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Serve as a member of the Concepts and Analysis branch within DAMO-ODR. Primary focus is the creation of the Army Strategic Readiness Assessment (ASRA) and providing Army senior leaders updates through the Strategic Readiness Update (SRU).

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Returned to HQDA-G3/5/7 as the Force Structure Audit (FSA) Branch Chief within DAMO-FMP. The FSA branch is a 6 person team that has responsibility of the management of Structure and Manpower Allocation System (SAMAS), Structure and Composition System (SACS) and UIC Management/Registration. This branch was newly built to re-form a previous capability within the division. The team will maintain all current systems while assisting in transition to the new Global Force Management (GFM) system that will replace the aforementioned systems as well as Force Management System – Web (FMSweb). Within SACS, continued process improvement to look for efficiencies in running the report while increasing accuracy in its output. Developed a process to use unapproved planning data to create an excursion capability for Force Structure Review (FSR) with Total Army Analysis (TAA). Provided guidance and assisted in the development of a new training plan for incoming members of DAMO-FMP with for SAMAS as well as SACS. Supported the United States Army Force Management School and the HQDA G-8 by providing instruction on both SAMAS and SACS. Coordinated across the Army Staff in data integration issues effecting the ability for the Joint Staff to view Army planning and movement data.

Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar

Served as the Deputy Director of Global Force Management, United States Forces – Afghanistan (USFOR-A) and Defense Security Cooperation Management Office – Afghanistan (DSCMO-A) while at both Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar and Resolute Support Headquarters, Afghanistan. The primary focus of this position was to manage the Joint Force Management (JFM) branch which supported all development and management of requirements for force structure in Afghanistan. This team was responsible for writing, staffing, and briefing all Request For Forces (RFF) to the USFOR-A J3 and J5. After submission to United States Central Command (CENTCOM), we were responsible for tracking the requirements within Joint Capability Requirements Manager (JCRM) and Force Requirements Enhanced Database (FRED). Worked with the Operational Needs Statements (ONS) team providing support for the weekly requirements working group. Worked with members of USFOR-A FWD, Special Operations Command – Central (SOCCENT) and DSCMO-A to create Joint Manning Documents (JMD) for both DSCMO-A and USFOR-A FWD. Managed the Temporary Enabling Force (TEF) structure in theater to ensure strength caps were not broken with the flow of forces in and out of country. Assisted in the planning efforts of the USFOR-A J3 and J5 in the withdrawal of forces within Afghanistan. This was done by coordinating with CENTCOM in the creation of the proper redeployment orders (REDEPORDS) in order to meet the required movement windows for units. Upon the completion of withdrawal of forces from the Combined Joint Operations Area – Afghanistan (CJOA-A), worked daily with CENTCOM to ensure all Force Tracking Numbers (FTN) were closed within JCRM. Supported Operation Allies Refuge in Qatar to assist with the reception, in-processing, housing and movement of over 55,000 evacuees transitioning through Al Udeid Air Base.

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Served as the Army Organization Server (AOS) team and Integrated Planning, Programming, and Production (IP3C) team leads. These teams are part of the overall plan to take 12 legacy G-3 systems and consolidate them down to 1 integrated system. Led the requirements determination and approval process for IP3C by coordinating with multiple stakeholders across the Army staff to ensure that all future capabilities are documented. Serves as the G-3 representative in weekly Action Officer Working Groups with the Integrated Pay and Personnel System (IPPS-A) team. Provided G-3 representation with the IPPS-A team as they work with all Army commands in preparation for the Integrated Database Load (IDBL). This IDBL is a crucial step of moving force management data from the AOS to IPPS-A to allow for all components in the Army to assimilate in IPPS-A. Organized and provided input into the Deploy to Redeploy and Retrograde (D2RR) phase 3 documentation and approval process. D2RR.03 encompasses all part of the Force Management process from unit design to documentation. Continued as the Structure and Composition System (SACS) functional analyst and team lead role from previous assignment. Worked with stakeholders across the Army Headquarters in additional report development and data analysis. Served as a force management data point of contact for the Army G-3. Provided instruction at the Force Management Schoolhouse on SACS, Structure and Manpower Allocation System (SAMAS), and force management data relationships. Developed training for both HQDA and other stakeholders on force management process and data.

Pentagon

Served as the functional analyst for the Structure and Composition System (SACS) which is one of the cornerstones to the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) budget submission. This has included a complete redesign of the program that produces the SACS files. Provides in depth analysis of both the inputs and outputs of SACS. Coordinates with United States Army Force Management Support Agency (USAFMSA) to ensure that units have the proper Modified Tables of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) and Tables of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) for proper equipment and personnel calculations. Reviewed and analyzed Table of Organization and Equipment (TOE) during the Army staffing process. Conducted a review of the Consolidated TOE Update (CTU) to determine that the current format meets the needs of the Army. Coordinates regularly between G-3 and G-8 on Force Management and database issues. Works with Army G-8 leadership and Staff Synchronization Officers (SSO) on equipment issues. Develops both standardized and on demand queries and reports. Assisted in the development of an updated process of including the Modernization Path (MODPATH) in documentation output. This assists in providing more accurate future equipment projections for the Army. Assisted in the development of a new distribution system for the SACS file across the Army. Provides data to both GAO and AAA regularly on Request for Information (RFI) for studies they are conducting. Provides training classes both internal and external to the office on a range of systems and processes to include but not limited to Structure and Manpower Allocation System (SAMAS), SACS, FMSweb, and Defense Readiness and Reporting Army (DRRS-A). Serves as the division point of contact for the Department of the Army Resource Priority List (DARPL) and its application within SACS.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Deployed for to Resolute Support Headquarters supporting the Afghanistan Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Ministry of Defense (MoD). Worked as a member of CDD as they surged capability to support President Ghani's Afghan National Defense Security Force (ANDSF) Roadmap. This roadmap consisted of increasing the capacity and capability within the Afghan Special Forces, creation of National and Regional Joint Command Headquarters and transferring the Afghan National Civil Order Police and Afghan Border Police to the MoD. Worked hand in hand with members of the MoD and MoI force management teams to develop weapon strategies and informed decision makers on potential shortfalls and efficiencies compared to the current strategy. Worked daily with the Afghan MoI Tashkil team to reconcile data issues and assist in documentation of the 1397 publication of their authorization document. This task was crucial in the launching of the Afghan Personnel Pay System (APPS) to have a single source to both manage authorizations and pay for the MoI.

