Rear Admiral Lex Walker Email & Phone Number

United States

Hampton Roads, Virginia Metropolitan Area

Millington, Tennessee, United States

Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Provides leadership, vision, and purpose to Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC), a globally dispersed training organization with over 1,300 staff members and instructors to serve nearly 80,000 students annually. SWSC is one of Navy’s premier “Centers of Excellence" dedicated to preparing sea-bound warriors to serve on surface combat ships as officers and enlisted engineers, navigation and deck professionals in order to fulfil the Navy's mission and to maintain global maritime superiority.

Leads and develops a team of 39 military and 13 government civilian personnel. Gathers, organizes, and presents information and analysis to senior Navy leaders to support strategic level decisions. Develops products, coordinates strategies, and prepares senior Navy leaders for testimony, hearings, briefs, confirmation, and other Hill engagements. Manages the daily operation of the staff to include hiring, retention, placement, awards, product development and delivery, evaluations, and analysis.… Show more Leads and develops a team of 39 military and 13 government civilian personnel. Gathers, organizes, and presents information and analysis to senior Navy leaders to support strategic level decisions. Develops products, coordinates strategies, and prepares senior Navy leaders for testimony, hearings, briefs, confirmation, and other Hill engagements. Manages the daily operation of the staff to include hiring, retention, placement, awards, product development and delivery, evaluations, and analysis. Facilitates strategic level communication between executives, Congress, and Department of the Navy. Plans and coordinates meetings between senior Navy leaders and Members of Congress and their staff. Primary member of the Secretary of the Navy's strategic engagement team, which develops the Secretary's vision and goals for the Navy and Marine Corps. Researches and answers constituent inquiries for Members of Congress. Coordinates programs, policies, and strategies between the secretariat, Assistant Secretaries, OPNAV Deputy CNOs, Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and industry leaders. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Singapore

San Diego, Ca

Norfolk, Virginia Area

As the “XO” (the second in command) of one of the Navy’s most capable warships, I was responsible for the manning (talent management), training, and administrative requirements of a warfighting organization. I oversaw the execution and development of standard operating procedures for day-to-day shipboard operations, both at sea and in port. I also supervised the annual personnel appraisal process for more than 250 people, and I managed staff readiness for routine and emergency operations. This… Show more As the “XO” (the second in command) of one of the Navy’s most capable warships, I was responsible for the manning (talent management), training, and administrative requirements of a warfighting organization. I oversaw the execution and development of standard operating procedures for day-to-day shipboard operations, both at sea and in port. I also supervised the annual personnel appraisal process for more than 250 people, and I managed staff readiness for routine and emergency operations. This included my role as the ship’s damage control training team leader. Show less

Washington, Dc

As a Senior Navy Intern, Lex Walker demonstrated credible leadership that was evident during numerous interactions with Presidential Management Fellows and interns from the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. He has extremely unique experience working as a naval officer within the US State Department, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and working with Congressional Staff.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Responsible for all Main Propulsion, Auxiliary, and Damage Control equipment. Led six Officers, eight Chief Petty Officers, and fifty-seven Sailors, with a balanced focus on organizational requirements and individual career progression. Provided exceptional management of human resources talent to ensure high morale and retention, and cogent succession plans. • Managed numerous industrial programs, including sight/hearing conservation, fuel/oil quality management, OSHA and Safety, Electrical… Show more Responsible for all Main Propulsion, Auxiliary, and Damage Control equipment. Led six Officers, eight Chief Petty Officers, and fifty-seven Sailors, with a balanced focus on organizational requirements and individual career progression. Provided exceptional management of human resources talent to ensure high morale and retention, and cogent succession plans. • Managed numerous industrial programs, including sight/hearing conservation, fuel/oil quality management, OSHA and Safety, Electrical Safety, Hazmat and Environment Protection, EO, and SA/SH advocate.• Supervised all Assistant Quality Assurance Managers, inspections, and surveys. Approved and validated Work Packages. Performed Quality Assurance (QA) audits. Ensured continuous training of all QA personnel. Show less

Norfolk, Virginia Area

As the reconstruction Chief Engineer, oversaw the repair and reintroduction of the ship into the fleet after an extensive 14-month docking repair availability following the terrorist attack in October 2000.Responsible for all Main Propulsion, Auxiliary, and Damage Control equipment. Led six Officers, six Chief Petty Officers, and forty-five Sailors, with a balanced focus on organizational requirements and individual career progression. Provided exceptional management of human resources… Show more As the reconstruction Chief Engineer, oversaw the repair and reintroduction of the ship into the fleet after an extensive 14-month docking repair availability following the terrorist attack in October 2000.Responsible for all Main Propulsion, Auxiliary, and Damage Control equipment. Led six Officers, six Chief Petty Officers, and forty-five Sailors, with a balanced focus on organizational requirements and individual career progression. Provided exceptional management of human resources talent to ensure high morale and retention, and cogent succession plans. • Managed numerous industrial programs, including sight/hearing conservation, fuel/oil quality management, OSHA and Safety, Electrical Safety, Hazmat and Environment Protection, EO, and SA/SH advocate.• Supervised all Assistant Quality Assurance Managers, inspections, and surveys. Approved and validated Work Packages. Performed Quality Assurance (QA) audits. Ensured continuous training of all QA personnel. Show less

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