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Bobby Rowden

Bobby Rowden

Alexandria,SD

Summary

Dynamic leader with expertise in operations analysis and requirements management. Proven ability to lead large teams and drive successful execution of complex operations in high-stakes environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Requirements Officer

Chief of Naval Operations
Washington, DC
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed formulation and deployment of defense budgets, warfighting strategies, and organizational aims and objectives.

Executive Officer and Commanding Officer

USS McFAUL (DDG 74)
Norfolk, Virginia
01.2019 - 03.2022
  • Led 300 Sailors in the maintenance, operations, and readiness of a $2B US Navy destroyer.
  • Mentored 30 Surface Warfare Officers and 30 Chief Petty Officers.
  • Provided tactical, administrative, and navigation leadership on a seven-month global deployment and material management during a seven month depot maintenance period.

Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations

Commander Navy Surface Forces Atlantic
Norfolk, Virginia
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Conducted readiness assessments and reporting, scheduling, and maintenance availability planning for the Surface Force including 64 ships, their immediate superiors in command, and various units and commands.
  • Provided planning for continuity of operations, destructive weather, and force generation contingencies.

Executive Officer and Commanding Officer

USS PIONEER (MCM 9)
Sasebo, Japan
09.2013 - 06.2016
  • Provided strategic vision, mission accomplishment, and leadership to a crew of 100 Sailors on a US Navy minesweeper, forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan.

Education

Associate of Arts - Russian Language

Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA
07-2010

Master of Science - Systems Engineering Analysis

Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA
12-2008

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
06-2003

Skills

  • Requirements management
  • Operations analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Resource allocation
  • Decision analytics
  • Process improvement management

Timeline

Requirements Officer

Chief of Naval Operations
04.2022 - Current

Executive Officer and Commanding Officer

USS McFAUL (DDG 74)
01.2019 - 03.2022

Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations

Commander Navy Surface Forces Atlantic
06.2017 - 07.2018

Executive Officer and Commanding Officer

USS PIONEER (MCM 9)
09.2013 - 06.2016

Associate of Arts - Russian Language

Defense Language Institute

Master of Science - Systems Engineering Analysis

Naval Postgraduate School

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

UCLA
Bobby Rowden