Joyce Camacho
Laurel,MD
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at the Department of Defense, excelling in crisis management and strategic planning. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, enhancing process improvement, and fostering Intelligence Community partnerships to achieve mission-critical objectives. Adept at navigating complex environments while safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring operational success.
TOP SECRET/SCI clearance from 1986 - Present
U.S. Army Veteran
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cryptologic Engagement Officer
Department of Defense
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Developed DoD cryptologic support plans for international and domestic Special Security Events.
- Primary liaison between DoD Agency and external entities, including: other government agencies, foreign partners, and industry stakeholders to drive collaborative projects and initiatives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical products and services while safeguarding assets and sensitive information.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to streamline processes, improve communication, and facilitate knowledge-sharing across the government agency.
Senior Representative
Department of Defense
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Built all administrative and operational aspects of the organization: developed goals, mission/vision statements, priorities, performance measures, civilian/military awards system.
- As the Senior Agency Representative, reestablished relationships with IC and USMIL stakeholders, partnered with military Flag Officers to resume operational status in the aftermath of the evacuation in Afghanistan.
Chief of Staff
Department of Defense
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed comprehensive scenarios that included an orderly departure or emergency evacuation.
- Co-led the oversight for destruction of all equipment in accordance with emergency destruction policies and procedures.
- Ensured the safety and security of all personnel during hostile crisis event.
Project Director
Department of Defense
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Founding member of computer network division in newly established Cybersecurity Directorate.
- Teamed to establish base processes to underpin the organization, identified operational objectives and requirements, defined new personnel structure to fill 84 new management/operational positions
- Organized process improvement effort using RACI model, identified and documented all end-to-end mission management procedures.
- Provided high-level support to Senior Executives, oversaw operations and produced updated status reports outlining each project to meet milestones.
Chief of Staff
Department of Defense
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Administrative oversight of 160 personnel across 10 Regional Commands.
- Planned, coordinated and executed the deployment of critical resources and personnel.
- Standardized/updated all partner memoranda of understanding.
Chief of Staff
Department of Defense
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Managed all personnel processes to include: recruitment, training, promotions, awards, adverse actions.
- Defined areas of responsibility and authority.
- Developed and communicated clear strategic goals and long-term plans, aligning organizational efforts with mission requirements.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively managed expectations and ensured customer satisfaction.
Chief of Staff
Department of Defense
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Represented DoD agency leaders in roundtable engagements with senior partner leadership.
- Managed team of senior analysts to support U.S. engagement with host country and partners.
- Coordinated cross-agency operations to deliver mission-critical products and services while safeguarding assets and sensitive information.
Chief of Staff
Department of Defense
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Led organizational planning for personnel draw down commensurate with U.S. Presidential mandate to reduce number of "boots on the ground"
- Coordinated the retrograde of equipment.
- Administrative oversight of 200+ deployed military, civilian and contractor personnel across Regional Commands in Afghanistan.
Executive Assistant - SID Director
Department of Defense
11.2012 - 03.2014
- Led SID action coordination for most damaging public release of classified information in U.S. Intelligence history.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, including resource allocations, scheduling, and risk management to meet organizational mission needs.
- Introduced quality assurance measures to evaluate project outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDActive Duty Military Service
U.S. Army - Electronic Warfare Voice Interceptor: 1986 - 1990
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cryptologic Engagement Officer
Department of Defense
01.2023 - 05.2025
Senior Representative
Department of Defense
09.2021 - 06.2022
Chief of Staff
Department of Defense
06.2021 - 08.2021
Project Director
Department of Defense
10.2018 - 06.2021
Chief of Staff
Department of Defense
02.2018 - 06.2018
Chief of Staff
Department of Defense
09.2015 - 02.2018
Chief of Staff
Department of Defense
11.2014 - 07.2015
Chief of Staff
Department of Defense
03.2014 - 09.2014
Executive Assistant - SID Director
Department of Defense
11.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
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