Christopher Padron

Integral Team Member in managing a global health care network of military and civilian medical professionals and more than 400 military hospitals and clinics around the world Initiate initial and periodic Personnel Security Investigations (PSI) and make initial security access level determinations.

• Maintains liaison duties with security organizations to ensure timely processing of more than 600 background investigations clearances and record checks for assigned personnel.
• Prepared and submitted more than 100 Final Adjudication reports outlining findings to the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency.
• Monitors and completes Due Process actions for DHA personnel. Initiates corrective measures during Request for Actions from the DoD Central Adjudication System.
• Serve as Program Manager for electronic questionnaires for investigations processing (e-QIP) and provide administrator duties for the Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) System.
• Coordinate all necessary interaction with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regarding the electronic processing of security documents and case tracking, and monitor and resolve OPM billing issues
• Manage the Personnel Security background investigations for the Defense Health Agency's West Hub and INDOPACIFIC Region.
• Coordinate security clearance requests with Facility Security Officers (FSOs) and Contracting Officers (CORs).
• Initiates background clearances DoD Childcare Background Checks and Installation Records Checks to ensure staffing of the INDOPACIFIC Military Treatment Facilities.
• Grants Interim Adjudication Suitability and HSPD 12 Clearances and initiates measures to determine Final Suitability Adjudications.
• Processed more than 2000 System Authorization Access Requests/DD 2875s to ensure Security Systems Accounts are provisioned for network access.
• Provided expert guidance on personnel security matters to senior leadership, improving decision-making processes while mitigating lone wolf vulnerabilities.

Serves as Security Forces Technical Training Instructor at the USAF Largest Training Academy. Trains and certifies more than 5000 annual apprentice students, Coalition Nation Students and Non Commissioned Officers on; weapons safety, pistol and carbine qualifications, tactical combat casualty care, domestic violence response, community policing: and federal law enforcement training administration use of force in guidelines. Administers written tests and practical evaluations, conducts test critiques and counsels students on academic progress. Delivers specialized individual assistance for personnel who do not meet evaluation requirements.

• Analyzed company training methods and made adjustments to rectify issues, increase efficiency and exceed training goals.
• Assisted USAF Security Forces Center in rewriting Security Forces Training and Reference Guide rewrite. Reviewed 1300 pages and authored 8 new chapters of career field guidance materials.
• Aided unit in F Course Career Field rewrite. Developed, reviewed and edited 152 lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for new career field apprentice training course.
• Created 52 lesson curricula, instructions, documents and written tests for resurgence of USAF Non-Commissioned Officers Combat Leaders Course training courses.
• Completed paperwork, recognized lesson plan discrepancies and promptly addressed for resolution.
• Completed Sig Sauer M18 Armorers Course. Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Trained and mentored 15 new personnel annually hired to fulfill various roles.
• Monitored day-to-day activities of 23 company and employees, noting areas needing improvement and implementing plans for rectification.
• Coordinated workshops for employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.

Guided supervisors and group project managers on utilization of government funds/resource requirements, reviewed organizational historical data, and funding requirements to establish squadron funding base lines. Conducted analysis, reviews of special studies and effects on budgetary changes. Advised squadron leadership on budget related issues and equipment burn out rates. Tracked squadron expenditures through Government Purchase Card Programs, Government Travel Card Program and the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management Programs. Monitored instructions validating educational validity requirements, quality of visual aid support, and ensured training devices supported audio visual training aid requirements. Managed section Management Internal Control Toolset self assessment program.

• Principle advisor to Squadron Commander, Director of Operations and Training
  Resources Chief on $1.8M in contracting requisitions and $2M if future forecasting needs.
• Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
• Managed squadron’s DEEMS, Government Purchase Card Program, 166 vehicle fleet
  and oversight of 52 facilities for largest AETCs Tech Training School.
• Led efforts during AETCs mold mitigation initiative—garnered $75k in cleaning supplies, coordinated Civil Engineer cantonment efforts.
• Supervised and provided oversight for 36 building managers—provided assistance with building operations, maintenance, repair, safety and security of DoD assets.
• Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.

