Craig Havelis
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with over 5 years of expertise in managing complex IT projects within enterprise environments. Highly skilled IT Specialist with extensive experience in policy and planning, strategic IT management, and budgetary processes. Proven ability to lead and manage complex IT projects, develop and implement IT policies, and provide expert guidance on IT investments. Adept at communicating technical information to diverse audiences and preparing persuasive budget recommendations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enterprise Computer & Store Portfolio Project Mgnr
Analygence
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with the collection and synthesis of information to provide quality assurance for DoD Cloud Providers in accordance with DoD and Air Force Cloud Strategies.
- Interacted with stakeholders at the AF Enterprise Level to gather data on performance metrics and acted as liaison between technical teams, industry, and staff agencies.
- Developed and disseminated AF cyberspace policies, standards, continuity documentation, and governance associated with cyberspace mission area responsibilities.
- Coordinated with SAF/A6, SAF/AQ, SAF/CN Portfolio Managers, AFLCMC, PMOs, 16 AF, HQ Cyberspace Capabilities Center (CCC), and other Lead Command agencies.
- Provided technical support in the development and monitoring of cyberspace Program Element Codes (PEC) and mission areas managed by ACC.
- Ensured PEC funding documentation was accurate and up-to-date, providing real-time status when requested.
- Managed and evaluated several complex projects simultaneously, requiring ongoing prioritization and relationship management.
- Communicated job status information to all team members and provided input or drafted position papers and bullet background papers.
- Promoted smooth workflow and communication between offices and organizations.
- Ensured consolidated project milestones, suspenses, action items, and deliverables were accurate and communicated across A6 portfolios.
- Generated and maintained detailed analysis including critical paths, dependencies, milestones, resources, cost, and work breakdown structures.
- Provided technical support in the development of action requests, point papers, briefing slides, Resume quad charts, recommended justification documents, spreadsheets, memos, and other documents for review and analysis across the Enterprise IT portfolios.
- Led the development, preparation, coordination, and implementation of procedural directives, standards, and criteria for IT systems.
- Supported task force studies to solve complex technical and operational problems and improve systems procedures.
- Analyzed Enterprise requirements and defended Future Year Defense Program (FYDP) funding through the PPBE process.
Senior Enlisted Leader
83d Network Operations Squadron
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Leads 500 military, civilians and contractors at the AF's premier cyber operations unit charged with AF Enterprise's Directory Service allowing access to over 865K users across 121 locations
- Ensures AF-wide Network Management Operations, securing access points across NIPR and SIPR IAW DODIN, AF, ACC and 16th AF directives to ensure systems were aligned with all CTOs and change requests
- Manages the AF's largest Weapon System (CSCS), facilitating cyber access for authorized users across the globe
- Responsible for the Cyber Wing's top Stan/Eval team, ensuring all personal are ready and qualified IAW ACCI and 16th AF directives and requirements
- Directs the oversight of one of the AF's two Data Processing Centers, worth $200M; collaborating with AF Provisional Enterprise Data Center (AFPEDC) and AFLCMC to host 2,500 applications for global use
- Utilizes 5 years of Resource Management experience to oversee $1.2M budget, to ensure all PEC funding is accurate and aligned with CSCS weapon system funded and unfunded requirements
- Creates senior level correspondence and documentation to inform AF leaders of current Enterprise status through data analysis.
Senior Enlisted Leader
8th Communications Squadron
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Leads 134 military and civilians to ensure cyber and communications to the peninsula
- Organizes personnel across 11 functional areas
- Designs and structures organizational manpower to determine equipment, training and supplies required for cyber systems implementation and support
- Inspects, evaluates and scores maintenance activities for compliance in accordance with DoD, DISA and Air Force directives and prepares reports for PACAF/A6
- Recommends and implements corrective action for improved methods and procedures
- Establishes milestones to assess effectiveness of corrective actions to ensure maximum cyber systems performance
- Oversees PACAF's localized Cloud-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure of a secure network, ensuring 700 AF leaders have information access across South Korea while providing post-COVID upgrades and requirements
- Evaluates operational readiness of communications equipment, network devices, sensors, intrusion detection, and related support equipment
- Directs activities responsible for system analysis and design, programming, operations and maintenance, security, systems management, technical support, plans, implementation, and resource management
- Implements and interprets HAF, DISA, and Network Enterprise policies, directives, and procedures.
- Developed and negotiated present and future DoD base communications data and voice networks and systems
Senior Enlisted Leader
633 Communications Squadron
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Leads 262 military and civilian employees assigned to the third largest Communications Squadron in the Air Force
- Plans, organizes and directs cyber operations support activities and staff for Langley and Ft Eustis
- Organizes personnel across 11 functional areas
- Designs and structures organizational manpower to determine equipment, training and supplies required for cyber systems implementation and support
- Oversees Langley AFB's Cloud-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for a secure network, ensuring 75 AF senior leaders have information across the installation during pre and post-COVID requirements
- Inspects, evaluates and scores maintenance activities for compliance in accordance with DoD, DISA and Air Force directives and prepares reports for ACC/A6
- Recommends and implements corrective action for improved methods and procedures
- Establishes milestones to assess effectiveness of corrective actions to ensure maximum cyber systems performance
- Evaluates operational readiness of communications equipment, network devices, sensors, intrusion detection, and related support equipment
- Directs activities responsible for system analysis and design, programming, operations and maintenance, security, systems management, technical support, plans, implementation, and resource management
- Implements and interprets HAF, DISA, and Network Enterprise policies, directives, and procedures
- Effectively communicates and advises senior leadership on how to adopt operational recommendations to meet complex and strategic goals for a more effective and efficient environment.
