Management Manager

D ARIUS M. WHITE

703-***-**** (W) / 571-***-**** (C)

******.*.*****@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Defense and aerospace industry experience. Experience leading multi-functional teams under tight deadlines and in stressful

environments. A battle-tested leader, proven supervisor and disciplined asset manager. In-depth knowledge of space capabilities,

satellite communications, requirements management, information assurance activities, information operations, special technical

operations, and force management.

CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET SSBI DATE: 17 Jun 2008 POLYGRAPH: Oct 2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Management Analyst (Force Integrator) 08/10 Pres

Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), Deputy Chief of Staff (Plans & Operations) (G-3/5/7) Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

The Army s focal point for Force Management of Army Space, Ground-based Missile Defense, and Army Senior Headquarters

organizations for both active and reserve components. Manages high-level Army actions at the Chief of Staff of the Army and Vice

Chief of Staff of the Army level. Exercises staff responsibility for management, coordination and consolidation of organizational

design issues that affect the Total Army. Leads multi-functional teams within, and external to, the HQDA Army Staff to solve complex

problems involving resourcing, organizing and equipping the future force through analytical processes. Summarizes complex issues

involving the future Army force and presents recommendations and courses of action for senior leader (General Officer) review and

decision. Subject matter expert for senior leader decisions on prioritizing the Army s support to Geographic Combatant Commands

and resourcing the Army s contribution to the Global Ballistic Missile Defense System architecture.

Secretary of the Joint Staff 07/09--08/10

US European Command (USEUCOM) Stuttgart, Germany

Served as the key advisor to United States European Command (USEUCOM) Commander, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff, and

Assistant Chief of Staff for administration activities. The Command s focal point between USEUCOM, Joint Staff, Office of the

Secretary of Defense, other Combatant Commands and Federal agencies & organizations. Led a Special Staff section of six military

and three senior government service civilians charged with the synchronization of all USEUCOM staff actions. Accepted, assigned

and tracked all Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense and Congressional actions on behalf of the Command; oversaw

USEUCOM Command Group administrative communications and established the Command s Records Management

Program. Directed the preparation and monitored the execution of itineraries for all distinguished visitors.

Chief/Space Plans & Operations Branch 09/07--07/09

USEUCOM Stuttgart, Germany

Led a theater staff section responsible for planning, integrating and executing joint space-enabling and information operations (IO)

functions supporting the conduct of full spectrum operations throughout the European and African theaters. Developed and

coordinated the assimilation of space-based systems ensuring full access to national and theater-level capabilities; subject matter

expert on space policy, doctrine and strategy. Led the planning, execution and training for all aspects of IO and space capabilities

during theater-wide exercises, regional crisis operations and contingency missions. As lead exercise planner, awarded an impact

Joint Achievement Award for creating realistic and challenging scenarios that met all EUCOM and service component exercise goals.

Managed the Operation ASSURED VOICE budget; a multi-million dollar per year program, which resourced theater-wide IO programs

and missions on the European and African continents. The program successfully promoted themes favorable to US interest while

countering violent extremist propaganda.

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Chief/Space & Special Technical Operations Element 04/05--04/07

US Army, Baghdad, Iraq

Led a division staff section responsible for planning, integrating and executing space-enabling functions, special technical operations

(STO) and alternative compensatory control measure program capabilities supporting the conduct of full spectrum operations for a

deployed mechanized infantry division. Incorporated space-based systems and processes ensuring full access to national and

theater-level space assets related to intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance, multispectral imagery, overhead non-imaging

infrared detection, tactical ballistic missile warning, satellite communications (SATCOM), and integration of Blue Force Trac king data.

Established the first Division-level STO cell in the Army efforts led to a broader use of these capabilities among conventional forces

during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, saving lives and helping Soldiers at the lowest echelons to better find, fix & defeat enemy forces.

Deputy Chief/Mission Engineering Division 08/04--04/05

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Chantilly, Virginia

Deputy of a 56-person division consisting of five branches tasked with managing classified projects that exploit capabilities and

emerging technologies to develop innovative solutions in direct support of users in the field. Integrate d military and civilian efforts in a

joint environment to enable the acquisition and delivery of communication services for the Department of Defense (DoD) and

Intelligence Community. Led special project teams, assembled working groups and performed tasks assigned by the Division Chief

that involved government and contractor personnel. Executed quick turn-around implementation, integration, verification and

validation assessments resulting in the transition of $7.4M in new concepts for immediate operational use. Conducted requirements

definition and analysis which improved fielded capabilities through the prioritization of various program elements within the existing

architecture and the integration of four new concepts worth over $20M. Managed an overall annual budget in excess of $115M.

