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Serves as a definitive subject matter expert applying a broad range of experience and knowledge involving international military affairs, security force assistance activities/programs, DOD and HQDA policies and regulations to execute prioritized activities from within the Army Interoperability Strategy and AFC International Engagement Strategy (IES) in support of Army, Combatant Command (CCMD), and ASCC security cooperation goals and objectives. Plans, coordinates, and executes AFC… Show more Serves as a definitive subject matter expert applying a broad range of experience and knowledge involving international military affairs, security force assistance activities/programs, DOD and HQDA policies and regulations to execute prioritized activities from within the Army Interoperability Strategy and AFC International Engagement Strategy (IES) in support of Army, Combatant Command (CCMD), and ASCC security cooperation goals and objectives. Plans, coordinates, and executes AFC bi-lateral and multi-lateral activities with select foreign militaries as directed by the CG AFC, or requested by HQDA, the CCMDs or ASCCs.Plans, coordinates, and communicates with AFC subordinate organizations (DRUs) to synchronize activities ISO international partnership requirements.Contributes to the AFC International Engagement Strategy based on guidance from the AFC CG and IAW with HQDA campaign plans and international engagement policies.Supports AFC’s external international affairs engagements with foreign armies within all security cooperation venues.Works directly with the AFC HQs/Executive Services to support International-Partner events and VIP visits to the HQs. Show less

Provides Strategic input into the formulation of Congressional Engagement Plan to achieve Command’s Congressional Objectives. Controls, analyzes, formulates and coordinates official responses to written and telephonic requests from Members of Congress and their staffs, and Congressional Committees. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, with Congressional committees (particularly the Defense authorization and appropriations committees… Show more Provides Strategic input into the formulation of Congressional Engagement Plan to achieve Command’s Congressional Objectives. Controls, analyzes, formulates and coordinates official responses to written and telephonic requests from Members of Congress and their staffs, and Congressional Committees. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, with Congressional committees (particularly the Defense authorization and appropriations committees of the House and Senate). Provides liaison services/information to Members of Congress and their staff in order to gain their understanding of and support for AFC initiatives and operations. Coordinates AFC responses, proposals and reports on Congressional and legislative matters. Conducts independent research in order to compose documents for the signature of AFC senior leaders in response to formal queries from the White House, Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, and the Congressional Research Service. Prepares a variety of correspondence and reports such as position papers, fact sheets, inserts for the record, testimony, and letters to Members of Congress or Congressional Committees in response to written and oral inquiries from Congress. Monitors Congressional hearing schedules, and alerting leadership to forthcoming hearings bearing on AFC mission and programs.Facilitates Congressional Delegation (CODELS) and Congressional Staff Delegations (STAFFDELS) visits to AFC Headquarters: Developing Itineraries, Coordinating Briefings/IPRs, and Producing Executive Summaries of engagements. Show less

-Serves as international security cooperation Program Manager with specific responsibility for all building partnership capacity (BPC) programs and FMS programs in support of African forces.-Develops program proposals, manages program implementation, and program life cycle management.-Serves as pseudo Foreign Military Sales case management action officer for the security cooperation programs.-Operates the security cooperation information portal (SCIP), the defense security… Show more -Serves as international security cooperation Program Manager with specific responsibility for all building partnership capacity (BPC) programs and FMS programs in support of African forces.-Develops program proposals, manages program implementation, and program life cycle management.-Serves as pseudo Foreign Military Sales case management action officer for the security cooperation programs.-Operates the security cooperation information portal (SCIP), the defense security assistance management system (DSAMS), and the General Fund Enterprise Business Systems (GFEBS) in support of Security Cooperation efforts on the African continent.-Organizes and participates in conferences, meetings, and training events related to accomplishing program goals.-Aggregates information and produces monthly/year-end reports that track the disposition of cases depicting the current execution, obligation and disbursement of funds in support of Security Cooperation efforts on the African continent. Show less

Oversees Congressional engagements for Command (CODELs/STAFFDELs) to ensure crucial fiscal and operational requirements are properly communicated to legislative members and their staff. Organizes and spearheads Director’s annual legislative engagement with Congressional staff (in Washington, DC) to facilitate the resourcing of the Command’s priorities and requirements. Leads annual development of Command programming guidance to inform/influence Service Program Objective Memorandums (POMs)… Show more Oversees Congressional engagements for Command (CODELs/STAFFDELs) to ensure crucial fiscal and operational requirements are properly communicated to legislative members and their staff. Organizes and spearheads Director’s annual legislative engagement with Congressional staff (in Washington, DC) to facilitate the resourcing of the Command’s priorities and requirements. Leads annual development of Command programming guidance to inform/influence Service Program Objective Memorandums (POMs) builds to ensure Command requirements are properly resourced. Provides support to Command’s capability gaps assessment process and assists in the prioritization of recommendations for future funding allocations through the publication of the Integrated Priority List. Tracks and reports on success of Command’s Presidential Budget Request (PBR) submission through the legislative process (bill markups, conference, continuing resolutions) and signing of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the President’s Budget. Keeps the Command apprised of proposed legislative and policy initiatives that have potential impact to fiscal resources or other issues effecting USAFRICOM area of responsibility. Responsible for Interfacing with Command's legislative affairs, protocol, public affairs, legal, policy adviser, and inspector general offices/representatives to facilitate required Command response to Government Accountability Office (GAO), DoD Inspector General (DODIG) and Congressional inquiry/formal reports. Functions as Command’s primary liaison with the GAO and DODIG Office regarding inquiries, reports, and other requests for coordination. Participates in select OSD/Joint Staff forums for advancing the Command’s programmatic and budgetary actions. Provides support to track and report POM efforts related to Security Cooperation programs, and advocates for USAFRICOM requirements that build defense and security relationships. Show less

