Defense Contractor
Qualifications Profile
Exceptionally skilled and seasoned professional, offering extensive experience in Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR); Electronic Warfare (EW), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT); and Information Operations (IO).
Armed with exceptional operational experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of multisource intelligence. Multifaceted leader and concept-to-execution driver, with proven track record of success in fulfilling responsibilities of increasing levels. Equipped with leadership, management, administrative and analytical skills as evidenced by the ability to continually improve operations and training processes. Expert at analyzing situations quickly and objectively, determining proper courses of action. Possesses a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with Focal Point and Special Access Program (SAP) experience.
Areas of Expertise
Leadership Program Management ISR Operations and Intelligence Collection Counterterrorism Operations
Mission Planning and Intelligence Analysis Training Program Development and Instruction
Policy Development and Implementation Regulatory Compliance Interagency Collaboration Security and Investigation
Professional Experience
United States Navy
Naval Information Operations Command (NIOC), Joint Base Little Creek/Fort Story, Norfolk, VA
Electronic Warfare Department Head Aug 2014–Present
Leads operations for the Electronic Warfare department, consisting of 150 military, government, and contract employees across three diverse divisions in support of three mission areas to execute the following:
oElectronic warfare and cryptologic unit level training for fleet surface units
oIntelligence analysis and production of electronic warfare threat and own force radar parametric data products supporting deployed operational forces, as well as, synthetic training systems through the management of the Naval Information Operations Database (NIODB) and Naval Electronic Warfare Training (NEWT) Database
oInstallation, removal, and maintenance support for Cryptologic Carry On Program (CCOP) systems for all Atlantic Fleet assigned surface combatants
Manage more than $5M of equipment and operating funds in the execution of Navy Electronic Warfare and Cryptologic mission areas
Highlights:
Established a Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) training and certification program for all Electronic Warfare Technical Guidance Unit (EWTGU) instructors, which enhanced the subject matter expertise and quality of tactical unit level training for afloat Electronic Warfare and Cryptologic watch teams; increasing the proficiency of fleet units by 13%
Formed a Joint NIOC Norfolk and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) lab to provide Electronic Warfare and Cryptologic instructors and afloat watch teams with hands-on tactical unit level training on National Technical Means (NTM) capabilities, which resulted in a 15% increase in the amount of NTM training provided to fleet units
United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) Systems Directorate (J6), Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, NE
Chief Automated Data Processing (ADP) Plans and Evaluations Jun 2011–Aug 2014
Directed branch operations for six military officers, government civilians, and contractors in planning, supervising, and conducting certification and accreditation risk management for the United States Strategic Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) Systems Directorate
Highlights:
Implemented a new continuous monitoring program that supported the newly revised risk management guidance for Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) systems, which led to the establishment of 100% tracking on 27 critical NC2 systems’ cybersecurity risk mitigation status and security enhancement efforts, thus improving cybersecurity compliance and the security posture of critical USSTRATCOM programs
Supervised and guided a cross-organizational team in developing and carrying-out three high-priority Table Top Exercises that contributed to the development of the USSTRATCOM Joint Cyber Center
National Defense University (NDU), Fort McNair, Washington, DC
Graduate Student National War College May 2010–Jun 2011
Chief of Naval Operations Staff (OPNAV N2/6F23), Pentagon, Washington, DC
Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Information Warfare Requirements Officer Oct 2007–Apr 2010
Administered the existing and future program requirements to support manned Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms and sensors
Handled an organizational budget and inventory of classified sensor systems totaling of over $15M
Worked with multiple DoD agencies and Defense Contractors in identifying, installing, and performing operational fielding of advanced quick reaction technologies on SP-3 aircraft in support of critical Global War on Terrorism intelligence collection requirements
Highlights:
Formed and sustained critical relationships while providing assistance to coordination efforts with numerous DoD, government agencies, and industry partners which resulted in the fielding and effective combat employment of 12 quick reaction technologies
Drove efforts between the OPNAV N2/6F23, OPNAV N88, NAVAIR, and the fleet in creating EPX and ISR Family of Systems (FOS) requirements
Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Two (VQ-2), Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, WA
Weapons and Tactics Department Head Jul 2005–Sep 2007
Directed department operations for 37 officers and enlisted personnel in establishing advanced EP-3 tactics, techniques, procedures, and technologies integration
Spearheaded the acquisition and installation of seven quick-reaction technologies onboard EP-3 aircraft amounting to a total of more than $1M
Highlights:
Successfully generated a 50% increase in tactical support products provided to deployed aircrews, achieving a 15% increase in squadron intelligence collection
Led a detachment of 35 aircrew, maintenance, and civilian support personnel during the initial operational deployment of the EP-3 JCC Spiral 1 aircraft in the Pacific Command (PACOM) Theater of operations, while developing new operational procedures and tactics to employ the new aircraft configuration. This laid the foundation for continued success in fielding the new capability as well as enabling further avionics systems development
Established “Warfighter Focused” fused intelligence products, enhancing the quality of combat intelligence provided to the warfighter
Mission Commander Mar 1999–May 2010 (responsibilities concurrent with listed squadron assignments)
Functioned as an EP-3 and SP-3 Mission Commander leading combat aircrews in the execution of over 120 ISR missions supporting National, Theater, and Joint/Fleet Commander intelligence collection requirements
