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Bellevue, Ne, Us

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Bellevue, Nebraska, United States

Responsible for advising business development and capture for integrated system solutions to meet customers’ strategic strike, deterrence, and missile defense mission requirements. Senior advisor to Lockheed Martin’s Vice President for Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) to develop technologies and capabilities that meet unique strategic warning and communications requirements. Acting Liaison to Navy Strategic Systems Programs (Navy SSP) representing corporate equities in… Show more Responsible for advising business development and capture for integrated system solutions to meet customers’ strategic strike, deterrence, and missile defense mission requirements. Senior advisor to Lockheed Martin’s Vice President for Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) to develop technologies and capabilities that meet unique strategic warning and communications requirements. Acting Liaison to Navy Strategic Systems Programs (Navy SSP) representing corporate equities in engagements with Navy SSP and corporate senior leaders. Advisor to Hypersonic Strike Executive Steering Committee and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) business development teams in the execution of current programs and future business capture efforts. Supports Lockheed Martin’s Government and Legislative Affairs teams in engagements with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Services, and Congressional staff and members. Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Responsible for conducting force management and analysis to include integrating, coordinating, prioritizing and advocating USSPACECOM future concepts, mission capability needs, weapons system development, support for emerging technologies and command and control architecture across all mission areas. Also responsible for the development of all command requirement processes to ensure USSPACECOM has the tools to accomplish its mission, and ensures appropriate decision support tools and… Show more Responsible for conducting force management and analysis to include integrating, coordinating, prioritizing and advocating USSPACECOM future concepts, mission capability needs, weapons system development, support for emerging technologies and command and control architecture across all mission areas. Also responsible for the development of all command requirement processes to ensure USSPACECOM has the tools to accomplish its mission, and ensures appropriate decision support tools and assessment processes are in place to enhance operational capabilities. Show less

Offutt, Afb

Responsible for conducting force management and analysis to include integrating, coordinating, prioritizing and advocating USSTRATCOM future concepts, mission capability needs, weapons system development, support for emerging technologies and command and control architecture across all mission areas. Also responsible for the development of all command requirement processes to ensure USSTRATCOM has the tools to accomplish its mission, and ensures appropriate decision support tools and… Show more Responsible for conducting force management and analysis to include integrating, coordinating, prioritizing and advocating USSTRATCOM future concepts, mission capability needs, weapons system development, support for emerging technologies and command and control architecture across all mission areas. Also responsible for the development of all command requirement processes to ensure USSTRATCOM has the tools to accomplish its mission, and ensures appropriate decision support tools and assessment processes are in place to enhance operational capabilities. Show less

Offutt A F B, Nebraska

Offutt Afb, Bellevue Ne

Led 40 military, government civilians, and contractor personnel in developing long-range plans, goals, and objectives to integrate strategic policies and capabilities across the nuclear deterrence mission – ensures USSTRATCOM succeeds in its primary mission of deterring strategic attack. Solves complex problems and executes high visibility programs using a broad range of collaborative approaches. Uses extensive operations research knowledge and advanced analytical methods to inform senior… Show more Led 40 military, government civilians, and contractor personnel in developing long-range plans, goals, and objectives to integrate strategic policies and capabilities across the nuclear deterrence mission – ensures USSTRATCOM succeeds in its primary mission of deterring strategic attack. Solves complex problems and executes high visibility programs using a broad range of collaborative approaches. Uses extensive operations research knowledge and advanced analytical methods to inform senior leaders’ long-term investment strategy decisions. Responsible for developing budgeting decisions across multibillion-dollar programs that include nuclear weapon delivery systems, warhead stockpile, and the industrial complex. Prepares briefings, reports, correspondence, and other supporting documents for submission to the President, the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and Congress. Provides expert analyses and explains complex interrelations for nuclear weapon sustainment, modernization, platform integration, and overall mission effectiveness – represents USSTRATCOM to external organizations including the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Air Force, Navy, Department of Energy, and Congress. Optimizes internal organizational structure and maximizes resources to achieve USSTRATCOM’s goals and objectives. Plans and directs professional development through personnel advancement and realignment while efficiently meeting mission requirements – routinely recognized with organization and personal awards. Show less

Fort Calhoun Station

Led 15 nuclear, electrical, and mechanical engineers responsible for maintaining safe, reliable, and cost effective nuclear power generation – selected as the Engineering Department’s Special Projects Coordinator and as an Outage Shift Supervisor based on superior leadership. Directly led rapid power recovery teams to respond to emergent maintenance issues and restore normal plant operations – vital to maintaining assured power for residents of nine states and providing ~$1M/day revenue for… Show more Led 15 nuclear, electrical, and mechanical engineers responsible for maintaining safe, reliable, and cost effective nuclear power generation – selected as the Engineering Department’s Special Projects Coordinator and as an Outage Shift Supervisor based on superior leadership. Directly led rapid power recovery teams to respond to emergent maintenance issues and restore normal plant operations – vital to maintaining assured power for residents of nine states and providing ~$1M/day revenue for utility company. Ensured primary nuclear power generation and safety systems met regulatory and statutory requirements – directed a team of engineers in the review of equipment condition and performance to guarantee safe, efficient plant operation. Hand-picked to represent utility with external oversight and auditing agencies including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations to ensure compliance and improve plant performance. Developed and implemented effective analytical approaches and tools to measure and evaluate nuclear power equipment reliability – maintained system operational effectiveness at or above industry standards. Show less

