Jordan Gros
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Over 25 years of successful experience in various leadership roles Initiative-taking and effective working alone or as a cooperative team member U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Requirements Management Specialist
CACI Inc.
Reston, VA
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Company Overview: Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
- Utilized customer-specific databases to conduct multiple layers of research, author intelligence summaries, reports, official correspondence, and guidance
- Organized specific classified activities briefings, proposed recommendations, and identified the advantages and disadvantages of intelligence production scenarios
- Managed a broad range of operational and support activities for overseas missions
- Managed the entry point for all Requests for Support (RFS) encompassing the Counter-Threat Network effort for the DTRA J2 Operations Situational Awareness Room (SAR)
- Consulted with organizational Senior Leaders (GS-14/15 & SES) throughout the intelligence and law enforcement communities to scope requirements and review all requests' relevance to DTRA methodologies and mission requirements
- Synchronized the integration of databases for strategic-level use for multiple Combatant Commands (COCOMs) while ensuring division compliance with the appropriate security classifications
- Operated as the Data Transfer Officer tasked for the optimal dissemination of FVEY-releasable products to coalition partners, and their transfer onto the designated NATO-releasable networks as per the direction of our Foreign Disclosure Officer
- Assisted in reporting from the Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement Agencies at all levels of government and open sources to determine potential threats to the United States
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
Sr. Intelligence Operations Integrator
Red Gate Group, Ltd.
Reston, VA
08.2016 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization (JIDO) / DTRA
- Sr. Operations Integrator for the Afghanistan/Pakistan Task Force from Aug 2016 – Oct 2021, transitioning to the Iraq/Syria/Levant Task Force from Nov 2021 – March 2023
- Production Manager and product reviewer for all Afghanistan/Pakistan (AF/PAK) Task Force Requests for Support (RFS); responsible for the management of all enabler support, AF/PAK team All-Source Analysts and Intelligence Operations Integrators; managed the production of 283 RFS
- Integrated multiple layers of data to shape operations and define Afghanistan regional areas of interest, developed persons of interest, and identified patterns for future collection; fused existing strategic interplay exploitation from the National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC) and CONUS Named Areas of Interest Team (NAI) to maximize effects on the battlefield and generate products to support the Train, Advise and Assist Mission with Afghanistan National Defense Security Forces (ANDSF)
- Provided in-depth knowledge of Intelligence regulations and Intelligence oversight principles to include Blue Force operations, ISR coverage and post operations, collect, develop, validate, and disseminate emerging tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
- Analyzed, assessed, and defined requirements to enable the fusion of intelligence, operations, and material/non-material C-IED solutions and C2 nodes within insurgent networks
- Provided operational guidance to analysts in support of the Request for Support (RFS) process; coordinated support from the various enablers within the organization to provide the best information possible to complete the RFS
- Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization (JIDO) / DTRA
Program Manager / Analyst
Red Gate Group, Ltd.
Chantilly, VA
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: Department of Veterans Affairs – Employee Engagement Service (EES)
- Supported EES in the planning, analysis, and evaluation of program effectiveness
- Assisted the VA in executing program operations to meet all previously established goals and objectives within the Employee Engagement Service
- Provided input on the evaluation and improvement of the organization and management of projects and programs to increase productivity
- Identified program resources and assisted in the development of program reports
- Assisted in the development and implementation of change management plans, to include outlining communications and training requirements that will support successful organizational transitions
- Assisted the EES team in the analysis of all VA-wide survey data to include the FEVS, AES and Pulse Surveys
- Identified, researched, and vetted myriad Employee Engagement scholarly articles for inclusion on the EES web portal
- Red Gate Group Program Manager responsibilities for FBI SOAPS TO 38 (Insider Threat Center) and DTRA contract vehicles
- Department of Veterans Affairs – Employee Engagement Service (EES)
Proposal Capture Lead / Program Manager
Red Gate Group, Ltd.
Chantilly, VA
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Lead Red Gate Group proposal capture for FBI, Department of Veterans Affairs, and various additional opportunities within the governmental agency sector
- Managed sub-contractor work stream efforts, interviewed candidates, and supervised technical writing requirements on over 40 proposal projects
- Red Gate Program Manager for our FBI Solutions for Administrative and Program Services (SOAPS) Task Order 38 – Insider Threat Center (InTC) contract; manage 4 Tc/SCI cleared key personnel to include: 1 x Subject Matter Expert (Program Management/Information Technology), 1 x Subject Matter Expert (Program Management/Accounting/Budget/Procurement), 1 x Technical Writer, and 1 x Executive Administrative Assistant
- Red Gate Program Manager for our Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) sub-contract; managed 4 x Budget Analysts
Sr. Intelligence Operations Integrator
Red Gate Group, Ltd.
