John M.

About John M.

Cleared for Top Secret information and granted access to Sensitive Compartmented Information based on Continuous Evaluation (CE) investigation, dated 13 Nov 2024\"Navy Veteran with extensive leadership experience, currently serving as the Tomahawk Weapon System Executive Agent Technical Advisor (GS-14). Proven expertise in program and project management, strategic leadership, cybersecurity, and systems engineering. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational readiness, fostering collaboration, and driving technological innovations in high-stakes environments.

Experience

1. Tomahawk Weapon System (Tws) Technical Director at U s Fleet Forces Command (Gs-14)

   US Navy

   Mar 2023 — Present · Norfolk, VA, US

   Dynamic Executive Program Manager with extensive experience leading strategic initiatives within high-stakes environments. Proven track record in spearheading the development and execution of operational strategies, fostering collaboration across departments, and enhancing organizational readiness and effectiveness. Adept at delivering classified briefings, authoring influential speeches, and driving innovation in maritime operations. Recognized for exceptional leadership in coordinating critical logistics, improving operational procedures, and ensuring compliance with organizational goals and standards.• Lead strategic planning sessions, develop operational strategies, and manage high-level projects to enhance organizational effectiveness and readiness.• Foster cross-branch collaboration, integrating Army/Marine Corps strategies with Navy protocols to optimize operational procedures.• Drive the review and strategic alignment of naval operational readiness, including advanced phase certification processes and fleet command assessments.• Chaired quarterly Operational Advisory Group (OAG) sub-committee meetings, promoting strategic collaboration and planning.• Authored speeches for the USFF Director of Maritime Operations, significantly influencing stakeholders at key events.• Directed the successful review and release of the OAG\'s 2023 priority list, optimizing resource allocation and organizational focus.• Played a pivotal role in updating the OAG Charter to ensure alignment with current goals and standards.• Spearheaded the creation of classified technical and tactical briefings for U.S. Navy Flag/SES leadership, enhancing strategic decision-making and readiness.• Led the comprehensive development of the various Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and TTPs, pioneering advancements in maritime strike capabilities.• Orchestrated the complete rewrite of the USFF Training Requirements message, integrating advanced technologies for review by 200 TLAM SMEs.

Education

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Bachelor's Degree, Cybersecurity/Information Assurance

  2012 — 2014

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Master’s Degree, Cybersecurity Engineering

  2014 — 2016

• Saint Leo University

  Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

  2012 — 2012

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2016 — 2017

• Florida State University

  Graduate Certificate, Project Management

Skills

• Defense
• Dod
• National Security
• Top Secret
• Military
• Network Administration
• Intelligence Analysis
• Navy
• Security+
• Special Operations
• Weapons
• Personnel Supervision
• Physical Security
• Intelligence
• Information Management
• Security Clearance
• Tactical Planning
• Information Security Management
• Readiness
• Weapon Systems
• Force Protection
• Information Architecture
• C4isr
• Joint Military Operations
• Management
• Cyberlaw
• Radar
• Electronics Repair
• Fire Control Systems
• Leadership
• Information Security
• Operations Management
• Electronic Warfare
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Wireless Networking
• Tactics
• Operational Planning
• Information Assurance