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James  Proctor Jr.

James Proctor Jr.

Senior Defense Professional
Ashburn,VA

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in program management and operational efficiency. Known for elevating risk opportunities to stakeholders and enhancing decision-making processes through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Program Manager

DTRA (Support Contractor)
Ft Belvoir, VA
12.2024 - Current

Supported planning and strategy development for Joint Staff crisis action Counter WMD and Emerging Threat initiatives.

Led and mentored contractor acquisition team, enhancing program management effectiveness.

Elevated risks and opportunities to stakeholders for informed decision-making.

Responded to internal and external inquiries on assigned projects and business analyses.

Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals.

  • Developed, maintained, and managed program schedules, budgets, and resource allocations across task orders.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and feedback for project enhancements.
  • Prepared weekly status reports, monthly progress updates, and quarterly reviews for senior management.

Group Commander (COL)

US Army
Farrell, Pennsylvania
08.2024 - Current

Provided leadership and mentorship for over 1,900 Soldiers and Civilians as Group Commander of 475th Quartermaster Group.

Ensured readiness in transportation, petroleum, field feeding, signal, water, and training for military operations.

Established quality management processes and procedures for command efficiency.

Supported performance gap analysis and intervention selection to enhance human performance.

Developed simulations to evaluate force employment and readiness in contested environments.

Advised senior Army leaders on vendor management planning and policy through timely engagement with staff officers.

Coordinated planning, programming, and policy implementation across Army strategic logistics enterprise.

Synchronized Army Logistics capabilities during crisis action planning and contingency operations.

Senior Military Advisor

US Army
Various, N/A
10.1990 - 08.2024

Supported integration of Strategic Army logistics functions with G-43/5/7 to align with Defense Planning Guidance.

Directed cross-functional teams in delivering user-centered digital solutions for military communities.

Collaborated with DoD and government agencies to monitor defense program execution toward milestones and objectives.

Implemented process improvements to enhance acquisition execution and documentation quality.

Resolved issues and removed roadblocks to foster continuous improvement in program operations.

Analyzed supply chain resilience, force mobility, deployment timelines, and sustainment operations.

Validated M&S results against doctrine and real-world operations to ensure effective sustainment reviews.

Developed training strategies and materials for ARNG collective training events, ensuring alignment with military objectives.

Special Agent (Retired)

US Capitol Police
Washington, DC
02.1998 - 10.2021

Represented American policing on global stage for over 23 years.

Maintained oversight and support for USCP operations from Command Center.

Co-authored and updated Government Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans.

Identified threats and patterns to minimize risks to U.S. Capitol operations.

Led planning teams to achieve consensus on COOP documentation.

Analyzed complex issues, defending recommended courses of action effectively.

Monitored NCR airspace, collaborating with interagency partners to identify threats.

Utilized various communication systems to deliver emergency notifications efficiently.

Education

Master of Arts - Strategic Studies

US Army War College , Carlisle, PA
07-2022

Master of Science - Management

University of Maryland Global Campus, Hyattsville, MD
12-2012

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Bowie State University, Bowie, MD
06-2001

Skills

  • Program management and strategic planning
  • Risk assessment and performance analysis
  • Budget oversight
  • Logistics coordination
  • Acquisition strategy and contract management
  • Technical presentation development

Timeline

Senior Program Manager - DTRA (Support Contractor)
12.2024 - Current
Group Commander (COL) - US Army
08.2024 - Current
Special Agent (Retired) - US Capitol Police
02.1998 - 10.2021
Senior Military Advisor - US Army
10.1990 - 08.2024
US Army War College - Master of Arts, Strategic Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus - Master of Science, Management
Bowie State University - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
James Proctor Jr. Senior Defense Professional
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