Senior military analyst and logistic PM

Robert Owen Watson

adrugw@r.postjobfree.com

573-***-****

Work Experience:

**/**/**** - *******. ********* Management Specialist for PM FPS as the Government Lead for the Integrated Base Defense Surveillance Systems (IBD-SS) Academy on Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

Roles and Responsibilities

Implements acquisition policies and procedures to support the program manager's requirement to field fully supportable systems/equipment and meet operational requirements for the Soldier in the field.

Resolves complex logistics problems affecting numerous activities and units spread over large geographical areas.

Develops, initiates and oversees the implementation of corrective actions and program enhancements

Manages the processes of planning, directing, managing, monitoring, evaluating and correcting ILS/IPS deficiencies throughout the research, development and acquisition process.

Coordinates with representatives of other components and organizations concerning precedent setting, controversial, sensitive and/or complex issues and their impact or potential impact on military requirements, various and different functions, Congressional concerns, and private sector organizations

Serves as an expert logistics management specialist concerned with directing, developing, and performing logistics management operations that involve planning, coordinating, and evaluating the execution of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) or Integrated Product Support (IPS) for major complex systems that encompass new and emerging technologies or complicated fielding requirements.

11/14/2016 – 01/01/2021. Deputy Program Manager/Senior Military Analyst for BMA, LLC. Participates in Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) has exposed capability shortfalls in the Army’s ability to address C-IED and Asymmetric threats. To address these shortfalls, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) identified one C-IED organization, the U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE), to establish a Directorate for Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (DCIED). The DCIED leads selected MSCoE, TRADOC, and Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) efforts to identify and analyze the immediate Warfighting Needs (WfN) of Soldiers and organizations engaged in the OCO to assure their survivability, reduce their vulnerability, and improve their overall warfighting effectiveness. The DCIED accomplishes these tasks by identifying, analyzing and characterizing the critical survivability and vulnerability shortcomings (e.g. “capability gaps”) that hinder the ability of Army maneuver support forces to operate effectively in current operations as part of the OCO. In addition to this role, the DCIED is also responsible for leading and participating in efforts to find solutions that eliminate or mitigate survivability and vulnerability shortcomings of U.S. forces through the identification, evaluation, integration, and assessment of candidate solutions from across the domains of Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF), and analyze, provide recommendations, and develop course(s) of action to integrate C-IED considerations across the Warfighting Functions (WFF) supporting the Army of 2025. Possess a Government TOP SECRET Clearance.

10/02/2015 – 11/11/2016. Senior Military Analyst for Reger Group, LLC. Participates in Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) has exposed capability shortfalls in the Army’s ability to address C-IED and Asymmetric threats. To address these shortfalls, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) identified one C-IED organization, the U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE), to establish a Directorate for Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (DCIED). The DCIED leads selected MSCoE, TRADOC, and Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) efforts to identify and analyze the immediate Warfighting Needs (WfN) of Soldiers and organizations engaged in the OCO to assure their survivability, reduce their vulnerability, and improve their overall warfighting effectiveness. The DCIED accomplishes these tasks by identifying, analyzing and characterizing the critical survivability and vulnerability shortcomings (e.g. “capability gaps”) that hinder the ability of Army maneuver support forces to operate effectively in current operations as part of the OCO. In addition to this role, the DCIED is also responsible for leading and participating in efforts to find solutions that eliminate or mitigate survivability and vulnerability shortcomings of U.S. forces through the identification, evaluation, integration, and assessment of candidate solutions from across the domains of Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF), and analyze, provide recommendations, and develop course(s) of action to integrate C-IED considerations across the Warfighting Functions (WFF) supporting the Army of 2025.

06/30/2014 – 10/02/2015. Human Resource Training Coordinator for LMI Aerospace, Cuba, Missouri. Schedules and coordinates all classroom training with Managers and Supervisors – schedules location, date/time, materials, and attendance. Develops, coordinates, schedules and maintains all training courses and programs, collects, compiles and reports results of evaluation, attendance and training data, communicates data and reports, as needed, prepares and documents procedures for employees and management who are appointed for training, maintains management training tracking process, enters data, tracks completion and processes communication and certification to recipients and leadership, develops implements, administers and maintains a Training Management System, manages training materials stipulated by regulations. Researches training suppliers and materials as needed – including details, cost comparison, and timelines.

12/10/2012 – 11/29/2013. Deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), under the WarFighter FOCUS Contract awarded to Raytheon Technical Services Company (RTSC) as a Principal Training & Development Specialist teaching the Route Reconnaissance Clearance Course Sapper (R2C2S) / Blow In Place (BIP) Course.

