Director National Security Affairs

Charles S. Faulkner

adhzag@r.postjobfree.com Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with CI Polygraph 703-***-****

Summary of Qualifications:

Effective, trusted, and energetic leader with strong business acumen and proven ability to manage change, build coalitions, and achieve results. Recognized expert in national security affairs, government relations, strategic communications, and mission support services. Key competencies include:

• Leading High-Performance Teams • Program Management

• Policy Development and Operations • Accountability and Results

• Strategic Planning • Preparedness and Continuity

• Budget and Appropriations • Crisis Management

Senior Advisor, Office of the Director 2020

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Washington, DC

Provides strategic counsel on complex policy, communications, and external affairs messaging supporting the Director’s efforts to defend civilian networks and manage systemic risk to critical infrastructure and essential services in the United States.

Serves as Acting Director of Legislative Affairs spearheading Congressional outreach on cybersecurity, privacy, physical security, supply chain, and industrial control systems.

Intelligence Officer 2006-Present

U.S. AIR FORCE (USAF) Langley AFB, VA

Serves as a senior intelligence officer at a global command and control (C4ISR) center for ongoing joint and combined air, space, and cyberspace operations.

Promoted technology innovation and joint operational concepts for the USAF (A2) Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) on intelligence, space, and cyber programs supporting Major Commands (MAJCOMs). Improved HQ support to key partners increasing their annual readiness by over 40%.

Managed joint intelligence operations providing policy and acquisition support to the Joint Chiefs on ISR ops, strategic stability, cyber & information sharing portfolios. Led a multi-service intel team managing 50+ national disclosure policy & CFIUS reviews.

Authored a high-profile intelligence sharing agreement between allied militaries signed by 12 national Chiefs of Defense to expand global counterterrorism cooperation.

Provided critical all-source operations and intelligence reporting as Senior Watch Officer in the 24/7 Pentagon National Military Command Center (NMCC) delivering daily intelligence updates and risk assessment to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on key global events affecting Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific.

Provided daily mission briefings as a Master Air Attack Planner (MAAP) at the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) to the Commander of Air Force Central Command (CENTCOM) on over 3,000 space, airborne, and unmanned sorties in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Middle East working closely with partner militaries to include the French, Canadian, and British Air Forces.

Chief of Staff, Office of Legislative Affairs 2019-2020

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Washington, DC

Served as managing director and senior advisor to the Assistant Secretary; routinely acted on behalf of the Assistant Secretary in deliberations and interfaces within DHS, to the Congress, other Government agencies at the highest levels, and with the legislative staff.

Managed overall legislative operations, which included performing the full range of executive supervision over subordinates in OLA, as well as the oversight and management of the budget, human resources, information technology, and office operations. Initiated efforts to modernize standard operating procedures for a range of mission support activities.

Served as the principal supervisor of 30+ professionals leading operations to ensure communication, coordination, and collaboration at DHS to maintain consistency in messaging and actions concerning Congress and other external stakeholders. Filled three critical, senior level vacancies to provide for continuity of operations.

Directed congressional activity and communication among subordinate DHS agencies as necessitated by the Department's announcements of policies and programs to Congress.

Reviewed proposed DHS legislation in relation to Department and Administration positions; and, made recommendations on areas of potential improvement. Participated in major mark-up and amendment processes for key authorization and budget measures.

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Legislative Affairs 2017-2019

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Washington, DC

Advised the Secretary of State on legislative, budget, and appropriations matters to include the Department’s $50 billion diplomatic and foreign assistance programs.

Led outreach to Members of Congress on top legislative, policy, and regulatory matters of concern to address shared foreign policy challenges.

Managed a $2 million legislative program, leading an office of 45 foreign affairs professionals, responsible for the Department's day-to-day relationship with Congress.

Shaped strategic communications for key foreign policy speeches and national security messaging campaigns, managed congressional testimony and questions for the record processes, and cleared and coordinated over 2,500 annual briefings/reports annually.

Represented the United States as a Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly and represented the Department at conferences and roundtables to include the Munich Security Conference, Halifax International Security Forum, and Reagan National Defense Forum.

Vice President, Government Relations 2012-2016

BGR GROUP Washington, DC

Provided government relations, public affairs, and advisory services to clients with interests in defense, technology, trade, international affairs, and appropriations issues before the U.S. Congress, the Obama Administration, and state and local governments.

Advanced client relationships with Republican & Democratic lawmakers and staff in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to advance client legislative priorities.

Effectively and continually communicated to clients regarding ongoing Congressional activities, events, & efforts that affected legislative priorities which impacted client goals.

Integrated public affairs functions into advocacy campaigns, working closely with third party validators and influencers in media, think tanks, business, and trade associations. Authored and placed speeches, opinion editorial pieces, and other content for messaging campaigns.

Monitored federal legislative, regulatory, and acquisition matters for clients with a focus on security, foreign investment, trade, and cyber security and technology issues.

Planned and supported client meetings and visits to the United States and on-site overseas to include the United Kingdom, Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Australia, Turkey, Germany, Ukraine, France, and China.

Associate 2010-2012

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON Washington, DC

Provided high level customer support to Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) executives developing and integrating global GEOINT strategies to accomplish DOD and Intelligence Community collection goals.

Supported the firm’s federal contract awards by identify and translating federal/military requirements into business solutions; built teams to deliver technical deliverables.

Senior Analyst 2010

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTL CORPORATION (SAIC) Washington, DC

Led Global ISR Assessment reviews for U.S. Strategic Command’s Joint Functional Component Command (JFCC-ISR) and Defense Intelligence Operations Coordination Center. Created and briefed intelligence assessments to senior DIA/Military leaders.

Prepared senior SAIC executives on complex business topics and assisted with translating client requirements into successful federal contract award wins.

Legislative Liaison 2009

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. NORTHCOM Washington, DC

Key congressional liaison to the four-star Commander of U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and the U.S. and Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) working closely with the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, and Appropriations Committees on NDAA and budget measures.

Senior Advisor 2003-2009

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Washington, DC

Advised the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs on Intelligence, Political-Military Affairs, Nonproliferation & Arms Control, Export Controls, Security Assistance, and Regional Affairs; served as a liaison to the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.

Legislative Assistant 2002-2003

U.S. Representative Jim McCrery Washington, DC

Developed and planned legislative initiatives and outreach to key constituencies on Appropriations, Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation & Infrastructure issues.

Office Manager 2000-2002

Office of the Majority Whip, U.S. Representative Tom DeLay Washington, DC

Delivered high-level administrative and operations support to the primary office in the U.S. House of Representatives charged with coordinating policy ideas and garnering support for proposed legislation; maintained contact and communications with all-House and Senate offices facilitating legislative operations and member project requests.

Clerk 1999-2000

Appropriations Committee, House of Delegates Richmond, VA

Led the legislative operations of the House appropriations committee for the 2000 General Assembly session working in close coordination with Members of the House.

Major Awards and Honors

Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, 2019

Joint Service Commendation Medal, 2018

Joint Service Achievement Medal, 2017

U.S. Department of State Meritorious Service Award, 2005 and 2007

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration 2019

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA Chapel Hill, NC

China Intelligence Graduate Certificate 2012

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE UNIVERSITY Washington, DC

Masters of Arts - National Security & Strategic Studies 2005

U.S. NAVAL WAR COLLEGE Newport, RI

Bachelors of Arts – History 1999

VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE Lexington, VA

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