Craig der Ananian

About Craig der Ananian

Customer focused business leader - satisfied customers and positive business results are my motivation. Strong communicator, able to work a customer through complex solutions or executives on business cases or assessments. Excels at providing vision to a team. Referent and trustworthy, a key adviser who delivers. Extensive expertise in project development, value propositions, contract negotiations, business case financial assessment, technology application and program management. The leader you want when the rubber must meet the road and results are on the line.

Experience

1. Captain

   U.S. Navy Reserve

   Nov 2001 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Command & Staff Leader. Submarine Qualified and Nuclear Trained Officer. Joint Qualified, Combatant Command Level Staff Officer, Certified Navy Planner and Operational Level of War Subject Matter Expert. Current Assignment: Deputy Commander, Navy Regional Readiness and Mobilization Command San Diego. Region San Diego covers the Southwest US, Hawaii and Guam, contains 19 Navy Reserves Centers, over 400 Navy Reserve Units and supports over Reservists. Previous Experience:• Maritime Operations Center Director, Commander Third Fleet• Commanding Officer & Chief Staff Officer, Navy Information Warfare Command (NAVWAR), directs key staff operations for 19 UNITS / 425 personnel, and command a unit of 20 sailors. • Commanding Officer & Liaison Officer Commander Task Force 74 (Japan), 6 units/150 personnel. • Commanding Officer, Undersea Warfare Operations Phoenix. Command with 25 sailors. • Executive Officer, Commander Pacific Fleet Plans. Direct employment of 31 billets providing over 400+ days of support, and oversight of a 174K plus discretionary budget. • Commanding Officer, Submarine Strike Group Operations DET H, leading 15 officers• Operation Enduring Freedom: Strategic Plans Officer, Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan - Awarded Defense Meritorious Service Medal• Commanding Officer, Chinhae South Korea Base Detachment, leading 20 personnel• Readiness & Training Officer, Strike Group Operations Submarine Advisory Team• Executive Officer, Naval Security Detachment, supervising 35 personnel

Education

• Cornell University

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  1991 — 1995

• Joint Forces Staff College

  Advanced Joint Professional Education, Military and Strategic Leadership

  2016 — 2016

• Cornell University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

  1991 — 1995

• USAF Air Command and Staff College

  Joint Professional Military Education, Military Joint Operations Planning and Strategy

  2011 — 2012

• Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC)

  Graduate, Nuclear Engineering

  1995 — 1996

• Phillips Academy

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  1988 — 1991

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Energy Management
• Critical Chain Project Management
• Project Planning
• Navy
• Leadership
• Project Execution
• Power Distribution
• Operational Planning
• Project Management
• Engineering
• Veterans
• Program Management
• Team Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Training