Assisted in managing the USEUCOM Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program. Oversees processing of FOIA requests. Responded to FOIA requests on behalf of the Commander, USEUCOM. Analyzed and evaluated FOIA requests and determined relevant USEUCOM offices that could have responsive documents. Tasked relevant USEUCOM offices, including Offices of Defense Cooperation in-country, to search for and/or review documents in response to FOIA requests. Answered FOIA requests for information of… Show more Assisted in managing the USEUCOM Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program. Oversees processing of FOIA requests. Responded to FOIA requests on behalf of the Commander, USEUCOM. Analyzed and evaluated FOIA requests and determined relevant USEUCOM offices that could have responsive documents. Tasked relevant USEUCOM offices, including Offices of Defense Cooperation in-country, to search for and/or review documents in response to FOIA requests. Answered FOIA requests for information of a highly sensitive nature dealing with command policy issues, other major Federal agencies, and foreign governments.Exercised discretionary judgment on FOIA procedural issues and inherently governmental functions such as fee category determinations, fee waivers, and granting of expedited processing. Worked directly with senior legal counsel concerning review of FOIA requests and responses and creation of legal affidavits in support of FOIA litigation.Assisted in managing the Civil Liberties Program. Considered privacy and civil liberties when proposing, developing, or implementing laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or guidelines related to the Component's mission. Ensured USEUCOM has adequate procedures to receive, investigate, respond to, and redress complaints from individuals who allege a violation of their privacy or civil liberties. Prepared and submitted quarterly and annual reports to the DPCLO. Provided USEUCOM personnel appropriate training regarding the protection of privacy and civil liberties. Show less

Recommended Health of the Force program priorities and ensured overall direction was consistent with the Chairman's broad goals. Evaluated and planned Family Support strategies to shape and direct the necessary Services, Combatant Commands programs in areas of responsibility to support the CJCS' mission. Conducted projects and studies, using a variety of analytical techniques in order to document needs and concerns in regards to family care and well being. Provided continuous analysis of the… Show more Recommended Health of the Force program priorities and ensured overall direction was consistent with the Chairman's broad goals. Evaluated and planned Family Support strategies to shape and direct the necessary Services, Combatant Commands programs in areas of responsibility to support the CJCS' mission. Conducted projects and studies, using a variety of analytical techniques in order to document needs and concerns in regards to family care and well being. Provided continuous analysis of the effectiveness and efficiency of family programs and support services. Assessed the impact of new legislation or broad Department of Defense guidance; developed command policies and guidance to facilitate program implementation. Advised the Chairman regarding impact of funding decisions on family support requirements. Researched and provided analysis of pertinent data, and ensured Joint Staff awareness of quality of life issues impacting Joint Force capabilities. Developed strategies to resolve problems, recommended actions and/or implement decisions. Provided specialized program knowledge and technical guidance to the CJCS and Combatant Commands in the areas of entitlements, benefits, transition related issues, Family support advocacy, governmental and non-govenmental support throughout the DoD, represented the CJCS at all Service/Components, Combatant Commands, OSD Family Support conferences and summits. Show less

Responsible for overall management and employment of 28 personnel. Led, planned, validated, and directed activities within the Unit. Advised and coordinated with the Commander, 1st Sergeant and Services Manager regarding squadron operations. Ensured effectiveness of Services policies and procedures. Developed and implemented standards for Unit programs. Organized Services activities and scheduled workloads. Coordinated Squadron activities with other units. Counseled enlisted members on… Show more Responsible for overall management and employment of 28 personnel. Led, planned, validated, and directed activities within the Unit. Advised and coordinated with the Commander, 1st Sergeant and Services Manager regarding squadron operations. Ensured effectiveness of Services policies and procedures. Developed and implemented standards for Unit programs. Organized Services activities and scheduled workloads. Coordinated Squadron activities with other units. Counseled enlisted members on personnel matters and made referrals to appropriate agencies, when necessary. Represented the Commander and the Squadron on various councils. Monitored and managed awards and decoration programs, EPRs and mentoring program. Prepared, processed, and assisted the Commander in presenting all disciplinary actions as necessary. Budgeted and managed operations and maintenance funds, personnel budgeting and accounting systems (PBAS) and travel budgeting and accounting systems (TBAS). Responsible for overall management of Unit functional management programs. Maintained a close liaison with Wing leadership, 316th Wing, 4th AF and HQ AFRC. Oversaw, managed, coordinated and directed contingency Port Mortuary and Readiness field operations. Contingency Operations: Maintained training and certification requirements in Port Mortuary and Readiness field operations. management, requisition and issue procedures, menu planning and lodging operations. Show less

Provided strategic guidance and programatic direction to 92 Airman & Family Readiness Program Managers throughout the 50 States, as well as Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. Also, functioned as Resource Advisor and managed fiscal budget allocations for the 92 locations, which totalled over $3.2 Million in Operational & Maintenance funds: Evaluating and approving budget submissions, and execution of funds.

