Aviation & Joint Special Operations executive with 27 years of experience, solving complex problems and consulting senior national security leaders in issues ranging from JADC2, C4ISR, Counter-Terrorism, strategic planning & programming to working across, inter-agency, NATO and international partners. Challenges status-quo to drive innovation and change to maximize operational effectiveness. Long history of collaboration with international allies & intelligence community to accomplish national security strategy objectives and build enduring relationships at every level. Extensive expertise in global air operations, global competition, special access programs, international partner development and security cooperation. Passionate about forging new opportunities, cultivating leaders, and building effective teams. Accomplished at start-up; successful owner of small business.#jadc2 #abms #Internationalsecurity #specialoperations #ia #ic #iamd #nato #counterterrorism #aviation #tssci #leadershipexpert #executiveleadership #consultant #topsecret #teambuilding #changemanagement #nationalsecurity #nss #nds #aviationmanagement
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ConsultantJunaid Rahman LlcWashington, Dc, Us
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ConsultantJunaid Rahman Llc Aug 2023 - Present
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Ceo / Small Business OwnerCarolina Comfort Properties Mar 2011 - PresentCEO of small business conducting short term vacation rental at a beach community. Remote operations since 2012. Conduct competitive market pricing, resource management, company reports and taxes.
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Mission Systems - Strategy, Advanced ProgramsNorthrop Grumman Oct 2023 - Sep 2024Falls Church, Va, Us -
Vice DirectorUnited States Air Force Aug 2022 - Jun 2023Randolph Afb, Tx, UsLeads 200+ personnel across 7 Divisions in theater strategy & planning, resourcing, and political-military security programing for 105 nations, to include lessons-learned & analyses for Headquarters U.S. Air Forces Europe & Africa.- Directed team to update NATO & combatant command’s operational plans, championed over $5B security assistance capabilities & training for Ukraine Air Force and programmed future European theater posture for 200+ U.S. fighters, bombers, ISR, & airlift including 5th & 6th Gen capabilities.- Co-led executive committee to focus alignment with NATO partners on forward positioning of theater logistics, Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD), and Joint All Domain Command & Control (JADC2) initiatives. Gained approval from allies to base future Agile Combat Employment of fighters & ISR, to share air domain awareness and to build critical infrastructures.- Aligned European theater JADC2 operations with future initiatives by Headquarters Air Force & industry partners on Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) to ensure lessons learned advance C2 framework.- Drove directorate in developing future a $316M Air Base Air Defense programmed budget, and phasing plan for 7 European bases countering unmanned aircraft systems, theater ballistic & cruise missiles and other threats. -
Vice CommanderUnited States Air Force Aug 2019 - Aug 2022Randolph Afb, Tx, UsDirected 675 personnel executing JADC2 of daily air operations, theater campaign, joint fires and ISR planning to achieve air, space, cyber, and information superiority for both Europe and Africa.- Managed $4.3M budget to operate $1.9B weapon system and set path to a virtual, cloud based resilient capability.- Directed theater IAMD planning/execution to integrate 4 services’ $6B assets supporting 2 real world missions to protect U.S. and allies covering over 21 million square miles.- Lead integrator for air component to U.S. Army Europe’s Multi-Domain Task Force into joint fires to support Regional Air Defense Commander.- Spearheaded $5.2M transition to multi-enclave, mobile secure communication for distributed C2 operations. -
Vice CommanderNato Jul 2018 - Jul 2019Brussels, BeSecond in command of a 1-star NATO Air Advisory Training Wing; 1284 coalition and military and contractors to help build Afghan Air Force (AAF). Organized, trained and equipped over 8.1K member AAF operating military aircraft worth over $1.1B. -
Deputy CommanderUssocom Jul 2017 - Jun 2018Tampa, Fl, UsDirected 513 member special mission unit and JADC2 of a special access operations center executing 17K flying hours in 30+ countries with unique aircraft types supporting Joint Special Operators conducting sensitive DoD and Interagency national taskings ranging from counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction, and other missions.- Managed 5 year $940M budget programing to upgrade & maintain a fleet of Special Mission Aircraft with AF Material Command/Big Safari to operationalized new ISR, strike, airdrop and C2 capabilities on non-standard assets.- Led AF & Silicon Valley partnership for a new counter-UAS system enabling critical forward base defense. -
Deputy Director - Special ActivitiesAir Force Special Operations Command Aug 2015 - Jun 2017Hurlburt Field, Florida, UsEstablished a new satellite office to direct, integrate and synchronize Air Force Special Operations sensitive activities at the National Capital Region with Department of Air Force, US Special Operations Command, Congressional, Inter-Agency and industry partners. - Managed sensitive and compartmented program requirements tasked by Secretary of Defense and Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in rapid response to national taskings. - Led command's effort on Secretary of Air Force's $8.4M specialized human resources program of record.- Coordinated with Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, Research Lab and aviation industries to incorporate emerging Air Force Special Operations requirements, assessed impact on command's programs; coordinated funding and developed recommendations for the commander. - Engaged with congressional committee on sensitive military construction project for the command. -
CommanderUssocom Aug 2012 - Jul 2015Tampa, Fl, UsDesignated as inaugural commander of a highly selective special mission unit supporting uniquely modified assets executing DoD special activities in 3 continents.- Commanded new unit from 4 geographically separated locations and operationalized the new capability.- Senior Air Force Director to a 947 member jointly manned elite special operations group; collaborated with organizational leaders to breakdown traditional institutional barriers and build an unique DoD capability. -
Deputy Director - Strategy And Special ProgramsJoint Special Operations Command Apr 2010 - Apr 2012Fort Bragg, Nc, UsLed Strategic and Operational level planning and execution of a unique fleet of highly classified & compartmented assets to conduct joint special mission aviation operations to support national level and President of the United States directed taskings. - Commanded an 1100+ member joint aviation Task Force in Afghanistan with 32 units, spread across 11 forward operating bases. Drove unrelenting 13K flight hours with 143 fires, ISR and airlift assets to support special operations ground forces.
Junaid Rahman Education Details
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Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteMechanical Engineering -
The University Of Chicago Booth School Of BusinessCorporate Capture Strategy -
Air UniversityMilitary Operational Art And Science/Studies -
Usaf Air War CollegeMilitary And Strategic Leadership -
Usaf Air Command And Staff CollegeMilitary Operational Art And Science/Studies
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Junaid Rahman attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, The University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business, Air University, Usaf Air War College, Usaf Air Command And Staff College.
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