Field Engineer Risk Management
Resume:
Russell Craig (Rusty)
***********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/russell-craig-a6245079
Objective CUAS/Missile Defense/ Missile Field Security & Maintenance
Summary of Qualifications
Ground Missile Defense Field Engineer nLogic
Support Fort Greely Missile Field construction activities to include engineering, environmental, and testing activities. Assist with preparing and coordinating responses to customer inquiries, assist with safety reviews, and updating/creating test procedures.
Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) organizations and 20 years’ experience with Missile Defense and equivalent DoD system. Demonstrate self-initiative, leadership, and essential customer interface skills. Possess the ability to clearly express ideas/concepts, perform as part of a team, and capable of operating in a multi-tasking environment.
Senior Level Warfighter liaison for maintenance and security.
Retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4 140A)
Ground Missile Defense (GMD) Operations subject matter expert (SME), Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) SME managing Drone Hunter, CORIAN, S-Band, K-Band, Ku-Band Radars, Drone Buster, Wind Talker, Radar/Camera combinations. Established organization’s CUAS program, integrating Base Operations, supervisor in CUAS operations including implementation, training, SOPs, Tactics, future systems development and risk management.
Supervised and created CUAS Tactics, Operator, Train the Trainer, and OPORDs for multi-layered integrated CUAS systems. Developed gap analysis for CUAS and Physical Security resulting in layered CUAS systems to meet current threat for National Strategic Site, CUAS Spectrum coordinator, systems integration, and coordination with visiting service branches. Coordination, planning, site survey for contractors and Head Quarters Department of the Army (HQDA) for Ground Missile Defense (GMD) and the Joint Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Office (JCO). First CONUS unit to successfully install and deploy multiple CUAS systems within CONUS developing CONOPS, 130i and coordination with Intelligence organizations.
Managed Ground Based Interceptors, associated assets, Sensors C2BMC, (UEWR, SBX, Tactical Data Links (TDLS), TPY-2 Aegis Radars) during day -day operations. Manage/Coordinate during Crisis and Combat with Ground Missile Defense crews.
Utilize SIPR Chat with SBX, Missile Defense Element, USNORTHCOM and other assets. Track, monitor, and report object composition clusters via sensors to Director and crew. Manage, monitor and report all C2BMC connections to Fire Direction Crews and Command.
Manage Table IV, Table VII and VIII Crew Certifications. Leveraged Missile Defense tables to create C-UAS CONOPS and SOPs.
Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
20 years with Ground Missile Defense (GMD)
36 Years in Military Operations, Joint Operations. Aviation and Air Defense & Artillery
Communication skills – Contract Management, Project oversight/management for 50–100-million-dollar project (building/facilities) at Fort Greely, Alaska across multi-echelon domains.
Participate in multi-disciplinary IPT to support design, system integration, Interoperability, and fielding of missile defense and CUAS assets.
Manage daily briefing with senior leadership.
Site Survey Director for CUAS systems (CONUS)
Radar deconfliction coordination, spectrum management and airspace deconfliction for UAS
Senior Physical Security advisor (Missile Field Defense) for GMD assets at Fort Greely, Alaska
Gap analysis for Warfighter and weapon systems
Familiar with SCIF ICD 705
OSHA Risk Management certification / Risk Mitigation / Accident Investigation
Organization Safety Officer (13 years)
Set up and maintain sensor systems/radar, including hardware/software setup utilizing Unix/Linux and development of training and maintenance procedures.
Strong ability to use each system, understanding the capabilities and limitations of each system, how to access and output data, integrate data with flight teams.
FCC, FAA, 130i procedures and EA requests.
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) course graduate
Familiar with ArcGIS
Supervisor duties including DA Civilians (GS13/14) and contractors.
16 years of Army Aviation (rotary wing) experience. Crew Chief instruction and Quality Assurance, Night Vision device maintainer/instructor.
Directed and managed daily maintenance, instruction for U.S and other Nation’s personnel.
Conducted and oversaw safety protocols, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for National Security missions.
Very detail oriented. Apply precision instruments, tools and equipment for measurement and analysis.
Work History
Command & Control Systems Integrator 2004 – SEP 2024
U.S. Army, Fort Greely Alaska
Senior Liaison officer between Missile Defense Agency (MDA), USNORTHCOM, Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), BOEING, Northrup Grumman and HQDA, JCO for systems maintenance and future development.
C2 Systems Integrator/LNO for the 49th Missile Defense BN. Provided technical support for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) System at Ft. Greely, Alaska. Responsible for monitoring all GMD peculiar logistics, maintenance activities for the 49th Missile Defense Battalion and monitoring GMD system assets to detect operator error or system malfunctions and initiate corrective actions. Provide constant updates to the Battalion and Senior Leaders with respect to the operational health and status of all GMD assets. Serves as primary advisor and coordinator for the Battalion in all GMD readiness, maintenance and logistical issues. Conducts procedural reviews for transition, operational, and developmental activities on the Missile Defense Complex (MDC) in conjunction with the prime contractor and local Missile Defense Agency (MDA) office.
Chief Operations Officer for Warfighter Integration and project management on maintenance, asset management, project coordination for multiple National Security Missions.
Senior Operations coordinator on Missile Defense Complex (MDC) for Warfighter. 20 years’ experience with MDC Operations, construction and planning.
