Mission Director Resume Example

Department of Homeland Security, Washington, D.C.

National Infrastructure Coordinating Center (NICC)

· Monitored the Homeland Security Information Network and other communities of interest for incident-related postings, products, and resources.

· Actively supported NICC operations on a 24/7/365 shift and provided production. Lead in maintaining/updating the overall tempo of IP operations.

· Provided situational awareness for a wide range of national and international incidents.

· Developed written products by combining critical classified/unclassified open-source intelligence & geospatial intelligence with a 100% level of proficiency

· Created talking points for Senior DHS Leadership teleconferences and meetings.

· Developed the Incident Daily Update Brief (iDUB)

· Maintained knowledge of National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) and annexes.

· Provided strategic-level situational awareness and recommendations to Senior DHS Leadership on National Special Security Events and Special Event Assessment Rating level events.

· Monitored classified special programs to develop and recommend alternative courses of action to address various issues, scenarios, and training requirements unique to each DoD client regarding budgetary estimates, personnel, and allocation of resources.

· Provided identification and defined administrative requirements of specific technical, training, exercise and support areas for different acquisition programs and projects. Lead for numerous working groups; in providing staff mentoring and training; also coordinating and reviewing staff work assignments.

· Met with managers and executives to define the overall goals and objectives of the project. Prepared short and long-term complex action plans and schedules for various phases of project accomplishment, and ensured that plans were consistent with organizational goals, schedules and policies.

· Prepared recommendations for resource requirements to accomplish the project; negotiated with managers to obtain needed resources and support.

· Directed, coordinated, and integrated the work of employees assigned to the project.

· Prepared daily significant activities reports pertaining to the acquisition of emerging classified C-IED systems to the field and to Interagency Task Force partners.

· Assisted with or directly prepared briefing materials for organizational, DoD, or Congressional leadership, to include slides highlighting the flow to theatre of acquisitioned C-IED products.

· Played a key role in the rapid acquisition and deployment of emerging counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) products for the preservation of life and limb in war-torn regions.

· Prepared policy statements, and other written guidelines and recommendations relating to the project.

· Conducted in-depth analyses of project data and requirements to identify problem areas, assess impact, and formulate solutions.

· Conducted briefings and prepared comprehensive reports to keep managers advised of project plans and progress and to communicate findings and recommendations.

· Reviewed the work of project participants for adherence to established policies and ensured compatibility and consistency in meeting overall project objectives.

· Provided expert customer service by working with clients and customers and other agencies to assess their needs, provide information/assistance, and resolve problems.