exceeded all monthly goals for aviation operations and training, aircraft operational readiness, and aviation safety for the entire.

* Supervised and managed the planning, coordination and execution of multiple squadron deployments from Hawaii to the United States and locations throughout the Far East. Ensured that all aspects of operations, safety and logistics were fully considered and accommodated. * Planned, programmed, and monitored execution of all elements of the headquarters.

* Planned and conducted numerous symposia, conferences and workshops on a variety of national security issues with global impact. Served as the impetus for the formation of a number of collaborative and cooperative communities of interest spanning the military, academia, and private and commercial institutions.* Developed and implemented budgetary planning.

* Established the foundation and developed a framework for the merger of all operations and planning functions and processes under a single Assistant Chief of Staff.* Planned and executed a multi-tiered train and equip program in support of the Republic of Georgia Ministry of Defense. The program supported the development of strategic and operational.

* Led and managed an integrated team of functional experts to develop the concept, organizational structure and operational architecture for the development and implementation of the EUCOM Plans and Operations Center. The realization of this transformational organizational approach resulted in significantly improved coordination and synchronization of.

* Competitively selected to attend this top level professional development program, which is a senior-level institution that prepares selected military officers and civilians for senior leadership positions. ICAF conducts an executive-level course of study and associated research dealing with national security strategy and the resource component of.

* Responsible for the procurement and modification of CH-53 helicopters; led a diverse civilian/military team to achieve a wide variety of objectives in a dynamic, high-pressure systems acquisition environment. Managed a total program budget in excess of $180 million. Nominated for the Secretary of Defense Superior Management Award. * Utilized expert.

* Planned, coordinated and supervised all aspects of squadron aviation operations and training. Ensured all flying hour program and operational readiness goals were met or exceeded.* Served as a squadron evaluation and instructor pilot, held all possible aviation qualifications. Consistently relied upon to tackle and solve the most contentious problems.

* Served as the senior advisor to the commander for all matters relating to the operational employment of CH-53E helicopters. Supervised and managed a detachment of 55 personnel and 4 helicopters, ensured that all matters relating to training and operational integration were successfully accomplished * Functioned as the squadron administrative officer.

* A Captain serving in a Major’s billet, planned, coordinated, prepared and executed all phases of the squadron’s combat deployment to Southwest Asia. While deployed, executed three separate relocations of the squadron within the area of operations.* Qualified as an aircraft commander in the CH-53E and attained all possible instructor qualifications.

* Successfully completed pilot training for conversion to the CH-53E helicopter.

* Served as the Officer-In-Charge of a six person team tasked with recruiting highly qualified college students and graduates for a variety of U.S. Marine Corps officer programs. Consistently exceeded all recruiting goals during the duration of the assignment, and was recognized as one of the nation’s top Officer Selection Officers. * Established a.

* Led and supervised over sixty aircrew and aircraft maintenance personnel assigned to the airframe and flight line divisions.* Qualified as CH-53D aircraft commander, instructor pilot, mission commander and post-maintenance check pilot.

* Trained and qualified as a helicopter second pilot in the CH-53D.

* Completed basic, intermediate and advanced flight training in the T-34C, TH-57 and UH-1 respectively.* Designated a Naval Aviator, February 1982

* Completed basic officer training, graduated in the top 20% of the class.

Ms, National Resource Management

Intermediate Systems Acquisition

Bs, Business Administration