Program Analyst with the Office of the Executive Director, Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell (JRAC) coordinates urgent and emergent acquisitions to meet the needs of combatant commanders and interagency partners by refining requirements and harnessing authorities best suited for rapid acquisition. Within the DoD, the JRAC provides Warfighter Senior Integration Group oversight for ongoing operations and coordinates Combatant Commander-wide joint urgent and emergent operation needs. In support of the interagency, the JRAC provides Defense Assisted Acquisition (DA2) as the single entry point to the DoD acquisition enterprise.

MA - Policy Analysis and Operations group

• Leads and manages a team used to assist the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Chemical and Biological Technologies Research and Operations Division (DTRA RD-CBC).• Serves as the direct point of contact to the Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) team for the Department’s Chief of Staff.• Interfaces directly with the Department’s SES, Deputy and GS15 level leadership to coordinate the proper management of the Department to include proper staffing, preparation of briefings and congressional testimonies, contract and budget management, etc.• Ensures proper and efficient routing of correspondence packages throughout the organization.• Manages EIS tasking from and for the organization resulting in a more than 97% success rate in meeting tasking on time with correct information.• Administers the proper management of the funding and acquisition process for the department.• Assistant Executive Support Specialist to CB Director

Provides Advise and Assist Services (A&AS) to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Research and Development Directorate (DTRA J9), Chemical and Biological Technologies Division for scientific, operational, technical and programmatic areas for management and integration of Chemical Biological Defense Program (CBDP) Science and Technology (S&T) programs. Provides Chemical/Biological Defense Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to this directorate in its role as the Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO) for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Program (ASD, NCBDP). Advises and assists J9-CB leaders coordinate across multiple DoD and U.S. Government agencies for funding and science projects for “real-world”, near-term contingency operations for the elimination and/or neutralization of chemical weapons in a hostile environment in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of Violent Extremists Organizations (VEOs). Serves as a SME in the areas of Medical Operations in a Chem/Bio Environment and Biosurveillance in the Agency-wide Nunn-Luger Global Threat Reduction initiative. Collaborates with CBT to maintain a process for proactive engagement with FLW/TRADOC and AMEDD for planning and participation of emerging S&T capabilities in future concepts rapid military utility assessment events and rapid creation, assessment and transition of new CONOPS, TTP, and military utility assessments of Government and Commercial Off The Shelf Technologies (GOTS/COTS). Additional duty - Executive Assistant to DTRA CB Director.

Provides Advise and Assist Services (A&AS) to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Research and Development Directorate (DTRA J9), Chemical and Biological Technologies Division for scientific, operational, technical and programmatic areas for management and integration of Chemical Biological Defense Program (CBDP) Science and Technology (S&T) programs. Provides Chemical/Biological Defense Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to this directorate in its role as the Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO) for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Program (ASD, NCBDP). Advises and assists J9-CB leaders coordinate across multiple DoD and U.S. Government agencies for funding and science projects for “real-world”, near-term contingency operations for the elimination and/or neutralization of chemical weapons in a hostile environment in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of Violent Extremists Organizations (VEOs). Serves as a SME in the areas of Medical Operations in a Chem/Bio Environment and Biosurveillance in the Agency-wide Nunn-Luger Global Threat Reduction initiative. Collaborates with CBT to maintain a process for proactive engagement with FLW/TRADOC and AMEDD for planning and participation of emerging S&T capabilities in future concepts rapid military utility assessment events and rapid creation, assessment and transition of new CONOPS, TTP, and military utility assessments of Government and Commercial Off The Shelf Technologies (GOTS/COTS).

Served as the Joint Operations Center (JOC) Branch Chief and watch officer for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) & USSTRATCOM Center for Combating WMD & Standing Joint Force Headquarters-Elimination. Provided support for a joint service Combat Support Agency and the US Strategic Command's Center for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction, providing 24/7/365 global support to the nation's nuclear and chemical stockpile, counter-proliferation operations, non proliferation, emergency management, and international treaty compliance. Managed a joint, multi-component team of six GS-14 Watch Officers, 15 multi-service non-commissioned officers, and over 20 contractors with an annual budget of $3 million. Maintained expert level awareness of worldwide Chemical Biological Radiation Nuclear and High-Yield Explosives/Weapons of Mass Destruction (CBRNE/WMD) activities by monitoring national operations centers and integrating operational reporting and intelligence and open source material to manage events and threats. Utilized expert-level knowledge of the relationships between Federal, State, local, territorial, tribal law enforcement, intelligence, and emergency services operations to fully leverage all available assets, ensure transmittal of accurate responses, and meet customer data and time line requirements. Briefed agency leadership on current and completed reach back requests and keeps them apprised of high-visibility support and current trends. Led CBRNE and CWMD intelligence collection and analysis to support the development of actionable intelligence for discovery, characterization and exploitation of vulnerabilities to counter real world WMD threats. Led the watch floor to ensure provision of real time analysis and expertise to worldwide developing situations while protecting U.S. personnel and equipment assets from ever changing high intensity event situations.

