Jesus Lopez
McAllen,TX
Summary
Experienced bilingual investigative and operations professional with over 8 years in complex assessments and interagency coordination. Skilled in managing concurrent cases and collaborating with diverse partners in high-risk environments. Holds an active Top Secret clearance and is a Criminal Justice degree candidate with a 3.9 GPA, dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable populations and achieving critical mission outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
International Operations Supervisor / Operations Center Database Manager
Joint Interagency Task Force South
12.2023 - Current
- Coordinate intelligence, timelines, and resources across DHS, DoD, and 24 international partner organizations, contributing to the interdiction of $9.5B+ in illicit assets.
- Utilize GIS and advanced data analysis tools to support mission planning, risk assessment, and post-operation reporting, directly enabling the interdiction of 460 metric tons of narcotics and the detention of 214 high-value targets.
- Oversee full lifecycle management of multinational technology and data projects, including requirements definition, development, training, deployment, and sustainment, improving partner interoperability and information sharing.
- Analyze and optimize mission-critical databases and workflows, increasing data retrieval efficiency by 30% and improving leadership visibility into performance metrics and operational trends.
- Conduct assessments of real-time enforcement operations to ensure alignment between operational scope, data integrity, and mission priorities across multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Managed performance, training, and administrative readiness for a 20-person team, ensured compliance and accountability.
- Administer and track aviation support programs within a $2.5M portfolio, validating operational data, resolving discrepancies with domestic and international vendors, and coordinating with finance teams to ensure timely and accurate payments.
- United States Southern Command
Operations Specialist
U.S. Navy
San Diego, California
02.2019 - 12.2023
- Supervised a 28-person work center, planning, scheduling, and executing daily, weekly, and long-range operational tasks in a dynamic maritime environment.
- Selected over 22 peers for a senior leadership role typically reserved for higher-ranking personnel, leading and mentoring up to 35 personnel to improve operational readiness and mission execution.
- Directed end-to-end management of a $2M+ equipment and asset portfolio encompassing 300+ critical systems, maintaining 98% operational uptime through proactive planning, risk mitigation, and resource allocation.
- Planned and coordinated personnel deployment, sensor utilization, and operational priorities during complex international exercises, delivering real-time intelligence and operational support to command leadership.
- Managed task sequencing, manpower allocation, and schedule conflicts across operations and maintenance teams, ensuring timely mission completion under evolving requirements.
- Analyzed tactical systems to validate data accuracy, supporting operational decision-making and effective resource utilization.
- Enforced safety, compliance, and quality standards across work center activities, achieving 100% safety compliance throughout multiple high-risk deployments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
11-2025
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
11-2025
Skills
- Operations Planning & Execution
- Risk Assessment and Safety Evaluation
- Threat Assessment & Decision-Making
- Operational Risk Management
- Data Analysis & Performance Metrics
- Process Improvement and Optimization
- Operational Reporting
- Interagency Coordination
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Stakeholder & Partner Management
- Microsoft Office 365
- Bilingual Fluency (English & Spanish)
Certification
Google Project Management Professional Certificate, 02/01/26
Skills
Risk Assessment & Safety Evaluation, Forensic Documentation & Reporting, Interagency Coordination, Stakeholder & Partner Management, Threat Assessment & Decision-Making, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Operations Planning & Execution, Process Improvement & Optimization, Data Analysis & Performance Metrics, Bilingual Fluency (English & Spanish), Microsoft Office 365, ArcGIS, NGA PiX, Maven Smart Systems, Asana, Jira, Thresher, EPLRS, AADS
Timeline
International Operations Supervisor / Operations Center Database Manager
Joint Interagency Task Force South
12.2023 - Current
Operations Specialist
U.S. Navy
02.2019 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University