HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS: 37 years DoD experience: 26 in Operations, 8 in Intelligence, and 3 in Engineering Services 22 years as a Program/Project Manager integrating activities with Services, US Federal Departments/Agencies Worked closely with CENTCOM, SOCOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, DIA, NORAD, NATO, SOCCENT, MARCENT, ARCENT, AFCENT, MSIC, SMDC, and AvMC/S3I Managed/developed products for Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Noble Eagle, Deny FlightSECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCIKEY COMPETENCIES: Leadership, Team Building, Personnel Supervision, Problem Resolution, Operations and Force Management, Interagency Collaboration, Strategic/Operational Planning, Assessment/Metric Design, Quality Control, Instructional System Design, Motivation/Training, Visionary OutlookPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION: Introduction to Financial IntelligenceInformation Operations (IO) Capstone CourseIO Capabilities CourseSOF IA Collaboration CourseContingency Wartime Planning CourseACC and AETC Academic Instructor CoursesNATO Air Surveillance Operations CourseNATO Electronic Warfare CourseSOS Counterinsurgency/Anti-Terrorism CourseAir Command and Staff CollegeACC Battle Staff Operations CourseACC Air Ground Operations SchoolEffectively Communicating in TeamsDeveloping Competitive ProposalsEffective Mentoring Course7-Habits of Highly Effective PeopleCritical Thinking CourseEffective Feedback SkillsEffectively Communicating in TeamsAETC Test & Measurements CoursePerformance Measurement Baseline CourseACC Air Ground Operations SchoolJOB RELATED EXPERIENCES:Air Battle Manager, Mission Crew Commander, Air Surveillance Officer, Electronic Combat Officer, JOPES, Metrics, Assessments, C3, AWACS, Joint Stars, IADS, TACC, ASOC, AOC, GCCS-COP, CIP, TBMCS, DSCA, LINK-11/16, ATO/ACO, SPINS, AMHS, QUELLFIRE, Palantir, M3, MIDB, FADE MIST, IntelBook, ICON, IC Reach, Swordfish-J, OpenAir, MORADO, MAAVRIC, OASIS, MS Office Suite
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Program ManagerSaic Apr 2019 - PresentHuntsville, Alabama, United States• Leads six diverse programs, 30 contractors, worth $6.42M for AvMC, SMDC, CENTCOM & NAVSEA• Experience working with cross functional teams and organizations on diverse program portfolios• Oversees missile and launcher system software sustainment, testing, and performance assessments• Identifies hard and software requirements to support lab testing and evaluations; submits material orders• Supervises Precision Fires Targeting team: researches, analyzes, and identifies missile and airborne threats• Provides Flag Officers advanced early warning and detection reports to aid in tactical decisions• Collaborates with TAGM PO on Hellfire II, M299 Launcher, and Joint Air-to-Ground Missile requirements• Oversees quality assurance reviews in support of the Sentinel radars and Avenger missile systems• Serves as customer’s primary interface with Gov’t Program Leads and Contracting Officer Representatives• Prepares and disseminates contract deliverables and reports to include Rough Order of Magnitudes, Program Management Reviews, Technical Approaches, Technical Directive Master Plans, SOW, and BOEs• Manages contract and employee performance; analyzes labor and material burn rates; sets budgets/schedules• Presents to senior stakeholders’ program Annual Operating Plan and long-term financial outlook• Conducts interviews, hires staffing, performance reviews, and takes corrective actions when needed • Provides Quarterly/Monthly Integrated Program Management Reports for Government Senior Leadership -
Intelligence Program Manager, Precision Fires Targeting SupportSaic Jul 2014 - Mar 2019Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area (Us Central Command)• Managed 10 projects on two TS/SCI classified ODNI/USD-I National Hard Target Programs (HTP)• Served as primary customer interface with Gov’t Program Leads, COR, and Technical POCs• Supervised 12 contractors’ daily performance; set targeting objectives, tasks, schedules, and travel• Directed IAMD analytic, collections, and targeting development for 10 projects to enhance targeting• Supervised analytic, collection, and targeting development to enhance collection, reporting, and targeting accuracy for the CENTCOM Commander’s 10-highest priority intelligence campaigns• Collaborated with National/Regional Intelligence offices to include CIA, NSA, DIA, NRO, NGIC, MSIC• Optimized use of collection assets to reduce duplication of effort and minimize program expense• Worked with DARPA to evaluate technological systems to enhance collections to reduce intelligence gaps• Attended OPTs; identified kinetic/non-kinetic activities to counter/defend against air and missile threats• Provided Quarterly Program Reviews/Assessments to the Director of Intelligence for review and direction• Program awarded the National Meritorious Service Medal by the Director of National Intelligence -
