Catherine Hodge

Deputy Chief of Weapons Division, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs at Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA)
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(386) 825-5501
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Washington DC-Baltimore Area

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Experience

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Deputy Chief of Weapons Division, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      Provides SAF/IA, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Security Cooperation Enterprise timely and accurate technology transfer, and weapons system expertise and guidance, while developing and maintaining well researched and coordinated positions on U.S. export policy that build lasting international partnerships and protect the U.S. warfighting advantage.

    • Branch Chief, International Affairs, Regional Directorate
      • Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

      The SAF/IARC Division pursues stability, economic development, and access within the CENTCOM region through international politico-military affairs, foreign military sales, education and training, cooperative research and development, and related endeavors in concert with U.S. government, international, and industry partners. The APC Branch I lead is responsible for Afghanistan, Pakistan, and all the Stans.

    • International Programs Specialist - International Armaments Cooperation
      • Oct 2016 - Feb 2020

      Responsible for International Agreements for the U.S. Air Force in the area of International Armaments Cooperation for the Netherlands, Israel, and Responsive Space Capabilities.

    • Foreign Disclosure Officer
      • May 2014 - Oct 2016

      Responsible for Foreign Disclosure within the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs (SAF/IA). Reviews, evaluates, develops and coordinated proposals and requests to disclose classified military information and controlled unclassified military information to foreign governments and international organizations. Also, authorizes disclosures within the USAF in support of complex bilateral and multinational programs involving foreign military sales, direct commercial sales, foreign training, international cooperative research and development, international co-production, combined operations and exercises, exchange officers and military intelligence sharing. Applies National Disclosure Policy-1, DoD, DoS, and USAF Directives to manage and implement USAF disclosures. Reviews US export license applications, foreign national visit requests to USAF bases and defense contractor facilities and delegation of authority to field foreign disclosure offices. Show less

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Realtor
      • Oct 2012 - Feb 2017

      With 12+ years of Northern VA experience, my Real Estate practice focuses on: - Residential Properties Listings - Local Investor Buyers - Relocation Services - Family and Friends Referral Services, Have a question or need a referral? Ask me today! I strive to strengthen my local community and connect with my clients to sell & buy their dream homes. Are you looking for a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) for your future listing? I apply my 8+ years of analytical experience in Department of Defense with Real Estate services to help clients understand their market landscape. Feel confident in your listing and know you're in good hands with an agent that markets to sell! With a passion for understanding my clients needs, I have represented local investors, first time home buyers, and relocation services. Investors appreciate the local market analysis that I provide to ensure viable cash flow. While personally navigating as a first time home buyer in Northern Virginia, I can appreciate the unique perspective of new buyers and can put their mind at ease. While working side by side with military families, I gained insight into how crucial relocation services are during difficult transitions. AFFILIATIONS • Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS (FAAR) • National REALTORS® Association (NAR) Show less

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Security Analyst
      • Oct 2009 - May 2014

      Responsible for providing security oversight and analysis for the Department of the Air Force, Special Access Programs Control Office (SAPCO). Daily tasks include: identify and manage US Air Force assets during international treaty inspections, conducting all source intelligence research and analysis to support projects within the US intelligence community, prepare briefings and high level documents for senior level officials on issues that may have an impact on Air Force missions, and conducting analysis as well as assisting with resolution of internal and external partnership issues. Other tasks include: reviewing National Interest Determination (NID) cases and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) cases to determine if a foreign interest or ownership is best for the USAF SAPCO. Monitors and implements DoD Industrial Security policies on behalf of the Air Force. Also responsible for researching and providing guidance on legislation, directives, and doctrine affecting the intelligence and security community as well as monitoring the security sensitivities of the SAPCO and SecAF. Expert knowledge of Special Access Program information, industrial and personnel security concepts, principles and practices to plan and implement security programs in these areas as well as USAF research and technology protection procedures. Advanced knowledge of required security training concepts, programs procedures and practices to assist managers in establishing and operating internal security programs. Manages and implements Air Force processes to disclose classified and controlled unclassified military information and technology with regard to secure communications systems. Show less

    • Program Analyst
      • Apr 2008 - Oct 2009

      Responsible for the execution of programmatics for the Explosives Detection and Personnel Protection Subgroups within the Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office’s (CTTSO), Technical Support Working Group (TSWG). Daily tasks include: assessment of emerging technologies, production of technical reports, information papers, and decision briefings, planning of yearly budgets, subgroup meetings and workshops. Also, my daily duties include: writing Statements of Work, Technical Evaluations, Contract Data Requirements List, and Independent Government Cost Estimates. Other tasks include: Support of the solicitation process and Broad Agency Announcement mechanics; analysis and evaluation of technologies and development capabilities reflected on vendor submissions and military user requirements, comparative analysis of task proposals during solicitations; and program financial analysis and reporting. As a Program Analyst, my tasks focused on domestic projects as well as international projects with Israel, United Kingdom, Singapore, and Australia specifically projects related to personnel protection technologies, fixed site security, and mobile security. Authorized disclosure of documents, briefings, and other forms of classified and controlled unclassified information to foreign governments and international organizations. Show less

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Program Analyst
      • Dec 2006 - Feb 2008

      International Programs Directorate, Marine Corps Systems Command. Within the International Programs Directorate, responsibilities for the US Marine Corps includes: Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Comparative Testing, and Special Projects. Initiated rapid procurement of foreign sourced equipment to support of the Marine Corps, assist FMS with pre-case development, and prepare international agreements. As a Team Lead for Special Projects, each task was in support of Iraq and Afghanistan theatre conflicts. A major project I managed was the procurement of a thermal imaging system, to include: overseeing all logistical support for equipment, providing technical training to active duty Marines, preparing high level briefs, and presenting an annual program budget (POM). Show less

Education

  • USAF Air Command and Staff College
  • Northeastern University
    Master's Degree, Organizational Leadership within International Affairs
    2009 - 2010
  • The George Washington University
    Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice
    2002 - 2006
  • New Hampton School

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