Senior CUAS strategic planner for installation and special mission sites. Planned, organized, trained, and coordinated all requirements for CUAS policies, authorizations and requirements including FAA, FCC and 130i. Assigned procedures, Tactics and new courses of actions (COA) as system and operators discover new tactics.
Senior Site Survey Director and coordinator for layered CUAS systems.
Selected by Senior Commanders to advise CONUS installations with CUAS Site Survey, CONOPS, training plans, shortfalls, lessons learned, FAA/FCC, and local law enforcement with procedural requirements with manpower considerations.
Senior advisor for Alaska CUAS operations and Missile Field Complex maintenance.
Coordination for Intelligence Operations.
CUAS Senior Manager/Consultant / TTP and course developer on multiple systems.
Consultant to Army APO, SMDC, HQDA and other agencies on CUAS.
Train, learn and develop dynamic/emerging needs with concerns for Warfighter integration on CORIAN and other CUAS systems.
Education
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Technology Management
Excelsior University
Projected completion date December 2026
Certifications
NASA Training Program
Fiber Optic Terminations, Cable Assemblies and Installations
oNASA-STD-8739.6B
Assembly Of Electric Terminations
Installation Of Electric Wiring
Assembly Of Electric Connectors
Assembly Of Mil-Dtl-26500 Circular Connectors
NASA Training Program (continued)
Bonding and Grounding
Electrical Bonding of Receptacles
Terminal Installation on Preinstalled Ground Studs
Bolt & Nut
Bolt and Nut Installation
Installation of Safety-ing Devices (Safety/Lock Wire)
Torque Procedures and Tools for Fastener Installations
Introduction to Confined Spaces in Construction
Fall Protection for Construction
Military Education
Senior Military education-with RF, Link 16, Electronics, Project Management, Technology Management
Ground Officer Safety Course (GSOC)
OHSA course from University of Alabama
High School Diploma, Grand Valley High School, Parachute Colorado
Training
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Course
Certificate for OSHA /Ground Safety Officer Course
Command and Control Systems Integrator (Senior)
CUAS Academy
Joint Integration with Air Force and Army systems. Radar deconfliction coordination, spectrum management and airspace deconfliction for UAS
Physical Security for SSL-A assets
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Experience operating and managing sensors (radar, EO/IR, RF)
Experience working with multiple computing environments and with sensor software tools to enable sensor functionality.
Knowledge and operational familiarity with aviation technologies and airspace regulations
Superior project management skills, demonstrated by operational leadership positions in the government or commercial sector.
Demonstrated ability to meet operational milestones and achieve project success.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of reports and memos.
Very strong interpersonal and team skills. Experience working in distributed teams both in skillset and geography. Experience coordinating between members with disparate backgrounds with different fields.
Experience working in or communicating with large operations-oriented multiple government organizations at a time.
Familiarity with team/project management and online productivity tools (e.g., Teams).
Ability to set goals, execute plans, maintain momentum on a project, and meet deadlines.
Waiver and authorization documentation: Prepare waiver and authorization request documents for the FAA and FCC to operate the system at any site location. 130i requirements
FAA regulations, and FCC approval for CUAS employment. FAA Airspace knowledge, specifically SSI and other restricted airspace. 13 years
Vulnerability Assessment Advisor for/with Intelligence community. SME for Ground Missile Defense operations. 20 years
Analytical skills, multiple areas. 36 years
Assembly. 30 years
Aviation Mechanic Strong mechanical aptitude. 35 years
C-UAS Field Service Representative for sensors, radar/camera, C-UAS systems. Analytical skills and SME for FAA/FCC regulations related to drones/UAS. 6 years.
CNC
Command and Control Systems Integration. 12 years
Computer networking. 10 years
Construction painting
CUAS Operations-intelligence analytical experience with DoD, Homeland Security, Federal Law enforcement, local law enforcement. 6 years
CUAS Policies/Procedures. 5 years
Databases
Electrical systems
Electronic countermeasures systems/CUAS. 16 years
GPS/system management/coordination, 5 years
Mechanical aptitude (high) ability to analyze, trouble shoot and repair, 39 years.
Military operations. 35 years
Military project management/security. 15 years
Negotiation. 10 years
Physical Security / Force Protection operations and analyst for SSLA sites/ Physical Security advisor for secure construction projects. Senior advisor to senior level commanders. 16 years
Program Management. 13 years
Project implementation. 20 years
Project management
RF Application/transmission, detection, deterrence equipment and techniques/Electronic Warfare/ RF theory. 13 years
Risk Management/Risk Analysis/ Ground Officer Safety/Accident Investigation/Safety Officer/. 22 years
SCIF construction/Physical Security procedures. 19 years
Senior CUAS Policy Advisor, Analyst. System implementation, Setup, 130i application. 5 years
Soldering
Team management. 25 years
Technical Monitor (KOR Representative) for Integrated Electronic Security Systems. Negotiation skills. 11 years
Volunteer Experience
Vice Chairman -Alaska Fish & Game Advisory Committee 2008 – present
Army Morale Welfare & Recreation outdoor guide/mechanic 2012 – 2021
Received Senior Leader Award (3 Star) and recognized for 600 hours volunteer service with Army organizations saving Fort Greely MWR over $55,000 in one year.
Awards
Award for Distinguished Honor Graduate Ground Missile Defense Qualification Course
Volunteer Awards – Multiple years, awarded by installation leaders and Senior Leaders from COCOM Commanders.
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