CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SZKRYBALO

ady3yk@r.postjobfree.com *845 West Braddock Rd Apt 104 Alexandria, VA 440-***-**** SUMMARY

Detail-oriented strategic analyst, leveraging 14 years of policy, defense acquisition, and external communications experience with the U.S. Interagency, Congress, news media, and international partners. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY 2007-2019

● Advisor to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director for Public Affairs on security, policy and strategic communication issues.

● Liaison with the U.S. Government (USG) Interagency and defense policy organizations.

● Developed briefings, provided strategic policy guidance, and supported engagement with senior USG officials.

● Worked closely with OSD, the Joint Staff, and Service components on an Analysis of Alternatives on a major international program with significant geopolitical and national security policy concerns.

● Promoted engagement with allies and media partners. Edited international conference briefings, speeches, and talking points to address political-military issues and foster investment in missile defense capabilities.

● Participated in the development of strategic communications plans and created external messaging guidance for sensitive program activities.

● Wrote the AEGIS BMD Strategic Communication Plan, shaped extensive coordination with the USG Interagency, and obtained executive approval. Supported public engagement in the midst of Congressional and media attention.

● Developed and coordinated strategic messaging to support engagement with senior-ranking officials and national/international media during AEGIS Ashore public ceremonies. Provided communications guidance and highlighted policy issues for senior MDA officials.

● Created information papers on multiple program issues with challenging policy considerations. Analyzed issues related to joint cooperative programs, controversial legislative provisions, and related public affairs activities.

● Represent MDA interests during the public affairs formation process, through engagement with OSD, the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, National Security Staff, and Congressional stakeholders.

● Supported OSD Public Affairs, Joint Staff, and the U.S. Navy development of a business case analysis for transfer of a major acquisition program.

● Managed public release reviews for overarching policy concerns, while considering technology transfer, export license, International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), and other security and policy restrictions.

● Ensured adherence with Security and Policy Review, Foreign Disclosure, and ITAR Exemption requests, ensuring adherence to MDA and USG international security policies and protecting critical Ballistic Missile Defense System scientific, technical, and programmatic information. Reviewed multiple cases per week.

● Reviewed technical briefings, scientific research proposals, academic journals, and engineering analysis for technology transfer and export control prior to approval for release. Senior advisor to the Director, Public Affairs; oversaw execution of all public affairs support activities. Dynetics Inc 2005-2007

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS ANALYST

Analyzed and conveyed information regarding ballistic missile defense acquisition and evaluation programs

● Directed public affairs activities for Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense.

● Designed public affairs strategy, drafted public affairs guidance, issued press announcements, and responded to media queries.

Oversaw agency security and policy review process for public release

● Managed receipt, review, and final approval of program information for public distribution.

● Conducted process analysis, implemented evaluation improvements, and trained stakeholders.

● Served as final arbiter for conflicts among different stakeholders. Advised management on issues involving application of electronic and new media communication practices

● Managed internal communication products, including transition from print to web-based delivery.

● Drafted policy memorandum for external affairs activities. EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE, OBERLIN COLLEGE, OH PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER QUALIFICATION, Defense Information School, Fort Meade, MD CLEARANCES

SECRET (December 2019)

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