Hi, I’m
Clayton T. Long
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in space operations, training and evaluations, human resources, and financial management. Proven ability to drive operational excellence and enhance team performance in high-stakes environments. Active TS/SCI clearance.
Overview
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Tyto Athene
Senior Technical Program Manager
07.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Program Manager, supporting Kobayashi Maru (KM) focus on Space Domain Awareness, LEO Proliferation, on orbit data distribution, operational intelligence, and knowledge management
- Serve as liaison between organizations and Program Office, Coordinates operations and communications between, and among various functional areas. Focusing on technical solutions and logistical support. Assisting with milestones, master plans and schedules adherence
- Leading Network and Infrastructure teams, developing operational network connectivity solutions for future Space Defense Systems
- Leads integrated scheduling and active risk management for Operations Integration, Logistics, and Product Support
- Support operations training and technical documentation development through user engagement with software developers, network integrators and key stakeholders
9th Combat Operations Squadron
COS Operations Superintendent
06.2012 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Senior leader of 44-member team which provided total force support to Combined Space OperationsCenter (CSpOC). Specifically: 18th Space Defense Squadron, Space Delta 5, and augmenting Combat Training Squadron.
- Managed personnel readiness, training, and operations employment of specialized crew positions ensuring mission accomplishment. Human Space support, Collision Avoidance, Theater Operations, Electronic Warfare, Command and Control/ Battle Management, and Space Intelligence Operations
- Completely integrated with senior leaders/managers and supporting staff. Guiding and directing key operational resources, manage operational and personnel budget, manning allocation, recruiting and human resources, and professional development of supervised personnel
9th Combat Operations Squadron
COS Sensor Manager Line Instructor, Mission Planner
03.2008 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Collaborated with subject matter experts on development of positional evaluation standards, evaluation standards for certifications, develop scenarios
- Modernized training scenarios utilizing current requirements and data sources. Presented all the technical and supply training requirements. Prepared budget for training programs and workshops
- Master Space Planner – Integrated/de-conflicted multiple control centers and Space assets, developing the Master Space Plan for global Space community execution.
460 Operations Support Squadron ; 2d Space Warning Squadron
SBIRS Mission Crew Chief Staff Instructor
03.2006 - 03.2008
Job overview
- Led 3 mission instructors: created, implemented, and validated training policy and procedures for Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) architecture. Taught Unit Qualification Training, Monthly Recurring Training, and senior leaders SBIRS Mission courseware
- Supervisor of team members performing strategic and theater missile launch detection using the SBIRS Mission system. Provided real-time assessment/reporting of infrared data to higher agencie
2d Range Operations Squadron
2d ROPS NCOIC Operations Training
02.2003 - 03.2006
Job overview
- Supervised instructor cadre developing launch specific training material for all Western Launchoperations. Coordinated with Program Support Managers, Satellite owner/operator, and Air Force agencies to develop launch specific training material
- Trained launch team crew force for western range aeronautical and aerospace control position. Area Clearance, Range Operations, and Range Safety trained to expert level
CAOC, Al Udeid Air Base
Combat Operations NCOIC, Space Cell
01.2005 - 05.2005
Job overview
- Subject matter expert for Space theater missile warning and Space representative for Combat Search and Rescue operations. Utilizing Department of Defense and National Space assets for Operation Iraq Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Briefed/monitored Space objectives to coalition forces
- Local theater expert and Space representative for Global Positioning System, Space Electronic Warfare, and Space Weather for operational planning. On demand Space planning for rapid targeting
534th Training Squadron
3 SOPS Satellite Operations Instructor
01.1999 - 02.2003
Job overview
- Instructed C2 initial qualification training for 3d Space Operations Squadron. Instruction on AFSCN and UNIX operating system; nominal and contingency crew operations for communication satellites
- Conducted special individualized training for challenged students. Mentored new Air Force members in succeeding in Air Force and academics. Guided/mentored new instructor through certification
5th Space Surveillance Squadron
SPSS, Passive Surveillance Console Operator
02.1997 - 01.1999
Job overview
- Special Access Program/ Special Access Required Special duty assignment: Operated Deep Space Tracking System/ Low Altitude Space Surveillance System. Rapid reaction to U.S. Space interests
3rd Space Operation Squadron
Space System Operator
06.1994 - 02.1997
Job overview
- Configured Command Line Interface ground system equipment; Detected and resolved data link ground problems. De-conflicted with internal and external communication agencies for satellite contacts.
- Performed real-time satellite commanding and satellite and ground anomaly procedures; accomplished short-term satellite planning assisting satellite vehicle engineers in trouble shooting.
- Preformed early orbit of multiple satellite constellations: launch planning, launch, satellite insertion.
Education
Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NE
Bachelor of Science from Electronic Commerce
06.2007
Santa Barbara Business CollegeSanta Maria, CA
Diploma from Network Systems Administration
02.2002
Community College of the Air Force
Associate in Applies Science from Instructor of Technology and Military Science
07.2001
Community College of the Air Force
Associate in Applies Science from Air and Space Operations Technology
02.2001
Skills
- Stakeholder management
- Developing project strategy
- Training materials
- Project leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Project management
- Client relationships
- Product management
Training
- Space Defense Operations Center (SPADOC) Course, 533rd Training Squadron, Vandenberg, CA
- Space Operations Professional Development, Space 300, National Space Security Institute, C. Springs CO
- Advance Satellite Communication Course, Advanced Space Operations School, C. Springs CO
- SBIRS Mission, Initial Qualification Training, Vandenberg, CA
- Space in the Air Operation Center, Advanced Space Operations School, C. Springs CO
- Principles of Instructor System Development (correspondence), 81st Training Group, Keesler AFB MI
- Basic Instructor Course, 381st Training Support Squadron, Vandenberg, CA
Timeline
Senior Technical Program Manager
Tyto Athene
07.2021 - Current
COS Operations Superintendent
9th Combat Operations Squadron
06.2012 - 07.2021
COS Sensor Manager Line Instructor, Mission Planner
9th Combat Operations Squadron
03.2008 - 06.2012
SBIRS Mission Crew Chief Staff Instructor
460 Operations Support Squadron ; 2d Space Warning Squadron
03.2006 - 03.2008
Combat Operations NCOIC, Space Cell
CAOC, Al Udeid Air Base
01.2005 - 05.2005
2d ROPS NCOIC Operations Training
2d Range Operations Squadron
02.2003 - 03.2006
3 SOPS Satellite Operations Instructor
534th Training Squadron
01.1999 - 02.2003
SPSS, Passive Surveillance Console Operator
5th Space Surveillance Squadron
02.1997 - 01.1999
Space System Operator
3rd Space Operation Squadron
06.1994 - 02.1997
Santa Barbara Business College
Diploma from Network Systems Administration
Community College of the Air Force
Associate in Applies Science from Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
Associate in Applies Science from Air and Space Operations Technology
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science from Electronic Commerce
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