James L. Crenshaw

**** **** ***** ****, ******** Proving Ground, MD 21005

Phone Number: 915-***-****

Email: advcj1@r.postjobfree.com

Security clearance: TS/SCI, Adjudicated Feb 2019

Experience United States Army: August 1988 – Present Availability: May 2023

Summary:

• Over 22 years of operational experience

• Over 10 years of Program Management experience

• Over 6 years of budget management experience

• Over 3 years of Test and Evaluation and Program Coordinator experience Senior Military Evaluator for Air and Missile Defense Division, Army Evaluation Center, Army Test and Evaluation Command, Supervisor: Mr. Mohammad Rahman, 443-***-****, 08/2021 – present, full- time, 40+ hours per week

Senior Military Evaluator in the Air and Missile Defense Division (AMD) of the Aviation and Fires Evaluation Directorate in the Army Evaluation Center responsible for interfacing with ATEC Systems Team (AST) Chairs, Test Managers, and the Acquisition Community. Provide contract oversight for various programs as they progress through acquisition milestones. Provide operational perspective and subject matter expertise to the Acquisition workforce for the Test and Evaluation of burgeoning Air and Missile Defense capabilities and mature AMD Programs of Record under the auspices of the Army Acquisition Framework. Assists in the Management of a portfolio that includes Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD), Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS), Integrated Battle Command Systems (IBCS), Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC), Iron Dome Defense System-Army

(IDDS-A), Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M- SHORAD), National Capital Region Integrated Air Defense System (NCRIADS), Patriot, and Sentinel. Serves as the AEC Program Coordinator for the Integrated Fires Test Campaign (IFTC), a Program Executive Office-Missiles and Space (PEO-MS) initiative focused on resource synchronization. Manages a team of teams with respect to a business objective of resource preservation and maximization spanning the entire AMD portfolio and myriad partner organizations. Accomplishments

• Created business processes within the AEC to align the IFTC initiative with AMD programs as they progressed through the Acquisition Framework.

• Aided in the development of processes to establish a governance framework that informed Senior Army leadership as well as the IFTC Community of Interest.

• Advised Acquisition work force counterparts on how to manage change and better articulate risk and mitigate it to acceptable levels.

• Advocated for organizational culture changes that protected proprietary and sensitive information in keeping with organizational goals and objectives.

• Provided operational and technical input to eleven programs in support of tactical, operational, strategic, and national objectives.

Deputy Brigade Commander, 38th Air Defense Brigade, Sagami Army Depot, Japan. Supervisor: COL Patrick Costello, 07/2019 – 07/21, full-time 40+ hours per week Principal advisor to the Brigade Commander for an Air Defense capability-rich, geographically dispersed, forward deployed organization consisting of over 1,000 members. Managed a variety of logistical and funding needs with respect to training and operations across the Indo-Pacific Region. Provided subject matter expert advice for Budgeting and Contracting matters. Aligned the organizational priorities with the Combatant Commander’s priorities with respect to Air and Missile Defense protection of both US and Regional partner geo-political assets. Conducted research, analysis and coordination of policies, projects, and programs to assist the Brigade Commander in fulfilling his responsibilities with respect to Homeland Defense and support of our Host-Nation partners. Served as a liaison with senior staff stakeholders of the Department of Defense, the Joint Staff, Department of the Army, other governmental, non-governmental, and private industry organizations. Accomplishments

• Developed and coordinated the Commander’s Theater Security Cooperation Strategy in support of Alliance and Regional partner engagements within Japan and through the Indo-Pacific Theater.

• Led planning meetings and collaborated myriad organizations focused on strengthening our alliance with respect to Regional Air and Missile Defense.

• Successfully matured the organization’s Theater Security Cooperation efforts for two years resulting in a strengthened Air Defense alliance and meeting the Theater Commander’s Campaign Plan objectives.

• Assisted in the planning for a $283 million dollar infrastructure redesign effort for our subordinate organization in support of the Defense of Guam. Conducted direct analysis and problem solving in a technical environment to assess impact of future infrastructure on operational requirements. These efforts aligned with goals set forth in the Theater Campaign Plan while bringing together industry partners, local leaders, and myriad Joint organizations in support of regional transformation goals modernization strategies.

• Created staff plans and identified key roles and responsibilities for all members within a newly established organization needed to execute action plans aligned with the organizational goals. Established metrics to measure and monitor the establishment of a fully operational organization. Developed processes to establish synchronicity among staff members and partner organizations.

Deputy Director, Air and Missile Defense Branch, U.S. Army Central, Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, SC 28236 Supervisor, COL Michael Melito, 07/2016-07/2019, full-time 40+ hours per week Deputy Director for the Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Division within US Army Central (ARCENT). Assisted the AMD Branch Chief in advising the Commanding General on all AMD equities supporting all named operations in the US Army Central (USARCENT) Area of Operations spanning more than ten countries. Assisted the AMD Branch Chief in supporting AMD integration, synchronization, modernization, and Force Protection requirements IAW US Central Command (CENTCOM), USARCENT and US Air Force Central (USAFCENT) operations, plans, and exercises. Supported the execution of Title X responsibilities to ensure Operational and Combat Readiness and sustainment of thousands of deployed and deploying AMD forces. In the absence of the AMD Chief, advised USARCENT leadership regarding setting the Combined Forces Land Component Commands (CFLCC) Theater to enable Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration (RSOI) of AMD forces. Assisted the AMD Chief in equity-shaping through deliberate coordination with Higher Headquarters, service components, subordinate units, and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) partners to advance USARCENT's Campaign Plan objectives. Provided oversight for the training and readiness of our Theater Missile Warning crews in support of the airspace situational awareness mission. Served as the Contracting Officer Representative with responsibility for managing the maintenance and operation of the joint architecture in the USARCENT area of operations. Responsibilities included budget administration, personnel supervision, and supply chain requirements.

