Kristian Castro
Burke,VA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Enlisted Advisor with the Department of the Army, adept in legislative strategy and operational planning. Proven track record in enhancing joint readiness and policy development, leading over 1,100 personnel, and managing multi-million dollar resources. Exceptional communicator and strategic thinker, driving mission success in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Enlisted Advisor
Department of the Army
Pentagon, USA
11.2023 - Current
- Principal Advisor to the Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison, shaping legislative strategy for the Secretary of the Army.
- Senior Advisor connecting the US Army with Congress, shaping policy, funding, and strategic priorities.
- Managed mentorship, assessment, and development of 100+ Army Congressional Fellows.
- Delivered guidance and leadership to 100+ Senior Officers/NCOs in the Army Congressional Fellowship Program, strengthening legislative engagement capacity.
- Pentagon, VA
Brigade Command Sergeant Major
41st Field Artillery Brigade, US Army
Grafenwoehr, Germany
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Led 1,100 personnel across multiple battalions, enabling the brigade to execute every operation, activity, and initiative at the highest standards.
- Directed NATO-integrated live-fire training in six countries, boosting joint readiness.
- Implemented personnel strategies that sustained full operational capability during 20% staffing shortages, affecting Soldier interoperability across all three domains and enhancing operational readiness.
- Orchestrated multi-national live-fire exercise in six countries, enhancing NATO interoperability and joint readiness.
- Grafenwoehr, Germany
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, US Army
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, USA
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Spearheaded fielding of the Army's first Long Range Hypersonic Battery and collaborated on training design for the first Midrange Battery, advancing top modernization priorities.
- Served as Brigade and Multi-Domain Task Force CSM, acting as the test pilot for the Multi-Domain Task Force concept, which served as the model for implementation across the Army.
- Planned and executed joint/coalition operations across the Indo-Pacific, improving operational agility and mission effectiveness, impacting regional security, and facilitating faster response to emerging threats.
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
Senior Field Artillery Sergeant
US Army
, USA
10.2012 - 06.2019
- Provided strategic guidance to senior leaders on global operations, ensuring effective integration of strike resources across joint and multinational teams.
- Managed over $25 million in equipment and resources with complete accountability and oversaw logistics, safety, and operations to ensure mission success in complex, high-pressure environments.
- Led and mentored multiple teams of up to 90 personnel while advising senior leaders on training, organizational strategy, and operational effectiveness.
- Managed complex operations to align various strike capabilities with mission goals, driving improved efficiency and resource use.
- Various Locations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
American Military University
06-2026
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College
01.2013
Skills
- Highly experienced and proficient with MS Office Suite
- Operational planning
- Training procedure analysis
- Cross-functional coordination
- Resource allocation
- Legislative strategy
- Strategic communication
- Policy analysis
Websites
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), In Progress, Syracuse University
- PMP ATP Bootcamp, 35, Completed, 11/01/25, PMI Authorized Training Provider
Training
- Congressional Operations Seminar - The Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University
- Advanced Legislative Process - The Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University
- Advanced Budget & Appropriations Process - The Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University
- Working & Communicating with Congress - The Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University
Security Clearance
Active TS/SCI
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Enlisted Advisor
Department of the Army
11.2023 - Current
Brigade Command Sergeant Major
41st Field Artillery Brigade, US Army
10.2021 - 10.2023
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, US Army
07.2019 - 09.2021
Senior Field Artillery Sergeant
US Army
10.2012 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
American Military University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College