James Raab

About James Raab

As a passionate and dedicated leader, I strive to always get results and exceed expectations. My diverse background in leading different organizations makes me an adaptive and agile leader. I am a results driven, servant leader, who values the most important resource an organization can have, which is its people. I thrive in high stress and resource constrained environments by providing creative and innovative solutions to any problem.LEAD BY EXAMPLE: As a leader I place the utmost importance in leading by example. I never ask anybody to do anything I would not do myself. Competence and character are the core tenets of my leadership philosophy. I set the example for others to follow and set high standards of performance. I provide purpose, direction, and motivation in the workplace and have often been a leader among peers.PLANNING: I am a very confident and thorough planner of operations. The process of planning is critical to success in any operation. I have planned and executed numerous complex operations with a focus on risk mitigation and adaptability. I effectively plan for contingencies to always meet the desired end state.\"Plans are nothing; planning is everything\"- Dwight D EisenhowerDETAIL ORIENTED: The devil is in the details. I use my background as an analyst to hone in on the little details of any problem or task and assess how it impacts the big picture. I believe attention to detail is what sets the best organizations apart from the other good organizations. ANALYSIS: I spent eight years in the United States Army as an All-Source Intelligence Officer. During this time I received many diverse opportunities to develop my analytical skills across many functions and organizations. I put to practice the analytical skills I learned in the Army in every situation to facilitate the best decision possible. I am skilled in making visual products to clarify problems and present solutions. Specific experience I possess include fusion of intelligence, collection management, and targeting, all of which I exercised operationally in Iraq.PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: I have a wide range of experience in managing security programs, to include personnel security and physical security. I always work to streamline processes and create standard operating procedures to enhance program execution and understanding. I understand and enforce standards and track results.

Experience

1. Program Manager, Defense

   Gs Engineering

   Jan 2025 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

Education

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry

• North Carolina State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA