Jason Williams
FT Washington,MD
Summary
With over 24 years of experience in the US Army, Jason Williams is a seasoned leader and manager in operational planning and execution, specializing in continuity of operations (COOP) and Army operations support. He holds a Master of Science degree in Leadership from Central Michigan University.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Program Manager
U.S. Army
Pentagon, VA
10.2023 - Current
- I serve as the deputy advisor to the Director of Operations, Readiness and Mobilization on all matters pertaining to HQDA Continuity of Operations Program (COOP) support to the Chief of Staff of the Army as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- I assist the COOP Program Manager in the development and supervision of the HQDA Continuity of Operations Plan IAW DoDD 3020.26 for all aspects of the Army COOP program, encompassing COOP planning, execution of HQDA mission essential functions, training exercise development, facility management, information technology efforts; all matters pertaining to HQDA Continuity of Operations Program (COOP) support to the Chief of Staff of the Army as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, all matters pertaining to development of HQDA COOP Exercises and exercise support to the Joint Staff; and all matters pertaining to development of HQDA COOP Exercises and exercise support to the Joint Staff
- I also Serve as the deputy Army COOP Program Manger to OSD and the Joint Staff
- I assist the COOP Program Manager in the development and supervision of the HQDA Continuity of Operations Plan IAW DoDD 3020.26 for all aspects of the Army COOP program, encompassing COOP planning, execution of HQDA mission essential functions, training exercise development, facility management, and information technology efforts
- Lastly, I serve as the deputy Army COOP Program Manger to OSD and the Joint Staff.
Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army
Pentagon, VA
01.2019 - 09.2023
- I served as the Team Chief for the Army's Operations Center (AOC), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA)
- I was directly responsible for monitoring Army Operations, providing the Army's senior uniformed and civilian leadership with global situational awareness for Army forces, and facilitating Army support to Combatant Commanders worldwide
- I was also responsible for Commander's Critical Information Requirement reporting to the Chief of Staff
- I was the Army's initial point of contact for interface with the National Military Command Center and the Joint Staff for national events, emergencies, and continuity of operations between primary and alternate command locations
- I Coordinated daily situation reports, briefings and supporting narratives to the Secretary of the Army and Senior Leaders
- Lastly, I maintained Continuity of Operations and Army alerts via phone and email.
Deputy Director
U.S. Army
Camp Casey, KOR
07.2018 - 12.2018
- I served as a Battalion Executive Officer for a forward-deployed MLRS battalion in the Republic of Korea, consisting of two firing batteries equipped with a total of 16 M270A1 MLRS launchers, a headquarters battery, and forward support company
- I was the second in command of the battalion and its 433 Soldiers and KATUSA's, providing leadership of the battalion in the commander's absence
- Additionally, I was the battalion’s Chief of Staff, responsible for the leadership, coaching, and synchronization of the battalion's staff
- I oversaw all administrative and logistical activities in support of operations requirements
- I ensured an elevated level of personnel, equipment, and system readiness in preparation for transition into wartime operations within the Korea Theater of Operations
- Lastly, I managed an operational budget of $4,200,000.
Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army
Camp Casey, KOR
06.2017 - 07.2018
- I served as a Battalion Operations Officer for a forward-deployed Rocket battalion in the Republic of Korea, consisting of two firing batteries equipped with a total of 16 M270A1 Rocket launchers, a headquarters battery, and forward support company
- I was responsible for providing oversight of all battalion operations and training for its 433 Soldiers and Korean Augmentees to the US Army
- I supervised a 35-person tactical operations section to provide mission command of subordinate units and communicate with higher headquarters utilizing all Army Battle Command systems
- Lastly, I directly managed the battalion's operational calendar and resourced ammunition and land requirements, taskings, schools, and training schedules.
Operations Coordinator
U.S. Army
Camp Casey, KOR
07.2016 - 06.2017
- I served as a Brigade Effects Coordinator of a forward-stationed Field Artillery Brigade attached to the 2nd Infantry Division, consisting of three Rocket Battalions, one Motorized Howitzer Battalion, one Chemical Battalion, one Brigade Support Battalion, and the United Nations Command Security Battalion-Joint Security Area – with a total strength of more than 3,100 Soldiers
- I assisted with planning, coordinating, and synchronizing of Fires, and supervised the Fire Control, Targeting, Counter-Fire, and the Brigade Air Element sections
- I also served as the Current Operations Officer, responsible for supervising, managing, resourcing, and directing current operations; produces the BDE daily tasking order
- Lastly, I was responsible for training Operations personnel and maintaining 24/7 mission readiness of the Brigade’s Tactical Action Center and the operational capabilities of the Brigade’s Tactical Operations Center in support of mission requirements.
Student
U.S. Army
Fort Leavenworth, KS
07.2015 - 06.2016
- I attended a Professional Military Education course at the U.S
- Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC)
- The college educates, trains, and develops leaders for Unified Land Operations in a Joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational operational environment; and advances the art and science of the Profession of Arms in support of Army operational requirements
- Graduates of CGSC possess a warfighting focus that enables them to lead competently and confidently on Army, Joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational teams and throughout Unified Land Operations.
