Randal Zahn

About Randal Zahn

Acoustic analyst passionate about acoustic data screening of threat targets, development of target tracks, acoustic detection, and contact classification.•24 years of experience in the U.S. Navy.•8 years of experience in the Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems (IUSS) community providing global maritime acoustic surveillance and timely accurate Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) reporting using, long range, fixed and mobile systems. 11 years of sonar experience serving onboard three Ohio class submarines.Experience operating and maintaining the Integrated Common Processor (ICP) and AN/BQQ-10 sonar suites.•Experience analyzing, evaluating and disseminating all-source intelligence.•Experience in Acoustic Intelligence (ACINT) data collection.•Experience operating towed sonar handling systems.•Ability to train personnel on the use of sonar equipment.•Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.•An aptitude for problem resolution and facing new challenges.•Proficient at multi-tasking, able to communicate progress, work against deadlines or prioritize work assignments accordingly.•Strong administrative skills. Valid passport and WA state driver’s license. Active TS/SCI security clearance.“Cleared for Top Secret information and granted access to Sensitive CompartmentedInformation based on Single Scope Background Investigation completed on 09/04/2024”.

Experience

1. Theater Undersea Surveillance Command Pacific

   US Navy

   Aug 2001 — Present · Oak Harbor, WA, US

   Aug 2023 - Present N3 Operations DepartmentN313 Leading Petty OfficerSonar Technician Submarines First Class Petty Officer (SS/SW/IUSS)Watch Supervisor Tracker ReporterPrevious assignments: SSGN 726 USS Ohio Commander Undersea Surveillance SSBN 730 USS Henry M. Jackson Naval Ocean Processing Facility Whidbey Island AS 39 USS Emory S. Land SSBN 740 USS Rhode Island

Education

• Coastline College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), Oceanography Technology

• United Tribes Technical College

  General Studies

• Flandreau Indian Boarding School

  High School Diploma

Skills

• Leadership
• Diversity
• Team Player
• Quick Learner
• Drug-Free and Healthy
• Educated and Tech Savvy
• Security Clearance
• Performance Under Pressure
• Active Job Seeker
• Willing to Relocate
• Discipline
• Global Perspective
• Submarines
• Sonar
• Military Experience
• Military Operations
• Organizational Leadership
• Military
• Training
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance & Repair
• Data Analysis
• Quality Assurance
• Preventive Maintenance
• Electical Safety
• Testing
• Critical Thinking
• Electro-Mechanical Troubleshooting
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Military Training
• Analysis