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Operations and Process Improvement Leader with Navy Background

Location:
Chula Vista, CA
Salary:
55,000
Posted:
January 13, 2026

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James N. Williams III

901-***-**** *****.*.************@*****.***

Solutions-driven business analyst with experience leading cross-functional teams in the development, documentation and delivery of process innovations driving the attainment of business goals. Seek opportunities to transform company practices into fresh, cost-effective solutions leading to more efficient operations. Highly analytical and process-oriented data analyst with in-depth knowledge of database types; research methodologies; and big data capture, curation, manipulation, and visualization. Offer insights, analytics and business intelligence used to advance opportunity identification, process reengineering and corporate growth. Able to supply expert guidance to perfect systems, procedures, and processes, evaluate operational, program effectiveness, and develop solutions to make improvements or address performance issues. An outstanding Supervisor that has strong project management, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Human Resources Strategy & Management • HR Structure & Policies • Organizational Transformation • Change Management • Talent & Performance Management • Employee Relations • Succession Planning • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) • Global Scalability • Compensation & Total Rewards

Python

Talent Acquisition • Learning & Development • Employment Branding • Organizational Design • Team Building

Professional Experience

Lead Supervisor of Officer Manpower Distribution (Bupers-072) 2018 - Pres

Organization: CACI, San Diego, CA

Supervisor:

Supervise seven staff personnel in the management, analysis and record placement of 56,044 officers at sea and shore commands throughout the Navy.

Leadership Contributions:

·Review and prepare officer manpower plans and execute procedures pertaining to surface ships, special programs associated and other naval surface commands and shore activities manpower requirements.

·Conduct weekly analysis in determining of minimum quantitative and qualitative manpower requirements related to MILPERSMAN and manuals.

·Assist in enter officer billet level details for all manpower issues, both historical and future.

·Currently ensure contractor data information is balanced with coordination with contracting offers and others.

·Prepare recommendations and endorsements on specific manpower policy issues for all activities.

·Currently develop officer manpower changes using automated systems (NSIPS)/(Salesforce).

Lead Supervisor of Manpower Distribution 2015 - 2018

Organization: Navy Personnel Command, Millington, TN

Supervisor:

Responsible for the day-to-day performance of the department. Experiences the group's purposes and goals. Managed personnel in the analysis and placement of over 35,791 personnel at sea and shore commands throughout the Navy.

Leadership Contributions:

·Liaison between US Fleet Forces and Navy Personnel Command. Responsible in overseeing command manning for aviation commands encompassing 20,000 billets. Supervised 5 Human Resource personnel managing / validating job requisitions for 24 ratings.

·Performed monthly analysis of fleet manning requirements, evaluating and prioritizing over 1,500 personnel requisitions per month. Effectively communicated with senior leadership ensuring the proper requisitions were advertised and filled. Knowledge of Navy personnel management systems to include Enlisted Administration Information System (EAIS), Active Readiness Information System (ARIS), and Career Management System – Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID).

·Identified Sailors within their Projected Rotation Date, validated active & Full Time Support personnel and specialty skill sets in preparation for requisition advertisement. Reviewed over 800 personnel actions, 200 Senior Leadership re-distribution approvals, 5,000 sets of personnel transfer orders and 30 priority requisition loads. Reached a cumulative 96% Fleet manning level.

·Assisted in preparing status reports consisting of controlling jobs completion percentage, material problems, staffing problems, contractual data, and any other significant information that may affect the contractual milestones.

·Liaison between US Fleet Forces and Navy Personnel Command. Personally responsible for overseeing command manning for 28 key commands to include all Afloat Training Groups, All Regional Maintenance Centers, all Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facilities, all Navy Shipyards and Recruit Training Command ensuring maximum possible Fleet Readiness.

·Assisted in preparing detailed discrepancy reports of instances of failure of the contractor's quality assurance or inspection processes.

·Maintained constant monitoring of US Fleet Forces manning policies. Provides continuous training to manpower personnel ensuring all personnel are aware of and supporting newly revised procedures.

Lead Supervisor 2012 - 2015

Organization: USS Makin Island (LHD-8), San Diego, CA

Supervisor:

Responsible for managing the workflow of my department by assigning tasks, supporting staff, monitoring results and reporting to senior management. Contributes to the efficiency of the department by reviewing and improving processes and setting targets for the teams.

Leadership Contributions:

·Responsible for the execution of AIR department installation management and logistics support for two forward deployed Western Pacific/ Arabian Gulf deployments in Theater.

·Assisted in evaluating progress in order to ensure timely delivery providing the basis for equitable payments for the contractor, and forming the basis for future planning to allow prompt action on problems.

·Worked closely with AIRPAC, Program Managers, Command Leadership, Detailers and Placement Coordinators to minimize military manning shortfalls by providing justifications to Fleet Manning Control Authority on CNO priority billets 100472

·Assisted in reviewing paperwork associated with any tests conducted on ship's machinery, propulsion systems, piping, combat systems, contractor's test equipment and other complex systems.

·Responsible for managing safe launch and recovery of 10,467 fixed and rotary wing aircraft while training 22 personnel in Crash and Salvage procedures while maintaining Two Million dollars in firefighting and rescue equipment.

