United States Security Clearance

Michael S. Friel **** S. Arlington Ridge Rd #***

Tel: 860-***-**** Arlington, VA 22202

E-mail: *************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE Highly motivated, energetic, personable and well-organized individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills, seeks a challenging and rewarding position within the national security and government affairs fields.

EDUCATION

8/2011 to 5/2013 Masters in Public Policy (Focus on National Security): George Mason University

Study Abroad Program at Oxford University, Mansfield College – Summer 2012

8/2000 to 5/2004 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science: The University of Connecticut

SPECIAL SKILLS United States Government Security Clearance – Department of Defense

Department of Homeland Security Suitability

WORK EXPERIENCE

6/2015 to present Captain, Civil Affairs Officer, United States Army Reserves

Enlisted in the District of Columbia Army National Guard (DCARNG) in June 2015; currently serving in the Army Reserves.

Military Education:

Attended Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, OK– graduated in January 2016;

Attended Federal Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA – graduated in June 2016, commissioning as a Second Lieutenant;

Attended Military Police Basic Officer Leadership Course at Fort Leonard Wood, MO – graduated in June 2017;

Attended the Foundation Instructor Facilitator Course and the Small Group Instructor Training Course at Fort Belvoir, VA – graduated July 2018;

Attended Civil Affairs Captain’s Career Course at Fort Bragg, NC in February 2022.

Military Assignments:

DCARNG – served as a platoon leader in the 275th Military Police (MP) Company, served as a platoon leader in the 273rd MP Company, served as the operations officer for the 276th MP Company.

Served as a Force Protection Officer for V Corps, Poznan Poland.

Army Reserves – Serving as a team leader in the 354th Civil Affairs Brigade.

8/2021 to present Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton

Provide research, information, and analysis to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness (OUSD P&R) onsite at the Pentagon;

Assist in closing out open GAO & IG reports for OUSD(P&R);

Draft Weekly Activity Report bullet points for OUSD(P&R);

Assist with implementation of the Joint Operational Training Infrastructure;

Monitor open source media articles for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD A&S);

Assist in updating State and Project Issue papers for the Readiness Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) program;

Assist in coordination on annual REPI Report to Congress;

Other duties as assigned.

2/2020 to 7/2021 Senior Acquisition Program Analyst, OBXTEK

Provide research, information, legislative tracking and analysis to the Air Force Office for Acquisition Information Dominance (SAF/AQI) onsite at the Pentagon;

Track all programs within SAF/AQI’s portfolio & other programs of interest throughout the fiscal year budget cycle;

Maintain situational awareness of the congressional budget cycle and congressional calendar while monitoring events that impact SAF/AQI’s portfolio;

Responsible for tasking, coordinating and collating questions for the record (QFR) inserts for the record (IFR) and Reports to Congress and requests for information from Congress and the media;

Review written responses submitted by the staff for accuracy and consistency with the President’s Budget and previous responses approved by leadership;

Establish work priorities, ensure suspense dates are met, provide advice and guidance on the conduct of projects, and verify that final products are accurate;

Support staffer day briefings and other meetings as needed.

2/2010 to 2/2020 Senior Analyst, Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER)

Provided research, information, legislative tracking and analysis to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) onsite at the Pentagon;

Tracked all Major Defense Acquisition Programs, Major Automated Information System & other programs of interest throughout the fiscal year budget cycle.

Attended Congressional hearings and summarize key points as requested;

Provided bi-weekly legislative updates to OSD by synthesizing information from a variety of sources and prepare for senior-level OSD awareness;

Responsible for tasking, coordinating and collating questions for the record (QFR) inserts for the record (IFR) and Reports to Congress for all OSD hearings across the Department for coordination;

Reviewed written QFR/IFR responses submitted by the OSD Staff for accuracy and consistency with the OSD Senior Leader testimony;

Established work priorities, ensure suspense dates are met, provide advice and guidance on the conduct of projects, and verify that final products are complete and correct;

Briefed new employees within the OSD on Department protocol pertaining to Congressional correspondence and Reports to Congress;

Provide continuity, guidance, advice and historical perspective to all divisions within OSD AT&L;

Review documents for quality control procedures (grammar, accuracy, etc.);

Assist in posture hearing preparation throughout the budget cycle;

Travel to laboratories across the United States serving as a representative from OSD for the Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP) and participating in scheduled inspections with the Office of the Army Inspector General.

