Ellis D. Colvin

United States +1-301-***-****

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Vice President, Operations Management

Comprehensive success in leading 24/7/365 operations, diverse technical staff, and enterprise management

An intuitive leader, military veteran, and national security expert with over 35 years of demonstrated experience in providing program management and problem solving expertise to top, US decision makers. Possesses executive level experience in building and leading high performing organizations and in doing important, complex and sensitive work furthering national security objectives. Sustained superior performance in leading large, dynamic organizations delivering timely and critical information world-wide.

Highlights of Expertise

Leading Large Organizations

Partner and Collaborative Relations

Effective Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Resources Expertise

Research & Development Programs

Intelligence Analysis & Reporting

Forensics and Crisis Response

Performance Assessment & Control

Career Experience

Intelligence Community Enterprise Management Service, Washington DC, United States

Senior Enterprise Architect and Consultant (November 2017 to Present)

Demonstrated proven knowledge of working with teams to understand NGA’s business strategies; envision and prioritize business capabilities; assess current state of the organization’s business and technology environments. Additionally, developed enterprise architectures involving knowledge management applications; data analysis and security, and infrastructure platforms. Overall responsible for the integration of mission assets and the development of business and technology implementation strategies and roadmaps for the GEOINT Enterprise.

Expert ability to manage cross-functional teams on an ad hoc basis and manage incident resolution with internal and partner operations centers.

Led effort which resulted in formation of the integrated activity to optimize GEOINT capabilities and recoup over $1 billion in enterprise resources.

Engaged with multiple IC partners and other USG agencies to provide a secure working environment for the conduct of intelligence operations.

National Security Counterintelligence Center, Office of Director of National Intelligence, Washington DC, USA

Program Manager, TESLA Special Access Program (November 2015 to November 2019)

Directs and leads the Office of Director of National Intelligence’s premier, special access program, valued at $400M and focused upon science and technology, research and development, experimentations, providing strategic, policy advice, and building strategic partnerships across multiple sectors.

Spearheaded and executed technical, physical, procedural, and transit security elements through effective risk mitigation measures for the protection of US personnel and facilities and saving the government $1.3 billion over 5 years.

Directed and controlled all the activities associated with a highly sensitive, national security program under Congressional and OMB oversight; and responsible for producing CYBER security devices; and contributing to National Security Council (NSC), foreign policy, and special access security forums.

NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, Washington DC, United States

Chief of Global Affairs and Partner Engagements (June 2013 to November 2015)

Applied ardent management approach for the domestic and international partnership program and achieved bottom-line results by interfacing with mission partners and by creating the strategy, planning, community investment, and evaluation functions of the strategic management life-cycle.

Ensured 40% increase in program investments worth $14.0 billion by leading policy and strategy development, the issuance of community standards, and influenced partners’ relations.

Drove change by the creation of organisational priorities, building participation in national forums and international exchanges, and development of partner community relations worldwide.

Director, Executive Secretariat for the Geospatial Intelligence Committee (GEOCOM) (May 2010 to June 2013)

Delivered efficient guidance and assistance to the executive board of directors to accomplish goals. Advised and made recommendations to the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), the Under Secretary for Intelligence (USD/I), and GEOINT Functional Manager in the effective oversight, coordination, integration, and allocation of intelligence community resources.

Successfully delivered an excellent performance in conducting the collaborative outreach and engagement with over 34 national and international partners.

Proficiently carried out the board’s functions in order to influence program decision-making across the intelligence community enterprise.

New Campus Program Management Office, NGA, Washington DC, United States

Construction Project Manager (April 2007 to May 2010)

Held the concurrent responsibility for contract administration, reviewing and approving interim payment certificates and reporting directly to the PMO. Supervised routine activities of the staff with 150 subject matter experts in compliance with program management office.

Capably managed the new campus East contract with construction value in excess of $2B US, also monitored selection, procurement, and negotiation of large subcontractor and supply packages.

Increased key performance measures by developing and evaluating managers, planning work, setting goals, aligning teams, and establishing the right performance measures.

Ensured workforce inclusion by creating diverse merit hiring panels; applying communications and mediation principles; and enhancing team building by demonstrating respect for all employees.

Additional Experience

Chief of Staff, Military Support Directorate National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, US

United States Army Intelligence Officer (21 years) Department of Defense in Various US, Europe, and Pacific Locations

Education & Credentials

Juris Doctorate

Concentrations: National Security Strategy, International Business Transactions, and Negotiations

Charleston School of Law South Carolina, United States

Masters of Business Administration, concentration: Finance

Hawaii Pacific University Hawaii, United States

Master’s degree in Industry Studies, The Eisenhower School of Strategic Studies

National Defense University, Washington DC, United States

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration

Central Michigan University Michigan, United States

Bachelor’s degree in Government, Minor: Sociology

Wofford College South Carolina, United States

Membership and Professional Development

Graduate of Eisenhower Industrial College, NDU, and Command General Staff.

Senior Acquisition Professional/ DAU Senior Acquisition Program (PMP certification equivalent)

National Security Fellows Program, Maxwell School, Syracuse

Army Comptroller Program, Syracuse University

Federal Executive Institute

Security Clearance : Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph

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