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Washington, DC, US

Pentagon

Peterson AFB

Technical Advisor to the Commander, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Detachment 4, at Peterson AFB, Colorado. Provides technical oversight for 30+ Operational Test & Evaluation programs of major AF space, cyberspace, missile and missile defense systems.

Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs CO

Leads 13 person team responsible for developing, communicating, and defending AFSPC’s $52B 5-year fiscal plan. Analyzes, develops and prioritizes funding options; builds optimized funding strategies to maximize ‘bang for the buck’, ensuring most critical Space and Cyber requirements are funded while staying within budget constraints.

Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs, CO

Advocated for Integrated Air and Missile Defense capabilities in support of NORAD and USNORTHCOM. Provided analytical support to identify Air Force and Missile Defense Agency capability shortfalls increasing war-fighting risks to NORAD and USNORTHCOM and developed mitigation strategies.

Pentagon

Directly supported 3-Star Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) and Senior Executive Service (SES) Assistant DCS. Thrived in high-pressure duty, interacted daily with eight general officers, three SESs, and staffs for Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff and Vice Chief. Synchronized efforts of 200+ person Air Force Deputate to accomplish organization goals and.

Pentagon

Developed the Space Superiority and Nuclear Deterrence portions of the Air Force’s Program Objective Memorandum. Budgeted for 55 space & nuclear deterrence programs worth $63B across the planning horizon.

Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton OH

Earned a Masters of Space Systems degree with a focus on Advanced Geospatial Intelligence through the Air Forces selective Intermediate Developmental Education resident program.

Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs CO

Led 24-person team and managed two-year process to develop AFSPC’s 20-year Strategic Plan. Developed 20-year/$275B investment strategy to sustain and develop AFSPC capabilities. Briefed strategy to executive leadership and earned approval by the Commander. Named Planner of the Year award for 2005.

Schriever AFB, Colorado Springs CO

Commanded two Operational Testing flights during planning, conduct and reporting stages of 24 complex operational tests of Counterspace and Space Support systems. Developed standardized test processes and rigorous training program.

Buckley AFB, Aurora CO

Directed all maintenance scheduling for $6.1B in space-based missile warning assets at six worldwide locations. Managed satellite analysis program, optimized strategic/tactical missile warning coverage. Developed, conducted and reported on first-ever Operational Test of satellite relay station.

Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls MT

Led 20 operations crews in charge of 200 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs). Directed daily operations, maintenance and security for $1.25B in strategic nuclear assets. Provided classroom and simulator instruction for 270 combat crew officers. Scheduled 150+ monthly alerts in support of strategic nuclear deterrence.

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