James Newcomb
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at the United States Air Force, driving strategic initiatives in Cyber Operations. Proven project management skills led to the successful development of advanced capabilities, enhancing defensive measures for a $14.2B network. Expertise in relationship building and quality assurance fosters continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent, Cyber Future Operations
United States Air Force
09.2021 - Current
- Leads 33 personnel to continuously develop new capabilities for Air Combat Command's $629M dual Cyberspace Defense Weapon System.
- Directs the development of 16th Air Force (AF) Cloud defense capabilities as the sole AF Cloud Cyber Security Service Provider.
- Drives projects to shape the future of the AF enterprise for Defensive Cyber Operations, guiding Headquarters AF and Combatant Commands initiatives to defend the $14.2B AF information network across 130 sites.
- Directs the fielding of cutting edge defensive capabilities to deny the adversary access the $14.2B AF Information Network shielding 1.1M personnel, and partnering with Higher Headquarters to improve the strategic competitive advantage.
Section Chief, Cyber Support
United Sates Air Force
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Led 23 personnel to sustain the $275M Command and Control (C2) network and provide client support for 1,200 users across 3 bases and 6 Geographically Separated Units
- Oversaw hardware, software, network repairs, and application-level system upgrades for 3,300 communication assets.
- Prioritized workload and ticket resolution to provide vital C2 to enable global strike, intelligence, and mobility missions in support of 8 Combatant Commanders.
- Tracked and reported communication outages for a $10.4M tri-base network delivering timely information and situational awareness to senior leaders.
Project Manager
United States Air Force
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed, reviewed, Coordinated, and executed project management plans in support of Central Commands contingency operations and warfighter capabilities.
- Liaised with Air Foce Central Command to advance the Combatant Commanders initiatives and projects in support of Operation INHERANT RESOLVE, Operation FREEDOM SENTINAL, and Operation RESOLUTE SUPPORT.
- Led a $4B base expansion project, managing 4,000 requirements for 15 facilities to increase the quality of life for 9,000 deployed personnel.
Shift Lead, Air Operations Center Support
United States Air Force
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Led a 12 member team responsible for the 618 Air Operations Center (AOC) level-one technical support for 1,200 users and $1.5 in communications assets.
- Troubleshot events and anomalies that threatened and impacted the 618 AOC network performance and potentially jeopardize cyber operations.
- Provided real-time Command and Control system and network monitoring status for 618 AOC leaders, senior controllers and flight managers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networks And Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD08-2025
Skills
- Leadership and vision
- Project management
- Employee discipline
- Program implementation
- Relationship building and management
- Quality standards
- Quality assurance
- Training oversight
- Strategic planning
- Policy development
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Superintendent, Cyber Future Operations
United States Air Force
09.2021 - Current
Section Chief, Cyber Support
United Sates Air Force
09.2019 - 09.2021
Project Manager
United States Air Force
07.2018 - 09.2019
Shift Lead, Air Operations Center Support
United States Air Force
04.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networks And Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
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