07/05/2011 – 12/07/2012. GS-11/2, Served as Primary Training Instructor or Assistant Instructor for New Equipment Training (NET) Programs for the Maneuver Support Center (MANSCEN) and Fort Leonard Wood, Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate (CDID), Requirements Determination Division (RDD), Protection (MP) Requirements Branch in support of the Material Developer\Program Manager (PM) for fielded items. Assist with the development of detailed lesson plans and training aids on operation, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures through review of publications, reports, blueprints and related course materials, and coordinates phases of projects with other instructors to complete programs of instructions, lesson plans, training aids and devices based on area(s) of specialization (i.e., mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic systems; major components; accessories, etc.). Provide resident and on-site technical assistance and training (both platform and hands-on) in the operation and maintenance of assigned systems and associated items to gaining units/installations in/from Contiguous United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) locations. Instruct on the theory and operation of the complete system to include electronics, hydraulics, computer programming, and analysis of malfunction reports, system trouble shooting, and repair. Assists with the development and conduct of technical orientations and demonstrations on new and/or modified equipment. Instructs instructors on equipment operation and maintenance procedures that are new or unique. Reviews completed lesson plans and time requirements with representatives of other Commands in order to assure that scope of course content will meet students’ needs and overall time allowances are compatible with individual lesson plans. Provides courses to instructors and key maintenance, inspection, supervisory, and/or test personnel from the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Forces Command (FORSCOM), Army National Guard (ARNG), operational Test and Evaluation Agency (OTEA), Test and Evaluation Command (TECOM), United States Army Reserve (USAR) and other U.S. Forces such as the Marines, Air Force and Navy. Plans and coordinates related training aid development activities to ensure that component parts of major items and quantities specified will meet program requirements for training classes. Directs and monitors the activities of instructors assigned to instruct and/or assist on training projects with the responsibility for progress of work by assistants. Obtains classroom spaces, arranges for visual material and sets up components in shop area-setting for practice in maintenance of items. Assures that classroom atmosphere is conducive to learning by insuring proper lighting, seating, safe conditions, equipment, facilities, etc. are adequate. Advises TRADOC, U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR), and other Major Command (MACOM) service schools technical personnel on the means of integrating training on new equipment into school curriculum considering training requirements, training aids, procurement of training parts, availability of lesson plans, etc. Contacts engineering organizations for special tools required for each step of maintenance. Analyzes complexity of items, type of classroom exercises, number of scheduled courses, anticipated mortality rate of items, etc. Conceives and sketches training aids on new systems and components and reviews charts and drawings for technical accuracy. Reviews modifications to existing equipment to determine impact on training aids and lesson plans being used by service schools. Revises aids and courses and prepares instructions for revisions by installation and service school instructors. Discusses new designs with system engineering and equipment specialist groups to keep current on new system developments or changes in existing maintenance procedures. Contacts commercial facilities and design engineers to obtain material that can be used in training. Deployed to Afghanistan (X-2) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF) as a Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) instructor in 2011 and 2012.

09/01/2009 – 07/01/2011. Training Instructor teaching military personnel for the United States Army Engineer School (USAES) in the Counter Explosive Hazards Center (CEHC) for 22 months as a lead instructor training active and reserve component Soldiers, allied forces, and government civilians. He has been an Instructor for the Route Reconnaissance Clearance Course Sapper (R2C2S). Included in this training are blocks of instruction on Counter Explosive Hazards/Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Defeat Operations, Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)/IED Characteristics and Neutralization Techniques, Explosive Hazards Markings and Indicators, Route Clearance Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP)s. Mr. Watson also provides instruction in the areas of Explosive Hazard Unit Training (EHUT-A), Counter Explosive Hazard Planners Course (CEHP), Area Clearance (ACC), and worked with an 8-man instructor team in the Intermediate Search Course (ISC).