Reston, VA
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Company Overview: Counter-IED Operations/Intelligence Integration Center (JIEDDO-COIC)
- Integrated multiple layers of data to shape operations and define areas of interest, developed persons of interest, and identified patterns for future collection; fused existing strategic interplay exploitation from the National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC), Law Enforcement Program (LEP), Signature Analysis Team (SAT), Crime Pattern Analysis Team (CPAT) and regional Comprehensive Look Teams (CLT) to maximize effects on the battlefield and generate a conclusive assessment with a high level of confidence for Combatant Commanders to make critical decisions
- Provided in-depth knowledge of Intelligence regulations and Intelligence oversight principles to include Blue Force operations, ISR coverage and post operations, collect, develop, validate, and disseminate emerging tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
- Analyzed, assessed, and defined requirements to enable the fusion of intelligence, operations, and material/non-material C-IED solutions and C2 nodes within insurgent networks
- Worked within the organization's Mission Integration Division (MID) providing operational guidance to analysts in support of the Request for Support (RFS) process; coordinated support from the various enablers within the organization to provide the best information possible to complete the RFS
- As the Regional Command Southwest Division Lead (Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan), supervised 12 JIEDDO-COIC personnel and assisted units in Southwest Afghanistan with the C-IED/Counterinsurgency fight as part of a deployed multi-disciplined section
- Supported the Division Commander across RC-Southwest to provide a capability in immediate proximity to enable real time support and analysis of issues addressing war-fighter's needs
- Counter-IED Operations/Intelligence Integration Center (JIEDDO-COIC)
Sr. Strategic Planner / Program Manager
Red Gate Group, Ltd.
Reston, VA
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Company Overview: JIEDDO-COIC
- Senior planner for a Department of Defense organization that facilitates the warfighter's ability to gain access to disparate information and data sources relating to enemy IED networks to create vital, common operating pictures
- Provided operations expertise on Counter-IED efforts in Afghanistan and other countries around the world
- As RGG Program Manager, supervised 26 x TS/SCI cleared JIEDDO COIC Analytic Support (JCAST) Analysts and Operations Integrators with an original contractual value of $14.6M
- Planned, staffed, and formulated orders and policies in coordination with a Multi-Agency, Multi-Service organization under the direction of the Operations Division Chief, COIC Chief of Staff, and COIC Director
- Integrated operational concepts into the planning process and provided senior leader briefings on a regular basis
- Provided operational and technical expertise to assist the Operations Division in defining capability gaps and evaluated solutions to fill the gaps
- Prepared draft Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with other organizations within the DOD, Military Services, Combat Support Agencies, Unified Combatant Commands, Joint Task Forces, the Intelligence Community, as well as other federal organizations
- Maintained terms of the agreement and expectations related to any services provided to include Liaison Officer (LNO) exchanges
- Oversaw COIC operational planning, initiative development, Continuity of Operations (COOP), Inter-agency planning, policy, and strategic development
- JIEDDO-COIC
Theater Field Team Training Specialist
Red Gate Group, Ltd.
