JAMES AUBREY JONES
Washington,USA
Summary
Mr. James Jones, is a GS-14 Traffic Management Specialist with over 40 years of logistics experience spanning military and commercial domains. Based at the Pentagon within the Logistics Distribution Section (LPS-D1), he supports strategic freight and passenger transportation initiatives for Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, shaping global distribution strategy across the enterprise.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traffic Management Specialist
Headquarters United States Marine Corps
Washington, DC
02.2014 - Current
- Acts as the SME on MAGTF distribution policy and automated transportation systems, analyzing lessons learned and programs to improve current and future distribution policy.
- Serves as the Marine Corps' lead and functional liaison for all USTRANSCOM initiatives, representing the Corps in top-level governance forums (JDDEB) and coordinating directly with its transportation component commands.
- Coordinates directly with AMC, MSC, SDDC, and DLA to manage cargo movement requirements and provides technical oversight for programs related to the movement of Marine Corps cargo.
- Functions as the primary Action Officer for joint deployment/contingency issues and the Deployment and Distribution Operational Advisory Group, while also assuming the duties of the Section Head when required.
- Series: 2130 - Grade: 14
- Hours per week: 40
Distribution Management Officer
Headquarters United States Marine Corps
Washington, DC
07.2006 - 10.2013
- Served as the senior Distribution Management Officer (DMO) for the Marine Corps, managing officer and enlisted career assignments and advising HQMC on promotions.
- Championed Marine Corps distribution policy to the JCS, OSD, and USTRANSCOM, successfully leading an effort to secure full voting rights for the Services on the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) board.
- Improved combat effectiveness by serving on the Afghanistan In-transit Visibility (ITV) Joint Task Force and spearheading the Corps' guidance on tracking technology.
- Led the creation of foundational doctrine by drafting the first-ever Marine Corps Order on MAGTF Distribution Policy (MCO 4470.1) and providing key input to major DoD transportation contracts and regulations.
- Received the Legion of Merit Award for outstanding service and contributions.
- Hours per week: 40
Traffic Management Officer
Marine Expeditionary Force
Jacksonville, NC
08.2002 - 06.2006
- Developed training programs and authored the II MEF's first container SOP.
- Managed the II MEF Container Pool, including inventory, funding, and maintenance for over 100 containers.
- Streamlined procedures for airlift requests (SAAM), logistics systems (LOGAIS), and in-transit visibility (ITV).
- Coordinated the strategic airlift of over 72K personnel and 16K short tons for operations OIF, OEF, and JTF-KATRINA.
- Served as Air Officer for the first-ever MEF Air Contingency MAGTF deployment during Hurricane Katrina.
- During an OIF deployment, held multiple roles including MCC-K Airlift Officer, directing the movement of 150K+ passengers and 18K+ short tons of cargo.
- Awarded the Navy Commendation Medal.
- Hours per week: 40
Traffic Management Officer
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Havelock, NC
08.1998 - 08.2002
- Oversaw all personal property transportation services (HHG, DITY moves, POV) for military and civilian personnel, and served on the Source Selection Committee for a new regional Commercial Travel Office contract valued at over $10M.
- Drove major process improvements by establishing a training program that significantly reduced administrative errors and was the key factor in the office receiving "NO FINDINGS" during two CGRIs.
- Was instrumental in modernizing systems by participating in the field testing of the new Personal Property Transportation System (PTOPS), processing over 2.6 million pounds of shipments and increasing customer satisfaction.
- As the Contracting Officer's Representative, saved the U.S. Government over $100K in travel costs in less than a year, while also mentoring three runners-up for the Marine Corps' top annual traffic management award.
- Supported numerous major deployments and exercises (including ENDURING FREEDOM), managed the command's Mass Transportation Benefit Program, and was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for outstanding service.
