Program/Project Management / C4 SME

JAMES E. NEES, PMP, GWCPM

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OBJECTIVE

Program Management or Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) Subject Matter

Expert (SME) position where proven leadership skills, technical proficiency, and diverse management

experience will contribute to the continuing growth and improvement of the organization.

SUMMARY

Twenty-seven years of proven experience in Program Management, Project Management and Command,

Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) systems at every level within the Department of Defense.

C4 experience includes planning, installing, operating, maintaining, and training at the Service and Joint levels of operations (Joint Specialty Officer [JSO] designated). Broad range of experience includes leadership positions in operational Marine Corps units and Joint staff billets providing direct and indirect support to operational military units throughout the world. Ever increasing scope of responsibility and achievement has provided well-rounded skill set to effectively manage any leadership challenge. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

EXPERIENCE

Chenega Logistics, Quantico, VA

Senior Program Manager, June 2012 – Dec 2012

Provide on-site Program Management capability to oversee the support services provided in the contract. Manage all contractors (Prime and sub-contractors) personnel supporting the contract. Serves as the liaison between the government Contracting Officer’s Representative to delegate the tasks assigned to the contractor’s personnel. Compile and provide monthly reports on the tasks and activities of the contractor’s personnel. Serve as the liaison between the government customer and the contractor’s office to identify and resolve any problems, questions, or issues of concern that exist or may arise, related to assigned tasks or contractor personnel support. Assist in providing other support to the government customer as required in support of its overall mission, e.g. fast-response reports, facilitation of ad-hoc meetings, etc.

Chenega Federal Systems, Quantico, VA

Senior Program Manager, June 2009 – May 2012

Provide on-site Program Management capability to oversee the support services provided in the contract. Manage all contractors (Prime and sub-contractors) personnel supporting the contract. Serves as the liaison between the government Contracting Officer’s Representative to delegate the tasks assigned to the contractor’s personnel. Compile and provide monthly reports on the tasks and activities of the contractor’s personnel. Serve as the liaison between the government customer and the contractor’s office to identify and resolve any problems, questions, or issues of concern that exist or may arise, related to assigned tasks or contractor personnel support. Assist in providing other support to the government customer as required in support of its overall mission, e.g. fast-response reports, facilitation of ad-hoc meetings, etc.

Chenega Federal Systems, Quantico, VA

C4 Program Administration, Coordination, and Development, January 2007 – June 2009

Support accomplishment of daily and near-term organizational operations and work products of the C4

Branch, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory. Responsible for comprehensive analysis of C4 program

and individual project requirements to include design and performance requirements, suitability of C4

capability to address mission requirements and support the warfighter. Responsible for application of

emerging C4 technologies into Marine Corps Operations. Ensure quality and content of products and

provide subject matter expert decision support. Provide recommendations and coordination on Service

C4 systems integration and Coalition Interoperability. Assist in project management reviews. Assist in coordination of experimental C4 equipment training with designated Operating Forces. Provide

recommendations on the C4 project management process, internal and external communications, and

procedures of the organization in order to maximize its efficiency and efficacy.

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Suffolk, VA

Project Manager / Defense Analyst, July 2005 – January 2007

Supported accomplishment of daily and near-term organization operations and work products of the Joint Systems Integration Command. Responsible for the reception, monitoring, collection, completion, and submission of all external and internal tasking actions. Coordinated processes and procedures to optimize the flow of information and requirements. Provided planning ideas, concepts, and recommendations to support current and future organization operations. Maintained, initiated, and

coordinated external strategic communications. Obtained input from senior managers and made

recommendations to better synchronize and further develop the process, internal relationships and

communications, and procedures of organization in order to maximize its efficiency. Coordinated and

synchronized the internal and external operations of the organization to effect the execution of the overall organization business process.

Joint Systems Integration Command, Suffolk, VA

Project Manager, June 2002 – August 2005

Served as Project Lead for multiple Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) Projects.

Led, managed, and administered Joint C4 teams consisting of military and contractor personnel to

complete projects generated from Combatant Command requirements. Coordinated C4 project efforts

with Department of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant Commands, Services, and Defense

Agencies. Conducted initial in-theater delivery and installation of an Executive Command and Control

operational prototype to Joint Task Force Commanders in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

Joint Task Force Six, Fort Bliss, TX

Chief of Operations, C4I Systems, June 1999 - June 2002

Planned, organized, and integrated tactical and commercial communications systems for Joint

Counterdrug missions. Advised on the acquisition, employment, and capabilities of tactical satellite,

mobile radio, land-line, and cellular telephone communications assets. Implemented and supervised

communications planning and training programs for multi-service active and reserve units assigned to

counterdrug missions. Managed $4.5 million dollar communications-electronics account. Developed and

implemented 5-year plan for upgrade and replacement of tactical communications equipment.

Coordinated and implemented communication architectures with multiple federal, state, and local Law

Enforcement Agencies, integrating military, and law enforcement communication assets. Provided

technical assistance to assigned units on the setup and employment of C4 systems.

Previous work assignments: December 1985 - June 1999

Served as the Battalion Executive Officer and Direct Support Communications Company Commander at

9th Communications Battalion. Served as an Assistant Professor of Naval Science at the University of

Utah, provided instruction on the employment and deployment of weapons systems, military aspects of

geopolitics, defense concepts, range safety, and marksmanship instruction. Held a variety of leadership and staff positions of increasing scope and responsibility throughout military career. Directed and coordinated all aspects of planning, installation, operation, maintaining, displacement, and sustainment of data, telecommunications, and computer systems in garrison environment, as well as during numerous exercises and operational deployments.

EDUCATION

Master of Public Administration, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT - 2004

Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR - 1984

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified: Project Management Institute - 2013

Master’s Certificate in Project Management (GWCPM), The George Washington University School of Business, Washington, DC - 2011

DAU Courses:

ACQ 101 - Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management, 2010

ACQ 201A - Intermediate Systems Acquisition, 2010

SYS 101 - Fundamentals of Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering, 2010

Graduate, Joint Forces Staff College - 2001

Graduate, USMC Command and Staff College Distance Education Program - 2000

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Active TOP SECRET clearance

• Joint Specialty Officer (JSO) designated - officer trained in Joint (Inter-service) military affairs, Coalition, and Interagency coordination

• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs; excellent computer skills

• Awards: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps

Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement

Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

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