JASON D. GRAY SR.
91-3014 Makalea Loop,HI
Summary
Versatile and accomplished technical leader with 26+ years of experience in intelligence, software engineering, and training program management within high-stakes military and defense environments. Proven track record directing geospatial analysis teams, managing mission-critical systems, and leading multi-agency initiatives to deliver reliable, high-impact intelligence products and software solutions. Adept at modernizing legacy systems, enhancing cybersecurity, and developing scalable, user-focused tools that drive operational efficiency. Demonstrates a unique blend of technical acumen and personnel leadership; skilled in identifying individual strengths, optimizing team performance, and adapting training to diverse learning styles. Proficient communicator and collaborative problem solver, capable of aligning cross-functional teams and stakeholders to meet strategic goals in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Committed to excellence, innovation, and maintaining strict adherence to security and operational standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Principal Software Engineer/Manager
Raytheon
10.2024 - Current
- Developed comprehensive documentation for both internal use and external clients, promoting transparency throughout the development process.
- Developed reusable code libraries, reducing time spent on routine tasks and improving overall efficiency.
- Innovated new features based on user needs, driving product growth and improving user experience.
- Implemented automated testing frameworks to catch defects early in the development lifecycle, minimizing costly rework later on.
Principle Specialist
Raytheon/Collins
09.2017 - 10.2025
- Maintained strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, collaborating on joint initiatives that supported organizational goals.
- Enhanced system security with regular patch updates and vulnerability assessments.
- Contributed to the successful migration of legacy systems to a modernized infrastructure, minimizing downtime during the transition process.
- Increased overall productivity by providing expert technical support to end-users experiencing Unix-related issues.
Lead Geospatial Analysis Manager/Trainer
Raytheon
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Determine training requirements to meet anticipated needs and ensure training continuity in the high turnover environment; coordinate with the military customer to define goals, standards, and methods; write and develop training materials
- Communicate challenges and nomenclature to trainees
- Supervise trainers and prepare/manage training schedule; personally deliver training and adapt to individuals' learning styles to maximize understanding
- Evaluate trainees and record results in a database
- Collaborated with senior management to establish qualifications; designed training requirements and methods to meet newly defined standards
- Conduct a new-hire orientation.
- Key Achievements:
- Provided high-quality training that resulted in a 95% graduation rate for 70 trainees annually.
- Championed and implemented the use of contracted certified military trainers, which improved standardization in the high-turnover setting.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt training methods to meet individuals' needs, addressing training anxiety, overconfidence, and other issues.
IMINT Technical Trainer
Raytheon
11.2005 - 09.2015
- My core tasks are to provide complex training including formal classroom environment courseware such as the Basic Systems Overview, initial systems setup, and difference training
- Training provided to all Geospatial Analyst who worked the mission and maintained a qualification/certification
- I was also responsible for assisting in the creation and maintenance of all course-ware to include: Job Qualification Standards (JQSs), crew position/application checklists, training plans, lesson plans, study guides, briefings, Master Question Files (MQFs), and all auxiliary training (KTO/CDROM-SYERS-2/KIES) self-paced materials
- The Distributed Ground Station (DGS) at Osan AB, South Korea, DGS-3, was noted to have the fastest average completion time from start to finish of mission qualification training
- Additionally, I was hand-selected to be one of two personnel to create, maintain, and update the Unicorn database and was tasked with creating over 95% of all Unicorn accounts for the squadron.
- Key Achievements:
- Trained and mentored over 700 US Air Force imagery analysts on National and Theater exploitation software, and how to analyze, manipulate, annotate, and disseminate National and theater imagery products.
- Trained approximately 20 Raytheon CFSR on the advanced aspects concerning Theater and National exploitation.
- Was actively involved in 4.5 and 5.0 bulk release updates, i.e., Socet GXP, Launch Pad, and Solaris 10 (as it applies to all applications available on the CSP)
- Trained all analysts on major and minor improvements and additions to the system.
- Received the highest mark of Q1E, qualifying with overall excellent marks without any discrepancies on my Geospatial Analyst and Geospatial Analyst Instructor qualifications, in which, only 2% of the Operations Group receives this achievement
- I obtained this honor on four consecutive occasions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science/Web And Digital Design Minor
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD05.2025
Associate of Science - Computer Studies
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD10.2016
Advanced Leadership & Management -
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Certified & Exceptionally Qualified Geospatial Analysis Technician -
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Skills
- Java
- C
- Python
- JavaScript
- Socet GXP
- Unicorn
- CSP
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Outlook
- PEX
- LaunchPad
- Planning Tool for Resource Integration, Synchronization and Management (PRISM)
- Dice
- Skillsoft
- FalconView
- MIRC
- Common Sensor Planner
- GXP Explorer
- GEM
- Launch Pad
- Eclipse
- NetBeans
- PyCharm
- PyDev
- Bash
- PowerShell
- Solaris
- Windows
- Linux
- Unix
- Strategic Planning
- Standards Development
- Complex Problem Solving
- Training Programs
- Quality Compliance
- Data Integration
- Motivational Leadership
- Multi-agency Teams
- Intelligence Reporting
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- R6Sigma Certified
- Air Force Rain Drop Certification Course
Security Clearance
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Timeline
Senior Principal Software Engineer/Manager
Raytheon
10.2024 - Current
Principle Specialist
Raytheon/Collins
09.2017 - 10.2025
Lead Geospatial Analysis Manager/Trainer
Raytheon
09.2015 - 09.2017
IMINT Technical Trainer
Raytheon
11.2005 - 09.2015
Certified & Exceptionally Qualified Geospatial Analysis Technician -
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science/Web And Digital Design Minor
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Science - Computer Studies
University of Maryland University College
Advanced Leadership & Management -
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
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