Jeff Nelson
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Business Administration and Management, General
University of Phoenix
2012 : 2013
Bachelor of Science Degree/College of Engineering
Industrial/Manufacturing Technology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
1996 : 1998
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Electronics Technology
Community College of the US Air Force
1992 : 1997
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
North Dakota State College of Science
1980 : 1982
United States Air Force
Cybersecurity Supervisor
Plans, organizes, and/or directs cyber activities which comply with governance requirements while meeting mission and customer needs. Integrates cyber security, cyber operations, and cyber defense programs to ensure cyber operations provide most secure solutions. Leads innovation and process improvement within and across teams. Briefs leadership on IT systems, requirements, and the procedures. Coordinates with program and project managers in developing, operating, and modifying policies to ensure local application meets mission/project requirements. Fosters and nurtures cross-team relationships to build successful IT system life cycle management and sustainment. Evaluates and adjusts organization resources when developing plans to meet changing cyber needs.
2020 : 2022
United States Air Force
Information System Security Officer
Lead Joint Program Office ALIS Manager for the USAF. Continuously interfaced with USAF and key F-35 partners to oversee ALIS development, sustainment, and implementation programs. Managed Acquisition and delivery schedules spanning fifty years. Briefed ALIS status updates during program reviews and meetings to JSF Program Leadership and Stakeholders. Directed, participated in, and facilitated events as necessary relating to ALIS system requirements and program activities. Directly supported the JSF Site Activation Team and Site implementation activities to plan, install, and accept the ALIS equipment and system. Developed and presented program presentations/briefings and authored other necessary documentation pertaining to acquisition contracts and sustainment.
2014 : 2020
United States Air Force
F-35 JSF Autonomic Logistics Information System Site Implementation Manager
Serves as an Information Assurance Specialist managing the Information Security, Emission Security, and Information Assurance Awareness and Assistance Programs. Performed network account management using network management tools. Controlled access to information and data by maintaining security and distribution accounts. Evaluated Information Technology systems and equipment to protect against unauthorized, accidental, or deliberate modification, disclosure, and destruction of data. Applied knowledge of IT principles, methods, security regulations and policies to minimize system risks. Conducted risk assessments to identify possible security violations by analyzing assets and establishing requirements based on possible countermeasures to achieve appropriate security levels. Defined vulnerabilities, selects appropriate security measures, and mitigates risks by overseeing the installation of physical and technical security barriers.
2014 : 2014
United States Air Force
Information Assurance Officer
Led 350 person workforce engaged in airspace operations command and control. Resolved conflicting operation, IT infrastructure, physical/cyber security, facility, supply chain, and transportation needs. Established and managed strategic and operational plans for one to five year objectives to operate and maintain $310 million in assets. Quality Assurance and AFSO 21 process improvement Program Manager. Administered human resource actions such as performance reviews, awards, counseling, and disciplinary actions. Allocated the operational budget to training, facilities, logistics, and administration, and performed as purchasing agent, processed AF Forms 9 and 614, MiPRs, contracts, and supply system acquisitions, monitored Government Purchase card activities.
2009 : 2013
729th Air Control Squadron (USAF)
Senior Manager
Skills
Air Force, Army, C4ISR, Command, Command & Control, COMSEC, Contingency Planning, Defense, DoD, Electronic Warfare, Force Protection, Foreign Military Sales, Government, Government Contracting, Homeland Security, Information Assurance, Intelligence, Intelligence Analysis, Leadership, Maintenance Inspections, Microsoft Office, Military, Military Experience, Military Logistics, Military Operations, Military Training, National Security, Operational Planning, Organizational Leadership, Physical Security, Policy, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Radar, Readiness, Reconnaissance, Satellite Communications, SCI Clearance, Security, Security+, Security Clearance, Security Operations, SIGINT, Special Operations, Top Secret, Training, U.S. Department of Defense
About
Experience: Proven senior defense cyberspace manager with over 30 years of relevant experience spanning small field units to Headquarters Air Force. Proficient in requirements planning, analysis, and logistics support for major communications programs. Record of improving operations, maximizing efficiencies, project management, contingency management, workforce development and training, and organizational structure and design. Highly effective communication skills with the ability to present complex information to audiences of all levels.
Specialties: Leadership, organizational management, problem solving, human resource management, operational planning, decision-making, workforce management, telecommunications, radar systems, team building, quality assurance, and process improvement
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