Assisted in the revision and publications of DoD Directives and Instructions.

Completed staff action packages for the OSD CBDP.

Post and manage content to an internal website;

Participated in the CEO Focus; and

Recipient of the 2011 Analytic Services Trustees Award and FY19 Semi-Annual Excellence Award.

9/2007 to 2/2010 Legislative Specialist, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Provided research, information, and analysis for situational awareness to senior executives of the Office of Government Affairs on Congressional procedures and operations throughout the legislative cycle;

Attended Congressional hearings and political briefings and summarized key points;

Developed and updated written and graphic decision support products to ensure information was timely, accurate, comprehensive, and responsive through newsletters and other documents;

Assisted with Legislative and Political Action Committee (PAC) needs; and

Attended events as a Company representative as requested.

1/2007 to 6/2007 Legislative Correspondent, Office of Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

Monitored small business, tax, and budget issues pending before Congress;

Researched issues and responded to constituents’ correspondence, including, but not limited to, meeting with the congressional defense committees’ staff, military services liaisons, etc.;

Developed and updated written and graphic decision support products to ensure information was timely, accurate, comprehensive, and responsive;

Met with constituent groups to discuss issues; and

Attended briefings and hearings as requested.

6/2006 to 12/2006 Legislative Assistant, Office of State Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

Managed district office staff, including overseeing office budget and working with the campaign office to ensure proper planning of the member’s schedule;

Prepared member for public speaking engagements (advised member on positioning strategies, as appropriate);

Researched issues and legislation for member;

Advised member on important constituent-related issues and concerns;

Spoke on behalf of the member before constituent groups and associations (Chambers of Commerce, Homeowner Associations, Military Officers Association of America, etc.); and

Served as liaison between member and various governmental entities.

6/2005 to 5/2006 District Aide, Office of State Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

Coordinated and synthesized information from a variety of sources and diverse organizations to help provide situational awareness for the member;

Responded to constituents’ correspondence on various issues;

Drove the member to various functions throughout the district and state; and

Served as liaison between member and various state organizations and other entities to resolve constituents’ issues.

5/2005 to 6/2005 Staff Assistant, Office of Congressman Mike Bilirakis (R-FL)

Managed a fast-paced front office while handling various tasks simultaneously; and

Handled a multitude of administrative duties in the office, including greeting guests.

7/2004 to 1/2005 Legislative Correspondent, Office of Congressman Doug Bereuter (R-NE)

Researched and responded to constituents’ concerns on a variety of issues; and

Managed a fast-paced front office while handling various tasks simultaneously.

1/2004 to 5/2004 Intern, Office of Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (D-CT)

Gained knowledge of congressional procedures, operations and the legislative cycle;

Conducted legislative research, including the up-armored Humvee situation in Iraq;

Researched issues of importance to the Senator and his constituents; and

Managed constituent media (phone calls, mail, e-mails, and faxes).

CAMPAIGN WORK

6/2005 to 11/2006 Volunteer, Gus Bilirakis for Congress

Attended events and spoke on behalf of the candidate; and

Drove the candidate to various functions throughout the district and state.

MEMBERSHIPS Association of the United States Army (Lifetime Member)

Military Officers Association of America

National Guard Association of the United States

U.S. Army Officer Candidate School Alumni Association

Military Police Regimental Association

National Defense Industrial Association

George Mason University Alumni Association

National Capital Chapter of the University of Connecticut Alumni Association

Roles held within the organization include:

Chapter President – April 2012 – October 2015

Social Coordinator – August 2008 – April 2012

Softball Co-Coach – April 2010 – August 2011

SOFTWARE Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Lync, SharePoint and Teams

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