Air Force Management

David Mason

Email: abqr4r@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** **** **

City: Woodbridge

State: VA

Zip: 22193

Country: USA

Phone: 703-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $150,000

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DAVID M. MASON

14591 Marr Court 703-***-**** (Home/Cell)

Woodbridge, VA 22193 abqr4r@r.postjobfree.com

Security Clearance: TS/SCI (08/2008)

Military Status: Colonel, U.S. Air Force

OBJECTIVE

SEEKING NATIONAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT ANALYST POSITION

Strategically focused, solution-oriented leader with extensive operational, staff and joint experience seeking management analyst position. Demonstrated expertise in operational planning, policy development, strategic communications and space and missile operations. Versatile communicator experienced in Executive, Congressional, Inter-Agency and International engagements. Poised decision-maker with proven success supervising operators, program managers and large headquarters staffs. Respected leader known for integrity, focus and the ability to improve processes, optimize staff performance and maximize organizational success.

CORE COMPETENCIES

White House Policy & Guidance Implementation

Inter-Agency Teaming & Organizational Leadership

Nuclear Operations Program Management Budget Development

Project Development

Organizational Transition

Creative Problem Solving

Process Improvement Executive Communications

Building Partnerships

Human Resources Development

Innovative Decision Making

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

U.S. Air Force 1989- Present

Division Chief, Nuclear Deterrence Operations 2011-Present

Headquarters U.S. Air Force - Pentagon, Washington DC

Strategic direction and daily management of a headquarters organization within the Pentagon. Leads a staff of 8 high performing officers in providing oversight/management of the Air Force's $29B nuclear enterprise. Directs force structure and fiscal programming for all nuclear combat capabilities to include the B-2 and B-52 bomber aircraft, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile strategic platform, nuclear weapons stockpile and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications equipment.

Re-aligned $1.05B for ICBM sustainment and follow-on system. Prepared Air Force Secretary and Chief of Staff for time-sensitive nuclear enterprise state-of-health discussions with congressional leaders. Nuclear Enterprise sustained through the year 2030.

Funded $80M to meet Air Force New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty compliance requirements. Initiative critical to U.S. meeting bi-lateral stockpile drawdown agreement with Russia.

Capitalized on in-depth portfolio management and cost leveraging to ensure Administration's top international priority remained funded. Strengthened bi-lateral relationship w/former adversary.

Revamped processes to fund warfighter requirements. Directed staff to anticipate budget requirements and schedule advance meetings with program advocates. Initiative better equipped team to resolve budget issues ahead of time and bring capabilities into the Air Force Corporate Structure for funding. Funded all warfighter requirements in constrained fiscal environment.

Deputy Director, Nuclear Deterrence Operations 2009 - 2011

Office of the Secretary of Defense, Nuclear Chemical and Biological Programs, Pentagon, DC

Strategic direction and daily management of a joint organization within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Led staff of 15 military executives, nuclear laboratory employees and government contractors. Drafted key deterrence policy for nation's Air Force and Navy, joint nuclear enterprise.

Personally-selected for Vice President-chartered Task Force to craft final remediation plan for U.S. nuclear accident over Spain in 1968. Briefed to State Department for action. Cleanup actions now in progress. Strengthened key U.S.strategic alliance.

Drove "Excellent" group to "Outstanding." Championed nuclear stockpile sustainment strategies through the Nuclear Weapons Council. Saved billions in taxpayer dollars and supported critical stockpile life extension programs. Restructured dormant management/oversight program into an active, whole-of-government, management system.

Handpicked to join the "A" team working sensitive President-directed nuclear deterrence issues. Partnered with over 50 interagency experts to develop sustainment and modernization strategies for the nuclear command, control and communications (NC3) network. Each interagency department now working funding strategies into budget deliberations. Will improve communications between the President and nuclear forces.

Commander, 490th Missile Squadron 2006 - 2008

341st Missile Wing, Great Falls, MT

Commanded a nuclear combat squadron consisting of 120 Operators, 18 Facility Managers and 18 award winning culinary experts (Chefs), supporting 24-hours per day, 365 days per year, nuclear alert requirements. Perfectly employed $1.2B in equipment and personnel resources to meet warfighter requirements.

