Samuel Kimzey

About Samuel Kimzey

TL;DR - I’m officially an “old guy” (almost three decades of government, military, and…

Experience

1. Chief of Staff

   Defense Forensics And Biometrics Agency

   May 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   I serve as the principal advisor and strategic partner to the DFBA Director. My job is to ensure efficient management of operations, communications, and cross-functional initiatives within the organization. I also provide strategic guidance on how biometrics and forensics operations support military and national security objectives. I lead and coordinate cross-functional teams and people, including the Operations, Strategic Communications, Human Resources, and Executive Assistants ensuring alignment of operations, resource allocation, and strategic goals across the agency. I further advise on budget priorities, financial expenditures, key hiring actions, and goals.

Education

• Towson University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science

  2001 — 2003

• Harvard Kennedy School

  Senior Executive Fellows Certificate

  2015 — 2015

• Webster University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Business and Organizational Security Management

  2009 — 2013

• U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

  Command and General Staff Officer Course

  2013 — 2014

Skills

• Risk Management
• Military
• Dod
• National Security
• Government
• Intelligence
• Command
• Government Contracting
• Tactics
• Force Protection
• Analysis
• Federal Government
• Afghanistan
• Leadership
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Physical Security
• Police
• Preparedness
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Program Management
• Operational Planning
• Training
• Logistics
• Interagency Coordination
• Government Liaison
• Weapons
• Combat
• Policy
• Security Clearance
• Homeland Security
• Counterterrorism
• Defense
• Contingency Planning
• Crisis Management
• Team Building
• Team Leadership
• Operations Management