Erik Rogers Grosof
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Experienced in crisis management, leadership decision making, and skilled at navigating challenges. Accountable and possesses strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to new tasks. Demonstrates adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief-Special Operations GS-15
National Transportation Safety Board
01.1997 - Current
- Extensive coordination with multiple outside local, state and federal law enforcement, regulatory, airport and emergency management agencies
- Oversaw the deployment og the NTSB's evidence management digital system, Mark43
- Oversaw the hiring of the agency's first full time Continuity of Operations Manager (COOP)
- Oversee the administrative management of the NTSB's Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program
- Manage the NTSB's Official Passport Program
- Worked with multiple internal offices to overhaul the jumpseat program, including joining the Cockpit Access Security Program (CASS) and obtaining TSA approval to join the CASS program
- Review electronic, telephonic, and written communications from the general public that may have threat implications toward staff or the leadership of the NTSB
- Develop action plans to counter potential threats and if needed coordinate with law enforcement to mitigate or stop the threat
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed and implemented MOU with the Federal Air Marshal Service to support the transport of critical evidence from NTSB accident investigation sites to the NTSB Lab in Washington DC
- Responsible for overseeing a staff of 12 watch officers that work around the clock in the NTSB’s Response Operations Center 'ROC'
- Developed and refined standard operating procedures to manage the myriads of calls that come in daily from around the world
- Responsible for reviewing and overhauling current producers for deploying NTSB investigators during a 'launch'
- Responsible for reworking the procedures for securing Federal Aviation Administration aircraft during and emergency to transport the 'Go Team' to the accident site anywhere in the United States
- Provide presentations made to public safety and emergency management agencies, on the role of the NTSB
- Currently serving as the designated NTSB/FBI liaison
- Responsible for the weekly and monthly conference calls with the FBI Evidence Response Team (ERT) liaison Agent and with Senior ERT leadership in Quantico and Fredericksburg to ensure an ongoing and proactive NTSB/FBI relationship
- Worked to integrate the FBI Technical Hazardous Response Unit (THRU) into the NTSB on scene portion of the investigation to support NTSB staff with site safety issue
- When FBI assets are deployed, I respond to serve as the on-scene NTSB/FBI liaison
- At the request of the FBI and starting on the night of September 11, 2001, served as the NTSB/FBI command post liaison (New York City) for 3 weeks following the 9/11 attacks
- At the request of the FBI, I have presented classes to senior law enforcement officers from around the world who are attending the FBI National Academy in Quantico
- At the request of the FBI ERT leadership an FBI representative and I have presented to members of the White House National Security advisory team on post terror responses plans and interagency cooperation between the NTSB and the FBI
- At the request of the FBI’s International Training Division, participated with FBI agents on a 10-day training program to command staff level members United Arab Emirates law enforcement community in Dubai UAE
- Ongoing work with the FBI Civil Aviation Security Program (CASP) leadership and all the (ALA’s)
- Worked with the NTSB General Counsel’s office and the TSA to develop a new MOU between the NTSB and TSA’s Federal Air Marshals Program (FAMS)
- Travel with Go-Team and attend all meetings, as set forth by the IIC
- Establish presence at local command post and develop relationship with local/state emergency management agencies, FBI, local/state police
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Criminal Justice Program -
01.1979
Professional Photographer Program -
01.2013
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Customer Engagement
- Strategic Problem Resolution
- Deadline-Oriented Time Management
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Consistent and Responsible
- Adaptable Problem Solver
- Strong Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Proficient in Task Management
- Project Coordination
- Stable in High-Pressure Situations
- Proficient in Listening
- Task Prioritization
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Skilled in Conflict Resolution
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accreditations Training
- NTSB Basic Aircraft Investigators Training
- OPM Crisis Leadership
- FBI Basic Evidence Response Team (ERT) Training and Post Blast Training
- Police/Media Training, Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM)
- Witness and Interrogation Training (IPTM)
- Large scale event contingency planning course (IPTM)
- Threat assessment training
- FEMA - Certified trainer for Management of Mass Fatality Incident
- Contracting Officer Representative level II (current COR II)
- NTSB CPR/AED Training, Respirator Training, Biohazard Training, Confined Space Training, media and on camera training
- OSHA 40 hour course
- Active Top-Secret Clearance
Timeline
Chief-Special Operations GS-15 - National Transportation Safety Board
01.1997 - Current
Roger Williams University - Criminal Justice Program,
New York Institute of Photography - Professional Photographer Program,
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