Project Management Security Clearance

JOSEPH R. SCHULTZ

***** *** ******** ******, *********, VA, 20169

706-***-****, ******.*.*******@*****.***

SUMMARY: Detail-oriented leader with 15 years of experience in managing Information Technology projects and operations with strong analytical, presentation and problem-solving capabilities. Project Management Institute certified Project Management Professional with active Top Secret (TS/SCI) level U.S. Government security clearance. Highly flexible, organized and skilled at handling multiple tasks and managing priorities in fast-paced, changing environments.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified

TS/SCI Security Clearance

COMPTIA Security+ Certified

Quality Management

VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage

Detail Oriented Planning and Execution

Inventory Management

Information System Security

Tactical-Level Analysis

Risk Management

Cyber Security Enforcement

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Network Modernization

Strategic and Tactical Leadership

Supply Chain Operations

Course of Action Development

Technical / Professional Writing

Knowledge Management

Team Building

Administrative Organization

Strategic Planning

Time / Schedule Management

EXPERIENCE

Project Management Lead, TekSynap, Fort Belvoir, VA

08/2022 to Present

Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Develops and manages detailed work plans, schedules, changes to scope and milestone deadlines, project estimates, project budgets resource plans and status reports. Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems. Meets regularly with business and technology owners to define business and technical requirements and develop corresponding implementation plans. Plans course of projects, including milestones, and resources required, cross-functional dependencies, use of technology and tools and document in project plan, following established project management methodology. Proactively manages project dependencies, risk, action items and blockers. Communicates and escalates as needed. Assists the team to remove roadblocks and manages dependencies, team data, metrics and analyzes trends.

Led a Project Management Team consisting of two project managers and one technical writer, supporting The Defense Threat Reduction Agency's (DTRA) Mission IT Infrastructure & Services Department (IT-MT). Successfully completing 69 projects in 32 months on the job. Often actively managed 20+ projects simultaneously.

Applied standard practices and documentation using a hybrid approach of both The Agile Framework and Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) to provide tailor Project Management support to IT-MT Divisions, mission partners and outside agencies.

Senior Project Manager, Leidos, Pentagon, Arlington, VA

08/2018 to 07/2022

Responsible for managing planning, cost, schedule, and performance of small, medium and large Government projects supporting the 844th Communications Group and the Joint Staff in the National Military Command Center of the Pentagon. Provides support solutions on classified and unclassified networks in sensitive locations vital to the interests of national defense and global stability. Integrates all functions and activities necessary to ensure the project/program meets client/customer requirements. Provides strong, proactive, and assertive leadership while engaging multi-discipline teams and responding to business needs. Leads team members (e.g., executives, subject matter experts, controllers, schedulers, etc.) through the project life cycle. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships, partnerships, and external networks.

Successfully planned and delivered the largest multi-million-dollar, multi-year renovation to the National Joint Operations Integration Center since 2008 ahead of schedule.

oProject contained several innovations that have never been delivered to the Joint Staff previously and provide an unmatched level of capabilities to the customer’s operational environment.

Individually commended by general officer, Deputy Director of Current Operations, on the joint staff for “efforts [that] directly refined and enabled a fully coordinated and synchronized United States Government withdrawal of 5,842 United States Military personnel and evacuation of 124,334 at risk men, women, and children from Afghanistan.”

Associate Project Manager, Red Hat Inc., Tyson's Corner, VA

05/2016 to 08/2018

Actively manages low to high complexity projects to successful completion from initiation through delivery and closure. Provides coordination of cross-functional teams (through meetings and progress measurement activity) which bring distinct, specific projects to completion both on time and within budget. Responsible for delivering all aspects of Red Hat products including project kickoffs, managing schedules (milestones or sprints), maintaining risk/issue logs, completing regular internal/external status reports, and completing project closeout activities. Maintains full understanding of industry standard project management practices (as well as Red Hat policies and procedures) and the ability to interact with senior Red Hat and Customer management at all levels.

Successfully manages several low to high complexity projects to include such tasks as:

oMonitoring projects for challenges in support of Services

oActing as an escalation point for issues and helping address conflicts

oOverseeing management of Services:

Managing day-to-day project activities

Monitoring and tracking progress of engagement and tasks, providing feedback to Red Hat leadership and Customer team members.

Providing updates and status information to project teams.

Developing project plan defining dates, strategy, and processes

Hosting status calls to manage project tasks

Managing the scope change processes

oCoordinating with on-site personnel at Customer Facilities

Detachment Commander, 25th Signal Battalion, Doha, Qatar

05/2014 to 05/2016

Responsible for supporting and enabling organization operations and unit personnel by providing independent reception, staging, onward movement, and integration (RSO&I) functions. Provides communications and user support on 4 separate networks to 3 installations in Qatar with over 27 tenant organizations, over 300 buildings and approximately 4,000 users. Ensures the safety, training and well-being of over 80 Soldiers, Civilians and their family members. Maintains oversight of several service contracts valued at over $176M annually as well as distribution oversight and management of 4 property books of equipment across 4 sites in Qatar and Afghanistan.