Arlington, VA
11.2008 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: JIEDDO
- Supported the J-37, Chief of Training, as the principal coordinator in all matters relating to JIEDDO C-IED Field Teams
- Assisted with training both the internal Field Team organization and Field Team sponsored training to supported units
- Established long term training plans with Field Teams; represented J-37 at all meetings and VTCs that deal with the Field Teams; provided budget inputs to the J-37 Budget Coordinator; established coalition partner C-IED training requirements and daily communication, both written and verbal, including one-on-one contact with all levels of military, civilian and international hierarchy
- Created the acquisition and distribution plan for the first Afghan-specific IED Training Aid device kits for distribution throughout the entire Afghan Theater of Operations, as well as all Home Station Training Lanes throughout CONUS and OCONUS
- Worked with Combined Joint Task Force Paladin to design online courseware that educates and trains newly assigned personnel prior to their theater deployment
- Coordinated the establishment of the Joint Training Fusion Cell which provided a direct conduit for current and emerging theater C-IED information to both deployed and deploying units, training sites, and Services
- JIEDDO
Army ROTC Recruiting Operations Officer
U.S. Army
Buffalo, NY
05.2007 - 08.2008
- ROTC Recruiting Officer and Classroom Instructor in the Buffalo State College ROTC Department while on medical hold for injuries sustained while deployed in Afghanistan
- Responsible for all daily ROTC operations on campus to include classroom military instruction, cadet mentorship, cadet physical training and numerous local ROTC recruiting events
Sr. Embedded Training Team Company Mentor
U.S. Army
FOB Darulaman, Afghanistan
03.2006 - 03.2007
- Developed an Afghan National Army Infantry Company into a self-sustaining, combat force capable of conducting counterinsurgency missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
- Accountable for the health, welfare, training, and readiness of 2 U.S
- Embedded Trainers and 120 Afghan soldiers and associated equipment
- Duties included ongoing training of company staff and company commander; planning, preparing, and executing combat missions; serving as the liaison between the Afghan Army, U.S
- Combat units, French Special Forces, coalition forces and local government officials and agencies
- Earned the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device (Valor) for actions in combat while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
Operations Management Trainee
Airgas NCN
Sacramento, CA
08.2004 - 10.2005
- Employed with Airgas NCN while training in their Fast Track to Management Program
- Involved in learning all operational aspects of integrated supply chain management (ISCM), which is a process-oriented, integrated approach to procuring, producing, and delivering products and services to customers
G3 Training Division Training Officer
U.S. Army (EUSA)
Yongsan, South Korea
03.2003 - 04.2004
- Advised the Chief of the Training Branch on operations and programs that support 28,000 soldiers
- Assisted in the planning, development, and implementation of US Army training regulations, policies, procedures, and programs throughout the Republic of Korea
Battalion Intelligence Officer
U.S. Army
Fort Sill, OK
12.2001 - 07.2002
- Advised the Battalion Commander on enemy threats doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Responsible for the rapid dissemination of enemy intelligence reports and combat information to the Battery Commanders
- Instructed over 325 soldiers, officers, and non-commissioned officers on updated opposing force doctrine
Executive Officer/Operations Officer
U.S. Army
Fort Sill, OK
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Responsible for the training, combat readiness, health, welfare, safety, and morale of 96 soldiers
- Led a 16-member section responsible for the safe delivery of all fires by six artillery/rocket crews
- Maintained equipment valued at more than $11 million
Battalion Ammunition Officer/Platoon Leader
U.S. Army
Fort Sill, OK
04.1999 - 12.2000
- Primary leader responsible for the assembly, supervision, training, and health and welfare of a 25-member ammunition platoon
- As Platoon Leader, was supervisor and primary trainer of an 18-soldier platoon responsible for rocket artillery fires
- Supervised utilization, accountability, and maintenance of over $9 million in assigned equipment
- Battery Maintenance Officer responsible for the combat readiness of 35 vehicles worth over $27 million
Education
Bachelor of Science - English, Minor in Systems Engineering
U.S. Military Academy
West Point, New York01.1998
Skills
MS Office, Excel, SQL, Palantir, Analyst Notebook, Google Earth
Counter-Threat Operations Intelligence Support
Force Protection Planning
Counter-Threat Networks
Counter-IED
Counter-UAS
Timeline
Sr. Requirements Management Specialist
CACI Inc.
04.2023 - 11.2023
Sr. Intelligence Operations Integrator
Red Gate Group, Ltd.
08.2016 - 03.2023
Program Manager / Analyst
Red Gate Group, Ltd.
09.2015 - 08.2016
Proposal Capture Lead / Program Manager
Red Gate Group, Ltd.
10.2014 - 09.2015
Sr. Intelligence Operations Integrator
Red Gate Group, Ltd.
04.2012 - 10.2014
Sr. Strategic Planner / Program Manager
Red Gate Group, Ltd.
01.2011 - 03.2012
Theater Field Team Training Specialist
Red Gate Group, Ltd.
11.2008 - 08.2010
Army ROTC Recruiting Operations Officer
U.S. Army
05.2007 - 08.2008
Sr. Embedded Training Team Company Mentor
U.S. Army
03.2006 - 03.2007
Operations Management Trainee
Airgas NCN
08.2004 - 10.2005
G3 Training Division Training Officer
U.S. Army (EUSA)
03.2003 - 04.2004
Battalion Intelligence Officer
U.S. Army
12.2001 - 07.2002
Executive Officer/Operations Officer
U.S. Army
01.2000 - 12.2001
Battalion Ammunition Officer/Platoon Leader
U.S. Army
04.1999 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science - English, Minor in Systems Engineering
U.S. Military Academy