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BRYAN WOODY

BRYAN WOODY

Decatur,AL

Summary

U.S. Army veteran with 32+ years of experience as a commissioned Army Aviator and enlisted Air Defender. Adept at leading and managing large organizations as well as small teams of likeminded professionals focused on a singular goal - organizational accomplishment and assignment satisfaction. Managed and directed personnel at multiple echelons to ensure cost, schedule, and performance remained in compliance with organizational objectives while directly coordinating with external customers (Defense Industry, U.K. AUS). Worked closely with internal stakeholders to ensure efforts remained synchronized with project aims and goals. Results oriented and professionally focused on building the team and client base while mitigating and divesting risk to current customers.


-Top Secret/SCI Clearance 23+ Years of Relevant Aviation Experience and 5+ Years of Air Defense Expertise Proven Leadership Skills from the Corporate to Team Levels Experienced in Contract Negotiations, Program Management, and Risk Mitigation Superior Oral and Written Skills Extensive Experience in Foreign Military Sales and Cultural Studies Aviation Operations and Airspace Management Specialist Experienced in the Army Acquisitions and the JCIDS Process Extensive Experience in UAS/UAV Training

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Director and Capabilities Manager for the AH-64 D/E Apache

United States Army
07.2022 - Current
  • As the user's representative, managed current and emerging requirements for the entire AH-64 fleet of 772 aircraft across all U.S Army components - Regular Army, National Guard, and the Army Reserves.
  • Responsible for ensuring the platform's safety, lethality, survivability, and functionality remain current and relevant while anticipating all future requirements.
  • Secured Aviation Branch and Defense Department funding for the AH-64 Apache that increased accuracy and lethality for the 30mm chain gun, a helmet-mounted display, and the enhanced tail rotor blade and drive shaft.
  • Developed low-cost requirements for the replacement of the Army's Hydra I Rocket.
  • Managed the continued development, approval, and publication of the AH-64 modernization and lethality strategy.

MCTP Executive Officer and Senior Aviation Trainer (OC/T)

United States Army
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Led, managed, resourced, and mentored over 110 military, 6 Army Civilians, and over 35 contractor personnel organized across six warfighting function cohorts and four brigade teams during a host of Warfighter Training Exercises.
  • Served as the lead aviation trainer and mentor for all Combat Aviation Brigades and their subordinate organizations; greatly improving their operational effectiveness and battlefield viability.

UAS/UAV Battalion Commander and Executive Director

United States Army
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Battalion Commander for the Army's only Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training organization that trains IET, MOS-T, functional training, and sister services for 15W operators, 15E maintainers, and 150U warrant officers.
  • Responsible for all MQ-1C Grey Eagle, RQ-7B Shadow version 1 and 2 UAS training valued at over $418 million
  • Led a cadre of over 625 personnel with an annual trainee throughput of 1400 students.

Deputy Director for the FORSCOM CG Initiatives Group

United States Army
03.2016 - 06.2017
  • Special Assistant on the Personal Staff of the Commanding General (CG), U.S. Army Forces Command.
  • Assisted the CG in developing and implementing his strategic vision through collaboration with the command's senior staff, HQDA, combatant commands, and other services, as well as articulating his vision, priorities, and intent to diverse audiences.

Senior Advisor to the Saudi Arabian National Guard

U.S. Army
03.2015 - 03.2016

Senior aviation advisor and mentor to a newly created Saudi Arabian National Guard helicopter assault battalion.

Education

Master of Art - Ancient & Classical History

American University

Master of Science - International Relations & Strategic Studies

U.S. Army War College
06.2022

Master of Science - Military History

U.S. Marine Corps Command & Staff College
06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Bowie State University
06.1999

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • People Management
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategies and goals
  • Organizational Development
  • Negotiation
  • Government relations

Timeline

Director and Capabilities Manager for the AH-64 D/E Apache

United States Army
07.2022 - Current

MCTP Executive Officer and Senior Aviation Trainer (OC/T)

United States Army
07.2019 - 07.2021

UAS/UAV Battalion Commander and Executive Director

United States Army
06.2017 - 07.2019

Deputy Director for the FORSCOM CG Initiatives Group

United States Army
03.2016 - 06.2017

Senior Advisor to the Saudi Arabian National Guard

U.S. Army
03.2015 - 03.2016

Master of Art - Ancient & Classical History

American University

Master of Science - International Relations & Strategic Studies

U.S. Army War College

Master of Science - Military History

U.S. Marine Corps Command & Staff College

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Bowie State University
BRYAN WOODY