John McBrien

About John McBrien

Highly experienced senior level executive and strategic leader. Advanced through multiple successful VP, SVP and C-level equivalent positions of increased responsibility and accountability for operations and staff while consistently exceeding goals and expectations. Comprehensive experience in strategic planning operations and execution, with full and successful, P&L-equivalent command accountability throughout career with the U.S. Air Force. Directed multi-million dollar activities in multiple complex arenas while establishing strong partnerships and alliances both in domestic and international environments. Well-versed in all key functional departments, from finance to civil engineering and logistics. Broad experience with interaction with Senior Defense Leaders, Business Leaders, and Political Leaders both domestically and internationally. Team leader and manager proficient in bringing out the best in organizations’ people and processes through proven team building and performance management abilities. Holds Top Secret/SCI clearance.Specialties: Strategic Planning, Program Management, Personnel Management & Leadership, Budgeting, Acquisition and System Procurement, Multi Discipline Security Operations, Government Operations, Training, Contingency Operations, Technology/Equipment Development and System Deployment/Integration, Force Protection, Anti Terrorism, Theatre Security Cooperation/Building Partnership Capacity, Nuclear Security, Classified/Compartmented Program Operations, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security Risk Assessment, Analysis and Mitigation

Experience

1. Senior Analyst

   Watermark Risk Management International, LLC

   May 2018 — Present · Mesa, AZ, US

Education

• California State University-Sacramento

  MS, Criminal Justice

  1989 — 1990

• Defense Acquisition University

  Advanced Program Management Course

  1996 — 1996

• Eastern Kentucky University

  Police Administration Course (AFIT)

  1987 — 1987

• Mesa Community College

  AA, Administration of Justice

  1976 — 1978

• Arizona State University

  BS, Criminal Justice

  1980 — 1982

• University of Virginia

  Criminal Justice/Police Science

  1998 — 1998

• The United States Army War College

  MS, Strategic Studies

  2003 — 2004

• University of Oklahoma

  Public Administration

  1984 — 1986