Served as the Military Assistant to the Deputy Director of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), a Joint Service Combat Support Agency, which provided global support to the nation’s nuclear and chemical stockpile, counter-proliferation operations, non proliferation, consequence management, and international treaty compliance. Managed a staff and agency correspondence, internal staff actions and briefings for Executives, Congressional inquiries, visiting dignitaries and Department of Defense agencies. Coordinated daily with offices of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Nuclear Chemical Biological) and Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), Joint Staff and other interagency organizations, at the General Officer and Senior Executive Service level of leadership. Prepared, wrote, and reviewed a wide variety of written materials such as reports, speeches, talking points, and correspondence related to DTRA programs, initiatives, and operations. Collaborated with staff and senior leaders to complete assigned projects on behalf of the Deputy Director. Directly provided administrative support to the Deputy Director to include scheduling, budget management, monthly financial reports, travel arrangements, correspondence, internal and external email management, and communications throughout the agency, Joint Staff and other interagency organizations. Managed multiple budgets and maintained financial reports, without error, to ensure compliance with Program Management incentive programs. Created and maintained multiple media platforms that enabled the deputy director to actively engage with subordinates and peers in an effort to capture better business practice recommendations, which directly supported the agency's Leading Change Initiative. Consistently maintained a professional and efficient environment centered on timely and accurate delivery of assigned tasks and requests from both internal and external organizations.

Served as the Mission Commander in a Department of Defense (DoD) joint combat support agency responsible to the Secretary of Defense for weapons of mass destruction, threat reduction and control issues. Led, trained, organized, deployed and equipped selectively-appointed joint service escort teams responsible for over $500K of equipment and assets. Conducted 37 highly intrusive, politically sensitive arms control inspections and treaty operations, without error, in support of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and international arms control agreements. Served as the senior U.S. Government treaty representative during CWC inspections and supervised over 20 senior, joint military and civilian personnel, on 7 missions. Coordinated Department of Defense (DoD) and service interests to demonstrate U.S. CWC compliance. Safeguarded U.S. security interests and resolved inspection issues with senior foreign officials. Represented the U.S. Government with multiple interagency level visits by the Director General and international inspectors from the Organisation [sic] for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Safeguarded U.S. security interests and resolved inspection issues with senior foreign officials. Commanded a 20 person team that maintained 100% deployment readiness for each quarter. Recognized as the first team ready to deploy in support of Operation Tomodachi, a support mission for the Japanese tsunami and earthquakes. Managed a team which consistently achieved excellence in all its missions due to flexibility, supportive communication and recommendations throughout the mission planning, preparation and execution phases.

Served as the Deputy Operations Officer for a division of 84 personnel in a Department of Defense (DoD) combat support agency. Responsible to the Secretary of Defense for weapons of mass destruction, arms control treaty compliance and verification. Provided oversight for the training, readiness, and operational employment of 36 personnel organized into three multi-disciplined national escort teams deployed in support of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). Selected as the principal advisor to the Operations Officer on all matters related to Demilitarization operations and Demilitarization Monitoring Detachment Closure Plans. Developed and maintained a long range planning system that facilitated the forecasting and prioritizing of resources to mission requirements and resulted in a 40% decrease in travel costs to the agency while maintaining 100% mission objectives. Maintained continuous communication with remote demilitarization monitoring detachments and ensured real-time situational awareness of chemical weapon destruction. Ensured compliance with existing treaty deadlines and detailed planning for closure of four facilities upon their completion of mission. Planned, coordinated and executed a multi-session Joint Interagency Treaty Escort Manager Conference which enabled discussion of concerns, training, and a full review of the detachment closure plans with specific attention to individual site needs. Ensured that three deployable national escort teams had up to date mission data before each deployment, pushed situational awareness updates and provided reachback capabilities in support of 260 individual missions.

Advised and assisted the Iraqi Director, Military Movements (M3), with strategic operations development, coordination, and administration. Mentored and trained the Office of Orders and Plans, Future Operations Coordination Office and the Joint Operations Center (JOC) on the implementation of a Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), risk analysis and mitigation. Assisted the DCOS Ops and M3 in the development of joint operational concepts, ensuring harmonious integration of Ground, Air, Naval, and Special Operations capabilities of the 4 Services in support of Iraqi-led operations and in coordination with coalition forces. Advised on reporting requirements from subordinate Services and Commands, and advised DCOS Ops and M3 on setting strategic and operational priorities. Mentored the Operations Coordination section in developing an effective Operational Risk Analysis for the Iraq Joint Forces. Initiated a project to improve the Common Operating Picture and build a collaborative work environment to provide better situational awareness, and allow the Joint Head Quarters senior leadership the ability to make real time and effective decisions. Provided instrumental guidance to the Iraqi Operations Division in the planning, developing and execution of support operations in Basra, Diyala and Mosul, which was the first orders process to date for the organization at that time. Served as the subject matter expert in the areas of troop readiness, vulnerability assessments and force protection analysis. Conducted 27 inspections of the complex's perimeter, resulting in significant improvements in perimeter defense, readiness of the guard force, and zero perimeter breaches. Facilitated after action reviews that enabled Iraqi units to self-evaluate and develop training plans from information obtained while experiencing real time combat environments.

