Albert R. Purcell
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Mission-driven professional with 26 years of military and national security experience, specializing in program management, strategy, planning, and technology integration. Expertise in scoping complex problems, partnering with users and engineers, and implementing innovative solutions that enhance mission effectiveness and operational success. Versatile manager with a background in coordinating diverse teams and managing complex projects. Skilled in strategic planning, operational improvement, and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrated ability to enhance efficiency and productivity while maintaining high standards of quality. Successfully implemented innovative solutions that resulted in positive organizational changes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
MTSI
07.2023 - Current
- Provides strategic program support for special access programs (SAPs), ensuring compliance, efficiency, and mission success.
- Leads and oversees diverse contracted efforts, developing and managing acquisition program artifacts, while ensuring quality through rigorous contractor evaluations.
- Collaborates effectively with government and industry partners, shaping acquisition strategies, and expertly navigating Department of Defense (DOD) budgeting and financial processes.
Manager
Sojourn Consulting, LLC.
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Led the DoD business segment, driving customer awareness of financial data analysis and serving as the primary liaison to develop strategies for integrating financial intelligence into mission objectives
- Provided technical consulting for tech startups, advising on DoD contracting strategies and military operations to enable business development and market expansion
- Conducted research on fintech, blockchain, web3, and metaverse technologies, identifying security vulnerabilities and developing solutions to safeguard customer branding from cyber threats
Program Manager
SRI, LLC.
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Led and managed projects within the portfolio, ensuring seamless coordination, exceeding customer expectations, and driving mission success
- Developed and executed a strategic growth plan, expanding revenue streams, attracting new customers, and aligning a $5 million product roadmap with business objectives
- Managed and integrated private, secure communications technologies and novel solutions, enhancing operational security, data protection, and customer mission effectiveness
Operations Lead | Sensitive Activities Integrator
SRC, Inc.
04.2010 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: Contractor with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Sensitive Integration Office (SIO)
- Led subject matter experts in sensitive planning initiatives, collaborating with private sector vendors, academia, contractors, and federal agencies to develop and integrate emerging cyber technologies for government customers
- Managed global teams of 18 contractors, overseeing resource allocation, project planning, deliverables, and program administration to ensure mission success
- Provided program management and operational oversight, briefing senior decision-makers on emerging technologies, tailoring solutions to customer needs, and optimizing strategies within budget constraints
- Applied expertise in sensitive activities, information operations, and operations security, enhancing joint operational capabilities and aligning U.S. doctrine with partner forces
- Contractor with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Sensitive Integration Office (SIO).
Special Forces Engineer
U.S. Army/ USARNG
01.2001 - 07.2016
- Assisted the commander in strategy, planning, training, and operations as an assistant operations officer in a special forces headquarters element
- Led training and tactical operations for partner units in Iraq, enhancing operational effectiveness and team proficiency in technical operations
- Conducted threat vulnerability assessments, updated OPSEC plans, and developed policies and guidelines to improve security across DoD installations
Infantryman
U.S. Army
02.1998 - 12.2000
- Planned and executed tactical operations, employing individual, crew-served, and anti-armor weapons
- Led and mentored team members in small unit tactics, navigation, troop-leading procedures, concealment, and communications
Education
Master of Science - Management of Technology
New York University
New York, NY02.2025
Network Support Specialist Program -
ACI Learning
05-2023
Full-Stack Developer Certificate -
Coding Dojo
05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
Albany, NY12.2019
Project Management Certification -
Villanova University
12.2011
Skills
- Procurement
- Program performance analysis
- Professional writing
- Detail-oriented
- Organizational performance
- Sales and marketing
Certifications and specialized training
- Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Course
- Chainalysis Reactor Certification | Blockchain Analysis Software Application
- Cyberspace Operations Planning: Joint Network Attack Course
- Commercial Off-The-Shelf Course: Black Tree Group
- Joint Staff STO Planners Course
- National Systems Information Course
- MILDEC Planners Course
- Jedburgh Course
- Merlin (TSOAC)
- OPE Course
- Reid Technique Interviewing & Interrogation Course
- Special Forces Defense Military Language Course | Turkish
Timeline
Program Manager
MTSI
07.2023 - Current
Manager
Sojourn Consulting, LLC.
05.2021 - 02.2023
Program Manager
SRI, LLC.
07.2018 - 12.2020
Operations Lead | Sensitive Activities Integrator
SRC, Inc.
04.2010 - 07.2018
Special Forces Engineer
U.S. Army/ USARNG
01.2001 - 07.2016
Infantryman
U.S. Army
02.1998 - 12.2000
Master of Science - Management of Technology
New York University
Network Support Specialist Program -
ACI Learning
Full-Stack Developer Certificate -
Coding Dojo
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
Project Management Certification -
Villanova University
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