Joe Hardwick

Address: ***** **** ***** ****, **************, Virginia 22408

Phone: 540-***-****

Cell: 703-***-****

Email: accpau@r.postjobfree.com

Security Program Planning and Management Intelligence Enterprise Risk Management Security-Related Technologies Threat Assessment Investigations Process Improvement Conflict Resolution Superior Client Service

Goal-oriented, versatile, and dynamic professional with years of comprehensive experience in security management; complemented with expertise in a unique US Government intelligence/security sector. Efficient in directing security operations at the National Level. Adept at conducting security audits and results-based security metrics for senior level leadership. Known as an exceptional leader capable of developing effective teams to accomplish diverse missions and goals. Expertise in dealing with sensitive and complex decision-making situations within fast-paced and multitask environments mitigating differences and resolving conflicts at senior US Government and host nation policy level. Armed with excellent leadership, communication, organizational, multitasking, and interpersonal skills. Currently hold Top Secret clearance/polygraph and an honorably retired US Army Special Operations Forces Veteran.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Raytheon, Inc. - Sterling, VA

Principal Field Engineer 2009–Present

Provide expert operational support for close-in terminal guidance operations to support a classified US Government customer. Display efficiency in utilizing Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS) cellular and wireless telecommunication technologies.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

- Attain designation as senior operations lead accountable for 45-50 members of a specialized group of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) operators supporting a classified customer

- Facilitate training, coaching, doctrinal policy and methodologies for company employees and classified customer clientele in regard to GSM telecommunications networks and cell tower infrastructures

- Consistently earn recognition as a SIGINT operator and subject-matter expert of SIGINT targeting analysis utilized operationally and formulating doctrinal standard operational procedures (SOPs) and training plans

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) - Reston, VA

Independent Contractor 2007–2009

Served in senior liaison, operational and technical support roles administering subject-matter expertise to US Government and military officials in support of Director of National Intelligence (DNI) initiatives regarding national security. Attained selection as program manager for sensitive and diverse overseas ground and air programs--providing force protection, security of human capital and organizational assets.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

- Achieved security and intelligence objectives operating in adherence to the DNI, Department of Defense (DOD), and US Foreign Policy Directives

- Received recognition from senior United States Government and military leadership for the successful implementation of physical security policy, standard operating procedures, and operational methodologies

- Held full accountability for briefing senior US Government officials and flag-level military leaders regarding classified intelligence and security matters from sensitive sources and methods

SRA International - Fairfax, VA

Senior Partner 2007

Formulated specialized media-based security and intelligence products for combatant military commanders using graphical and architectural software depicting past to future trends analysis of terrorist cells, IED networks, and illegal commodities flow.

KEY HIGHLIGHT:

- Demonstrated specialized tradecraft abilities, technologies, and all-source intelligence threat analysis for the Department of Defense

Kuk Construction, LLC - Arlington, VA

Project Manager 2005–2007

Functioned as project manager for source technical intelligence analysis staff of 14 members for the Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Command Center’s Technical Operations Group (DSCC-TOG) in handling live-time interior and exterior CCTV, alarm system and security monitoring of overseas US Diplomatic Embassies and Consulates. Effectively directed the start-up, staffing, and establishment of operational doctrine for the DSCC-TOG. Assumed responsibility in maintaining detailed security performance metrics to cabinet member Department of State officials.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

- Rendered situational and no-notice operational briefings to Secretary of State, Undersecretary of State and senior-level Department of State officials with regard to the threats against overseas US Embassies and Consulates

- Took part in capturing live CCTV coverage of physical threats against overseas Embassies and Consulates which included the first-ever live feed coverage of a bombing against the U.S. Embassy in Karachi, Pakistan

Vaxcom Services, Inc. - Chantilly, VA

Independent Contractor 2005–2007

Executed foot and vehicular surveillance operations of identified and potential threat individuals supporting counterterrorism and force protection objectives for a classified customer in Washington, DC.

KEY HIGHLIGHT:

- Ensured safety of individuals against potential terrorist and criminal threats to human capital and government facilities

U.S. Army - Varied stateside and overseas locations

Varied leadership and managerial roles 1985–2005

Pioneered the development of United States and host nation forces in establishing physical, technical, and personal security of capital metropolitan and rural infrastructures including specialized tactical operations focusing on force protection, specialized foreign security and local guard forces-in English and Spanish languages. Coordinated with overseas US Embassy Regional Security Officers (RSO) and stateside US Government officials as leader of a specialized Regional Security Team (RST) for the purpose of developing specialized physical security/technical security risk and vulnerability assessments formulating evacuation and tactical response plans to protect US Government properties, facilities, housing and civilian workers overseas.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

- Gained acknowledgement for expert management of two real-world evacuation operations of US military and civilian personnel from hostile environments

- Appointed as leader of the RST Team accountable for administering US Embassy physical security assessments and surveys throughout Central and South America; spearheaded a specially organized RST Team responsible for a security survey and assessment formulating National Level evacuation and tactical response plans for athletes living quarters, hotels, and athletic venues in preparation for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece

- Directed specialized security survey and force protection penetration exercises against various DoD facilities to evaluate physical and technical security posture of assigned guard forces and alarm system countermeasures

- Played an integral role in selecting, organizing, equipping and training including the official stand-up of numerous host nation National Level counterterrorist response units

- Promoted efficiency in security and operations throughout Central and South America, Europe, and Southwest Asia with military and civilian experience served in Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq and Afghanistan

EDUCATION

Dual Master’s Degree in Business Administration, with Concentration in International Business,

Masters of Science in Project Management Sep 2014

DEVRY UNIVERSITY'S KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, MANASSAS, VA

Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, with Concentration in Information Security 2008

AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY, CHARLES TOWN, WEST VIRGINIA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Resident Defense Nuclear Weapons School Courses on Emergency and Consequence Management

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Commander Certified

DoD Facility Security Officer (FSO) Program Management Certification

ASIS courses - security management of corporate enterprise and private sector security

Six Sigma Specialist

Special Forces Weapons, Intelligence and Operations Qualification, Conventional and Special Mission Unit (SMU)

Combat Engineer, Infantry, and Ranger - US Army

Advanced Shooting Instructor Advanced Driving Courses Executive Protection Experience

Advanced Fieldcraft and Tactics

Advanced Surveillance Training and Experience

Specialized Tradecraft and Human intelligence (HUMINT)

Special Response Team Training Course - FBI, Quantico, VA

AWARDS

Awards/Citations for Risk/Vulnerability surveys of US Government facilities (stateside and overseas) 1997–2005

Numerous Military Achievement Awards/Combat Service Medals/Citations 1985–2005

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International Veterans of Foreign Wars U.S. Army Special Forces Association

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite AutoCad Mapping and Navigational Software Softdesk Analyst Notebook Arcview ArcGIS

Orion Magic Adobe Suite CD/DVD/ media and video software compilation of specialized security survey products

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