Jake R. S.

About Jake R. S.

With an established track record at NATO and NAVAIR, my role as a Strategic Advisor centers on shaping international security assistance by advancing military-US military cooperation. My expertise in weapons systems and electronic warfare underscores my capacity to contribute to high-stakes defense environments. At NATO, my focus is on cultivating sustainable leadership practices and strategic policy alignment, leveraging cultural insights and establishing trust.The competencies honed through advising roles in Iraq and Afghanistan include crisis management and the orchestration of expeditionary maritime security operations. These experiences have refined my proficiency in energy security and maritime domain awareness. Committed to enhancing global fleet operations, my efforts are dedicated to ensuring operational excellence in maritime force protection countermeasures.

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Naval Air Systems Command Navair

   Oct 2024 — Present · Patuxent River, MD, US

Education

• Surface Warfare Officers Division Officers School

  Military Operational Art and Science/Studies

• DSCA Ministry of Defense Afghanistan Advisor Program

  Institutional capacity building

  2018 — 2018

• Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU)

  Public Administration

• Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management

  Security Assistance and Security Cooperation

  2008 — 2008

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare

• Old Dominion University

  BS, Human Factors I/O Psychology

• University of Foreign Military and Cultural Studies (UFMCS)

  Red Team Practioner

  2010 — 2010

Skills

• Weapons and Primary Marksmanship Instruction
• Composition
• Technical Writing
• Change Management
• Iso 9000
• Microsoft Office
• Mentoring
• Team Leadership
• Security Clearance
• Lean Sigma
• Shipbuilding
• Military Advisor
• Coaching
• Six Sigma
• Sailing
• Operations Management
• Marksmanship
• Weapons
• Military
• Navy
• Government
• Program Management
• Military Experience
• Leadership
• Dod
• Training
• Information Assurance
• Defense
• National Security
• Organizational Leadership
• Security
• Emergency Management
• Top Secret
• Operational Planning
• Maritime
• Project Planning
• Army
• Counterterrorism
• Nato
• Command