Aviation Officer and Intelligence All-Source Analyst Manager

SENIOR AVIATION ANALYST AND INSTRUCTOR

Military Aviation Intelligence Officer, eight years of Program / Project Management and 14 years of Test Pilot / Flight Instructor during a 30-year military career. Since retirement from the military I worked as a contractor for TDD-Avn and USAF ACC A3 MQ-9. Additional positions include: Task Force Commander, technical test director, air/ground safety manager, instructor pilot and budgeting/marketing skills. Always seeking difficult and new position that has trained me to be able to adjust to rapidly changing environments, analyze trends and identify common factors, develop and implement courses of action, and rapidly adjust to unforeseen problem to meet mission accomplishment. Adept at implementing policies and regulatory constraints with operational, personnel, and financial constraints. US Government Security Clearance: Top Secret SCI

Leading Organization – Data Analysis – Policy Development– Budgetary Oversight

Team Building – Instructing – Program Development and Management

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Senior Aviation Analyst (Current to mid-2022)

Aviation Subject Matter Expert to the Integrated Mission Equipment (IME) for Vertical Lift Systems Aviation Science and Technology (S&T) project for Army Futures Command. Develop MSFTB to bring together other IME efforts (architecture, software, hardware) to be an enduring asset to support IME lab and flights tests as well as being utilized by current and future Army Aviation S&T projects thus reducing non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs.

Currently responsible to develop MSFTB and integration into Army Aviation test assets. Final objectives include the following:

Establish an experimentation framework laboratory for broad examination of technologies and solutions

Establish a Flying Testbed to support Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 maturation for transition of technology to fielded systems.

Select a representative set of mission systems and perform a lab and flight demonstration of these environments in application.

Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on avionics capabilities to include in MSFTB

Directly responsible for acquisition efforts for new capabilities and technologies

Develop Test Plans and execute lab and flight demos

Coordinate with TDD (formerly ADD) flight testing group

Track IME development efforts that impact and feed MSFTB budget.

Assist senior managers in briefings and information papers to senior DoD executives.

RPA (MQ-9 Reaper) Contingency War Planning/Alternate Functional Area Manager (Dec’19-Jun ’20)

Provided RPA expertise to the ACC RPA operations directorate to address global RPA issues to include flight in national aerospace, aircraft certification, cockpit certification and RPA airspace Certificate of Authorizations (COA). Manage and coordinate Total Force Integration initiatives for ACC, ANG, and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) growth.

Advise, directed and assisted with evaluating and determining annual RPA Global Force Management (GFM) allocations to combatant commanders; Review and interpret Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) execution orders and build the required ACC deployment order; Attend Joint Staff sourcing conferences to properly identify available forces for deployment (approximately one time per year); Manage shortfall and reclama actions submitted by RPA wings and other MAJCOMs; Review, coordinate, and prepare monthly Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS), Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) and Minimum Essential Task (MET) reports, analyze the data presented by the units, and brief possible solutions to A3M leadership during monthly briefings; Manage forward operating location personnel, aircraft, Ground Control Stations (GCS), and equipment issues (approximately eight locations and 80 personnel on rotational basis); Coordinate future RPA iron-flow plan and provide updates to RPA Consolidated Planning Order (CPO) Operations Support; Coordinate, schedule, and conduct site visits for new/existing RPA tests, training, and deployments; Represent A3M Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets to COMACC through the Crisis Action Team (CAT) when activated to respond to national crises, natural disasters, and scheduled exercises. Consistently providing input to the Joint Deployment Process (JDP) to HAF in order to provide accurate and real-time data into the JDP. As the GFM for USAF MQ-9 Reaper I was required to coordinate with subordinate units and Joint Staff on requirements out to five years.

Deputy Director of Plans for Second Infantry Division (November 2017- November 2019) South Korea:

Directly led U.S. and Korean Military Officers joint integration as Senior Plans Officer between South Korean military and US Military ground force assigned to Korea. Supervised eight US and seven Korean Officers. Liaison between South Korean Military and US Military Forces north of Seoul. Produced the intelligence collection package for Second Infantry Division OPLAN 5015, and conducted annual validation of target package sites for North Korea.

Joint Test Deputy Director (Program Manager) & Government Contracting Officer (2014-2017) for Joint Test & Evaluation under the Office of the Secretary of Defense Suffolk, VA. Supervised and lead joint military personnel, government employees, and civilian contractors during the four years as deputy director for emerging high energy laser systems. Team consisted of personnel from all branches of the military, GS and contract personnel that originally had no laser weapon system experience, but were chosen by me, as the personnel assignments officer, for their ability to quickly grasp new concept and apply them to fill capability gaps for all services. Performed as litigator for grievances and disputes between different organizations with positive outcomes, while ensuring the government’s interest are met.

