Daniel Houston
SAN ANTONIO,United States
Summary
Strategic federal leader with 35 years of experience enhancing compliance-driven operations in federal and military settings. Expertise in evaluating complex issues, interpreting policies, and developing actionable solutions to support mission objectives. Strong track record of improving program effectiveness and guiding leadership through compliance and risk management challenges.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Reasonable Accommodation Specialist
Health and Human Services
01.2026 - Current
- Processed religious accommodations for the Department and supported the reasonable accommodation program, including disability matters.
- Process and evaluate disability and religious accommodation requests, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and agency procedures.
- Advised management and leadership on religious accommodation matters across HHS, providing analysis and recommendations for complex, high-risk cases to support informed decision-making.
- Analyze supporting documentation, operational considerations, and relevant facts to clarify issues, assess risk, and support informed management decisions.
- Identified practical solutions to resolve accommodation matters, balancing employee needs with legal requirements and mission objectives to ensure effective outcomes.
- Evaluated current practices, contributing to guidance and process improvements that enhanced consistency, compliance, and overall program effectiveness across the Department.
- Result: Strengthened consistency, compliance, and decision support across HHS accommodation operations through centralized religious accommodation processing and broader reasonable accommodation program support.
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist, Informal
Food and Drug Administration
11.2021 - 01.2026
- Analyzed complaint trends and program activity to ensure adherence to EEO requirements.
- Advised managers and senior leaders on informal complaints and religious accommodation compliance issues.
- Conducted fact-finding assessments in complex workplace matters to clarify concerns and support resolutions.
- Identified operational issues and recommended improvements to strengthen accountability and enhance program performance.
- Led initiatives to enhance reporting and tracking within complaints program, supporting informed decision-making.
- Provided technical direction and training to staff and leadership on program responsibilities and compliance, ensuring clarity and adherence.
- Result: Improved case consistency, strengthened compliance posture, and enhanced leadership accountability through training, oversight, and process improvement.
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
Food and Drug Administration
01.2017 - 11.2021
- Advised managers and employees on EEO processes and regulatory compliance, facilitating informal dispute resolution.
- Managed over 150 informal EEO matters annually, ensuring adherence to 29 CFR 1614 MD-110.
- Conducted fact-finding investigations, clarifying disputes and identifying relevant issues for effective resolution.
- Applied analytical principles to enhance execution and evaluation of informal complaint processes and team operations.
- Developed standard operating procedures and workflow guidance, improving operational efficiency in complaint processing.
- Result: Increased efficiency, improved standardization, and supported early resolution of workplace disputes.
Equal Opportunity Program Sergeant Major
U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM)
10.2013 - 10.2016
- Advised executive leadership on equal opportunity program compliance, enhancing workforce climate.
- Evaluated initiatives using organizational analysis principles, advising leadership on workforce programs to strengthen effectiveness.
- Identified systemic issues and formulated actionable recommendations to improve program execution and command responsiveness.
- Evaluated program performance through assessments and trend analysis to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Result: Strengthened program accountability and improved organizational climate across a workforce of over 66,000 personnel.
EO and SHARP Program Manager / Sergeant Major
U.S. Forces Afghanistan
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Directed program execution, supporting planning, evaluation, and leadership engagement in high-risk operational environments to enhance mission readiness.
- Advised senior leadership on compliance considerations to improve effectiveness of EO and SHARP programs across joint force.
- Analyzed program data and organizational issues to identify risks and recommend corrective actions, enhancing program integrity.
- Result: Strengthened oversight, reporting, and leadership involvement across programs serving 80,000+ personnel.
Senior Operations and Training Roles
U.S. Army
2001 - 2011
- Led leadership development initiatives across multiple units, strengthening mission execution.
- Identified operational issues, assessed program effectiveness, and implemented improvements aligned with organizational goals.
- Result: Improved readiness, accountability, and leader development across multiple organizations.
- Applied management and organizational analysis principles, enhancing training effectiveness and optimizing resource utilization.
Skills
- Organizational analysis and advising
- Program compliance evaluation
- Issue resolution and fact-finding
- Policy development and implementation
- Workforce improvement strategies
- Executive consultation and guidance
Timeline
Senior Reasonable Accommodation Specialist
Health and Human Services
01.2026 - Current
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist, Informal
Food and Drug Administration
11.2021 - 01.2026
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
Food and Drug Administration
01.2017 - 11.2021
Equal Opportunity Program Sergeant Major
U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM)
10.2013 - 10.2016
EO and SHARP Program Manager / Sergeant Major
U.S. Forces Afghanistan
03.2012 - 03.2013
Senior Operations and Training Roles
U.S. Army
2001 - 2011