Clinton Spencer
King George,VA
Summary
Over twenty years of experience in the installation, configuration, operation, troubleshooting, testing and maintenance of numerous military, government, and commercial communications systems. Professional, process driven, detail-oriented, self-motivated, efficient leader with a wide range of communications and technology experience. Proven track record as a top performer with the capacity to accept higher positions of responsibility and adept at learning new technologies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Telecommunications Manager (Program Manager)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
11.2019 - Current
- Manages a national-level program providing secure communications to all 56 FBI Field Offices.
- Manages the operations, equipment procurement, policy development, capital expenditures, emerging technology evaluation, systems design, training coordination, maintenance, repair, firmware and software updates, on-site technical support, and the policies to implement approved tactics, techniques, and procedures for various communication systems.
- Received the FBI’s Medal of Excellence (2021) for delivering a new crisis communications equipment capability nationwide to all 56 FBI Field Offices.
- Volunteers as an alternate COMSEC Manager to expedite the transferring of equipment.
- Coordinates DoE and FBI personnel for on-site technical support, training, and response rosters.
- Communicates with 200 stakeholders regarding issues, new technology, and process changes.
- Troubleshoots complex IP-based hardware and software passing secure voice, video, and data.
- Manages budgets and resource allocation effectively, meeting project deadlines without compromising quality standards.
Telecommunications Manager (Team Leader)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
11.2011 - 11.2019
- Supervised Telecommunications Specialists in operational and administrative tasks daily and served as the senior communications specialist during emergency communications deployments.
- Led various communications teams in support of National Special Security Events.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for staff, increasing overall team efficiency in the installation of a rapid telecommunications infrastructure.
- Served as the FBI's representative for an inter-agency working group consisting of personnel from the DoD, Department of Energy (DoE), and Other Government Agencies focusing on the advancement of interoperable communications across the agencies/departments.
- Received the FBI’s Medal of Excellence (2018) for contributions to an airborne communications project which greatly enhanced the FBI’s overall response capability.
- Led the establishment of a new Communications Security (COMSEC) account to enhance operational readiness and expedite COMSEC transactions.
Telecommunications Specialist (Tactical Communicator)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
07.2008 - 11.2011
- Deployed as a Tactical Communicator providing long-haul secure voice, video, and data transfer.
- Managed the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) program involving the maintenance, configuring, testing and evaluation of the organization's satellite terminals.
- Contributed to the design of customized hardware solutions to meet unique mission requirements.
- Installed, troubleshot, repaired and redesigned deployable telecommunications systems.
- Delivered informative presentations, sharing industry knowledge with colleagues and clients.
- Performed periodic system upgrades and maintenance to meet mission requirements.
- Worked to diagnose, resolve, and document network problems for improved reliability.
- Consulted with clients to identify technical requirements for proposed system enhancements.
- Established relationships with key influencers in the industry to expand networking opportunities and improve collaboration for future solutions.
Senior Wideband Instructor
MorganFranklin Consulting
03.2008 - 07.2008
- Instructed joint service military wide-band radio personnel on the concept of operations, technology, and equipment employed at the White House Communications Agency (WHCA).
- Selected to analyze a Department of Defense course for programmatic comparison.
- Focused on professional development following educational trends to enhance effectiveness.
Wideband Radio Master Technician – E6 Staff Sergeant
White House Communications Agency
06.2006 - 01.2008
- Deployed world-wide providing telecommunications support to the President, Vice President, White House Senior Staff, the United States Secret Service, and the White House Military Office.
- Led in the installation of various satellite communication systems and radio systems worldwide, including site survey, antenna assembly, manual satellite tracking, and satellite acquisition.
- Administered informal/formal training to RF technicians, communications officers, and direct superiors in the setup, installation, and operation of satellite communications systems (SHF, UHF), radio systems (UHF, VHF) and secure video teleconferences.
Wideband Radio Technician – E5 Sergeant
White House Communications Agency
11.2003 - 05.2006
- Installed and operated mission critical voice and data systems in a team environment.
- Qualified on over 300 job related tasks across multiple job fields.
- Provided standardized training to Presidential and Vice-Presidential Communications Officers.
Senior Satellite Network Controller Shift Supervisor – E5 Sergeant
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command
11.2002 - 10.2003
- Supervised 8 - 10 personnel performing 24/365 operations and maintenance in support of satellite communication systems in the Defense Satellite Communication System Constellation.
- Ensured remote sites were fully operational while overseeing local teleport operations.
Satellite Network Controller – E4 Specialist
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command
06.2001 - 11.2002
- Worked 12 hour shifts monitoring and controlling up to three military Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) Super High Frequency X-Band satellites as oversight for satellite communication missions involving the Department of Defense, White House Communications Agency, and Diplomatic Telecommunications Service in the Pacific Region
- Performed preventative maintenance checks on equipment to minimize downtime for a 24/365 operations center responsible for maintaining critical data links in the Pacific rim.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance Concentration
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Systems Minor: Mathematics
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH01.1999
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Resource Management
- Program Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Process Development
- Influencing Others
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Collaborative Team Player
- Interpersonal Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Security Clearance
TS/SCI with Full Scope and CI Polygraph, as well as Department of Energy Q clearance
Training & Certifications
- Incident Command System – 100, 200, 700 & 800
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Course
- Presentation Skills Course
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot in Command Certification (Drone)
- CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ Certifications
- Cell Phone Repair
- Global Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Forum (GVF) Instructor (SHF)
- ViaSat KG-250x (COMSEC)
- General Dynamics vIPer and Taclane KG-175D (COMSEC)
- Harris PRC-152 Radio Training (UHF)
- Tower Climbing Course - Electronics Technician Training
- Tactical Communications Course - Electronics Technician Training
- ROCO Rescue I, II, and III - Climbing, Repelling, and Mechanical Advantage Systems
- Motorola Land Mobile Radio Systems (VHF)
- Persistent Systems Mobile Ad-Hoc Administrators Course (MANET Radios)
Timeline
Telecommunications Manager (Program Manager)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
11.2019 - Current
Telecommunications Manager (Team Leader)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
11.2011 - 11.2019
Telecommunications Specialist (Tactical Communicator)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
07.2008 - 11.2011
Senior Wideband Instructor
MorganFranklin Consulting
03.2008 - 07.2008
Wideband Radio Master Technician – E6 Staff Sergeant
White House Communications Agency
06.2006 - 01.2008
Wideband Radio Technician – E5 Sergeant
White House Communications Agency
11.2003 - 05.2006
Senior Satellite Network Controller Shift Supervisor – E5 Sergeant
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command
11.2002 - 10.2003
Satellite Network Controller – E4 Specialist
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command
06.2001 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Systems Minor: Mathematics
Plymouth State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance Concentration
Bellevue University
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