Coordinated and managed movement of over 200 personnel in and out of Afghanistan as part of daily operations.

Successfully managed several high visibility projects:

oProvided communication support to over 30 Senior Military Personnel during 2 USARCENT Leader Development Conferences.

oExpanded network communications to transition sensitive military site from tactical to strategic networks.

oOversaw network infrastructure Modernization and Optimization efforts at three separate sites increasing network bandwidth and reliability for approximately 4,000 customers.

Operations/Plans Officer, 2nd Signal Brigade, Wiesbaden, Germany

07/2013 to 05/2014

Implements command and control processes enhancing the Brigade's ability to deploy mobile communications support within Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Provides operational and technical planning in network engineering, cyber defense and cyber security for 7 Signal Battalions with approximately 25,000 users. Integrates theater-level enterprise support for 3 executive level headquarters implementing Global Defensive Operations. Develops strength management plans and the task organization of 1,300 Soldiers and civilians across 24 installations. Manages networking equipment valued at over $200M. Plans theater wide C4 support (Command, Communication, Control, Computers) of forces deploying to United States Central Command and European Command.

Planned the successful deactivation of two signal battalions supporting congressionally mandated European force posturing efforts. The units deactivated and the brigade assumed the remaining mission sets without service degradation to customer base.

Project manager for 5 distributed field training exercises that improved the brigade’s ability to rapidly respond to both physical (such as a fiber cut) and logical (such as malware or a virus) network incidents.

Planned communication support and resource allocation for several multinational training events at the Joint Multinational Training Center (JMTC) as well as several missions supporting the defense and sovereignty of NATO allies such as Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Turkey.

Assistant Secretary of the General Staff, 5th Signal Command, Wiesbaden, Germany

02/2012 to 07/2013

Serves as a focal point for facilitating administrative coordination among 13 primary and special staff sections, a General Officer headquarters and 10 large companies spanning an area of responsibility of 9 European nations. Synchronizes and tracking various staff actions and tasks as well as maintains oversight and awareness of short and long-range calendars.

Planned, coordinated, and resourced over 30 VIP visits across the United States and Europe.

Planned and coordinated over 50 ceremonies, conferences, and other command level events

Recorded, tracked, assisted, coordinated and reported on primary and special staff’s completion of mission essential project and operational tasks supporting the Commanding General.

Team Lead, Joint Network Node, 589TH Signal Company, Camp Spann, Afghanistan

04/2011 to 02/2012

Responsible for leadership development, safety, health, welfare, training, and deployment of 26 employees assigned to the company. Oversees all SIPR, NIPR, CENTRIX, Voice Over IP, and DSN services supporting more than 500 subscribers across Afghanistan. Manages all planning, implementation, resourcing, and maintenance of $5M worth of equipment including 10 vehicles, 5 communications shelters, 4 satellite trailers, and five power assemblages.

Managed installation, operation and maintenance of two JNNs, 3 CPNs, and four SNAP terminals at 5 separate sites providing communications to over 1,500 customers in northern Afghanistan.

Planned, resourced, and constructed two communications structures improving the team’s ability to continue to provide secure, reliable communications while improving the teams’ morale and quality of life.

Spearheaded the company’s redeployment project by leading a small team from Afghanistan to the unit’s home station in Germany to occupy, conduct building renovations and establish company operations ready to receive company personnel and equipment returning from Afghanistan.

Assistant Signal Plans Manager, 170TH Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Baumholder, Germany

02/2010 to 04/2011

Assistant communications officer in the planning and management of information assurance for computer systems and networks. Advises senior leaders and staff on automation policies and procedures, training, readiness. Oversees customer education programs of a 3500-person company. Assists in the military decision-making process, standard operating procedures formulation and refinement, training resource management, and short-range calendar development. Plans all communications and automations matters for the deployment of the organization overseas.

Planned the communications annex of the brigade’s deployment operations order ensuring the brigade implemented accurate secure voice and data communications with six battalions across northern Afghanistan upon arrival.

Meticulously inventoried the entire brigade’s communications property, identifying the type and quantity required for continuous operations. Led procurement efforts to acquire the remaining necessary equipment for each battalion within the brigade.

Continuously managed signal operations and updated the Brigade Commander and all Battalion Commanders daily on communications status across northern Afghanistan.

EDUCATION

Master of Science: Information Technology: Project Management, University of Maryland University College, Maryland, 18 credits complete towards degree

Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy, The College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

AWARDs

The Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, 2 Army Commendation Medals, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, 3 Afghanistan Campaign Medals, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Meritorious Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

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