Demanded perfection and facilitated the opportunities to excel. Personnel delivered. Operators earned Highly Qualified ratings on 46 consecutive evaluations. Highest rating in unit history. Facility Managers and Chefs increased Highly Qualified ratings by 33 percent -- also best in history. Go-to unit for mission performance.

Led quality of life revolution. Directed installation of $150K internet system in 15 launch control centers. Online capability enabled operators to complete master's degrees during the night shifts while on alert. Out-of-the box leadership enabled personnel to complete key advanced education requirements ahead of schedule.

Surpassed unit performance standards led squadron to seven consecutive "Excellent" ratings on higher headquarters' evaluations. Personnel always prepared to operate under intense pressures. Unit passed extensive evaluation assuring confidence in ability to perform nuclear mission.

Director, Nuclear Deterrence Operations 2004 - 2006

Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Pentagon, Washington DC

Led staff of 20 officers, enlisted and government contractor personnel. Air Force point-man for organizing, training and equipping the $29B nuclear operations mission area. Provided the Air Force Secretary and Chief of Staff vital information to make decisions on maintaining the state-of-health of the nuclear enterprise.

Focused on strategic & critical thinking, leadership and national security policy in organizing, training and equipping the Air Force's $29 billion dollar nuclear deterrent.

Led a formal analysis of global strategic deterrent requirements in support of new Presidential Policy. Led joint "Think Tank" to ensure a full-spectrum analytical approach to determine future, integrated, global strike capabilities.

Architect for theater nuclear force structure policy changes. Rewrote AF personnel security requirement policy which exponentially increased safety of nuclear weapons during transport.

Speechwriter, Air Education and Training Command 2002 - 2003

Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, San Antonio, TX

Speechwriter for the Commander, a four-star general officer. Directly supported the Commander and Vice Commander in articulating key air and space messages to DoD, Congress and other key civic leaders. Member of the Headquarters elite Command Briefing Team. Represented the commander in communicating key messages to high level dignitaries.

Composed 130 speeches/briefings in only 10 months. Enabled commander to address complex issues during meetings with a broad spectrum of military, international, and civilian audiences. Strengthened key civic relationships and ensured unit surpassed Air Force recruiting goals for five consecutive years.

Developed Headquarters' "State of Training and Education" briefing that was presented to the U.S. Vice President, several 4-star officers and high-level civic leaders. Ensured key decision makers were kept aware of unit's performance in attracting and taking care of America's sons and daughters once they joined the Air Force.

Additional Relevant Air Force Experience

Assignments Officer for Nuclear Operators, Personnel Center, Randolph Air Force Base, TX

Executive Officer to the Base Commander, 90th Missile Wing, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, WY

Flight Commander, 9th Space Warning Squadron, Warner-Robins Air Force Base, GA

Flight Commander, 320th Missile Squadron, F.E. Warren Air Force Base,WY

Space Control Analyst and Space Orbital Analyst, U.S. Space Command, Cheyenne Mtn, CO

FORMAL EDUCATION

Senior Executive Fellowship - The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 2011

Senior Officer Formal Education - Air War College, Montgomery, Al, 2008 - 09

M.S., National Security - Air War College, Air University, Montgomery, AL, 2008 - 09

Junior Officer Formal Education - Marine Corps General Staff College, VA, 2003 - 04

M.S., Human Resources Management - Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, 1995 - 97

B.S., Biology - North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, 1985-89

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Affiliations: Life Member, Military Officers Associations of America

Life Member, Disabled American Veterans

Life Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Member, Association of Air Force Missileers

President, Air Force Cadet Officer Mentoring Action Program (out-reach program for

2,500 officers in National-Capital Region)

Awards/Medals: General Charles A. Horner Research Award, "High Energy Lasers for

Ballistic Missile Defense," 2009

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal (4)

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Air Force Commendation Medal

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

Air Force Organizational Excellence Award (2)

Combat Readiness Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Air Force Longevity Service (4)

Other Information

Proficient in:

* Microsoft Word

* Microsoft Outlook

* Microsoft Powerpoint

* Microsoft Excel

* Sharepoint

* Defense Travel System

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