Pentagon

Serves as a management analyst participating in Force Structure Reviews, Requirements and Capability Studies, and analysis of Tables of Organization and Equipment (TOE) redesigns. Work with Army Commands to ensure accurate and timely submissions of command plans annually. Account for personnel requirements and authorizations ensuring synchronization of TAADS and SAMAS. Work in close coordination and provides assistance and guidance on force structure decision to Army Commands and document integrators in USAFMSA. Coordinates with FMI on stationing and Army G-8 Staff Synchronization Officers (SSO) on equipment issues. Determines worldwide TOE medical units by type and number of personnel requirements at the Area of Concentration (AOC) and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) level of detail. Conducts reviews of Medical Manpower Requirements Criteria (MARC) plans and Basis of Issue Plans (BOIP) for medical personnel and equipment. Responsible for SAMAS, the Army database of record, for approximately 350 units consisting of approximately 31,000 requirements. Conducts reviews of both force structure requirements with the Total Army Analysis (TAA) and Force Management Review (FMR) cycles. Assists in special data management projects for the G-3 FMO Division Chief. Assisted in design of a Medical Force Management smart book for use within the Medical Force Management community.

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Served as the primary point of contact for the Department of the Army in issues dealing with Unit Identification Codes (UIC). Review requests for Notional, Note, & permanently Assigned UICs submitted to document units in SAMAS. Coordinate with Center for Military History (CMH) on UIC requests for COMPOs 1 & 3 to obtain unit designations with lineage and honors, and CMH via Army National Guard (ARNG) for COMPO 2 unit numbers. Update all Assigned UICs, from CMH or UIC Manager, in Structure and Manpower Allocation System (SAMAS) Administration and issue notification to. Submit Assigned UICs to Defense Readiness and Reporting – Army (DRRS-A) for registration. Assist SAMAS users and identify errors for correction. Enhance SAMAS force user on-the-job training of in force accounting and structure planning through personal assistance, data edits, and system augmentation. Responds to requests from customers in a timely manner to facilitate user entries for master force decisions and force review points, contributing to the Division’s goal of managing the force and Army’s database of record. Conduct data analysis via Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel. Complete other duties as assigned. Conduct UIC training in SAMAS for new user orientation. Schedule training in accordance with the customers’ availability and tailor each training event to their current knowledge and skill level. Orient new SAMAS users to UICs and how they are documented in the force.

Pentagon

Structure, plan, and manage day-to-day project requirements with the Force Management and Integration Division, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, Headquarters, Department of the Army. Interpret customer requirements and translates these into project strategies, tasks and deliverables. Support Total Army Analysis (TAA) by conducting in-depth analyses, processing data, and building reports that are used in briefing all levels of the Army Staff. Maintain Troop Program Sequence Number/Element Sequence (TPSN/ELSEQ) data in the Structure and Manpower Allocation System (SAMAS) to allow for quick and accurate reporting of programmatic views of Army Force Structure. Serve as primary point of contact for the Army for all TPSN related questions. Developed and initiated implementation of a new convention for TPSN/ELSEQ data within . Conducted Army wide coordination of the new TPSN/ELSEQ convention. Manage quality assurance database to ensure that Unit Level Codes (ULC) and Unit Type Codes (UTC) are properly applied to SAMAS files. Refined the process for applying Career Management Field (CMF) data into the Structure and Composition System (SACS) file and continue to maintain this data. Use CMF data to create reports used by the Army Staff for Active Component/Reserve Component (AC/RC) Rebalance requirements. Coordinate with the G-3/5/7 Organization Integration Division and Force Accounting and Documentation Division to ensure that force structure decisions are properly documented in SAMAS. Work in conjunction with the Force Accounting and Documentation Division on increasing accuracy of Consolidated TOE Update (CTU) lock points. Perform quality reviews of data and reports to ensure accuracy prior to briefings within the Army Staff. Serve as G-3/5/7 Force Management and Integration Division representative in meetings and conferences discussing the production and implementation of the Force Management System (FMS).

Pentagon

Served as a liaison between SAIC and the Force Management and Integration Division, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, Headquarters, Department of the Army. Duties in this position included supporting the customers in all studies including Total Army Analysis, Force Validation Committee and Force Feasibility Review. Provided training on Army Flow Model tools and applications. In performing these duties, helped to ensure that the customer requirements for force structure data were processed within customer’s timelines.

Lexington, Virginia

Worked as an assistant admissions counselor whose duties included extensive recruitment travel, building relationships with students and parents, open houses, special projects and interviewing prospective students.