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Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Responsible for examining the efficacy of existing USN policies and laying out the groundwork for new programs and directives to meet objectives and goals. Duties include reviewing and amending policy drafts and proposing suggestions to improve the effects of existing policies. Work closely with stakeholders to determine the goals and objectives of policies. • Review and evaluate military directives and policies• Determine the benefits and drawbacks of existing policies• Propose suggestions to improve the effects of policies• Identify flaws in policies and recommend amendments• Edit and amend policy drafts as required• Liaise with stakeholders to determine needs and goals of policies• Gather data and produce reports on the qualitative and quantitative analysis• Analyze DOD IT trends and conditions

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Provide implementation and tracking support to a high visibility Cyber Security effort. Develop policies and procedures, coordinate with stakeholders on critical deployment activities, and track enterprise physical IT assets.• Develop governance requirements and supporting documentation for executing Government Asset Management activities (Receipt, Inventory, Categorization/Marking, Recording, Reporting, Transfer)• Maintain asset data standards and models, ensuring asset records are properly categorized, related and aligned to defined solutions• Collaborate with Process Owners and Functions to develop and maintain process integration points, to include Release and Deployment, Configuration Management, Data Center, Incident Management, Problem Management• Coordinate third-party install and custody transfer activities with Network Managers (e.g. NMCI, ONE-NET)• Maintain access to key tools for SA/Reporting: Remedy, HPSM, BOSS, SolarWinds, NavyERP (if required)• Manage deployment/project schedule(s), as required• Develop leadership briefings and status reports• Facilitate meetings and serve as action officer, as required

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Manager Client Technical Product Support: Logical Access and Enterprise Enhance TimeLeverage project management and leadership expertise to assist Client Product Support Team Director in establishing the direction of daily activities, ensuring efficient operations, and creating an overall productive and enjoyable work environment for employees. • Lead daily activities of the team to ensure that all work is completed according to scheduled deadlines with attention to quality standards, priorities and overall goals.• Enhanced understanding and implementation of Business Units strategic goals. Oversee the use of standard process workflows by team.• Function as consultant and business partner to other groups within ADP.• Train and mentor team members and identify development needs across the team, working with the Director to coordinate additional training as needed.• Track various productivity and performance standards to ensure that established levels are achieved, especially during critical activity periods.• Serve as acting backup to the Director, providing leadership, guidance and direction to team members in the absence of the director.• Manage escalated issues and provide direction.• Collaborate with peers to establish best practices.• Analyze team statistics and prepare reports for the Director.• Evaluate associates on performance and complete annual performance appraisals.• Work in collaboration with associates to establish Individual Development Plans. • Develop and administer corrective action and performance improvement plans.• Participates in task forces, strategic initiatives, stretch assignments, and collaboration opportunities with other business units.

Norfolk, Virginia

Provided liaison and coordination support to United States Fleet Forces Command, HP, and other external organizations as necessary. Provided analysis for matters related to the oversight of Service Delivery in the following areas:• Understand Program requirements regarding Seat Delivery,• Assist in developing policies and procedures for management of daily weekly activities.• Coordinate meetings with customers, Commands, and external organizations.• Participate in training as needed in support of projects and external organizations.• Support the preparation and management of budget and other fiscal responsibilities.• Analyze existing processes to identify opportunities for improved use of resources and process improvements.• Provide Support for and participated in formal and informal meetings and conferences as tasked.• Provide briefings and point papers as tasked.• Establish minutes and other relative documentation as a result of meetings.Translated customer and organizational objectives and success factors into actionable business, organizational, and technology strategies. Ensured the design and development of integrated business/engineering systems and products.

Norfolk, Va

Provided liaison and coordination support to United States Fleet Forces Command, HP, and other external organizations as necessary. Provided analysis for matters related to the oversight of Service Delivery in the following areas:• Understand Program requirements regarding Seat Delivery,• Assist in developing policies and procedures for management of daily weekly activities.• Coordinate meetings with customers, Commands, and external organizations.• Participate in training as needed in support of projects and external organizations.• Support the preparation and management of budget and other fiscal responsibilities.• Analyze existing processes to identify opportunities for improved use of resources and process improvements.• Provide Support for and participated in formal and informal meetings and conferences as tasked.• Provide briefings and point papers as tasked.• Establish minutes and other relative documentation as a result of meetings.Translated customer and organizational objectives and success factors into actionable business, organizational, and technology strategies. Ensured the design and development of integrated business/engineering systems and products.