Assisted the Commander, Deputy and Technical Director, in the planning, coordinating, and execution of daily USAEC operations and monitored execution of command decisions. Acted as liaison to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, on which USAEC was a tenant activity. Represented the Command, on environmental and other related issues, to Army leadership, Department of Defense, and other Federal, state and local agencies. Responsible for Command-wide security management and served as the Commander’s point of contact for all security related issues. Responsible for Command Personnel Security, Physical Security Operations Security, Information Security and Communications Security Programs. Performed work related to developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external tenet organizations in various levels of Department of Defense (DoD) partners to communicate and disseminate information about environmental program missions and activities. Command representative at points of arrival, meetings, briefings, social events and other official activities. Provided additional support as the Command Security Manager and Force Protection Anti-Terrorism Officer.

Responsible for providing environmental and land management expertise to maximize the capability, availability, and accessibility of ranges and training land. Facilitated the minimizations of restrictions brought about by external factors to ensure the Army war fighters can train in realistic and sustainable environmental conditions. Manage a $6.8 million operating budget in support of the environmental and Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) programs.

Responsible for providing environmental technical support to Headquarters Department of the Army; Headquarters Installation Management Agency (IMA); Major Army Commands (MACOM); and Army installations in an effort to maintain sustainable training lands that facilitate an opportunity for Soldiers to conduct high-quality and realistic training. Provided technical and program support to the Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) program, the Active/Inactive Range Inventory, and interagency coordination initiatives. Provided guidance and support in an effort to assist Installation Management Agency, MACOMs, and installations with reductions in training and readiness subsequent to erosion, land management requirements, endangered species restrictions and public and private partnerships. Assisted with the management and oversight of a $4.74 million operating budget.

Selected to participate in a Training With Industry (TWI) Program between Headquarters, Department of the Army and the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Compliance and Assurance (OCEA) Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics, and Training (OCEFT), and the National Enforcement Training Institute (NETI). Assisted EPA leadership in identifying insights obtained from the Hart Senate Office Anthrax detection, containment and decontamination efforts in order to streamline processes, procedures, and logistics.

NBC Officer for the Division chemical section of the US Army’s most forward deployed division, stationed in the Republic of Korea, near the DMZ, in a high threat NBC environment. Assisted the Division Chemical Officer by coordinating NBC logistical support, planning and training of over 14,000 soldiers. Deployed as a section OIC in the Division Main Command Post, providing the Division Commander with timely and sound tactical advice and staff supervision of all NBC issues. Managed the Division’s $25 million chemical defense equipment budget, the Command Inspection Program, NBC assistance visits and the NBC room of the quarter program. As the Division Readiness Officer, was responsible for the Unit Status Reports for 38 divisional units. Briefed and advised the Commanding General and Chief of Staff on USR related issues.

Commanded a headquarters detachment in a Forward Support Battalion supporting an independent heavy armor brigade. Ensured that the company was prepared to rapidly deploy to any contingency to command, control and provide sustainment and food service to support the battalion. Responsible for the training, readiness, morale, and welfare of 84 soldiers and their families. Responsible for maintaining 100% accountability and serviceability for over $15 million of on-hand MTOE equipment. Responsible for establishing training programs to ensure soldiers and subordinate leaders are trained in all METL tasks, logistics, and maintenance. Accountable for the family support group and safety of all soldiers. Managed the brigade consolidated garrison dining facility that provides food service support for over 3900 soldiers.

Platoon Leader for a Chemical Decontamination Platoon that supported an Independent Armored Brigade consisting of two tank (M1A1), one mechanized infantry (M2A2), one self-propelled howitzer (Paladin), one combat engineer battalion and one BSFV air defense artillery battery. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of 10 vehicles, 6 trailers, 3-M12 decontamination apparatus and TDA property valued in excess of $2 million. Managed and coordinated thorough decontamination support to all units assigned or attached to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team. Ensured the platoon was capable of deploying to any location in the world upon notification. Directly responsible for the training, health and welfare of 19 soldiers. Performed additional duties as the Arms Room Officer, Physical Security Officer and Company NBC Officer.

Chemical Officer of a CONUS-based M1A1 Tank Battalion with a contingency mission to deploy anywhere in the world. Primary advisor top the Battalion Commander and Battalion Operations Officer on matters pertaining to NBC operations and training. Responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and assisting company NBC NCO’s and their respective NBC equipment and training. Provided assistance to company commanders in matters such as NBC intelligence analysis, NBC training and evaluation, and unit NBC equipment readiness. Performed additional duties as the Battalion USR Officer and Force Modernization Officer.