ACC Command Cyber Systems Inspector
ACC IG
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Planned, organized and directed ACC IG/IGIS Cyber activities, ensured organizations complied with legal and regulatory requirements and met customer needs
- Evaluated commander inspection programs & wing inspection teams, assessed 225 units' readiness and climate at 124 locations for 133K Airmen
- Validated and provided command wide cross-tell, implemented the Air Force Inspection System and Unit Effectiveness Inspection (UEI), recognized as 2014 Air Force Inspector of the Year
- Performed as IGIS Branch Chief during 4 inspections to alleviate manning gap
- Led 56 inspectors from across 16 AFSCs, ensured AFIS schedule continued without interruption
- Briefed ACC/IG, HQ ACC staff & functional leaders on trends, program compliance, & overall combat capabilities
- Exposed NGB UTC mismatch for 89 units and forced the proper alignment of 2.5K Airmen and assured precise readiness for $2.6B in assets
- Liaised with MAJCOM, Subordinate units, Cyberspace operations to provide accurate,relevant and timely situational awareness
- Reported units' ability to comply with DoD, AF, ACC,ANG directives/regulations and public law to COMACC
- Unearthed significant $75M tactical equipment upgrade failure
- Resolved TACP shortfall and averted Command and Control loss for 46 Close Air Support (CAS) units
- Integral Air Force Inspection System Tiger Team member
- Developed, integrated and directed policy and procedures to move from CUI process to UEI
- Authored ACC requirements for Wing Inspection Team (WIT) training and updated ACC IG Handbook for 144 inspectors
- Implemented COMACC's UEI guidance for 137K Airmen and 225 units
- Created MICT virtual bypass with Air Reserve Components (ARC) and enabled the inspection of 1.7K program documents and reduced number of inspectors required by 33% and saved $10K in travel costs
- Resolved 12 Significant deficiencies, including 4 HHQ and 3 MAJCOMs
- Eliminated mission impact at 8 locations, earned 2014 ACC IG Information Dominance SNCO of the Year
- Led 14 Airman-to-IG individual/group sessions and gathered Wing Quality of Life and duty concerns
- Diagnosed top issues and routed them for CSAF/COMACC action
- Validated C2 inspection platforms for 4 MGAs, 38 checklist, 76 sub-areas and 1.1K items
- Certified management of $1.2B in equipment and assets
- Identified significant National Guard Bureau (NGB) life cycle management oversight
- Drove corrective action plan (CAP) for 14K assets across 89 bases and prevented Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FW &A) of $42M program
- Major Graded Area (MGA) lead for 19 personnel for AF's largest IG team, charged with evaluating 160 programs
- Extensive knowledge of principles, concepts and theories in cyber operations, as well as the standard practices, methods and tactics, techniques and procedures to perform complex assignments, awarded 2015 ACC/ IG Information Dominance Cyber SNCO of the Year and the 2014 Air Force Inspector of the Year.
- Articulated and defended MAJCOM and Lead Command positions on critical policy issues at Air Force-wide communications-computer planning.
Section Chief, Plans, Programs and Resources
18th Communications Squadron
07.2009 - 07.2012
- Supervised 14 Amn and a $4.9M budget within Plans, Resources & Implementation, Readiness, & Network Training Center Flight
- Piloted readiness of 281 Airmen and populated personnel against 128 UTCs while also overseeing Status of Resources & Training for 12 Tons of tactical communications equipment worth over $8.6M
- Responsible for implementing Client Systems Administrators (CSA) training program & compliance w/DoD 8570 mandate to commercially cert 200 IT techs
- Oversaw planning, acquisition and implementation of 85 projects worth $120M as well as the Unit Training Manager
- Directed logistical processing for HHQ reporting to ensure rapid mobilization of all personnel and C4I capabilities.
- Planned and developed methods, procedures, policies, and techniques governing ACC unique decisions on IT capabilities or systems
Education
Bachelor's degree - Information Technology
American InterContinental University
01.2013
Air, Education and Training Command
Associate's degree - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
01.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Cloud Computing
- Data Center Virtualization
- Application Cloud Migration
- IT Policy Development
- Budget Management
- Technical Support
- Written and Oral Communication
Clearance
Current TS/SCI Security Clearance as of 2022
Awards
- 2016 Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Distinguished Graduate
- 2014 Lt. General Howard W. Leaf Air Force Inspector of the Year Award
- 2014 ACC IG/IGIS Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
- 2014 ACC IG Information Dominance Cyber SNCO of the Year
- 2013 ACC IG Information Dominance Cyber SNCO of the Year
- 2013 ACC IG/IGIS Cyber SNCO of the Year
- 2013 Joint SNCO Professional Military Education Course
- 2007 ORI Superior Performer Award
- 2006 UCI Superior Performer Award
- 2003 Airmen Leadership School - Leadership Award
- 2001 ACC IG Team Chief Coin
- 2001 ACC IG Superior Performer
References
Current Employer, Chief of Cyber Systems
Certification
- CompTIA Certification (Sec +)
Timeline
Enterprise Computer & Store Portfolio Project Mgnr
Analygence
05.2024 - Current
Senior Enlisted Leader
83d Network Operations Squadron
07.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Enlisted Leader
8th Communications Squadron
07.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Enlisted Leader
633 Communications Squadron
11.2019 - 07.2021
ACC Command Cyber Systems Inspector
ACC IG
08.2012 - 05.2015
Section Chief, Plans, Programs and Resources
18th Communications Squadron
07.2009 - 07.2012
Bachelor's degree - Information Technology
American InterContinental University
Air, Education and Training Command
Associate's degree - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
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