·Assisted in surveillance to help insure all facets of work performed meet government quality standards.

·Planned the repairs, research and procure materials, estimate manning hours and material requirements, and negotiate final tasking in order to accomplish completion of repairs in a timely manner.

·Worked with installation Commanding Officers to develop standard operating procedures (SOP) and guidelines for optimizing command manning and emergency rescue procedure manning.

·Served as the initial point of contact for the ship when a quality assurance issue arises between the ships and resolved quality assurance discrepancies.

·Provided expertise as a specialist of quality assurance programs.

·Planned, designed and carried out programs, projects and studies.

·Documented work assignments in the inspection record books and submit required reporting to program managers.

·Retained all daily production reports for the ship.

Lead Supervisor (Instructor) 2009 - 2012

Organization: Naval Air Technical Training Center, Pensacola, FL

Supervisor:

Lead Instructor responsible for the supervision and development of 14 Instructors. Ensuring quality training to 1020 sailors and officers through high risk firefighting training with zero mishaps or attrition.

Leadership Contributions:

·Very knowledgeable in Catalog of Navy Training Courses (CANTRAC) and Corporate Enterprise Training Activity Resource Systems (CETARS), containing the information on schools and courses logging 76 successful class completion certifications.

·Wrote the learning objective as well as tailoring the Course of Instruction (COI) to suit particular platforms.

·Conducted 6480 hours of advanced high-risk aircraft firefighting, rescue and salvage procedures.

·Regularly reviewed course curriculum policies and changes to ensure the most accurate information has been directed navy wide.

·Expertly organized 68 hours of safety awareness training to 12,000 students and staff members, greatly reducing safety mishaps within the command.

Recruiter/Recruiter-In-Charge 2004 - 2009

Organization: Chief Navy Recruiting Command, Memphis, TN

Supervisor:

In charge of seeking out quality candidates, confirming their qualifications and placing them in open roles at a company. Their duties include researching job seekers and inviting them to apply to a job, screening candidates through phone interviews and filling out hiring paperwork. Taught employees how to be effective in supervisory positions. Trained can on working with large groups, small groups and as well, running whole departments with supervisory management techniques. carriers, suppliers, warehouses, etc.

Leadership Contributions:

·As Recruiter and Recruiter-In-Charge, my station earned several awards including, Large Station of the Year, Leads Station of the Year, and consecutively attained 125 percent new contracts earning awards for production and performance.

·Hand-Selected as the Delayed Entry Program Coordinator resulted in a 5.7 percent Recruit Training Command (RTC)attrition rate 4 percent under the national average.

·Sourced candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidate pipeline

·Screened candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, and performing phone screenings

·Took ownership of candidate experience by designing and managing itDevelop job postings, job descriptions, and position requirements

·Performed reference checks as need

·Facilitated the offer process by extending the offer and negotiationg employment terms

·Managed onboarding and new hire process

·Stayed abreast of recruiting trends and best practices

·Managed the overall interview, selection, and closing process

·Ensured all screening, hiring, and selection is done in accordance with employment laws and regulations

Education / Certificates

- Park University, Parkville MO

2016-2017

Associates of Science in Management

- San Diego City College, San Diego CA

2008

- Master Training Specialist

2008

- Crash, Fire & Rescue Certification

2011

Personnel Financial Management

Shipboard Aircraft Fire Fighting

Training-Self Contained Breathing

Apparatus(SCBA)

Mobile Ordnance Team Training

DOD Information Assurance Awareness

Nalcomis (Optimized) Oma

Quality Assurance Administration

Command Drug And Alcohol Advisor

Aviation Maintenance Work Supervisor Naval Explosives Safety

Aircraft Corrosion Control

Organizational Maintenance

Operational Risk Management

Time-Critical Risk Management

Aviation Maintenance Management Process

Supervisor - Managing Risk

Personally Identifiable Information(PII)

Code Of Conduct Level A

Trafficking In Persons Basic Awareness

Notification/Federal Employee Anti-Discrimination And Retaliation Act Of

ATFP Level I Awareness (CONUS)

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Computer Skills

MS Office Suite QuickBooks

Key Qualifications

Trusted leadership advisor providing guidance in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and critical business initiatives.

Strategically leverages human capital to maximize business outcomes, growth, and return on investment (ROI).

Vision to see what is needed to prepare the organization for tomorrow’s challenges.

Critical, pragmatic thinker – quickly identifies areas for improvement and moves to rapid implementation.

Integrates optimal people, processes, and systems to achieve operational excellence.

Resolves complex business challenges and mitigates barriers via rigorous problem-solving.

References

Tony Howard

Contract Specialist (Government)SWRMC

San Diego, CA

619-***-****

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Fredric Robinson

Government Contractor

Jacksonville, FL

904-***-****

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Mr. Todd Anderson (GS-13)

Enlisted Placement Management

901-***-**** (W)

Ms. Robin Thiel (GS-12), PERS-4013

Aviation Placement Lead

901-***-**** (W)

CDR Steve Alexander

Naval Air Forces, Manpower and Personnel

619-***-**** (W)



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