David Ganci
Alexandria
Summary
Transitioning naval aviation major commander and combat veteran with 26 years of leadership and operational experience. Proven track record in resourcing and training, dedicated to developing future leaders and enhancing the capabilities of current warfighters. Demonstrated expertise in Navy decision-making and readiness generation, complemented by successful command tours at both squadron and wing levels. Holds a current TS/SCI clearance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Commander and Deputy of Electronic Attack Wing
U.S. Pacific Fleet
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Commanded the Department of Defense’s only Airborne Electronic Attack Wing, comprised of 18 separate organizations, including 15 operational electronic attack squadrons employing the EA-18G Growler.
- Coordinated global operations with diverse organizations including INDOPACOM and U.S. Pacific Fleet.
- Responsible for generating the future community requirements and current squadron readiness.
- Managed 158 airframes (approximately $12 billion), support equipment ($3 billion), personnel (4,000 active duty, government civilians, and contractors), and support and training infrastructure.
- Coordinated strategic initiatives across multiple departments to enhance operational efficiency.
Special Assistant, Legislative Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Defense
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Generated and coordinated strategic communications across the Department of Defense in support of the Secretary of Defense.
- Served as primary liaison for Assistant Secretaries of Defense and component directors, fostering relationships with Members of Congress.
- Supported several DoD components including Acquisition and Sustainment (A&S), DoD Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO), Director Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE).
- Coordinated executive schedules and managed meeting logistics for senior leadership.
- Researched topics to prepare briefing materials for high-level discussions.
Aide-de-Camp to the Secretary
Office of the Secretary of the Navy
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported SECNAV Kenneth Braithwaite through the Senate Confirmation process and was chosen to stay on as his confidential assistant supporting formulation and implementation of Navy policies, programs, and objectives consistent with national policies and objectives.
- Additional duties included schedule generation and execution, office organization, security liaison, and lead travel planner.
- SECNAV liaison tasked with coordinating efforts with global allies, State Department representatives, and senior leaders within the U.S. Joint Force.
Commanding Officer
Electronic Attack Squadron ONE THREE ZERO
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Commanded a squadron consisting of 26 officers, 171 enlisted personnel, employing 5 EA-18G aircraft in operations and training in support of Navy, Joint, and Coalition forces.
- Led and managed all organizational operations and maintenance activities.
- Forged the Zappers into a cohesive fighting unit able to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum and remove our adversaries’ use of the same anywhere in the world.
Assistant Officer Community Manager
Navy Personnel Command
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Expertly managed the Aviation community end strength planning and inventory.
- Program manager for Aviation Career Continuation and Incentive Pay Programs (ACCP/ACIP) and developed the yearly bonus structure contracts for naval aviation.
- Responsible for oversight and execution of the $100+ Million yearly budget and authored multiple reports and responses to congressional requests for information in justification of the program.
- Supported the planning and execution of numerous Naval Aviation selection boards, tasked with choosing each year’s major commanders, squadron commanders and department heads.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American History/English
Elmira College
Master of Arts - National Defense and Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College
Skills
- Electronic warfare
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Resource allocation
- Command and control
- Coordination with agencies
- Military strategy
- Budget oversight
- Team leadership
- Decision making
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Analytical thinking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commander and Deputy of Electronic Attack Wing
U.S. Pacific Fleet
01.2022 - 08.2025
Aide-de-Camp to the Secretary
Office of the Secretary of the Navy
01.2020 - 01.2021
Special Assistant, Legislative Affairs
Office of the Secretary of Defense
01.2019 - 01.2022
Commanding Officer
Electronic Attack Squadron ONE THREE ZERO
01.2016 - 01.2019
Assistant Officer Community Manager
Navy Personnel Command
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - American History/English
Elmira College
Master of Arts - National Defense and Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College
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