Exercised NGB Joint staff responsibility for on-site liaison in all aspects of Family Readiness training for both the Air & Army National Guard (impacting more than 460,000 Guard members and their families). Responsible for the full range of family readiness staff actions and coordination with the NGB ARNG & ANG, Air Force and Army Staff, and Office of the Secretary of Defense: to include policy formulation, training & coordination efforts.Provided subject matter expertise, information… Show more Exercised NGB Joint staff responsibility for on-site liaison in all aspects of Family Readiness training for both the Air & Army National Guard (impacting more than 460,000 Guard members and their families). Responsible for the full range of family readiness staff actions and coordination with the NGB ARNG & ANG, Air Force and Army Staff, and Office of the Secretary of Defense: to include policy formulation, training & coordination efforts.Provided subject matter expertise, information, advice and assistance to the States and territories during mobilizations, deployments, and reunions by assessing individual State needs regarding the sustainment of the Family Readiness Training Program. Functioned as crucial planning member for National Training Conference of over 1,500 attendees, including the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, 54 General Officers, and additional senior leadership. Advised J1 Division Chief on trends and issues impacting the continued application and implementation of Family Readiness policy and guidance. Identified & advocated for required resources at State HQ, Wings and Family Assistance Centers. Trainer for Joint Enabling Team/Joint Operations Coordination Center (JET/JOCC) which provides operational assistance during State emergencies and disasters. Developed comprehensive joint family readiness regulation/instruction which directs, guides and establishes effective state run family programs for 54 States, Territories and District of Columbia. Show less

Provided policy guidance, training, operational assistance, and technical expertise to over 88 Flying Units and their Geographically Separated Units (which affected more than 106,000 ANG members). Formulated strategic plans & policy, organized, and managed the day-to-do activities of these programs. Coordinated with the Air Staff, Air Force Service Agency (AFSVA), MAJCOMs, Active Duty Bases, and ANG Wings to ensure proper administration of each program and facilitated communication and/or… Show more Provided policy guidance, training, operational assistance, and technical expertise to over 88 Flying Units and their Geographically Separated Units (which affected more than 106,000 ANG members). Formulated strategic plans & policy, organized, and managed the day-to-do activities of these programs. Coordinated with the Air Staff, Air Force Service Agency (AFSVA), MAJCOMs, Active Duty Bases, and ANG Wings to ensure proper administration of each program and facilitated communication and/or problem resolution between the Wings and all levels of administration concerned. Shaped ANG and AF level policy through analysis of current AF and ANG publications, and advocated necessary changes: Authored recent publications relating to each of the 4 programs. Directed training and assignment of Family Liaison Officers to: 48 Air National Guard (ANG) Wounded Warriors and families; 210 families of deceased; 9 seriously ill/injured Air Guardsmen. Provided oversight of mortuary entitlement determinations totaling more than $1,680,000 in benefits. Initiated Joint policy development for guidance relating to ARNG/ANG military funeral honors full time support due to active duty force drawdown from BRAC, TFI, and PBD 720. Participated in Integrated Project Teams (IPT’s) involved in force shaping the future of USAF Services career field, as well as re-shaping Non-Clinical Health Care Delivery System for DOD. Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Fitness Contract valued over $2 Million. Show less

Provided direct support and spiritual/emotional counseling to college students and athletes attending the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. Responsible for assessing the spiritual and emotional needs of the students/student athletes, and finding appropriate resources to address identified needs. Organized worship/chapel services in innovative and ecumenical ways which related to current challenges facing young adults in a collegiate setting (drug & alcohol abuse, suicidal ideations… Show more Provided direct support and spiritual/emotional counseling to college students and athletes attending the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. Responsible for assessing the spiritual and emotional needs of the students/student athletes, and finding appropriate resources to address identified needs. Organized worship/chapel services in innovative and ecumenical ways which related to current challenges facing young adults in a collegiate setting (drug & alcohol abuse, suicidal ideations, depression, and other similar issues). Provided motivational and inspirational messages of encouragement, as well as mentored/trained new Christian believers to establish firm foundations in their faith. Served as the principle advisor to the head football coach regarding the spiritual and emotional health of his student athletes. Established a prayer team and financial support team to undergird and maintain campus ministry activities, which included constant contact/liaison with local business owners and community leaders. Show less