Accomplishments

• Collaborated with Departments of Defense Agencies, Military Service Components, and Allied Partners through multiple workgroups and forums, including the annual Gulf Cooperation Council Symposium, to identify opportunities for interoperability, integration, and interdependence with respect to enhancing protection efforts of US and regional partner assets and capabilities.

• Provided oversight of a technical Operational Support Contract exceeding $1 Million that supported the joint architecture of all USARCENT deployed forces.

• Served as the AMD representative for Special Technical Operations and Special Access Programs in support of USARCENT efforts.

• Responsible for the formulation, planning, coordination, and the integration of the organization’s strategic, operational, and contingency plans in support of AMD requirements throughout the CENTCOM Theater.

• Provided Foreign Military Sales subject matter expertise resulting in a strengthened alliance through technology and expertise sharing.

• Provided oversight for all AMD logistical throughput needs, mobility management, and low density/high demand parts resourcing, management, and allocation. Operations Chief and Chief of Staff, 2d Battalion, 6th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, OK, Supervisor: LTC Cary Metz, 06/2014-06/2016, full-time 40+ hours per week Served as Operations Chief and Chief of Staff for an institutional training organization with an annual throughput of more than 2,200 US and International students spanning both Enlisted and Officer cohorts. Provided oversight for organizational training requirements and academic curriculum development. Chief of Staff responsible for the synchronization and management of activities for seven staff sections engaged in the planning and conduct of myriad curricula and managing long and near- term academic requirements. Provided oversight of the organization’s inspection, maintenance, supply discipline, and academic development plans. Oversaw the planning and budgeting, acquisition management, administration, and operations of the infrastructure assets, and services for $100 million of tactical, organizational, and installation property; and managed the unit's $2.5 million annual budget. Accomplishments

• Planned, developed, and executed new curriculum in support of the Army Medical Department

(AMEDD) Direct Commission Course (DCC) focused on indoctrinating, Soldierizing, and inculcating newly appointed Army physicians with the Warrior Ethos.

• Developed, prepared, and presented briefings on holistic reorganization project to Fires Center of Excellence senior leaders with a view toward branch synchronicity, minimizing span of control, and consolidate resources.

• Served as Observer, Coach and Training for the Counter Rockets, Artillery, and Mortars (C-RAM) Training Academy certifying crews in preparation for operational deployments. Aided in the refinement of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures and planning approach for the employment and integration of C-RAM into base defense plans.

• Designed Risk Reduction Council forum to develop healthy and safe practices across the organization, bolster morale and organizational climate, seek community outreach opportunities, and strengthen mutual trust between organizational members and leaders. Organizational Integrator, Force Management Division, U.S. Forces Command, Fort Bragg, NC, Supervisor: GS-15 Edward Robillard, 12/2011-06/2013, full-time 40+ hours per week Force Management subject matter expert for the Air and Missile Defense (AMD) portfolio focused on unit readiness, sourcing, and allocation of Army and Joint requirements. Provide recommendations on modifications to organizational structure, assessment of capabilities, and future operational requirements. Provided analysis on proper force mix/force packaging in support of theater requirements and Forces Command (FORSCOM) operational plans and contingencies. Developed comprehensive plans for providing support to worldwide AMD force structure and evolving personnel management proposals.

Accomplishments

• Co-managed a diverse portfolio of Air and Missile Defense programs focused on providing timely AMD sourcing recommendations in support of the overall Global Force Management effort while managing future ADA force structure through Total Army Analysis, Force Design Updates, MTOE and Grade Plate Reviews.

• Facilitated numerous HQDA level meetings related to equipping, manning, and stationing, and sourcing Air Defense organizations across multiple Combatant Commands.

• Participated in several Joint Sourcing Conferences ensuring Army requirements were met with diverse, appropriate, and timely capability from across the services in support of global operational requirements.

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Data Science, 2024. University of Maryland Global Campus, Adelphi, MD Master of Arts, Leadership Development, 2008. University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Accounting, 2006. Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, 1998. Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL Professional Development:

Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management, In Progress. Defense Acquisition University Civilian/ Military Certifications:

Army Test and Evaluation Basic Course (PH I & II), 2021 DoD, Contracting Officer Representative, 2018

DoD, Joint Interoperability Planner, 2018

Unit Movement Officer Deployment Planner, 2018

DoD Security Cooperation Management P3, 2017

Space Fundamentals Planner (3Y, JPME I), 2014

DoD, Defense Support for Civil Authorities (PH II), 2014 Army Force Management (3R), 2012

Military Assistance and Security Advisor, 2010

Anti-Terrorism Officer Basic (Resident), 2008

Tactical Air Operations Planner (5U), 2007

Awards and/or Recognitions:

Bronze Star Medals – 2011, 2005

Meritorious Service Medals – 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2002, 1999 Joint Service Commendation Medal - 2007

Army Commendation Medals – 2005, 2000, 1996, 1993

Army Achievement Medals – 2022, 2007, 1994, 1991

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