Joint Targeting Engagement Coordinator, Hard Target Defeat ProgramSaic Apr 2013 - Jun 2014Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area (Us Central Command)• Researched intelligence solutions; recommended joint target engagement strategy for J2 Director approval• Worked with J2/3/5 Planners; identified trends and recommended tasks for inclusion in OPLANS/OPORDS• Wrote Joint Emergent Operational Need (JEON) for a strategic capability to counter Naval missile threats• Wrote executive-level letters/correspondence/memos for the Commander and Directorate Chiefs signatures• Identified key feeds/nodes needed to build Object Based Production Common Intelligence Picture (CIP)• Authored first-ever CIP Campaign Plan; signed by J2; laid out steps to synchronize real-time data reporting -
Task LeadBooz Allen Hamilton Apr 2010 - Mar 2013Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area (Us Central Command)• Managed 12 contractors; assigned tasks, set milestones and suspenses, briefed leadership on program status• Led cross directorate planning; conducted COCOM transregional synchronization; identified tactical actions • Coordinated with the Interagency to optimize Whole of Gov’t resources and reduce duplication of effort• Conducted analytical research on business and financial transactions: recommended resource requirements• Authored numerous Annex V’s (IA Coordination Annex) for Operational and Strategic Plans• Coalesced CENTCOM cross directorate inputs for SOCOM's Global Campaign Assessment and the Joint Staff's Annual Comprehensive Joint Assessment• Worked with Jordanian Military: built exercise scenarios to challenge C2 and Battlespace Management -
Deputy Branch Chief / Task LeadNorthrop Grumman And Ishpi Advanced Technology Jul 2007 - Mar 2010Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area (Us Central Command)• Managed team of six: assigned tasks, goals, timelines, and conducted GO/FO in-progress-reviews• Integrated network analysis into joint operational planning process• Developed OPORDs/PLANORDs/FRAGOs: identified courses of action and level and mixture of resources• Chaired Effects Synchronization Working Group; identified strategies in response to Crisis Action events• Managed the Regional Magazine Initiative; a military journal promoting theater security, public diplomacy, and regional cooperation to support strategic communication themes and objectives• Presented in progress reviews (IPR) and program updates to GO/FO level staffs
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Deputy, Combat Plans Division And Chief, Ato ProductionUs Air Force Oct 2006 - Jun 2007Panama City, Florida Area (601St Air Operations Center)• Coordinated with Joint Force Air Combatant Commander (JFACC) to develop Air Tasking and Airspace Coordination Orders (ATO/ACO) in support of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD)• Managed development of monthly/weekly National Security Special Events (NSSE) and special instructions (SPINS) used for rules of engagement and security guidelines• Ensured TBMCS database incorporated military alert aircraft, SAR assets, civil air patrol, and FEMA assets during normal, disaster relief, and national contingency operations -
Squadron CommanderUs Air Force Sep 2000 - Sep 2006Panama City, Florida Area (Southeast Air Defense Sector)• Managed 208 Ops personnel in defense of US airspace and supervised air security operations• Led crisis action planning and supervised air security operations during Presidential visits within SE region• Supervised US and National Capital Region airspace operations; recommended COAs to JFACC and coordinated with Army liaison to ensure Integrated Air Defense point security • Assessed US Army’s air defense artillery interoperability with NORAD during Operation Clear Skies• Developed emergency response policies for national security following 9/11 terrorist attack• Wrote POTUS