Administrative Specialist
U.S. Army
Fort Cavazos, TX
11.2013 - 06.2015
- I served as the Secretary of the General Staff for First Army Division West, which is a multi-component organization consisting of 8 separate brigades located across 3 separate states – responsible for the training, readiness, oversight, and mobilization for Reserve Component Soldiers in 21 states and 54 commands throughout the western United States
- I was responsible for all aspects of support and administration to the Division West Command Group
- I managed and reviewed the flow of all staff actions and correspondence within the Command Group and Division West and its subordinate and higher headquarters
- Lastly, I planned and supervised command group conferences, development, and execution of distinguished visitors’ itineraries, and supervises protocol of military ceremonies and official social events.
Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army
Fort Cavasos, TX
01.2013 - 10.2013
- As the Battalion Operations Officer, I supervised and managed the battalion's three Training/LNO Teams that were responsible for the development, multi-echelon coordination, and synchronization of Single Integrated Training Plans (SITP) and operations – focusing on theater-specific individual and collective post-mobilization training for Rotational Force Pool units deploying in support of Overseas Contingency Operations IAW FORSCOM and First Army Directives
- Additionally, I was responsible for resourcing, training, and assisting with execution of the SITP, and ensured Sourced Unit Readiness Evaluation charts are created and updated for the National Guard and Reserve Component units deploying through the Mobilization Training Center at North Fort Cavazos.
Director
U.S. Army
Fort Cavasos, TX
12.2011 - 12.2012
- As the Company Commander of a Combined Arms Battalion (CAB) Headquarters and Headquarters Company, I was responsible for the health, welfare, morale, safety, and discipline of the unit’s assigned Soldiers
- I planned and supervised the Company's individual and collective training to ensure its readiness to deploy, support the maneuver commanders with enablers, and decisively win in combat
- I was also responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and deployability of the Company's equipment, to include both tracked and wheeled vehicles, and all associated equipment valued at over $100 million
- Lastly, I was responsible for the professional development of subordinate Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Soldiers
- I ensured Families were informed and cared for through the establishment of a functional, resourced Family Readiness Group.
Director
U.S. Army
Fort Cavasos, TX
12.2011 - 12.2012
- As the Company Commander of a Combined Arms Battalion (CAB) Headquarters and Headquarters Company, I was responsible for the health, welfare, morale, safety, and discipline of the unit’s assigned Soldiers
- I planned and supervised the Company's individual and collective training to ensure its readiness to deploy, support the maneuver commanders with enablers, and decisively win in combat
- I was also responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and deployability of the Company's equipment, to include both tracked and wheeled vehicles, and all associated equipment valued at over $100 million
- Lastly, I was responsible for the professional development of subordinate Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Soldiers
- I ensured Families were informed and cared for through the establishment of a functional, resourced Family Readiness Group.
Director
U.S. Army
Fort Cavasos, TX
08.2010 - 11.2011
- I commanded a Motorized Howitzer Firing Battery, deployed to Iraq executing combat operations
- I was responsible for the partnership with Iraqi Security Forces, providing professional development, combat power, and enablers to the Iraqi Security Forces throughout the Samarra, Iraq, area of operations
- I was also responsible for all aspects of Battery Operations to include training, discipline, combat readiness, and the welfare of Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Soldiers
- Lastly, I was responsible for maintaining accountability of tracked and wheeled vehicles valued at over $30 million.
Military Advisor
U.S. Army
Diyala, Iraq & Fort Riley
06.2009 - 07.2010
- I served as Combat Advisor to a force-generation Iraqi Light Infantry Brigade in the Diyala, Iraq province
- I was responsible for counterinsurgency operations, route security, and infrastructure security for our 11 – person advisor team
- Lastly, I was responsible for advising unit leaders both Iraqi and US on the planning, coordinating, and requesting of fires and effects.
Education
MSA -
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MIBS -
United States Military Academy
West Point, New YorkSkills
- Motivation
- Officer Training
- Schedule Management
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Personnel Supervision
- Requirements Gathering
Timeline
Deputy Program Manager
U.S. Army
10.2023 - Current
Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army
01.2019 - 09.2023
Deputy Director
U.S. Army
07.2018 - 12.2018
Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army
06.2017 - 07.2018
Operations Coordinator
U.S. Army
07.2016 - 06.2017
Student
U.S. Army
07.2015 - 06.2016
Administrative Specialist
U.S. Army
11.2013 - 06.2015
Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army
01.2013 - 10.2013
Director
U.S. Army
12.2011 - 12.2012
Director
U.S. Army
12.2011 - 12.2012
Director
U.S. Army
08.2010 - 11.2011
Military Advisor
U.S. Army
06.2009 - 07.2010
MSA -
Central Michigan University
BS -
United States Military Academy