Jeremy Pennington
Fairbanks,AK
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 20 years of dedicated service in the U.S. Air Force as a Joint Tactical Attack Controller (JTAC), complemented by more than eight years of senior-level program management experience. Proven expertise in cross-functional collaboration and leadership has significantly enhanced critical requirements within joint-service environments, effectively supporting U.S. Army leadership as a liaison. Honored as the Air Force Instructor of the Year for 2020, reflecting a strong commitment to developing high-performing teams through accountability and continuous professional development. Adept in strategic planning and innovative problem-solving, consistently optimizing operational efficiency and driving mission success while empowering team members to take ownership of their contributions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military Liaison
TDX Corporation
Eielson Air Force Base, AK
08.2025 - Current
- Provided expert advice and assistance to 354th Range Squadron in managing restricted airspace scheduling for Combined Exercise Red Flag and routine military training operations.
- Appointed as project officer for Red Flag 26-3 and Distant Frontier 26-3, overseeing all related operations until further notice.
- Directed stakeholder engagement for ground and air operations on Distant Frontier 26-3, focusing on adherence to necessary guidance and documentation protocols.
- Designed and implemented 1500 weapon danger zones in two months, ensuring safety for ground personnel and operational effectiveness for attacking aircraft.
- Leveraged extensive knowledge of military publications to create effective deconfliction plans, safeguarding training schedules for ground and air forces.
- With my background as a JTAC, I understand and comprehend the fighters’ attack parameters for dropping multiple types of Air to Ground weapons. This allows for proper training of pilots when dropping weapons.
- Identified and rectified elevation errors for 440 targets within ARC Pro software across 354th Range Squadron ranges.
- Assumed responsibilities of the Program Analyst position I am currently applying for, ensuring continuity of operations.
Right of Way Project Manager
Texas Department of Transportation
Brownwood Texas
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed purchase of $2.5 Million cattle barn in Lampasas county through negations directly with seller and 3rd party. Filed all legal documents with courts and county clerk.
- Facilitated 52 purchases of property for a total of $ 3.5 Million
- Developed and sent out Notice Of Work for jobs in the Texas Department of Transportation. I organized and conducted all interviews of applying companies and solely responsible for selecting the right company for the job.
- Managed largest Right-of-Way project for Brown county Hwy 281 Lampasas with 240 properties with total ROW budget of $10.5 million.
- responsible for organizing and reviewing every single property appraisal for 75 properties.
- Managed accounts payable for all hired companies reviewed all incoming invoices for work completed monthly.
- Responsible for selecting stake holders for a final offer meeting to either approve or deny a property owners counter offer with final say of approve or deny.
Sr. Program Manager
US Air Force
02.2016 - 11.2021
- Honored as Air Force Instructor of the Year for 2020, showcasing dedication to developing future leaders and enhancing instructional quality.
- Developed and implemented clear protocols to ensure compliance with sensitive qualification standards for the 1st Nuclear Forward Observer Program at Air Force Global Strike Command.
- Facilitated compliance with air to ground regulations, enhancing operational efficiency. Streamlined clearance issuance for area of operations, enabling successful execution of major missions.
- Orchestrated the planning, organization, and scheduling of an extensive 18-month training initiative for 50 personnel, delivering tailored training plans from inception to completion.
- Facilitated successful certification and accreditation to enhance standardization and training currencies for 1st civilian joint terminal attack controller program for AFGSC.
- Identified tactical problems, conducted 25 surveys based on needs and requirements, developed a controller program, set standards and priorities for AFGSC 1st controller program.
- Facilitated in the accreditation of controller program through Air Force Air Combat Command (ACC) working with internal agencies consisting of Standards and Evaluations, training, and nuclear controller career fields.
- Developed and implemented safety standards for 24 live fire exercises, overseeing coordination of 150 personnel, 45 attack aircraft, and 35 artillery guns.
Sr. Resource Adviser
Fort Campbell, KY 19th Air Support Operations Squadron
Fort Campbell, KY
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Appointed by commander to succeed senior ranking officers as resource advisor program manager.
- Defined analytical approaches to spending, uncovered new insights into all debited accounts clearing up all violations from previous program manager.
- Assisted 30 account holders by reviewing all purchases made over the past 2 years. Facilitated oversight of 500 international shipments and 2000 purchase orders totaling $750k.
- Achieved significant improvements in military resource advisor program through effective audits and deficiency corrections. Managed $7.1 million in assets over three years, driving financial accountability and resource optimization.
- Effectively authorized commanders’ allotment of $2.5M and conducted weekly briefings of the allocation of funds setting annual, monthly, and weekly budget goals saving 100k annually.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
American Military University
04-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Community College of The Air Force
07-2006
Air Force Non-Commissioned Officers Academy
McGhee-Tyson Air Force Base08-2014
Boy Scouts of America
03-2018
No Degree - Weapons Danger Zone Certification
Arc Pro Software
Twentynine Palms, CA10-2025
Skills
- Leadership & Supervision
- Program Administration
- Strategic Planning & Analysis
- JTAC SME
- Program Development
- Risk Management
- Military communications
- Military operations
- Military experience
- Military decision-making process
- Military tactics proficiency
- Military training expertise
- Military doctrine expertise
- Military Protocols
Certification
- Air Force Instructor Course
- Air Force Resource Advisor Course
Timeline
Military Liaison
TDX Corporation
08.2025 - Current
Right of Way Project Manager
Texas Department of Transportation
03.2023 - 03.2024
Sr. Program Manager
US Air Force
02.2016 - 11.2021
Sr. Resource Adviser
Fort Campbell, KY 19th Air Support Operations Squadron
01.2013 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
American Military University
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Air Force Non-Commissioned Officers Academy
Boy Scouts of America
No Degree - Weapons Danger Zone Certification
Arc Pro Software