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Rick Dow is a seasoned national security professional with expertise in military operations, intelligence, and space systems. He has held various leadership positions in the US Department of Defense and has experience managing complex projects and teams. Dow holds a Master's degree in National Resource Strategy and Policy from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, as well as a Master's degree in Space Systems Operations and Management from Webster University.

Experience

    • Consultant, Red team, military capabilities (Space, EW, intel systems)
      • Aug 2020 - Present

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Facilities Manager
      • Mar 2019 - Jun 2024

    • Senior Real Estate Manager
      • Feb 2018 - Mar 2019

      Manages all aspects of multi-owner portfolio of satellite sites consisting of; clinical, administration and program office, laboratory, and other sites. Oversees all lease compliance and landlord related property management activities.

    • Engineering Operations Manager
      • Dec 2014 - Feb 2018

      Leads a team responsible for maintenance of multiple campus-wide critical systems to include Fire and Life Safety, security access and critical power support. Manages tenant service project team and manages vendor scope for campus paint program, adjunct support for fire/life safety, small to medium sized ($25K) project execution

    • In transition
      • Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Space and Technology Officer
      • Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

      Provided access to Joint and service cyber and non-kinetic effects to the JBLM community to include I Corps as the PACOM land component JTF-capable headquarters. Built a facility to re-establish links to critical sensitive capabilities by supervising renovation, establishing network connectivity, acquiring equipment and training people to conduct technical operations to ensure Joint Base Lewis-McChord units have access to the full range of Joint service assets and capabilities. 100% increase in access to critical cyber and information operations capabilities. Provided space assets and capability access and enabling technologies to the JTF staff and subordinate units. Provided potential solutions to address anti-access measures inherent in the western Pacific operating environment.

    • Space Branch Chief
      • Jun 2009 - May 2012

      Co-wrote the National Security Space Strategy and co-led Department of Defense implementation of the 2011 National Space Policy. Advised senior Department of Defense decision-makers on space capabilities, threats and response options. Improved satellite conjunction notification timeliness to countries when their satellites were at risk of collision. Created the strategy and implementation orders for Department of Defense support to NASA human spaceflight concept testing for the post-Shuttle era (Constellation).

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Space Operations and Technology Integration Chief
      • Jan 2006 - Jun 2008

      Supported combat and counterinsurgency operations through space and technology operational application, requirements definition, and capabilities acquisition. Trained and Integrated capabilities for staff and units on use of technical capabilities and information in support of land combat operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Baghdad during the surge. Supervised the Multi-National Division- Baghdad Operations Center. Directed personnel recovery operations for the division.

    • Space Element Team Fielding Lead
      • 2003 - 2006

      Organized, trained, equipped and integrated Space Support Teams to 5 Army units. Wrote standards and procedures, procured and delivered equipment, conducted both individual and team training, and conducted operational assessments. Provided first-ever up- font integration of space and special technical capabilities planning and effects integration to Army units.

    • Space Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Program Manger
      • Jun 2000 - May 2003
      • Arlington, VA

      Advocated for land force equities in investment decisions for DoD space requirements. Negotiated with sister service (USAF, Navy) requirements advocates to drive towards a consolidated DoD position to influence investment decisions with Intelligence Community and other partners. Worked to define requirements and influence decisions on FIA (Future Imagery Architecture) and IOSA (Integrated Overhead SIGINT Architecture).

    • Space Imagery Requirements Officer
      • 1995 - 1998
      • Fort Huachuca, AZ

      Ensured the information dominance edge for the Army; defined requirements, defended and secured $30 million in capital investment in support of Army imagery intelligence. Collected, analyzed and advocated for Army requirements, provided relevant, focused and compelling statement of Army needs to influence Department of Defense investment strategies.

Education

  • 2007 - 2008
    Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy
    Masters of Science, National Resource Strategy and Policy
  • 2002 - 2003
    Webster University
    Master's Degree, Space Systems Operations Management
  • MIOBC Fort Huachuca
  • 1983 - 1987
    University of Washington
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
  • Interlake High School

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