Mark Harris

About Mark Harris

Nuclear-trained Surface Warfare Officer with extensive experience in engineering management and team leadership. I thrive on connecting people, concepts, and technology to deliver warfighting advantage today. Active Top Secret / SCI clearance and leadership experience integrating Special Access Programs with Fleet operations. Former Commanding Officer with significant tours in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The photo above is along the Pacific Coast Highway, driving north from Monterey to San Francisco. Such incredible scenery.

Experience

1. Director of Future Operations

   U.S. Fleet Forces Command

   Feb 2021 — Present · Norfolk, VA, US

   I\'m privileged to work with an amazing team of professionals at U.S. Fleet Forces. Principle advisor to the 4 Star Commander on Maritime Homeland Defense (MHD). Actively leading a DoD-wide cross-functional team, including Navy, USPACECOM, Space Force, and Defense Agencies, to integrate joint weapons acquisition programs at the Fleet MOC. Leads U.S. NORTHCOM cross-functional planning and operational integration for maritime strategic competition with China and Russia. Developed 15+ specific response operations across threat vectors, leveraging the full range of capabilities, information, and special programs. Represents Navy equities to U.S. Space Force for Requirements definition and Capabilities Development Document (CDD), resulting in the first three Fleet demonstrations and training events for space-related capabilities. Works in multi-level security environments and program levels to deliver operationally whole response options to leverage DoD’s competitive advantages across all services and domains. Led the U.S. Fleet Forces Command Fleet Battle Problem (FBP) team, providing Operational Level of War (OLW) evaluation and Maritime Operations Center (MOC) integration of new technologies and concepts, including unmanned, Electronic Warfare, Electronic Protect, underseas, and Logistics in a Contested Environment (LOCE). Developed plans for the training, readiness, and employment of 75+ ships, including five Carrier Strike Groups and four Amphibious Ready Groups, ensuring maritime forces in EUCOM, CENTCOM, and SOUTHCOM.

Education

• Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC)

  Nuclear Engineering

• Old Dominion University

  Masters in Engineering Management

  2005 — 2007

• Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University

  Joint Professional Military Education - II

• U.S. Naval War College

  Joint Professional Military Education - I

• Virginia Tech

  Bachelor of Arts