Experience

BCF Solutions

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Operations Support Analyst (Advanced)

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Operations Support Analyst ( Advanced) focuses on operations support to the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) systems in Alaska. Overarching responsibility is supporting Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) GMD programmatic, technical, and operational efforts related to Fielding and Integration of the Ground-based Interceptors and Ground Systems into the Operational Baseline. The GMD program is a high ops tempo environment requiring expertise in program management, major staff operations, joint operations, advanced critical thinking, working on large cross-functional teams, interacting with the technical customers, and interacting with senior military and civilian leadership, and senior technical managers Show less



Mobius

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Analyst - Warfighter Integration

  • Apr 2017 - Jul 2021

  The Senior Analyst focuses on operations support to the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) systems in Alaska. Overarching responsibility is supporting Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) GMD programmatic, technical, and operational efforts related to Fielding and Integration of the Ground-based Interceptors and Ground Systems into the Operational Baseline. The GMD program is a high ops tempo environment requiring expertise in program management, major staff operations, joint operations, advanced critical thinking, working on large cross-functional teams, interacting with the technical customers, and interacting with senior military and civilian leadership, and senior technical managers. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transitioning Army Veteran - Project/Program Manager & Training Specialist

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

• Assistant Program Director, Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD)

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

  Served as the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Program Director's representative in Alaska for deployment, operations, integration, and testing activities. Ensured maximum availability of the GMD weapon system and synchronized fielding of new capabilities and upgrades. Conducted regular and significant daily interaction with leaders of support activities that directly impact GMD weapon system operations in Alaska.Led team of 40 direct and 290 indirect government and civilian contract personnel, overseeing performance management, workflow, and delegation of responsibilities. Successfully administered $22 million annual operating budget. Led team to exceed system availability requirements through organizing coordination efforts for 1000+ monthly maintenance actions on product systems exceeding operational requirements by 200%. Oversaw deliberate planning and operational coordination for 15+ facility, programmatic, and fielding and integration projects supporting product development; coordinated readiness reviews for senior management and relevant program managers for development and operations/sustainment. Oversaw seamless transition of a maintenance support contract valued more than $200 million for a 9.5 year period of performance while ensuring minimal interruptions to operations with on-time delivery rates maintained at 100%. Built and fostered relationships with 18 internal and external stakeholder and service providers to ensure support in providing 100% availability of product system, facilities, and critical infrastructure. Collaborated with 12 mid-level managers to identify potential logistics issues; revised project timelines and budget to ensure ZERO losses of capabilities; updated senior management on project status to ensure 100% transparency. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Air and Missile Defense Chief / Program Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2015

  Served as the Air and Missile Defense Chief for the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Advised the Division Commander on Air and Missile Defense (AMD) operations. Coordinated with AMD units task organized to the Division or co-located with Division assets for Early Warning and AMD protection of the Commander's priorities. Planned, Coordinated, integrated, and synchronized AMD operations of worldwide contingency missions ensuring effective integration and synchronization of AMD combat power and sense and warn capabilities. Led a team of 11 personnel consisting of three Army Officers, four Non-Commissioned Officers, and four Soldiers overseeing performance, managing and delegating projects assignments and responsibilities. Established and sustained relationships with key military and Department of Defense organizations that were critical in gaining trust and confidence to support operational priorities. Led Senior Leader Development Program preparing senior military leaders to lead organizations, programs, and people to achieve results in the national security environment. Improved staff force protection training through revamping the Installation Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Show less

• Joint Force Command Liaison Officer to US Africa Command

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

  No-notice deployment to serve as the Joint Force Command liaison officer to US Africa Command in Germany. Ensured the Joint Force Commanders equities were represented before, during, and after the organization deployed to Africa supporting the United States Agency for International Affairs efforts to contain Ebola in West Africa. Integrated with higher echelon staff ensuring organizational support, resources, and operational requirements were met.Embedded with higher echelon staff planning efforts articulating organizational vision and intent supporting operations in West Africa. Daily engagement with working groups and staff addressing complex problems, shaping discussion which influenced decisions and policy making at multiple levels, including the Service Components, Forces Command, Joint Staff, and Office of the Secretary of Defense. Authored daily situational report to leadership, staffs, and partner government and non-government agencies providing situational awareness and understanding of the strategic and operational environment and policy development for decision makers. Show less

• Force Protection Chief

  • Feb 2013 - Feb 2014

  Chief of Protection of a Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF-101) for NATO in Afghanistan totaling 30,000 Coalition Forces. Managed, tracked, and provided guidance meeting commander mission and operational priorities of protection technologies led by various program managers and support personnel. Led organization force protection crisis and consequence management and functional development,Led a team of six personnel consisting of two officers, two non-commissioned officers, and two contract civilians. Recognized for outstanding leadership in mitigating risk through management of multiple protection technologies valued over 500 million dollars. Developed and implemented a force protection assessment program providing guidance and solutions to commanders on optimizing force protection through use of technologies and operating procedures. Show less

• Assistant Professor of Military Science

  • Jul 2008 - Jun 2011

  Coordinated and synchronized training plans, recruiting programs and events to include two partnership schools. Actively recruited contractible Cadets for Freshman, Sophomore, future mission sets, and non-scholarship mission. Maintained data management on recruiting leads and numbers. Coach, Teach, Mentor Cadets within the program. Led team of two Department of the Army civilians. Managed annual budget of $40,000 supporting approximately 100 Cadets. Direct oversight of the programs logistics and supply system, Moral Welfare and Recreation funds, and Government Purchase Card accounting. Developed annual training plan and coordinated logistical requirements, aviation assets, and personnel support for two highly complex field exercises annually. Balanced and performed multiple roles during personnel shortages to include primary instructor for the Sophomore class and humane resources, all the while performing primary duties. Increased student enrollment by 20% while decreasing attrition rates through development of aggressive recruitment strategies and fostering a positive and enriched learning environment. Formed strategic partnerships with university officials that increased collaboration and rapport with the university. Coordinated and facilitated interaction between university administration and faculty and the military science departments. Show less

• Chief Operations Officer

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2008

  Oversee operations of a Brigade Support Battalion consisting over 1,100 Soldiers. Drove strategic direction and operational planning, allocated resources, synchronized training plans and tactical operations of the organization. Prepare, coordinate and synchronized across the organizations staff operations orders and contingency plans. Plan and resource training supporting the commanders training guidance and supporting the organizations mission essential tasks. Led team of nine consisting of two officers, four non-commissioned officers, and three Soldiers. Oversaw the planning, execution, and tracking of more than 300 Combat Logistic Patrols during organizations deployment in Iraq. Established training programs and developed annual training guidance meeting organizations training requirements and commanders intent. While serving as the organizations Comptroller for approximately eight months, maintained and accounted for equipment and service contracts valued at $10 million dollars. Oversaw and advised organizational leadership on funding programs that exceeded $90,000 in monthly cash allowances. Served as subject matter expert on budgeting during an operational deployment. Created an innovative system to manage Operations and Maintenance Army expenditures in a financially constrained environment. Show less