Randy Wood
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LinkedIn User
The Sage of Joint Requirements, Randy easily articulated the why of policies to allow decision makers to focus on the core of the matter. He was adept at holding a balanced perspective of the intersections of defense strategy, requirements, acquisition, and programming. As a leader he always fostered an atmosphere rewarding initiative that was grounded in sound judgement.
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The Sage of Joint Requirements, Randy easily articulated the why of policies to allow decision makers to focus on the core of the matter. He was adept at holding a balanced perspective of the intersections of defense strategy, requirements, acquisition, and programming. As a leader he always fostered an atmosphere rewarding initiative that was grounded in sound judgement.
LinkedIn User
The Sage of Joint Requirements, Randy easily articulated the why of policies to allow decision makers to focus on the core of the matter. He was adept at holding a balanced perspective of the intersections of defense strategy, requirements, acquisition, and programming. As a leader he always fostered an atmosphere rewarding initiative that was grounded in sound judgement.
LinkedIn User
The Sage of Joint Requirements, Randy easily articulated the why of policies to allow decision makers to focus on the core of the matter. He was adept at holding a balanced perspective of the intersections of defense strategy, requirements, acquisition, and programming. As a leader he always fostered an atmosphere rewarding initiative that was grounded in sound judgement.
Experience
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The SPECTRUM Group
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Focusing Forward, Inc
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Jan 2023 - Present
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RLWood Consulting, LLC
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Virginia, United States
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Owner / Manager
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Self Employed
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United States
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700 & Above Employee
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Self Employed
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Jan 2022 - Oct 2022
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Joint Staff J8, Joint Capabilities Division (JCD)
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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GS-15 Deputy Division Chief
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Mar 2020 - Jan 2022
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Defense Security Cooperation Agency
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United States
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Armed Forces
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200 - 300 Employee
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Ministry of Defense Advisor (MoDA)
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Sep 2018 - Mar 2020
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MoDA
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Jul 2018 - Sep 2018
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The Joint Staff
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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GS-15 Deputy Division Chief
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Dec 2010 - Jul 2018
Joint Staff J8, Joint Capabilities Division (JCD) Military capability requirements; JCIDS, JUONs/JEONs, DCRs, IPL/CGA, International Requirements Liaison, JROC Secretariat Joint Staff J8, Joint Capabilities Division (JCD) Military capability requirements; JCIDS, JUONs/JEONs, DCRs, IPL/CGA, International Requirements Liaison, JROC Secretariat
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Booz Allen Hamilton
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate
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Apr 2009 - Dec 2010
Associate with Mission Performance, Policy, Analytics (MPPA) competency. Currently at the McLean headquarters working on several diverse projects to include a USCG opportunity proposal and a Navy Irregular Challenges task. Recently completed assignment to the Joint Staff J8 (Force Structure, Resources, and Assessment Directorate) started Jun 2009. Providing on-site contract support to the Requirements Management Division (RMD) as the the International Requirements Liaison. Associate with Mission Performance, Policy, Analytics (MPPA) competency. Currently at the McLean headquarters working on several diverse projects to include a USCG opportunity proposal and a Navy Irregular Challenges task. Recently completed assignment to the Joint Staff J8 (Force Structure, Resources, and Assessment Directorate) started Jun 2009. Providing on-site contract support to the Requirements Management Division (RMD) as the the International Requirements Liaison.
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Branch Head in OPNAV N5SP
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Jun 2006 - Feb 2009
Head, War on Terror Branch. Leads primary office responsible for overall coordination of Navy GWOT, BPC, CWMD, and other IW initiatives. Combat zone volunteer in Baghdad, Iraq from Jun 2007 – Apr 2008. As RCLO COS, led and directed trial operations and security in the Iraqi High Tribunal Security Operations Center in addition to being responsible for oversight of all staff functions. Head, War on Terror Branch. Leads primary office responsible for overall coordination of Navy GWOT, BPC, CWMD, and other IW initiatives. Combat zone volunteer in Baghdad, Iraq from Jun 2007 – Apr 2008. As RCLO COS, led and directed trial operations and security in the Iraqi High Tribunal Security Operations Center in addition to being responsible for oversight of all staff functions.
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Navy Fellow
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Aug 2005 - Jun 2006
Federal Executive Fellow. Navy Fellow to the Atlantic Council of the United States. In addition to participating in numerous academic projects and discussions, researched the events surrounding the Hurricane Katrina response. Federal Executive Fellow. Navy Fellow to the Atlantic Council of the United States. In addition to participating in numerous academic projects and discussions, researched the events surrounding the Hurricane Katrina response.
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Section Head and Requirements Officer in OPNAV N88
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Nov 2002 - Jun 2005
Responsible for requirements generation and program effectiveness of the S-3B aircraft in addition oversight of all maritime surveillance programs. Lead the section through a challenging POM end game and routinely served as the Executive Assistant for the Deputy Air Warfare Division Flag Officer.
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Commanding Officer, VS-31
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Apr 2000 - Oct 2002
Led an eight aircraft and 250 personnel squadron during successful preparation and execution of a combat deployment. Command awarded S-3B battle efficiency and safety awards for 2002.
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Chief Staff Officer, Sea Control Wing Pacific
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Apr 1999 - Mar 2000
Directed the day-to-day operations of the west coast type wing command of seven S-3B squadrons, 68 aircraft, and 2400 people. Managed a staff of 55 military and civilian personnel and $1.2M annual operations budget.
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NFO NATOPS and Asst Training Officer
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1991 - 1993
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Education
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Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General -
National War College
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University of Villanova
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Missouri University of Science and Technology
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United States Naval Academy
BS, Applied Science