Bellevue, Ne

Led 40 military, government civilians, and contractor personnel in developing long-range plans, goals, and objectives to integrate strategic policies and capabilities across the nuclear deterrence mission – ensures USSTRATCOM succeeds in its primary mission of deterring strategic attack. Solves complex problems and executes high visibility programs using a broad range of collaborative approaches. Uses extensive operations research knowledge and advanced analytical methods to inform senior… Show more Led 40 military, government civilians, and contractor personnel in developing long-range plans, goals, and objectives to integrate strategic policies and capabilities across the nuclear deterrence mission – ensures USSTRATCOM succeeds in its primary mission of deterring strategic attack. Solves complex problems and executes high visibility programs using a broad range of collaborative approaches. Uses extensive operations research knowledge and advanced analytical methods to inform senior leaders’ long-term investment strategy decisions. Responsible for developing budgeting decisions across multibillion-dollar programs that include nuclear weapon delivery systems, warhead stockpile, and the industrial complex. Prepares briefings, reports, correspondence, and other supporting documents for submission to the President, the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and Congress. Provides expert analyses and explains complex interrelations for nuclear weapon sustainment, modernization, platform integration, and overall mission effectiveness – represents USSTRATCOM to external organizations including the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Air Force, Navy, Department of Energy, and Congress. Optimizes internal organizational structure and maximizes resources to achieve USSTRATCOM’s goals and objectives. Plans and directs professional development through personnel advancement and realignment while efficiently meeting mission requirements – routinely recognized with organization and personal awards. Show less

Retired Naval Submarine Officer - Experienced leader with creative problem solving skills, able to motivate and supervise diverse teams to implement efficient and effective change. Key career milestones: Selected for Command (Submarines); Qualified Battle Watch Captain and Tactical Action Officer (Carrier Strike Group Flag Staff) , Engineer (Naval Nuclear Propulsion), Officer of the Deck, Engineering Officer of the Watch

Offutt Air Force Base - Bellevue, Ne

Lead advocate for $6B in annual defense spending focused on sustaining, modernizing, and recapitalizing the U.S. ballistic missile force. Directly informed senior-level Department of Defense and Department of Energy decisions on planning, programming, budgeting, and execution. Recognized as a budget, programmatic, and technical expert as cited in the 4th Quarter, 2010 USSTRATCOM award for mission excellence. Represented USSTRATCOM during the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Department… Show more Lead advocate for $6B in annual defense spending focused on sustaining, modernizing, and recapitalizing the U.S. ballistic missile force. Directly informed senior-level Department of Defense and Department of Energy decisions on planning, programming, budgeting, and execution. Recognized as a budget, programmatic, and technical expert as cited in the 4th Quarter, 2010 USSTRATCOM award for mission excellence. Represented USSTRATCOM during the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Department of Energy budget review process. Helped modify Air Force and Navy budgets to align weapon and delivery platform sustainment and modernization programs resulting in nearly $2B in savings and efficiencies. Spearheaded nuclear analytical support for the Nation’s most important strategic policy initiatives including the Nuclear Posture Review and New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. Developed roadmap for reducing nuclear risks while strengthening commitments with Allies, partners, and the international community. Initiated the development of the command’s annual Congressional posture statements as well as testimony preparation and Congressional inquiry responses – personally requested to communicate intricate policy and operational strategies with Congressional members and staff. Show less

Silverdale, Wa

Second-in-Command of a ballistic missile submarine. Responsible for the operational readiness of a multibillion-dollar national security asset – recognized for superior command-level performance by being ranked #1 of 7 Executive Officers and selected for Command, Nuclear Powered Submarines. Successfully mentored and expertly led 16 Officers and 140 Sailors, resulting in the highest personnel retention of any submarine in the Navy’s Pacific Fleet (PACFLT). Realized significant manpower… Show more Second-in-Command of a ballistic missile submarine. Responsible for the operational readiness of a multibillion-dollar national security asset – recognized for superior command-level performance by being ranked #1 of 7 Executive Officers and selected for Command, Nuclear Powered Submarines. Successfully mentored and expertly led 16 Officers and 140 Sailors, resulting in the highest personnel retention of any submarine in the Navy’s Pacific Fleet (PACFLT). Realized significant manpower savings by recapitalizing the Navy’s training investments and reducing demand on over-taxed training facilities. Developed and implemented streamlined training techniques, procedures, and assessment tools which enabled the command to meet demanding operational schedules with increased efficiency and fewer resources. Successfully executed a nominal 3-month training plan in 6-weeks while meeting all mandatory nuclear qualification and strategic weapon requirements. USS Maine recognized as the best submarine in the squadron by winning the 2007 COMSUBRON 19 “Battle Efficiency” award and PACFLT’s nominee for USSTRATCOM’s Omaha Trophy. Show less

