Troy L. Williams
Strategic Leadership Professional
An accomplished strategic leader with nearly thirty years of comprehensive, large scale management and operational experience in diversified, high stress, international fields with a special emphasis on crisis management. A strong background in leadership, including a proven track record in the management of strategic operations, human resources, team building, logistics, finance, security and training. Unexcelled results in country management and operational success. Fifteen years of international experience in a multitude of diverse cultures with both government and non-governmental organizations, in over 30 countries, including permissive and denied environments, and war zones. Consistent success in solving complex issues across a full spectrum of strategic programs. US Government Experience
DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Poly)-Washington DC. Present Global Security Division, Deputy Chief (GS-15)
Serves as a senior leader within the Division and as such, organizes, plans, supervises and directs operations, programs and projects through subordinate leaders responsible for execution of highly complex security functions. Has authority for planning and managing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of assigned areas, the development, management and execution of major portions of strategic plans, and implementation of policies, procedures and instructions issued by higher authorities. Directs and monitors the utilization of resources (i.e., staff, funds, space, and equipment) in executing, developing, and attaining program goals and operational requirements.
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Poly)-Washington DC. 2005-2017 Country Mission Manager(x3)/ Supervisor (Deploying Team)/ Program Manager, Training/ Project Manager, Foreign Fields/ Field Team Leader
Extensive experience in leading, planning, coordinating, executing and managing strategic level, full spectrum, special operations in numerous high intensity conflict countries. As such, worked 6-9 months yearly, over a 12-year period, to achieve national level goals and objectives. As Country Mission Manager in three culturally separate countries, and was responsible for the successful completion of strategic level operations, the oversight of a vast number of personnel and equipment, including cleared and un- cleared multinational staff, in support of USG objectives. Routinely briefed and trained Senior Leaders in Risk Management, Threat Mitigation and Operational Security. As a Program Manager, conceptualized, created, implemented and assessed multiple operations and training programs in order to achieve vast and complex overall goals and objectives. As a Project Manager, networked with numerous entities to successfully consolidate resources in order to create efficiencies and cost effectiveness resulting in millions of dollars saved. Ten years of extensive relationship building with 5 EYEs partners to create operational continuity and mission success.
Colorado Springs, CO
434-***-**** (Cell)
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Accomplishments:
• Developed and implemented joint training and operations with USG Defense and Foreign partners.
• Developed and implemented specialized facilitation tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) for high threat
Intelligence Community operations and training programs.
• Advised Senior Leaders of the US Intelligence Community, US Dept of Defense, Foreign partner leadership (Presidents and Prime Ministers),US Congressional and Senate
Intelligence Committees on training and operations.
• Received numerous Excellent Performance Awards
• Identified by leadership to individually rebuild operations after several catastrophic events in overseas environments.
• Responsible for corporate oversight, budgeting, and strategic planning for operations within theater, with duties including out-year planning/projection,
defense/justification of programs to senior Agency officials, and Congressional oversight committees.
• Responsible for providing strategic and immediate budget/planning strategic guidance to Senior leaders of the Agency on a daily basis.
• Responsible for oversight of entire staff and IC training program for a large USG protective operations/special mission unit program. Oversaw the training of over 2000 personnel a year and serve as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for contracts including:
Independent Contractor Instructor personnel as well as a large-scale training facilities and defensive tactics contract, ensuring compliance of both government and corporate entities.
• Responsible for constant assessment of IC training curriculum and developing strategic partnerships with corporate and government partners to further the training program and mission success of the GRS.
• Responsible for multi-million dollar equipment and weapons inventory as well as T+E of emerging
technologies in the corporate, military, and special operations communities
UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICE (TS/SCI)-Washington DC. 2004-2005 Program Manager-Refugee and Asylum Processing/ Field Team Leader/ Project Manager-Refugee and Asylum High Threat Training Course
Responsible for leading, developing, planning and managing protective operations and training projects for high level officials, field personnel, refugees and other individuals under the organizations responsibility. Direct cooperation with humanitarian organizations, Defense and Intelligence organizations to provide protection and processing of displaced people from six high intensity conflict countries. Developed and instructed High Threat Training Course for field personnel working in high threat areas. Accomplishments:
• Developed and implemented personal protection program for Director of USCIS.
• Developed and implemented personal protection training program for USCIS Office of Security.
• Received Excellence in Service Award from SecDef.
• Developed and implemented security and protection operations for the Office of Refugee and Asylum Officers.