09/29/2008 - 08/31/2009. Training Instructor teaching military personnel in the detection and decontamination of toxic nerve agents (GB and VX) for the Chemical Biological Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Chemical Defense Training Facility (CDTF) Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, Mr. Mike Bullett 573-***-****. Responsible for the training of Soldiers (AIT, BNCOC, ANCOC, BOLC III, CCC, CSSC, JSLC, USAF, USN, and USMC, Allied), in battlefield Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) defense measures: protection, detection, identification and decontamination of toxic agents as well as Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE) training and advance Toxic Agent Training (TAT) utilizing approved training support packages. Establishes design criteria and develops new approaches, methods or techniques. Identifies and prepares resolutions to problems concerning training shortfalls. Perform platform instruction and conduct M41 PATS tests. In processing, out processing and escorting of students through training areas and training bays. The work environment ranges from both indoors and outdoors which require special safety precautions. Instructs on the proper use of specialized equipment. Prepare weekly Odor Sensitivity Solutions. Preparation of M256 detector kits and M291 decontamination kits for training. CBRN Instructors are required to don chemical protective gear and operate in a toxic training area (an area within stringent environmental controls and all personnel who enter this area during training are outfitted in military protective gear at a level of protection known as Mission-Oriented Protective Posture Level 4 (MOPP-IV)). Incumbent takes care of student problems to include any Personal Protective Equipment issues. Personnel also serve as the Emergency Response Team (ERT) duties. Provides advice and guidance to other instructors and specialists. Counsels and evaluates student performance to ensure training objectives are met. CBRN Training Instructor Secondary Duties: Personnel will also be required to develop and maintain lesson plans, work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Classroom, training pad and locker room set up and breakdown, prior to and after training. Load and unload materials and equipment. Responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks as requested, and serving on safety committees and teams as requested. In addition, the incumbent must accept the responsibility for maintaining the safety of themselves and others by adhering to all written and verbal instructions, promptly reporting and/or correcting all hazards or unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to site leads and management on all safety issues. Has 80 hot entries with live nerve agent.

11/03/2005 to 08/31/2008. Action Officer for Military demolitions and serves as the liaison for, and user interface with the Program Manager for Close Combat Systems (PM-CCS) for all Demolition Programs of record and the resident demolitions subject matter expert at the U.S. Army Engineer School while providing technical and analytical support to the Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate (CDID), Requirements Determination Division (RDD), Assured Mobility (AM), U.S. Army Engineer School (USAES), Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, 65473, Mr. Roy Colvard 573-***-****. Working in the development, preparation, and editing of demolitions related requirements documents. Writes and edits demolitions requirements documents in accordance with established TRADOC and Army formats to coincide with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). This includes the writing of Initial Capabilities Documents (ICD), Capability Development Documents (CDD) and Capability Production Documents (CPD), and translating existing requirements documents into the current JCIDS approved format. Coordinates with the Joint Services on demolitions requirements and is the interface with the Futures Center and HQDA on funding issues and the acquisition strategies established by the PM-CCS for new demolitions programs. Maintains visibility on funding lines for all demolitions related program of record. Facilitates the efforts of the Joint Demolitions Working Group, and Demolitions and Engineer Munitions ICT which is charged to assess the current and future demolitions requirements of the Force and assesses Science and Technology (S&T) efforts related to demolitions and makes recommendations related to the life cycle management of demolitions to the PM-CCS and Engineer AM.

05/17/2000 to 11/03/2005. Training developer, Directorate of Training and Leader Development, System Integration Division. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473. Responsibilities included reviewing Program Manager (PM) and contractor plans, briefings, and documents (Initial Capabilities Document (ICD); Capabilities Development Document (CDD); Capabilities Production Document (CPD); Systems Training Plan (STRAP); etc..) to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), JCIDS and the Army Acquisition policies. Ensured quality, completeness, and clarity of documents to assure they were in accordance with Army policies and regulations. Reviewed Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Manpower Personnel Integration (MANPRINT) requirements and conducted analyses to determine the impact on doctrine, institutional, individual, and collective training. Identified and documented potential problem areas through analysis and developed comprehensive individual, new equipment, and unit sustainment training strategies for engineer systems. Developed, staffed, and received approval for Training Test Support Packages (TTSPs) and issued Operational Test Readiness Statements (OTRS) for assigned programs. Reviewed and revised numerous training products for developmental and non-developmental engineer equipment systems in support of the Army’s transformation process. Manages training development, testing, and implementation of training products for new combat engineer equipment systems; prepared equipment testing requirements, develops engineer missions, interfaces with combat material developers, contractors, test agencies and inter-service trainers throughout the acquisition life cycle to produce effective training products. Training Developer and Subject Matter Expert for Combat Engineer Operations to include IED Defeat, set up of IED Lane Identification, mine/countermine/demine operations, assured mobility/route clearance operations, search techniques, Selectable Lightweight Attack Munition (SLAM), Military Demolition Initiators (MDI), Rapid Wall Breaching Kit (RWBK), MONGOOSE, Bangalore, Remote Activation Munition System (RAMS), Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS), Special Operation Forces Demolition Kit (SDK), Urban Operation Supplement (UOS). Lead writer in the re-write of FM 3-34.214 (FM 5-250) Explosives and Demolitions Manual.