Highlights:
Completed more than 3300 carrier flight hours and over 1000 combat flight hours, performing ISR missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, Philippines, Columbia, Bosnia, Kosovo, as well as operations across the Mediterranean and Western Pacific
Developed and implemented a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for the employment of EP-3, P-3, and SH-60 standoff electro-optical imaging systems, enhancing battlegroup surveillance of high interest naval facilities along the coast of the Former Republic of Yugoslavia
Early Career
United States Navy
Marine Corps University (MCU), Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia
Graduate Student Marine Corps Command & Staff College Aug 2004–Jun 2005
Special Projects Patrol Squadron Two (VPU-2), Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe, HI
Assistant Tactics Officer and Command Security Manager Sep 2002–Jul 2004
Led the development and oversight of creating an innovative computer based mission commander planning “tool box”, pre-deployment checklists, and operating procedures which enhanced deploying aircrews pre-deployment preparations and operational mission planning
Developed and published a comprehensive detachment turnover checklist to guarantee compliance with the required accounting procedures, identification of essential equipment, and coordination of detachment turnover between deployed aircrews
Played an integral role in increasing the squadron readiness and tactical proficiency by establishing mission training scenarios which prepared deploying aircrews for real-world operations
Recognized in the ISR community for outstanding technical expertise, mission planning prowess, operational experience, aircraft systems knowledge, and tactical employment of Information Operations (IO), Electronic Warfare (EW), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Imagery Intelligence (IMINT), and Radar Intelligence (RADINT) sensors
Training Squadron (VT-4), Naval Air Station Pensacola, Pensacola, FL
T-1A Standardization/Naval Aviation Training,Operational Standards Officer and
T-1A Aircraft and Flight Training Course Officer Dec 1999–Jul 2002
Consistently enhanced all facets of Instructor and Student Flight Training and Naval Aviation Training and Operational Standards (NATOPS) standardization
Effectively tracked all Squadron Naval Flight Officer (NFO) and Air Force Navigator instructor qualifications, resulting in 100 percent instructor currency, thus enabling Training Squadron Four (VT-4) to be recognized by the Commander Naval Aviation Training Command (CNATRA) as having the best Standardization and NATOPS programs within the Training Wing
Received commendation as the most qualified T-1A Instructor in the squadron, earning the qualifications of T-1A NATOPS instructor, standardization/instructor under training instructor, flight school academic instructor, and crew resource management facilitator instructor
Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Two (VQ-2), Naval Air Station Rota, Rota Spain
Naval Flight Officer (NFO) Training and Readiness Officer, Command Security Manager and
Aircrew Naval Aviation Training and Operational Standards (NATOPS) Jun 1996–Dec 1999
Accomplished the development and implementation of a 14 part in-depth mission trainer series, supported by a detailed student guide as well as a comprehensive 10 part flight evaluation syllabus, supported by level of knowledge examinations
Provided oversight and managed aircrew composition for a total of 168 Pilots, Naval Flight Officers (NFO), and enlisted aircrewmen in the development of deployment schedules for 7 sets of combat aircrews, consisting of 6 officers and 18 enlisted personnel
Achieved a 50% reduction in training times for NFO trainees, while improving tactical proficiency through the implementation of an innovative deployment rotation plan for NFO trainees
Directed the optimization of squadron security programs, developing and implementing a comprehensive plan of action and milestones (POA&M) addressing identified deficiencies, enhancing the administrative and physical security posture of the command
Led a team of three sailors in successfully streamlining administrative review processes for aircrew training jackets reducing review times by 10% while increasing content accuracy and discrepancy tracking for more than 180 records in preparation for the squadron’s Fleet NATOPS inspection, which resulted in a 98% pass rate for the squadron, a 14% improvement over the previous year’s evaluation
Awards
Defense Meritorious Service Medal Aug 2014
Air Medal, Strike / Flight Awards Apr 1997 May 1998 Jun 1999 Feb 2003 Jul 2004
Meritorious Service Medal Jun 2010
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Jan 2002 Jul 2004 Oct 2007
Pensacola Lions Club Outstanding Flight Instructor of the Year for 2001 Nov 2001
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Jun 1998 Dec 1999
Flag Officer Letter of Commendation, Maritime Surveillance and Reconnaissance Forces US Sixth Fleet Sep 1996
Education
Master of Science in National Security Strategy, Joint Professional Military Education (Phase 2) and Strategic Planner (Qualification) 2011
National Defense University, Washington, DC
Joint Professional Military Education (Phase 1) and Operational Planner (Qualification) 2005
United States Marine Corps Command & Staff College, Quantico, VA
Electronic Warfare and SIGINT Weapons & Tactics Instructor (Qualification) 2002
Joint Advanced Tactical SIGINT Training Program, Fallon, NV
Electronic Warfare Officer (Qualification and Designation) 1996
Naval Aviation Electronic Warfare School, Pensacola FL
Naval Flight Officer (Qualification and Designation) 1996
Naval Flight School, Pensacola FL, San Antonio, TX
Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering 1994
Main Maritime Academy, Castine, ME
Professional Training
Naval Space Operations Officer Training Certificate 2016
Naval Space Operations Course, Norfolk, VA
Information Dominance Warfare Officer, Qualification Certificate 2014
Information Dominance Warfare Officer Course, Online
Joint Cyberspace Operational Planner, Training Certificate 2012
Joint Cyberspace Operational Planner’s Course, Laurel, MD
Intelligence Officer Training Certificate 2007
Marine Air Ground Task Force Intelligence Officer’s Course, Online
Acquisition Officer Training Certificate 2007
Fundamental of Systems Acquisition Management Course, Online
Joint Electronic Warfare Operational Planner, Qualification Certificate 2006
Joint Electronic Warfare Planner’s Course, San Antonio, TX
Naval Flight Instructor, Qualification Certificate 2000
Naval Flight Instructor Course, Pensacola, FL
Command Security Manager, Qualification Certificate 1997
Naval Security Manager Course, Norfolk, VA