Contracts: American Systems Corporation (2014-2016 valued at $6 mil); Scientific Research Corporation (2014-2016 and 2016-2018 valued at $3 mil per year).

Managed senior level coordination and operations with: SMDC, NDA, US Army, USMC, US Air Force, Us Navy Fleet Forces Command – Norfolk, MOC in Bahrain, CAOC in Qatar, Army/Air Force/Naval Research Laboratories.

Deputy Director for the development of High Energy Laser systems Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures within DoD for all four services.

Briefed Congressional Directed Energy Caucus (Congressman Langevin-Lead) on DoD development of Laser Systems to counter UAS and other threat to the National Capital Region; Secured additional $20 mil in funding to advance lethality testing.

Worked as Human Resource Manager for all new contracts, vetting each personnel with requirements of position to be filled.

Developed overall management goals in terms of financial execution, project schedule execution, and utilization of labor to measure overall success.

Analyzed proposals to determine the alignment between the capabilities developed and the future needs of the organization.

Supervised and managed the intelligence requirements for emerging new Direct Energy HEL technology.

Developed CUAS and CRAM Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for implementation of HEL systems use in CONUS and in the JOA.

Executive Officer (November 2012 – August 2014) – Conducted and Plan operations with US and Afghan SOF teams every three/four days across Northern Afghanistan from aerial insertion to ex-fill operations, with 24-hour aerial coverage while conducting ground operations. Additionally, served as Force Protection Manager and Senior Safety Advisor for Aviation Task Force in Northern Afghanistan consisting of more the 650 personnel (300 military and 350 contractors), and required weekly coordination with German, Norwegian, and Italian military/government personnel. Managed the security of Mazar-ar-Sharif and personnel on southern half of airfield consisting of Army and Air Force Aviation assets, and Afghan Security Forces. Leading People, Building Coalitions

Oversee the day to day operations of more than 75 aircraft and personnel at various levels of leadership/management in order to maintain and operate the Task Force’s ability to operate 24/7 and balance the needs of the personnel with mission accomplishment.

Conducted coalition aviation safety boards between U.S., Germany, Sweden, and Norway aviation units to identify, analyze, implement, and evaluate changes to air operations over Northern Afghanistan.

Ensure security zone was monitored, both electronically and visually, to prevent intrusion by insurgents or local population. Ensure security force personnel conducted weekly battle drills (Mass Casualty, Insider Threat, Demonstrations) in order to be trained for most situation and have the ability/knowledge to adjust to unforeseen hazards.

Executive Officer for US Aviation Task Force consisting of AH-64, UH-60, CH-47 helicopter and Grey Eagle UAS. Performed FMV and SIGINT collection in RC North and trained S2 personnel on processes and procedures for analyzing combined data from all platforms to produce future targeting packages.

Performed Instructor Pilot duties for AH-64D high altitude training in Afghanistan and Senior Maintenance Test Pilot.

Supervised and coordinated the movement of the Aviation TF from Fort Hood, Tx to Afghanistan and return. This included personnel, equipment, and HAZMAT to safely move by air and sea to area of military operations.

AH-64D Flight Instructor & Test Pilot (February 1997 – December 2019) – Platform and flight instructor for Army AH-64 Apache Flight School and deployed units. Trained and evaluated over 300 pilots, from day one pilots to highly experienced pilots. Trained student on advanced aerodynamics, engine performance, meteorology, navigation, and employment of Army Aviation.

Senior Intelligence Director (January 2010 – November 2012) – Senior Operations / Analyst Manager for Task Force ODIN. Served as the senior military leader for aerial intelligence collection asset allocations and product dissemination for Counter-IED and insurgent cells for Iraq in support of SOF, Conventional Forces (US and coalition), and training of Iraqi military. Developed intelligence policies and guidance for collection of SIGINT targeted at individuals and facilities. Leading People, Establishing Policies, Customer Support Focused

Aerial Exploitation Unit / Counter IED / Aerial Experimental unit.

Consisting of MASINT, IMINT, and SIGINT collection and analysis for Iraq, Syria, and Kuwait.

Counter IED and Terrorist Operations ISO CJSOTF, ISAF, and NSA

Conducted patterns of life analysis for NGA with detailed geospatial 3D imagery and change-detect analysis.