• Developed and implemented security and protection operations training for the Office of Refugee and Asylum Officers.
• Conducted individual security operations in denied countries.
FEDERAL AIR MARSHAL SERVICE (TS)- Chantilly, VA. 2002-2004 Federal Air Marshal/ Counter-Terrorism Instructor
Led, planned, coordinated, conducted and managed counter-terrorism operations for the United States Government for the protection and security of US Flagship interests. As a Counter Terrorism Specialist, Counter Intelligence Specialist and Security Specialist, developed and instructed training courses in each of these three fields for the Federal Air Marshal Service. Federal firearms Instructor, Counter Aircraft Highjacking Instructor, Tactics Instructor, Surveillance/Counter Surveillance Instructor, Tradecraft Instructor.
Accomplishments:
• Section Leader, FLETC- FAM
• Team Leader, FAM CONUS Operations
• Team Leader, FAM OCONUS Operations
• Top Gun, FAA-FAM training
• Excellent Performance Award
AECOM (TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Poly) Chantilly, Virginia 2017 Manager of Special Projects for the Intelligence Community Working within the Office of Strategy and Operations developed classified, multi billion dollar projects, both in the US as well as abroad.
Accomplishments:
• Developed and implemented specialized training to US Dept of Defense personnel
• Developed and implemented specialized training to US Intelligence Community personnel
• Advisory services to US Intelligence Community and US Dept of Defense for classified projects
Executive Experience
STRATEGIC SUPPORT SOLUTIONS (S3), Colorado Springs, CO. 2017- Present Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Strategic Support Solutions (S3) is a global support firm of highly experienced professionals, specializing in security, advisory and operations to both public and private sector clients. The firm specializes in providing customized solutions to meet the highly individualized and changing needs of its customers around the world. Accomplishments:
• Specialized training to Dept of Defense personnel
• Specialized training to Intelligence Community personnel
• Specialized training to Special Operations Law
Enforcement personnel
• Advisory services to Dignitaries
• Advisory services to high net worth individuals
• Operational services to Intelligence Community
• Acquisition and distribution of defense related products to US Military and Federal organizations
VIKING SPEED LOADERS, LLC, Colorado Springs, Co 2017- present Owner and Chief Executive Officer
A product based company that manufactures speed loaders in support of the US Military and Law Enforcement Community for M4 variant battle rifles.
Accomplishments:
• Successfully patented company product
• Grew revenue 50% during tenure
• Developed the international business plan
• Developed strategic growth plan
• Successfully integrated products into USG
BLACK RIFLE COFFEE COMPANY, Salt Lake City, Utah 2017 Executive Vice President
Responsible for leadership and management of strategic resources and daily operations of this $50 million company. Handled all business development of international partnerships. Accomplishments:
• Restructured the company for growth
• Grew revenue 25% during tenure
• Developed the international business plan
• Acquired investors for strategic growth
RESTITUTION AND INMATE DEVELOPMENT (RAID International)- Bedford, VA. 2000-2001 Executive Director of a private organization responsible for processing, tracking and placement of inmates into the workforce in order to pay restitution to victims.
Accomplishments:
• Advised State Senators and Representatives on improved victim restitution processes.
• Trained and advised senior law enforcement officials throughout Virginia
Other Professional Experience
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE (DOE-Q Clearance)- Virginia. 1990-2001 Law Enforcement Officer responsible for the enforcement of state and constitutional law. Special Operations Division Team member and leader responsible for executing high risk operations and ensuring victim recovery and safety, to include tracking and locating sex offenders for judicial prosecution. General Instructor, Firearms Instructor, EVOC Driving Instructor, Sniper Instructor, Special Operations Instructor, Interview and Interrogations Instructor. Accomplishments:
• CIA Technical Surveillance Course • Presidential and Vice Presidential protection throughout Virginia
VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD-29th Infantry Division-HHC 2/116 Light Infantry Scout- Lynchburg, VA. 1995- 2003
Army Light Infantry Scout/Sniper, Squad Leader. Deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom in support of national resources. Sniper instructor and section leader.
Accomplishments:
• Scout Platoon Squad Leader
• Sniper Section Leader
• 10th Mountain Division Commanders Award
• Va State M16 Champion
• Va State Sniper Champion
• National Sniper Competition finalist
Education:
Liberty University: Lynchburg, VA. 1987-1990
Tennessee Technological University: Cookeville, TN. 1986-1987 Language:
Working knowledge of German, French, Arabic, and Spanish. References:
Available upon request.