Benjamin Fiala
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dynamic Strategic Analyst with a proven track record at the Office of Secretary of Defense, excelling in trend analysis and leadership development. Expert in devising operational improvements and fostering team engagement, driving significant enhancements in organizational effectiveness. Adept at resource allocation and scenario planning, delivering impactful solutions to complex challenges.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Stategic Analyst
Office of Secretary of Defense
07.2024 - Current
- Recommended Defense Department-Wide operational improvements based on tracking and analysis of strategic data.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
Commanding Officer
United States Marine Corps, Beaufort
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Participated in strategic planning and public relations.
- Enhanced professional growth and development through meetings and educational programs.
- Championed continuous improvement strategically aligned to network goals and strategic plan.
- Demonstrated support of policies and procedures established by organization.
Strategic Readiness
United States Marine Corps Aviation
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Operations Executive
United States Marine Corps
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Built and strengthened relationships across functional leadership areas to keep operational plans interconnected and effective towards organizational strategic goals.
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Drove team engagement to achieve aggressive unit targets.
- Negotiated with foreign partners to improve squadron operational effectiveness.
Operational Manager
United States Marine Corps - Miramar
San Diego, CA
01.2003 - 05.2014
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
Education
Master of Science - Strategic Stuides And National Policy
United States Naval War College
Newport, RI06-2024
Skills
- Trend analysis
- Competitive analysis
- Scenario planning
- Forecasting
- Analytical mindset
- Leadership development
- Reliability
- Resource allocation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Department of Defenses' Analysis Working Groups, expanding participation by 30 percent
Timeline
Stategic Analyst
Office of Secretary of Defense
07.2024 - Current
Commanding Officer
United States Marine Corps, Beaufort
06.2019 - 05.2023
Strategic Readiness
United States Marine Corps Aviation
06.2016 - 05.2019
Operations Executive
United States Marine Corps
07.2014 - 05.2016
Operational Manager
United States Marine Corps - Miramar
01.2003 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Strategic Stuides And National Policy
United States Naval War College
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