Provided FMV from multiple aerial platform to analyst worldwide to increase data collection and analysis in real time.

Performed a variety of resource management and program evaluation support involving planning, programming, and budgeting tasks including program builds, budget formulation, and budget execution reviews.

Ensured collaborative teaming and communications between intelligence collection programs and elevated issues through the chain of command or contracting officer to ensure buy in and compliance with programmatic initiatives.

Managed the development of long-range plans, programs, training, and procedures.

Developed program goals and objectives that support objectives and mission requirements.

Established, revised policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, to eliminate barriers to mission accomplishment.

Senior Manager: Commander for AH-64 Apache Flight School XXI – Fort Rucker, AL (February 2007-November 2008)

Commander for the Army’s only AH-64 Apache Flight School. Supervised and managed the training of 160 students, 75 Instructors, 300 maintenance personnel, and 84 Apache Helicopters on a daily basis. AH-64D Instructor Pilot since 2007; AH-64 Maintenance Test Pilot since 1997; Army Aviation Safety Officer since 2000.

Additionally, assigned as Hanchey AAF Airfield Manager due to being in command of the primary unit on airfield. Responsible for maintaining safety and maintenance of all airfield operations and maintenance in accordance with both DoD and FAA regulations. This included scheduling of aircraft, weather personnel and facility, maintenance operations for both facilities and aircraft, refueling operations and safety, and scheduling NAVAID maintenance and certification.

Education Summary:

B.S. in Aviation Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Certificate - Program Management Professional from Syracuse University

DAU Contracting Officer

Army Aviation Safety Officer Crs

Army Aviation Maintenance Manager Crs

Army AH-64A/D Instructor pilot

Military Intelligence Analyst Officer Crs

Command and General Staff College graduate

Aviation Certifications and Information:

FAA Commercial Pilot’s License – Rotary and Fixed-Wing (1989 – present)

Commercial Instrument License

Aircraft Qualification: AH-64A/D/E; C-12 (KingAir 200/350); UH-1H, OH-58A/C

Flight hours: 3852 / Rotary Wing: 3305 / Fixed Wing: 547 /

Pilot-in-Command: 2500+ / Instructor Pilot: 500+ / NVS (Infrared) 1500+ / NVG 400+ / IFR 210 hrs.

Software and Internet Based Programs/Applications:

MS Office, PowerPoint, EXCEL, Access

Share Point and Share Portal

Falcon View / Google Earth / ArcGIS

ADPASS

Data Storage Security

ADOBE Acrobat Professional

Professional Experience Summary

Program Manager and/or Contracting Officer (2014-2017) JT&E Suffolk, VA:

Joint Laser System Effectiveness (JLASE) Joint Test (JT) with DoD

Joint Fiber Laser Mission System (J-LASE) JT with DoD

3-Pi JT with USAF / USA

Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) with USAF JTAC

Joint Interoperability for Medical Transport Missions (JI-MTM)

Joint Interoperability for Medical Transport Missions (JI-MTM) with DoD

Project Officer and Requirements Developer (2008-2010) Fort Rucker, AL:

Lead for the Army’s acquisition for the next generation AH-64E Helicopter at Recon/Attack TRADOC Capabilities Manager office.

Managed the contract with Boeing and sub-contractors to ensure the government’s requirements were met or exceeded, and proper test and evaluation was conducted by U.S. Department of Test and Evaluation (DOT&E).

Contract awarded to Boeing for the production of 550 AH-64E helicopters from 2012 to 2025 valued at over $1.9 Billion.

Professional Speaking Engagements

2016 Directed Energy Summit – Washington, D.C. Briefed DoD’s way ahead on Joint High Energy Laser Systems to leaders within the Directed Energy Industry and Senior Military Personnel from all Services.

2016 Congressional Caucus for Directed Energy –

Briefed Congressman Jim Langevin and the DE Caucus on development of High Energy Laser Weapon systems within DoD. Received Congressional letters supporting future development of directed energy systems.

CAPE provided $20 million government funding to push forward the development of High Energy Laser lethality testing across DoD ahead of program of record.

2015 AFSOC LtGen Bradley Heithold – Briefed the AFSOC Commander and staff on future capabilities and integration of High Energy Laser weapon system for AC-130 and airfield defense.

Conducted TTP development with AC-130 during live fire engagement at Fort Sill, Ok with ground Based Laser systems.

Procured additional funds to incorporate HEL system into AC-130 with research team from Dahlgren NWS.

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