Eric Cooper
Data-driven Strategic Leader with National Security, Management and Engineering Experience
- Role
- Senior Policy Researcher at RAND
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric Cooper
Experienced results-driven senior leader with a demonstrated history of problem solving and national level decision making. Specialized in organizational leadership, emergency management, human resources, and performance assessment/improvement. Dynamic track record of leading high-performance, cross-functional teams in demanding, rapidly changing environments. Experienced communicator adept at managing internal and external communications, and public affairs. Well versed in evidence-based policy, data-driven decisions, program management, maritime safety and security, Arctic issues, government policy making, emergency management, and international relations. Broad ability to work across multiple disciplines and lead diverse groups to successful outcomes. Cross disciplinary program management strengthened through White House experience, RAND internship, hands-on leadership, and educational background.
Experience
Senior Policy Researcher
Apr 2023 — Present · Santa Monica, CA, US
Education
University of Washington
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering
2000 — 2002
US Coast Guard Academy
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
1992 — 1996
Naval Postgraduate School
Master of Arts - MA, Security Studies and Homeland Defense
U.S. Naval War College
Master of Arts - MA, National Security and Strategic Studies
2007 — 2008
Skills
- Weapons
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Maritime Security
- Force Protection
- Emergency Management
- Naval Architecture
- Strategic Thinking
- Military Operations
- Command
- Policy
- Program Management
- Operational Planning
- Automotive Engineering
- Homeland Security
- Interagency Coordination
- Arctic
- Dod
- National Security
- Emergency Response to Terrorism
- Organizational Leadership
- Military Training
- Military Experience
- Counterterrorism
- Defense
- Contingency Planning
- Automotive Repair
- Military
- Mechanical Engineering
- Government
- Maritime Safety
- Maritime Operations
- Decision Making
- Security Clearance
- Leadership
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