protection plans and drafted CONOPs from intelligence assessments• Authored first-ever special instructions for 2002 Joint Combat Identification Evaluation Team (JCIET); assessed the integration of 280 emerging identification systems• Organized rescue operations in support of Hurricane Katrina and Rita relief, coordinated with JDOC, JRCC, AWACS, FEMA, and local law enforcement to pass survivor locations• Led transformation team during air defense consolidation between two NORAD sectors; designed exercises to train, evaluate, and certify NEADS ability to perform SEADS duties• Ran operational testing and evaluation on the Battle Control System, NORADS newest air defense detection system (based E-3’s Battle Management/Air Defense System) -
Chief, Training DivisionUs Air Force Feb 1996 - Aug 2000Panama City, Florida Area (Southeast Air Defense Sector)• Managed training development for 145 crew members for 8-different duty positions• Rebuilt Training Division after unit converted from USAF to FL ANG; following year, branch chosen “Best Simulation Training Program” among all C2 units within ACC• Developed 14 air defense exercises and led preparations for headquarter Air Combat Command operational readiness inspection - first ever “Outstanding” rating• Analyzed worldwide field requirements; implemented new training standards, updated course curriculum, and created instructor lesson plans and measurement tools• Coordinated acquisition of $500M air defense modernization project; analyzed and evaluated new equipment’s core capability to meet current and future operational requirements• Ran operational testing and evaluation on the Battle Control System, NORADS newest air defense detection system (based E-3’s Battle Management/Air Defense System) -
Chief, Air Surveillance/Electronic Combat Officer DivisionUs Air Force Apr 1993 - Jan 1996Germany (Nato Awacs)• CDR's top choice to reform marginally rated program; instituted programmatic changes to training methodology; program rated “Outstanding” on HQ level inspection; lauded as “model for the command”• Trained representative from 11 NATO nations air surveillance and combat readiness skills• Conducted monthly training seminars: reported system/software upgrades, and changes in operating policy• Managed radar sensor coverage to ensure safe flight for 150 United Nations humanitarian relief flights• Selected orbit locations to optimize E-3 sensors for TADIL A/J links, communications, and radar coverage• Located US pilot shot down over Bosnia; initiated rescue efforts with CAOC; action aided pilot’s safe return • Flew 112 combat missions: in support of Deny Flight, NATO's response to the Balkan crisis -
Flight CommanderUnited States Air Force Feb 1991 - Mar 1993Tyndall Afb, Fl (331St Technical Training Squadron)• Managed academic and positional instruction to 180 weapons controller students annually• Reviewed student training records, provided counseling, and participated in administrative review boards• Analyzed worldwide field requirements; implemented new training standards and measurement tools • Engineered changes to controller training course: saved USAF $100K annually, cut training by 8-days• Led quarterly process action review of academic lectures, lesson plans, training modules, and tests -
Chief, Current OperationsUnited States Air Force Jun 1989 - Jan 1991Tyndall Afb, Fl (325Th Weapons Controller Training Squadron)• Managed a 4300-hour, $3.7M flying contract for five weapons controller training squadrons• Established an inter-computer network between 3-training facilities that improved flight safety awareness• Managed a 4300-hour, $3.7M flying contract for five weapons controller training squadrons• Established an inter-computer network between 3-training facilities that improved flight safety awareness• Led 10 officers in revision of 4-ATC airspace transit instructions: improved flight safety and coordination -
Chief, Operations RequirementsUnited States Air Force Jun 1987 - May 1989Rockville Air Station, Iceland (932Nd Air Defense Squadron)• Managed acquisition and installation of $68 million radar system modernization• Conducted system evaluation to validate air and missile defense capability prior to acceptance• Wrote SUPPLAN for C2 contingency operations and employment of ADA forces in Iceland• Briefed numerous VIP’s including Secretaries of Navy & Air Force on air defense system improvements
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