Ray Johnson Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Formulated and led key human capital strategies, restructuring operating procedures and responding effectively to arising issues, including the COVID pandemic, the Russia/Ukraine conflict, and other global crises.• Responsible for the career development, assignment, and strategic workforce planning of 20,000 employees across more than 220 locations worldwide. • Supervised the development of multiple innovative training programs, products, and support services to facilitate remote operations.Key Achievements• Led source selection team responsible for a $5 billion Human Resources IDIQ contract.• Conducted more than 100 critical mediations, facilitated conversations, and conflict resolutions that resulted in more than $23.5 million in realized cost savings

District Of Columbia, United States

Research fellow participating in a highly-selective program for Senior Military and Federal Officers. The program combines a research project with a rigorous curriculum designed to promote the development of students as strategic thinkers and national security policymakers. The academic program included courses in national security studies, economics, defense strategy and resourcing, acquisition, the global industrial base, and strategic leadership.

Kabul, Afghanistan

• Senior Officer accountable for clandestine intelligence and collection across the Afghanistan areas of operation. • Administered a broad spectrum of security, human resources, contract, financial, and logistical operations for 1,000+ personnel across multiple sites.Key Achievements• Oversaw the production of 1,500+ finished intelligence products and successfully executed over 30 high-value target operations.• Managed daily operations that provided security oversite, quick reaction forces, and battle-tracking for 2,300 ground movements.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Conceptualized business and human capital strategies, optimizing operations to ensure maximum productivity and administering a $16 million budget. • Evaluated and communicated human resources needs and developed integrated solutions to analyze, interpret, and apply policies and procedures. • Supervised workforce management initiatives, aligning with executive leadership to provide recommendations that boosted employee engagement, promoted DEI, and drove human resources objectives. Key Achievements• Provided definition and implementation of streamlined systems that established a performance calibration process and protocol; efforts resulted in consistent administration of talent and performance management practices. • Revitalized operations by reducing HR operations center backlog by 90% and bonus disbursement delays by more than 45 days, resulting in an 11% improvement in KPIs. • Conceived successful strategies for proactive and responsive support, delivering analysis and guidance to advance program objectives, in addition to defining internal systems and structures and overseeing operational budgets. • Secured USDI approval to implement grade-based bonus pools and a 30% ($5 million) increase in impact awards.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Utilized expertise to shape future policy and investments as the Agency’s lead briefer. • Responsible for securing crucial decisions, including HPSCI approval of DIA IRTPA recommendations, Congressional validation of the DR responsibilities, and creating a joint DIA/DEA Intel Office. Key Achievement• Directed communications with internal audiences and external policy community, delivering 100+ briefings to CJCS, VCJCS, NATO, HSPCI, SSCI, and US State Department.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Functioned as a strategic leader and partner for the Agency, maintaining control over global people operations while managing a budget valued at $50 million. • Tasked with advising the executive team on organizational design and change management initiatives that shaped the vision and mission of the department. • Originated and aligned organizational goals by building high-performing teams, implementing systems and processes, and providing executive leadership that drove growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. Key Achievements• Constructed effective strategies for maintaining a robust talent pipeline that addressed current and future organizational business needs; oversaw payroll, benefits, insurance, and compensation management activities.• Delivered coaching opportunities to senior leadership highlighting department readiness by conducting assessments, facilitating training, improving communications, and translating strategies into action plans. • Served as Chief Administrative Officer responsible for leading the launch of the first-ever joint IC Campus. • Mentored and spearheaded a team of 25 high-performance professionals in executing daily operations of a multi-facility Federal Campus housing vital elements of the National Intelligence apparatus.

Various

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Relations And Affairs

Master Of Science - Ms, International Relations And National Security Studies

Master Of Arts - Ma, Organizational Communication, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General