James Hodges
Senior Consultant | Operations Analyst at ECS | Emerging Tech & Security Specialist | Veteran | Driving Innovation in Defense Operations
- Role
- Senior Consultant- Operations Lead Damo-soe at ECS
- Location
- Alexandria, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Hodges
As a dedicated Senior Consultant and Operations Lead Analyst at ECS, I bring over a decade of experience in steering complex defense operations and integrating emerging technologies to enhance national security. My journey from military service to the private sector has been marked by a commitment to excellence, strategic innovation, and leadership.At ECS, I assist cross-functional teams in delivering cutting-edge solutions that address critical challenges in defense operations. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between technology and strategy, ensuring that our initiatives align with overarching mission objectives.A proud veteran, I leverage the discipline and insights gained from my service to inform my approach to problem-solving and team leadership. My academic foundation from Georgetown University further equips me with a nuanced understanding of global security dynamics.I am passionate about driving transformative change in defense operations and am always open to connecting with like-minded professionals and organizations committed to innovation and excellence.
Experience
Senior Consultant- Operations Lead Damo-soe
Jul 2021 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Lead current operations analyst for U.S. Army strategic initiatives under DAMO-SOE, aligning emerging technologies with national defense objectives.Help cross-functional teams deliver high-priority modernization efforts across force management, wargaming, and global posture planning.Advise senior Army leadership on integrating data-driven decision-making processes to enhance strategic readiness and mission alignment.Assist stakeholder engagement across the Department of Defense (DoD), ensuring timely communication, collaboration, and execution of mission-critical projects.Spearhead development of strategic documents and briefings for SES/3-star leadership, enabling informed decision-making at the highest levels.Implement project management tools to streamline workflows, resulting in improved efficiency and measurable impact across multiple Army modernization lines of effort.
Education
Georgetown University
Master of Arts - MA, Security Studies- Technology and Security
2019 — 2021
American Military University
Master of Arts (MA), International Relations and Conflict Managmemt
2012 — 2012
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor's degree, History
2006 — 2010
Indiana University Bloomington
Minor, Central Eurasian Studies with Language certificate in Pashto
2006 — 2010
Skills
- Dod
- National Security
- Marksmanship
- Counterinsurgency
- Military
- Force Protection
- Military Operations
- Leadership
- Pashto Minor
- Military Logistics
- Weapons
- Intelligence
- Afghanistan
- Reconnaissance
- Intelligence Analysis
- Security Clearance
- International Liaison
- Command
- Logistics Management
- Multinational Military Operations
- Counterterrorism
- Military Training
- Military Experience
- Defense
- Joint Military Operations
- Operational Planning
- Army
- Military Liaison
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