Chief of Operations/Enterprise Management Operations Center (EMOC) 11/02--08/04

NRO, Chantilly, Virginia

In charge of the daily functions of a multi-million dollar, 24-hours per day, 7-day per week operations center within the National

Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Communications System Acquisition and Operations Directorate. Led an 83 -person branch of seven

military, four government civilians and 72 civilian contractors responsible for monitoring, managing, and protec ting the NRO

communications networks connecting hundreds of locations worldwide. Served as the EMOC Division Chief as required. Appointed

to serve as a subject matter expert on the Source Selection Evaluation Board and Source Selection Advisory Council d uring the

NRO s multi-year Enterprise Management Services contract re-compete the largest IT contract vehicle in the organization s history.

Received the NRO Director s Circle Award the highest award given by the NRO.

TRADOC System Manager for Satellite Communications US Army Signal Center 01/99--07/00

Fort Gordon, Georgia

Responsible for program and system management of all tactical multi -channel Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM)

terminal programs comprising Army Milstar and Tri-band systems budgeted at over $600M; special emphasis on training, personnel,

testing, fielding and logistics requirements. Programs included multi-national, joint and Army-wide command and control systems.

Represented the US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Commanding General US Signal Center and the Army user

community at design reviews, program briefings, operational test meetings, conferences, working groups and other MILSATCOM

related forums. Focal point for all user activities associated with the development, acquisition, and fielding of MILSATCOM systems

supporting the Army warfighter. Successfully defended Army requirements to the Joint Requirements Oversight Council, Defense

Acquisition Executive and Army Acquisition Executive-level.

Combat Developer US Army Signal Center 10/97--01/99

Fort Gordon, Georgia

Managed operational requirements for the US Army Signal Center. Controlled the combat development activities associated with the

design, testing, evaluation and acquisition of MILSATCOM and related programs. Maintained the requirement documents for four

major tactical satellite programs with a total value of over $780M. Provid ed support to TRADOC system managers, battle labs and

Operational Test & Evaluation Command representatives. Represented the US Army Signal Center on matters related to doctrine

and operational requirements during inter- and extra-governmental working groups and meetings. Saved a critical MILSATCOM

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program from premature termination by gaining senior Army leadership approval for a Limited User s Test that validated the po tential

operational suitability of the system; resulted in an approved Milestone C decision. The system is currently the mainstay of the

protected multi-channel Army satellite communications architecture.

Fellow/Training-With-Industry Lockheed-Martin Missiles & Space (LMMS) Company 09/96--09/97

Sunnyvale, California

The first US Army officer selected for the Training-With-Industry program at Lockheed Martin Missile & Space. Served as a

Requirements Manger in the LMMS MILSATCOM General Systems Engineering and Integration Segment and as a member of the

Milstar User Integration team; responsible for collecting, consolidating, and monitoring fulfillment of strategic, operational and tactical

Army communications requirements under the Milstar Program. Provided operational information on current and planned integration

of Milstar into the Army s Warfighter Information Network architecture. Efforts led to ensuring that the Milstar satellite functioned in

accordance with its specifications and supported the tactical warfighter once on orbit.

Company Commander/US Army Special Operations Command 09/94--02/96

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Commanded a 67-Soldier airborne special operations communications support company responsible for all tactical psychological

operations communications. Deployed on short notice worldwide in support of Joint operations, Unified Command Plans, contingency

operations and exercises. Managed supply accountability of property worth in excess of $15M. Successfully executed a short-notice

deployment to Homestead, FL in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew with a transportable radio broadcast system to transmit public

service announcements in support of the civil authority s disaster relieve and recovery efforts. The broadcasts saved lives and

promoted the re-establishment of civil law and order by informing the stricken populous of where and how to get immediate

assistance.

CIVILIAN EDUCATION:

Masters of Aeronautical Science Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2011

Masters of Science, Space System Operations Naval Postgraduate School 2002

Bachelors of Science, Physics Southern University at New Orleans 1989

MILITARY EDUCATION:

Joint Forces Staff Officer Course, Joint Forces Staff College Norfolk, VA 2007

Command & General Staff Officer Course, Command & General Staff College Fort Leavenworth, KS 2002

Combined Arms Service Staff School, Command & General Staff College Fort Leavenworth, KS 1998

Signal Officer Advance Course, US Army Signal Center Fort Gordon, GA 1996

Signal Officer Basic Course, US Army Signal Center Fort Gordon, GA 1990

TRAINING:

Space Operations Officers Qualification Course, Space 300 Capstone Course, Army Space Cadre Senior Leader Seminar, Training

With Industry (Lockheed-Martin Missiles & Space Company), Joint Space Fundamentals Course, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

Jumpmaster Course, Combat Developers Course, AFCEA Military Satellite Communications Course, Defense Acquisition University

Acquisition/Project Management & Procurement courses, Satellite Tool Kit Introductory Course, Best Value Source Selection Course,

Information System Security Professionals Course, Planning & Decision Analysis System (PDAS) Course, Integrated Joint Special

Technical Operations Planners Course

AWARDS:

Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal x2, Meritorious Service Medal x3, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army

Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal x2, National

Reconnaissance Office Director s Circle Award, NRO Communications System Acquisition and Operations Directorate Field Grade

Officer of the Quarter

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