L. Scott Parker Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

I lead CISA’s mission to help U.S. critical infrastructure sectors understand, manage, and mitigate the cyber and physical risks posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones). My role encompasses managing a team of federal and contractor staff across hybrid and remote settings to achieve key objectives in drone security.Key Responsibilities: • Advisory and Assistance: Provide expert guidance to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) entities and private sector partners, offering effective mitigation solutions to reduce UAS threats to critical infrastructure and large public gatherings. • Cross-Government Collaboration: Engage with interagency and congressional colleagues to foster a whole-of-government approach to countering domestic UAS threats. • Global and Industry Partnerships: Maintain partnerships with international stakeholders and industry leaders to share best practices and develop innovative security measures. • Public Awareness: Oversee national public awareness initiatives to educate communities and promote the safe, secure integration of UAS into U.S. airspace.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Led initiatives to bolster the security and resilience of the Nation’s critical infrastructure and soft targets/crowded places against threats including vehicle ramming, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), insider risks, chemical/biological hazards, and cyber-physical convergence. Managed a team of federal and contractor experts across hybrid and remote environments to develop and implement innovative security strategies.Key Responsibilities: • Policy and Reporting: Drafted critical reports for Congress and interagency stakeholders that directly shaped national security policy. • Guidance Development: Created security guidelines and best practices, enhancing capabilities of state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) partners and private sector stakeholders in risk reduction. • Stakeholder Engagement: Utilized varied communication channels—video, social media, websites, and conferences—to increase awareness and readiness across diverse audiences.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led national efforts to strengthen critical infrastructure security against insider threats and active shooter risks. Spearheaded comprehensive training and educational initiatives for state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) law enforcement and private sector stakeholders, focusing on preparedness and risk mitigation.Key Responsibilities: • Training and Workshops: Planned and led nationwide workshops, equipping SLTT law enforcement and private sector partners with tools for active shooter preparedness and emergency action planning. • Guidance Development: Created security guidance and developed training videos to educate stakeholders on insider threats and active shooter risk management. • Public Outreach: Managed public-facing websites and crafted social media content to promote security best practices across diverse audiences.

Various Locations

26+ years of service with diverse Department of Defense organizations, delivering strategic leadership and operational expertise.During my Army career, I held key leadership positions within the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), and the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). My assignments included managing and executing complex operations across multiple regions, including Germany, Panama, Guam, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar, and Iraq.Final Assignment: Sergeant Major for Special Operations and Personnel Recovery, Army Staff (Pentagon)In my last role, I provided mentorship and guidance to a team of over 90 military and civilian personnel, spread across two states, to support worldwide special operations and personnel recovery missions. My responsibilities included: • Leading a multidisciplinary team conducting essential functions in personnel management, budgeting, IT, and security. • Overseeing the Army Operations Center’s (AOC) Special Operations Crisis Action Teams (CAT) in 24/7 watch operations. • Ensuring the readiness of Continuity of Operations (COOP) locations in alignment with the National Continuity Program.

Graduate Certificate, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management, Gpa 3.55

Activities and Societies: Omicron Sigma Sigma: Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society The graduate certificate in Emergency.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General, Gpa 3.83

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society Degree program begins with "Leadership and Organizational Behavior," a signature class.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Management

National Policy And Strategic Leadership

Executive-Level Leadership

Associate Of Arts (Aa)