Harold Peña
Fort Walton Beach
Summary
Dynamic Command Language Program Manager with the USAF, skilled in project management and team leadership. Successfully administered over $200k in annual linguist pay while ensuring compliance and accuracy. Expert in curriculum development and intelligence report dissemination, driving program performance through critical analysis and innovative training solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Command Language Program Manager
USAF
06.2025 - Current
- Managed training and pay records for 30 linguists, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Oversaw completion of all required language training and maintained current certification tests.
Administered annual disbursement exceeding $200k in pay to linguists efficiently. - Evaluated program performance using established metrics and reporting systems.
Unit Tactician
USAF
02.2024 - Current
- Integrated five advanced classified electronic systems to collect and disseminate intelligence in near real-time.
- Developed numerous realistic military training scenarios based on real-world experience for three flying squadrons.
- Trained over 200 aviators through immersive simulation exercises tailored to operational needs.
Unit Deployment Manager
Detachment 2, 25th Intelligence Sq
Mildenhall
08.2023 - Current
- Managed Commander’s standardization office maintaining accuracy for assigned aviators’ flight records.
- Oversaw 30 folders reviewing monthly tests, annual evaluations, and documenting required training.
- Ensured the unit complied with all governing
Arabic Language Instructor
Detachment 2, 25th Intelligence Sq
Mildenhall
02.2020 - Current
- Trained 50 linguists for three specific USAF special operations mission design series aircraft performing taskings across 15 countries utilizing Arabic language expertise to oversee electromagnetic signals.
Squadron Standards and Evaluations Liaison
Detachment 2, 25th Intelligence Sq
Mildenhall
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Executed oversight of Commander's standardization office, guaranteeing adherence to higher headquarters regulations.
Achieved 100% accuracy in managing flight records for assigned aviators.
Reviewed and documented monthly tests and annual evaluations across 30 folders.
Monitored compliance with training requirements within the unit.
Lead Scheduler
Detachment 2, 25th Intelligence Sq
Mildenhall
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Planned daily mission sorties for 26 flyers to conduct airborne operations in coordination with two flying squadrons.
- Managed the unit’s flying hour program completing 500 training hours annually, approximately $2.6 million budget, ensuring assigned operators maintained mission qualifications.
Education
Associate degree - Modern Standard Arabic
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
09-2026
Associate degree - Communications Applications Technology
Community College of The Air Force
09-2026
Skills
- Team leadership
- Curriculum development
- Risk analysis and management
- Property & material management
- Critical thinking
- Cultural sensitivity
- Intelligence report dissemination
- Intelligence gathering and communication
- Project management
- Security analysis
- Ground instruction
- Classified information handling
- Mission simulation design
Languages
Arabic
Advanced (C1)
C1
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Command Language Program Manager
USAF
06.2025 - Current
Squadron Standards and Evaluations Liaison
Detachment 2, 25th Intelligence Sq
01.2025 - 10.2025
Unit Tactician
USAF
02.2024 - Current
Unit Deployment Manager
Detachment 2, 25th Intelligence Sq
08.2023 - Current
Lead Scheduler
Detachment 2, 25th Intelligence Sq
08.2023 - 02.2024
Arabic Language Instructor
Detachment 2, 25th Intelligence Sq
02.2020 - Current
Associate degree - Modern Standard Arabic
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Associate degree - Communications Applications Technology
Community College of The Air Force