Monitored squadrons security awareness status. Ensured all Security Forces Personnel completed required National Agency Checks, Local Agency Checks and Credit (NACLC) for award and retention of the 31P and 3P0 Air Forces Specialty Codes. Initiates, tracks and monitors security clearance issues with the Installation Program Office and updates student actions on all student clearance issues. Conducted routine inquiries through the Joint Pass Adjudication System (JPAS), Defense Information Security System (DISS), and the Electronic Guide for Investigation Process (E-Quip) for more than 250 person staff and 5500 students. Initiates, monitors and provides update establishment of security information files as warranted. Used various advanced office automation software to create, format, modify, edit, and print variety of documents in support of office operations. Independently builds class and attendance rosters for squadron security briefings and training requirements. Managed and ensured compliance of the squadrons security managers program Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT).

• Screened individuals, generated 37 sensitive information files and processed 18 removal of security clearances through the Installation Protection Office
• Conducted weekly Requests for Action and Change of Status requests
• Served as focal point for squadrons Lone Wolf and Insider Threat program

Served in a multi role position as Squadron Training Technician. Oversaw squadrons on the job training program for 250 personnel. Constructed and managed the squadron Individual Mobilization Augmentee Reserve Program. Managed the Arming and Use of Force Program.

• Created and oversaw a robust training program for instructor operations, 46 personnel awarded 5/7 skill levels.
• Validated training records requirements, scheduled end of course exams and completed AF Fm 2096 for skill level upgrades
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete annual computer based training and special projects on time.
• Managed and coordinated reporting, training, travel and performance reports for 12 Reserve Personnel.
• Coordinated 34 Use of Force reports with five separate bases supporting the Air Forces Nuclear Enterprise.

Company Level Operations Manager providing oversight for a 104-person contingent force in the Active Duty, Reserve and Civilian Security Forces component. Supervised execution of daily military law enforcement and security of 18K base personnel, patrolling of 2800 square acres and protection of $3.2B of training support equipment. Provided iatrical contributions to base level planning, decision making and coordination with external law enforcement agencies.

• Supervised and mentored junior management team on posturing 64 personnel for advance in duty positions within 120 days; alleviated critical position shortages
• Reviewed more than 500 police reports for accuracy and proper utilization of force.
• Assessed current usage and future needs to determine expansion plans, coordinated manpower shortfalls and trained Readiness and Resources Augmentation Duty (READY) Program personnel.
• Maximized manpower validation and adjusted standards reducing 17,500-man hours annually, increasing job standard qualification standards by 75% and eliminating squadron fuel costs by $1600 annually.
• Planned and supervised the squadrons Hurricane Evacuation support plan bedding down 17 F22 and F35 fighter aircraft.
• Led $1.2M Emergency Control Center fielding project; identified and developed solutions for resource/requirement problems.
• Provided wing security oversight for 275 day runway repair project, supervised vetted contractors and equipment
• Supervised wing annual integrated defense plan revision; ensured compliance and mitigated security shortfalls
• Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing Emergency Control Center criteria to keep work in line with project goals and mitigate costs overruns.

Planned, organized and oversaw all unit deployment activities. Configured and maintained functional Unit Type Code (UTCs) as postured by MAJCOM Functional Managers (FAM). Analyzed the squadron’s combat capability of unit through intensive evaluation of training, equipment status, manning, and unit supervision. Served as commander’s focal point on all readiness issues. Compiled resource data from various financial management reports to develop annual deployment availability funding and
posture unit for future global engagements. Followed specific directions of higher headquarters personnel to determine financial management tools to track funds expenditures. Provided technical guidance and recommendations to unit leadership regarding unit deployment functions. Monitored UTC/Unit Manning Document (UMD) authorizations and notified senior management of mismatches. Coordinated real world Force Protection Measures.

• Managed 73 assigned personnel to 31-unit type codes supporting operations in direct support of Operations Enduring/Iraqi Freedom and Global War on Terrorism
• Evaluated project performance against goals and took action to address deviations.
• Developed $400K annual operating budgets, managed execution of spend plans and equipment burn rates.
• Collaborated with Major Commands and staff agencies to validate equipment and training requirements, movement dates and tasking changes
• Validated pre-deployment training requirements and scheduled teams to meet Combatant Command (CCMD) and USAF training requirements for Total Force Security Forces
• Scheduled and deconflicted scheduling issues for all members attending pre deployment or sustainment training at four separate Ground Combat Readiness Training Centers during OEF/OIF Surge operations
• Approved and certified more than $150,000 through Government Travel Card program.
• Certified government travel orders and vetted training requirements for more than 150 personnel.
• Performed record custodian duties for assigned program documents and records.
• Offered strategic advice and consultation to develop, implement and evaluate modifications and enhancements to operations, systems and procedures.
• Facilitated coordination across entities to provide actionable information and knowledge.