FRANCIS Maughan
Enid,Oklahoma
Summary
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANALYST with over 36 years of experience in the Department of Defense (DoD) Telecommunications, Operations and Training Communities. Experienced senior-level analyst responsible for developing operational plans and procedures and training development. Authored and edited key DoD regulatory policies and manuals while serving as a member of the Pentagons’ Joint Staff. Proficient in the use of eLearning software to create and update all web-based Spectrum & Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Training for the Spectrum and Acquisition Communities. Represented the U.S. as alternate and provided primary support to the Joint Staff government representative during international meetings of the Combined Communications and Electronics Board (CCEB) and NATO. Currently filling a Training Development position creating distance learning Courses for the Spectrum Acquisition community using Captivate and Articulate tools for course creation. Strong background in Electromagnetic Spectrum (Frequency) management, planning, use, and policy conformance. Proven ability to perform well under pressure using excellent leadership, management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Adept at translating complex concepts and information into understandable language for use outside the technical community. Industrious Instructional Designer with demonstrated success in utilizing innovative training techniques to increase workforce efficiency. Skilled in training program creation and implementation illustrated over [Number] years of industry success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Training Developer
Joint Spectrum Center, EMC Analytical Services
Bedford, NH
06.2018 - 08.2023
- Use of Adobe Captivate and Articulate for eLearning course creation
- Create & update DoD Communications related web-based training
- Responsible for maintaining the acquisition training courses for the Defense Systems Information Agency (DISA)
- Develop training focused on the National and International Spectrum Supportability Process
- Knowledge of DoD, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and ITU rules and Regulatory Policies
- Firsthand experience with international treaties and agreements with the CCEB and NATO
- Contributing authority and editor to many senior-level publications and online course within the DoD.
Senior EM Spectrum Engineer
Joint Spectrum Center, EMC Management Concepts
Fairfax, VA
04.2012 - 06.2018
- Effectively translated Spectrum related Subject Matter Expertise into effective training modules
- Responsible for updating all Joint Spectrum Center web-based Spectrum & Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Training for the Spectrum and Acquisition Communities
- Represented the Joint Spectrum Center (J5) at various Senior related meetings and working groups such as the DoD Equipment Spectrum Guidance Permanent Working Group (ESG PWG) and the Spectrum Operations Permanent Working Group (SO PWG)
- Utilizes Spectrum and Electromagnetic Compatibility Subject Matter Expertise to review and contribute to major projects such as the “E3 Considerations for Acquisition Professionals CD” distributed by the Joint Spectrum Center
- Works as the task lead to coordinate and plan the “Joint Training Working Group (JTWG)” which coordinates Spectrum Training for the Acquisition Community within all Military Services.
Joint Staff (J6)
Femme Comp Inc, FCI
Pentagon, Washington
04.2008 - 02.2012
- Provided direct support to the Government Representative to NATO Sub-Committees and drafted guidance packages that containing official United States positions
- Represented the Joint Staff J6 on the US Military Communications-Electronics Board (MCEB) ESG PWG to review and compare requested allocation bands with ITU and US Tables of Frequency Allocations contained in the National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management
- Supported the Government Representative to the Combined Communications-Electronics Board (CCEB) Spectrum Working Group (SWG)
- Identified and coordinated mutual national and international military spectrum requirements, policies, and procedures for use during peacetime, crisis, transition to war, and wartime
- Proposed a significant change to the Spectrum Supportability Process and achieved agreement within the Combined Communications-Electronics Board (CCEB) Spectrum Working Group (SWG) on the proposal. This process was then incorporated into the current version of Allied Communications Plan (ACP) 194 “Policy for the Coordination of Military Electromagnetic Spectrum Allocations and Assignments Between Cooperating Nations”
- Closely coordinated with Service Program Management Offices to ensure Joint Programs complied with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), efforts included reviewing the Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessments (SSRA) and Spectrum Certification Requests
- Provided oficial input to the Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessments (SSRA) on behalf of the Joint Staff J6
- Served as the primary Joint Staff Editor for Military Communications-Electronics Board (MCEB) Pub 8, Allied Communication Plan (ACP) 190 and 194 as well as the US Supplement to ACP 190 and the CCEB Supplement to ACP 194
- Prepared spectrum briefings specific to DoD 5000 acquisition requirements
- Ensured acquisition program managers understood how the requirements of proper spectrum certification and E3 processes were important to their systems’ success
- Provided comprehensive oversight of solutions for national and international electromagnetic (EM) spectrum issues raised by government and non-government organizations
Education
Bachelor’s degree - computer science
University of Maryland
Graduate - Signal
Joint Battlefied Spectrum Management Course
Keesler AFB 03.2006 - 07.2006
Completed multiple network security classes - undefined
Central Texas College
Skills
- Use of DoD Telecommunications (Spectrum) applications
- National and International Spectrum Supportability Process
- Knowledge of DoD, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and International Telecommunication Union rules and Regulatory Policy
- Firsthand experience with international treaties and NATO agreements
- Contributing editor to many senior-level DoD publications
- Develop training for Online Spectrum Acquisition Course
- Use of eLearning software to create & update Spectrum and E3 related web-based training
- Created content, including text, graphics, and multimedia for learning management systems
- Outstanding ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and work on multiple projects simultaneously with great efficiency and attention to detail
- Proficient knowledge of SXXI, ACES/JACS and SPEED (Frequency/Spectrum management tools)
- MS Office Programs, MS Project and Automated Message Handling System (AMHS)
- Qualified with Adobe Captivate (eLearning Course Development Software)
References
- References will be provided upon request.
Timeline
Senior Training Developer
Joint Spectrum Center, EMC Analytical Services
06.2018 - 08.2023
Senior EM Spectrum Engineer
Joint Spectrum Center, EMC Management Concepts
04.2012 - 06.2018
Joint Staff (J6)
Femme Comp Inc, FCI
04.2008 - 02.2012
Graduate - Signal
Joint Battlefied Spectrum Management Course
03.2006 - 07.2006
Bachelor’s degree - computer science
University of Maryland
Completed multiple network security classes - undefined
Central Texas College
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