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Responsible for the training and operational readiness for an aircraft carrier, carrier air wing, destroyer squadron, and two guided missile cruisers. Ensured over 6000 personnel ready to meet rapid response and operational deployment training requirements in support of global naval operations. Developed unique operational training and exercise scenarios in support of inaugural strike group deployment to the Caribbean as part of the Partnership of Americas initiative. Key member of emergency… Show more Responsible for the training and operational readiness for an aircraft carrier, carrier air wing, destroyer squadron, and two guided missile cruisers. Ensured over 6000 personnel ready to meet rapid response and operational deployment training requirements in support of global naval operations. Developed unique operational training and exercise scenarios in support of inaugural strike group deployment to the Caribbean as part of the Partnership of Americas initiative. Key member of emergency response team deployed in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 - awarded Joint Commendation Medal and Humanitarian Service Medal for relief operations Show less

St Marys, Ga

Department Head for 40 officers and sailors responsible for the safe navigation and operation of a nuclear powered Ballistic Missile Submarine - awarded the 2005 Commander, Submarine Squadron 16 Navigation Red and Green "N" for excellence in Navigation Operations. Planned, coordinated and executed two extensive ballistic missile submarine maintenance periods - including complex strategic weapons system and nuclear propulsion plant maintenance, testing, and quality assurance. Ranked #1… Show more Department Head for 40 officers and sailors responsible for the safe navigation and operation of a nuclear powered Ballistic Missile Submarine - awarded the 2005 Commander, Submarine Squadron 16 Navigation Red and Green "N" for excellence in Navigation Operations. Planned, coordinated and executed two extensive ballistic missile submarine maintenance periods - including complex strategic weapons system and nuclear propulsion plant maintenance, testing, and quality assurance. Ranked #1 Navigator in Submarine Squadron. Show less

Annapolis, Md

Advised and provided mentoring for future Navy and Marine Corps officers. Company Officer - responsible for the education, training, and professional development of 145 Midshipmen. Instructor - educated freshman Midshipmen about basic leadership principles and developed and implemented senior Midshipmen submarine candidate capstone course curriculum. Primary point of contact for recruiting prospective naval nuclear power officers. Directed and selected candidates for high visibility… Show more Advised and provided mentoring for future Navy and Marine Corps officers. Company Officer - responsible for the education, training, and professional development of 145 Midshipmen. Instructor - educated freshman Midshipmen about basic leadership principles and developed and implemented senior Midshipmen submarine candidate capstone course curriculum. Primary point of contact for recruiting prospective naval nuclear power officers. Directed and selected candidates for high visibility Military Academy Cadet / Midshipmen Exchange Program. Show less

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Supervised several divisions consisting of between 5 and 10 junior and senior enlisted personnel. Trusted officer to lead complex ship-handling and nuclear propulsion plant operations. Operational experience in Electronic Warfare, Intelligence, Information Systems Management and Information Assurance. Experienced operator of naval nuclear reactor and associated monitoring and safety systems - extensive nuclear maintenance planning, testing and quality assurance background during numerous… Show more Supervised several divisions consisting of between 5 and 10 junior and senior enlisted personnel. Trusted officer to lead complex ship-handling and nuclear propulsion plant operations. Operational experience in Electronic Warfare, Intelligence, Information Systems Management and Information Assurance. Experienced operator of naval nuclear reactor and associated monitoring and safety systems - extensive nuclear maintenance planning, testing and quality assurance background during numerous shipyard maintenance periods. Served as Reactor Control Assistant, Electrical Officer, Communications Officer, Assistant Operations Officer, Chemistry and Radiological Control Assistant and Damage Control Assistant. Key qualifications - Engineer (Naval Nuclear Propulsion), Officer of the Deck (submarines) Engineering Officer of the Watch (Naval Nuclear Propulsion). Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Defense And Strategic Studies

Graduate Certificate, National Security Policy Studies

Leadership For A Democratic Society

The Leadership for a Democratic Society (LDS) program exists to improve senior executive (GS-15s, members of the Senior Executive Service.

Ms, Military Operational Art And Science

Ms, Leadership And Human Resource Development

Nuclear Engineering-Naval Reactors

Bs, Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: Navy Recruit Officer Training Command (NROTC) Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Volleyball