Chesapeake, Va

Responsible for managing Centurum’s ship and shore based IT programs for Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) including Naval Command Support System (NCSS), Integrated Shipboard Network System (ISNS) and Information Assurance (IA) programs. Ensured the successful completion of all tasks in assigned program areas including technical work, staff, budget and financial activities. Supervisory responsibility for assigned technical and administrative personnel, and performed personnel actions including hiring, scheduling, reviews and recruitment. Directed daily staff and task activities to meet client and corporate work objectives. Assured quality of tasks products, services and deliverables, including participating in reviews, audits, and site visits. Researched and verified data in monthly status reports including balances, costs, funding, and calculations. Performed business development activities, including the preparation and review of technical and costs proposals. Performed program financial management services, including financial analysis, budget and cost quote preparation, cost management, reconciliation, and profit enhancement. Prepared, coordinated, and reviewed consulting agreements. Developed, reviewed, and approved plans, schedules, and other technical documents. Prepared and provided various reports to management and technical reviews to management as requested. Served as a liaison with clients to coordinate activities, negotiate tasks, and solve problems. Ensured compliance with relevant corporate and government policies and standards. Maintained all necessary documentation related to assigned tasks and projects.

Manassas, Va

Directed the network administration and support operations for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Shipyard Network Operation Center (SYNOC). Oversaw all activities related to the administration and support of the local and wide area networks. Supervised assigned staffing support of network and stand-alone computer users and systems. Directed staff in recognizing, identifying, isolating, and resolving problems with information system products and services. Planned and implemented software and/or system upgrades and modifications. Established and implemented policies and procedures and ensured their conformance with information system goals and customer objectives. Studied and projected network support requirements, including personnel, software, equipment and facilities. Directed the installation, testing, and setup of new hardware and software.

Fairfax, Va

Analyzed voice, data, and multi-media communication networks for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Shipyards. Planned, designed, evaluated, selected and upgraded operating systems and protocol suites. Configured communication media with switches, routers, and other devices. Analyzed network topologies and traffic and capacity requirements. Resolved interoperability problems to obtain operations across all platforms including email, file transfer, multimedia, and teleconferencing. Configured IT systems to Navy and DoD standards. Supported the acquisition of hardware, software, and subcontractor services. Performed network administration duties, technical support and troubleshooting. Administered network security and policies. Participated in NAVSEA enterprise information systems projects.

Virginia Beach

Developed policies and procedures for the General Service Administration (GSA) Federal Telephone System 2000 (FTS 2000) Financial Billing Management System (FBMS). Responsible for the management of computer integration including planning, operation, and the development and administration of GSA’s FBMS using Oracle RDBMS. Oversaw the tracking and auditing of GSA’s operational systems, contract administration, and financial management including enhancements and modifications for financial and accounting applications. Provided user support for invoice processing and agency billings. Responsible for the planning, operating, and control procedures for the FBMS including systems enhancements, test/evaluation, and application modification.

Norfolk, Virginia

Assistant to the Force Information Systems Officer, responsible for briefing the naval surface staff on changes in technological and policy matters relating to IT. Served as advisor on matters pertaining to IT planning, budgeting, and reporting. Coordinated, reviewed, and planned command IT initiatives. Developed recommendations and supporting data for changes to naval IT systems. Supervised and directed subcontractor IT efforts within the command including PC Desktop II & III, Shipboard Naval Automated Processing (SNAP), and Headquarters LAN Project.

Norfolk, Virginia

Responsible for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information pertaining to shipboard combat systems. Planned and directed anti-submarine, anti-aircraft, and electronic warfare operations. Prepared intelligence threat briefings and reports for senior officers. Implemented a shipboard, PC based anti-submarine warfare intelligence collection system. Supervised and trained a division of 30 Operations Specialist and Electronic Warfare technicians.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, American History (United States)

Activities and Societies: USN - ROTC

Master Of Science (Ms), Information Technology, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Outstanding Graduate AwardMasters Information Technolgy