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Jeff Elwell

JFK Special Warfare Center and School, U.S. Army
Aberdeen,NC
1
Certification
34
years of professional experience

A results-driven leader and certified Project Management Professional with over 30 years of experience in strategic planning, operations management, and leadership development. Proven ability to lead large-scale programs, direct complex global operations, and modernize organizational training to meet future demands. An expert in risk management, international partner engagement, and high-stakes problem-solving.

Work History

Commander - Warrant Officer Institute

1 Year 11 Months
JFK Special Warfare Center and School, U.S. Army | 07.2024 - 06.2026
  • Led an institution dedicated to the training, certification, and professional development of special forces leaders.
  • Updated curricula to include cyber, AI, and robotics to prepare leaders for evolving challenges
  • Directed multifaceted planning projects that shaped strategy for theatre commands and allied operations.
  • Sustained educational excellence and program relevance despite a 13% resource reduction.

Operator/Senior Leader

31 Years 8 Months
U.S. Army Special Operations | 10.1992 - 06.2024
  • Provided executive-level advisory and operational oversight for a 2,000-person organization, managing global deployments across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East..
  • Led the strategic planning and establishment of a multinational joint task force, synchronizing the efforts of diverse teams to address a rapidly evolving international crisis.
  • Directed cross-functional teams in high-stakes environments, consistently achieving 100% mission success on multiple long-term overseas deployments.

Education

Master of Arts - Strategic Security Studies

National Defense University | Fort Bragg, NC | 06-2019

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management

Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | 05-2015

Skills

Organizational leadership
Strategic planning & execution
Operational risk management
Unconventional problem-solving

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) - 2026

Timeline

Commander - Warrant Officer Institute

JFK Special Warfare Center and School, U.S. Army
07.2024 - 06.2026Read More

Operator/Senior Leader

U.S. Army Special Operations
10.1992 - 06.2024Read More

National Defense University

Master of Arts from Strategic Security Studies
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Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science from Emergency Management
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Jeff Elwell