Human Resources Security Clearance

ANTHONY S. VELASCO

Nationality: USA

Clearance: TS//SCI T5

**************@*****.*** • 254-***-****

linkedin.com/in/tonyvelasco• Kempner, TX 76539

Summary

Director of Network Operations and Military Veteran with a Top-Secret Security Clearance and over 32years of proven experience in the United States Army. Accomplished measurable results while leading up to2000 personnel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. I possess a comprehensive operations and logistics management background from conducting domestic and global operations with Joint and Combined forces and organizations. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $5M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in program management, human resources, and process improvement.

Work Experience

Emerging Concepts Planner, Directorate of Concepts Branch, JANUS Research, US Army Futures Command - Austin, TX 2023 - 2024

Participated in developing and implementing planning for the US Army Futures Command Emerging Concepts Division. Participates in and executes the Army Futures Study Program and integrates staff planning with the Capability Development Integration Directorates (CDIDs) and the Army Futures Command senior staff.

Attended and participated in various Future Study Programs (FSP) at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, with multiple US Army staff and Interagency elements in executing the Futures Wargaming activity on DWS.

I supervised the staff planning for the Army Futures Command Futures Concepts and Future Capability Workbooks, approved by the Four-Star Commander and instituted into the US Army in the Future Formations of 2030 and 2040.

Senior Army Analysis, Joint Planning Cell, Joint Modernization Command - SAIC, Fort Bliss, TX 2020 – 2023

Serve as the principal support in the strategic planning and delivery of critical real-time combat training at the Joint Warfighting Assessment and the Joint Planning Cell, supporting Army experimentation activities at the US Army Futures Command. Plan and organize military training exercises, including logistics, equipment, training areas, and medical areas.

Administer threat and risk training, development, and leadership, assessing performance to provide constructive feedback. Thus, you achieve team synergy and elevate efficiency and productivity.

Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) integration and coordination with the Joint Staff J9.

I collaborate with high-ranking senior officials to drive the theoretical and detailed planning necessary to recognize, visualize, and describe the operational environment, make and articulate decisions, and lead and assess military operations.

Deliver training and develop junior soldiers to help soldiers reach their potential and enhance operational effectiveness.

Research to engage senior officials for proposals for future army mission decision-making matters.

Subject Matter Expert in helping understand mission planning and execution, resource allocation, costs, and personnel in simulated joint and multi-national operational scenarios.

Military Command Information Systems experience with senior staff in two COCOMS

Participated in multiple Multi Domain exercises with USAREUR and USINDOPACOM

Senior Program Manager (Corps Staff and Brigade Deputy Commanding Officer) United States Army, Fort Hood TX (Deployed to Bagdad, Iraq and Kabul, Afghanistan) 2009 – 2016

Oversaw over 2000 soldiers and a budget of $5M to provide a significant force in support of missions. Earned recognition for a leader who can motivate others and remain resilient during difficult times. Made swift decisions under pressure in training, budget, and personnel. Received a Legion of Merit award for exceptional service.

Awarded a Bronze Star Medal and a Defense Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding performance during four combat deployments to OIF, OND, and OEF.

Transformed data management practices by implementing procedures that integrated the Joint Automation Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS)

and Advance Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS), delivering a significantly improved experience while improving operational efficiency and information security.

Provided ongoing technology risk reporting, regularly monitored trends, and defined metrics to measure security control efficacy and reliability with zero significant quality issues.

Managed a network data center using JADOCS/AFATDS Software, utilizing responsive and proactive approaches to ensure effective communication to over 1k users in multiple countries. This led to successful accomplishments of future goals.

Responsible for maintaining the network infrastructure and training soldiers on technology usage to support them during active combat deployments.

As a brigade and a battalion

As operations officer and executive officer, I ran and led multiple command posts during peacetime and combat operations in Iraq.

Worked on and with brigade and higher headquarters staff, mobilization operations, military exercise design, and development using Military Command Information Systems for Maneuver, Fires, and Air Defense.

Education

Master of Science, Communication Management, Concentration in Wireless Technologies

Keller Graduate School of Management, Oakbrook, IL

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, Concentration in Web Applications Development

DeVry University, Oakbrook, IL

Bachelor of Arts, History

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Additional Work Experience

Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Commander Division Artillery 1st Cavalry Division Fort Hood Texas with over 3000 soldiers 2015-2016

Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Commander of multiple Advice and Assist teams in Kabul, Afghanistan, with over 100 soldiers from various countries 2013-2014.

Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Fire Support Officer and Iraqi Army Advisor, Bagdad, Iraq, with 25 soldiers 2010-2011

Lieutenant Colonel, Chief of Fires III Corps Staff, Fort Hood, Texas, with over 100 soldiers 2009-2015

Principal, Brigade Executive Officer, Battalion Operations Officer, Battalion Executive Officer, Deputy Fire Support Officer for Fire, Iraq, Fort Sill, Oklahoma and Fort Hood, Texas 2003 – 2009

Professional Training

Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System, Commanders Course - Fort Hood, TX

Joint Firepower Commanders Course Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV

U.S. Army, Command and General Staff College (CGSC) Fort Leavenworth, KA

Honors & Awards:

Legion of Merit for exceptional service.

Bronze Star Medal

Defense Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding performance during four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.

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