- Hours per week: 40
Traffic Management Officer
Marine Forces Atlantic
Jacksonville, NC
11.1994 - 08.1998
- As the MARFORLANT TMO, responsible or all matters pertaining to traffic management to include passenger movement, freight sustainment operations, container management and tracking of supplies and equipment moving within the Defense Transportation System (DTS).
- Co-Authored the initial MCO governing the rules and regulations pertaining to containerization within the Marine Corps.
- Processed airlift requests via the GOPAX system while assisting deploying Units with commercial bid selections.
- Utilized various AIS to track the location of shipments of supplies and equipment in support of forward deployed units.
- Awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for outstanding service during this tour.
- Hours per week: 40
Supply Chief
3rd Force Recon Company
Mobile, AL
08.1990 - 02.1994
- Dramatically improved unit supply readiness, taking the unit from next-to-last in the 4th Marine Division to the number one position.
- Managed the supply account valued at over $50M and handled all fiscal matters, including budget execution and contracts for two Force-level commands.
- Served as the Unit Logistics Officer during multiple Joint Task Force-Six (JTF-6) counter-narcotics operations and coordinated all logistics for seven major training deployments.
- Was entrusted with significant responsibility, holding a billet normally reserved for a more senior Staff Sergeant and serving as the command's Communications Security (CMS) custodian for classified material.
- Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for outstanding service and superior performance during this tour.
- Hours per week: 40
CMR Chief
Marine Corps Air Station El Toro
Santa Ana, CA
06.1987 - 08.1990
- As the Customer Service Chief, efficiently managed the garrison property account valued at over $18M.
- Successfully coordinated monthly CMR reconciliation meetings for 72 account holders representing various Marine Corps units throughout southern California and Arizona.
- Adjudicated CMR gains/losses and processed the required documentation to adjust the records.
- Managed the unit Mechanized Allowance List (MAL), that listed equipment valued in excess of $100M.
- Selected as the Marine Corps Air Station Marine of the Year. Also, selected for NCO of the Quarter during this tour.
- Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for outstanding service during this tour.
- Hours per week: 40
Supply Chief
3rd Recon Battalion
Camp Schwab, Japan
07.1986 - 06.1987
- Managed the unit supply account valued at over $50M.
- Accounted for all gear and equipment including weapons, vehicles, and communications gear.
- Improved unit supply readiness from last in 3rd Marine Division to number one.
- Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for outstanding service during this tour.
- Hours per week: 40
Supply Clerk
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Havelock, NC
11.1983 - 06.1986
- Managed the Food Service supply account valued at over $5M.
- Meritoriously promoted three times during this tour (LCpl, Cpl, and Sgt).
- Selected for Squadron Marine of the Quarter and NCO of the Quarter.
- Served as Unit Color Sergeant. Conducted numerous events in support of the command.
- Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for outstanding service during this tour.
- Hours per week: 40
Education
Bachelor's degree - General Studies
University of Management and Technology
Arlington, VA10-2025
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Team Player
- Knowledgeable
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
Certification
- Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC), Jun 1994
- Combined Logistics Officer Advanced Course, Nov 1994
- Marine Corps Logistics Education Program (MCLEP), Jun 2007
- Advanced Logistics Operations Course (ALOC), Mar 2008
- Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology (LOGTECH), Aug 2008
Timeline
Traffic Management Specialist
Headquarters United States Marine Corps
02.2014 - Current
Distribution Management Officer
Headquarters United States Marine Corps
07.2006 - 10.2013
Traffic Management Officer
Marine Expeditionary Force
08.2002 - 06.2006
Traffic Management Officer
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
08.1998 - 08.2002
Traffic Management Officer
Marine Forces Atlantic
11.1994 - 08.1998
Supply Chief
3rd Force Recon Company
08.1990 - 02.1994
CMR Chief
Marine Corps Air Station El Toro
06.1987 - 08.1990
Supply Chief
3rd Recon Battalion
07.1986 - 06.1987
Supply Clerk
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
11.1983 - 06.1986
Bachelor's degree - General Studies
University of Management and Technology
Additional information
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