10/04/1984 to 12/31/2005 Combat Engineer 12B U.S. Army

Accomplished professional with 21 years’ experience as a Combat Engineer in personnel and resource management, leadership, supervision, and logistical operations. Serves as the Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leader Development, Personnel, Facilities (DOTMLPF) Integrator for the Department of Training Development – System Integration Division (DTD-SID) and principal integrator for the System Integration Division (SID) on all DOTMLPF issues related to combat engineer operations training activities. Advised senior engineer leadership Brigade level and higher on Courses of Action to deal with critical capabilities gaps in support of Global War On Terrorism. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for U.S. Army’s Maneuver Support Center (MANSCEN) and the United States Army Engineer School (USAES) DOTLD, for training development and technical manual verification. Ensured quality, completeness, and clarity of documents to assure they were in accordance with Army policies and regulations. Reviewed Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Manpower Personnel Integration (MANPRINT) requirements and conducted analyses to determine the impact on doctrine, institutional, individual, and collective training. Identified, documented and recommended solutions to potential problem areas through Training Requirements Analysis and developed comprehensive individual, New Equipment Training (NET) plans, and unit sustainment training strategies for engineer systems. Developed, staffed, and received approval for Training Test Support Packages (TTSPs) and issued Operational Test Readiness Statements (OTRS) for assigned programs.

Reviewed and revised numerous training products for developmental and non-developmental engineer equipment systems in support of the Army’s transformation process. Prepared system testing requirements for future and legacy systems in support of GWOT. Developed, staffed, and received TRADOC approval for System Training Plans (STRAPs). Used the System Approach to Training (SAT) process while developing multipurpose training support packages (TSPs) that addressed New Equipment Training (NET), individual, and collective training. Developed Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for operator, leader, and maintainer training for new systems. Briefed TRADOC and Department of the Army personnel on Training Aids, Devices, Simulations, and Simulators (TADSS) requirements for engineer equipment systems. Participated in numerous IPTs, and conferences. Served as the Engineer School representative and spokesman on technical panels (up to and including DoD level) which developed plans and procedures for the materiel acquisition of new engineer equipment. Coordinated with combat developers, doctrine writers, and active and reserve component representatives to ensure integration into the training effort. Managed 10 engineer system programs. Ensured integration of training changes were made in a timely manner. Provided budget analysis to ensure that integration of changes to training are provided and funded. Conducted and managed educational reviews of strategic planning materials (to include ITPs, TTSPs, TTCPs) and develops objectives, plans, and milestones for special projects, studies, and analysis involving strategic planning issues using the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process. Planed, conducted and tracked studies which evaluate progress and quality of training development products and activities. Lead writer in the re-write of FM 3-34.214 (FM 5-250) Explosives and Demolitions Manual. Member of the Demo Working Group and Mobility Through Urban and Complex Terrain Functional Needs Analysis (FNA).

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma, 1981, GPA: 3.2

Bachelor of Science with a major in Business Administration in Management (BS.BA.M)

Bachelor of Science with a major in Business Administration in Human Resource Management (BS.BA.HRM)

Master’s in Human Resource Management and a GPA of 3.72

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Training

Primary Leadership Development Course (11/10/1988)

Nuclear Biological & Chemical Warfare School (11/17/1989)

Basic Non Commission Officers Course (02/26/1991)

Head Start and Equal Opportunity (05/15/1992)

Combat Lifesaver Course (10/30/1992)

Logistics Management Development Course (01/27/1995)

Training - Instructor Training Course, Interservice Instructor Training Common Core, Small Group Instruction (11/22/1996)

MS-DOS/Enable/Harvard Graphics (08/21/1998)

Systems Approach to Training Course (09/01/2000)

Javelin Instructor & Key Personnel Training Course (10/06/2000)

Combat Developments Course (10/20/2000)

Wide Area Munition Hornet (01/11/2001)

Middle Managers Course (06/22/2001)

Instructor Supervisor's Course (10/07/2004), Intermediate Search Course (ISC) and Instructor (09/2009)

Route Reconnaissance and Clearance Sapper Course (R2C2S) and Instructor (2009)

Area Clearance Course (ACC) and Instructor (2009)

Explosive Hazard Unit Trainer - Afghanistan (EHUT-A) and Instructor (2010)

Counter Explosive Hazard Planners Course (CEHP) (2010)

Level I (2021), II, and III certification in the Acquisition Career Field Logistics (2021 in process)

Awards

Bronze Order of the De Fleury Medal, Sergeant Morales Club Member, Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Member, Meritorious Service Medal - 2; Army Commendation Medals - 4; Army Achievement Medals - 5; Army Good Conduct Medals - 7; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal 2; Overseas Service Ribbons 3; Non-Commission Officers Professional Development Ribbon 2; Army Superior Unit Award; Expert Driver Badge; German Schutzenschnur/Bronze; German Armed Forces Efficiency Badge/Bronze 1/Gold – 2

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