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Marcos A. Franklin

Marcos A. Franklin

Riverview,FL

Summary

Dynamic leader with 24 years of military experience, specializing in risk management and strategic operations at MacDill Air Force Base. Expertise in policy design and implementation, complemented by strong team leadership skills. Proven ability to optimize performance and enhance asset validation processes, ensuring mission success.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Leads JTF-SREC Risk Management Cell (RMC)

MacDill Air Force Base
Tampa, Florida
11.2022 - Current
  • Developed Risk Management (RM) policies and provided Operations Risk Management (ORM) oversight for all JTF-SREC RM and risk analysis efforts, enhancing safety synchronization and integration of USSOCOM capabilities for multi-domain options for the Joint Force.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

SOCCENT JOG-C / SOCCENT J2X

MacDill Air Force Base
Tampa, Florida
05.2011 - 10.2022
  • Directed asset validation program and developed long-term plans to meet validation goals through strategic guidance and best practices.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

USCENTCOM J2X: CI/HUMINT Operations Desk Officer / Subject Matter Expert

MacDill Air Force Base
Tampa, Florida
11.2007 - 07.2008
  • Delivered expert guidance on policy implementation and operational best practices to support mission objectives.
  • Ensured policy compliance and identified inconsistencies through quality control oversight.
  • Cultivated collaborative relationships with staff and management to enhance team dynamics.

Advanced Special Operations Techniques (ASOT) Level II Instructor (Independent Contractor)

NEK
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2007 - 11.2007
  • Acted as a subject matter expert for Levels II and III ASOT courses, contributing to curriculum development and instructional strategies.
  • Developed and delivered engaging instructional materials for diverse learners.
  • Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance student participation and understanding.
  • Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods and feedback sessions.

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (18Z / E-8)

US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2003 - 12.2006
  • Led and mentored Special Forces Operational Detachment during wartime and peacetime operations; directed training and supervision of U.S. and foreign personnel in security initiatives, enhancing operational effectiveness; completed combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq.
  • Led training programs for new recruits in operational procedures.
  • Coordinated logistics for troop movements and supply delivery.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure mission readiness and efficiency.

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (18C / 18F / E-7)

US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
01.1992 - 12.2003
  • Planned, directed, organized, and controlled supervisory and nonsupervisory teammates, including foreign forces during Foreign Internal Defense operations.
  • Led training sessions for new recruits on military protocols and procedures.
  • Coordinated logistics for supply chain management and equipment distribution.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure mission readiness and team efficiency.

Non-Commissioned Officer (54B / E-3 to E-6)

US Army
Fort Hood, TX
01.1982 - 12.1989
  • Trained soldiers in use and maintenance of NBC equipment to ensure operational readiness and safety.
  • Coordinated training programs for soldiers on operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Supervised personnel in day-to-day activities, ensuring compliance with military standards.

Education

Master of Arts - Information Technology Management

Webster University
Fort Bragg Campus, Fayetteville, NC
01-2012

B.S. - Social Science

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
01-2001

Associate's degree - Arts

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
01-1999

Technical / occupational certificate - Accounting

Rasmussen College
Tampa, FL

Skills

  • Risk and Intelligence
  • Operational Risk Management
  • Threat Assessment & Mitigation
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies
  • Intelligence Analysis & Fusion
  • Strategic Planning & Operations
  • Program management
  • Operational Threat Analysis
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Performance Optimization
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Leadership & Management
  • Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Policy Design & Implementation

Certification

Federal Firearms License

Training

  • Network Exploitation, Research and Discovery (N.E.R.D.) Course
  • Counterintelligence Referent Seminar
  • USSOCOM - Digital Data Protection
  • USSOCOM-Identity Management (IDM) Technical Threats and Vulnerabilities Course-Digital Persona Management (DPM)
  • USSOCOM-IDM Overview Course
  • Mandatory Controlled Unclassified Information Training
  • High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group (HIG) Core Interview & Interrogation Skills Course
  • J2X Operations Course
  • Asset Validation Managers Course
  • Asset Validation Training/Course
  • Advanced Special Operations Techniques Course (ASOT Level III)
  • Advanced Special Intelligence (Criss Cross) Course
  • Special Forces Operations and Intelligence Course
  • Electronic and Information Security Level 1
  • Individual Terrorism Awareness Course
  • Force Protection Level I
  • Instructor Training Course
  • Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance, Target Analysis and Exploitation Techniques Course
  • Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat
  • Advanced CQB High-Performance Shooting Pistol/Rifle
  • Military Mobile Force Protection
  • Applied Explosives Techniques

Awards

  • Special Act or Service Awards
  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2022
  • Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award (JCSCA), 2022
  • DCIPS Performance & Quality Awards
  • 2021
  • 2019
  • 2014
  • Bronze Star Medal, 2
  • Meritorious Service Medal, 3
  • Joint Service Commendation Medal, 1
  • Army Commendation Medal, 3
  • Joint Service Achievement Medal, 1
  • Army Achievement Medal, 5
  • Joint Meritorious Unit Award, 2
  • Army Good Conduct Medal, 8
  • National Defense Service Medal, 2
  • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, 1
  • Afghanistan Campaign Medal, 1
  • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, 1
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 1
  • Korea Defense Service Medal, 1
  • Humanitarian Service Medal, 1
  • Iraq Campaign Medal, 1
  • El Salvador Distinguished Service Gold Medal (Presidential Award), 1

Security Clearance

Top Secret/SCI, CI Polygraph, 2021

Timeline

Leads JTF-SREC Risk Management Cell (RMC)

MacDill Air Force Base
11.2022 - Current

SOCCENT JOG-C / SOCCENT J2X

MacDill Air Force Base
05.2011 - 10.2022

USCENTCOM J2X: CI/HUMINT Operations Desk Officer / Subject Matter Expert

MacDill Air Force Base
11.2007 - 07.2008

Advanced Special Operations Techniques (ASOT) Level II Instructor (Independent Contractor)

NEK
01.2007 - 11.2007

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (18Z / E-8)

US Army
01.2003 - 12.2006

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (18C / 18F / E-7)

US Army
01.1992 - 12.2003

Non-Commissioned Officer (54B / E-3 to E-6)

US Army
01.1982 - 12.1989

Master of Arts - Information Technology Management

Webster University

B.S. - Social Science

Campbell University

Associate's degree - Arts

Campbell University

Technical / occupational certificate - Accounting

Rasmussen College
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