MASON MILNER
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Veteran Nuclear Operations Officer with 5+ years of experience in Air Force Missile Operations Support, Project Management, $80M Nuclear Operations and DoD technical engineering and support, $30M test management and military policies and procedures. Attention to detail and results oriented, brings a wealth of technical knowledge to any role where my experience is needed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear and Missile Operations Officer
United States Air Force
Great Falls, MT
05.2019 - 06.2023
- Captain/O-3 (GS-11 equivalent)
- Led 13,800 square mile missile field operations with up to 50 $6M Minuteman III nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) & supervised 30+ personnel, adhering to regulations and mission of Air Force Global Strike Command & United States Strategic Command. Managed the configuration, modification and maintenance of complex nuclear systems and subsystems.
- Developed policies and procedures for current and future specialized nuclear and missile operations systems. Led test operations, formulated/defined specifications, and design documentation for operational components in nuclear and missile system facilities.
- Managed $30M Simulated Electronic Launch testing for Minuteman ICBM weapons system. Led team in collaborative problem-solving to define system requirements and solutions to test related problems. Ensured end-to-end verification in the ICBM launch process and continued reliability of Air Force Nuclear Command operations.
- Responsible for operation of 15 $5.2 million nuclear Launch Control Centers and all contained classified command, control, and cryptographic communications equipment. Oversaw all interoperability troubleshooting and issue resolution for nuclear technical and computer systems. Developed technical solutions and documentation for new component installations.
- Managed preparation and execution of hardware and software configuration and documentation for new Department of Defense nuclear installations. Experienced with cross functional leadership of 80+ Air Force personnel.
Information Security Systems Manager
United States Air Force
Great Falls, MT
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Responsible for optimizing IT operations, maintaining information and personnel security programs and processing of member security clearances, restricted area badges, and access requests to top secret Air Force secure facilities for an 85 member Air Force unit.
- Worked with Horizon VMware virtual servers to support security initiatives. Handled receipt, accountability, control, and destruction of DOD and NSA communications documents, technical orders and nuclear operations cyber security procedures. Created policies and methods to safeguard security information and property.
- Database manager for cybersecurity trainings, investigations and access programs for 85 squadron personnel along with visiting Air Force and DOD personnel. Handled courier requirements and security incident reporting for unit.
Training Supervisor - Reserve Officer Training
United States Air Force
San Marcos, TX
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Leadership position in Air Force Reserve Training program. Trained, coached and mentored student personnel on Air Force policies and guidance.
- Organized and led weekly leadership laboratory and instruction for 30+ Air Force Officer training candidates. Led field drills and Air Force Training Course preparation.
- Managed training group activities, with emphasis on group organized field trainings and presentations involving leadership, communication skills, and national defense policy. Ensured preparation of Air Force Reserve training personnel for duties as Active Duty Officers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2019
Skills
- Command and Control Systems
- Nuclear Planning and Execution
- Nuclear Missile Training Systems
- System Requirements
- System Upgrades
- System Integration
- Integration Testing
- System Design
- Quality Control
- Organizational Skills
- Technical Documentation
- System Development
Active DoD Security Clearance
- Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
- Authorized access to Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information, Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications - Extremely Sensitive Information, Department of Energy Restricted Data, and Formerly Restricted Data Special Access Programs.
Additional Information
- Captain John McBrayer - Flight Commander - USAF 341st Missile Wing, 12th Missile Squadron
- 21 77th Street North, Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402
- Cell Phone - (205) 447-9963
- Can contact for reference
Awards
- Air and Space Commendation Medal - June 2023 - Award for meritorious service as mission lead during my time in service. Highlighted actions were leading 48 security forces and maintenance members through a $2M field operation, and updating $41,000 of cryptographic nuclear operations equipment.
- Combat Readiness Medal - November 2022 - Award for 2 years of successful missile field operations duties.
- Unit Omaha Trophy Award - May 2022 - Unit recognition for being best missile squadron out of the 9 missile squadrons under Air Force Global Strike Command.
- Missileer of the Quarter - June 2021 - Recognized for outstanding achievements as Squadron Security Manager among group of 60 fellow Missileers.
Timeline
Information Security Systems Manager
United States Air Force
04.2021 - 06.2023
Nuclear and Missile Operations Officer
United States Air Force
05.2019 - 06.2023
Training Supervisor - Reserve Officer Training
United States Air Force
08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Texas State University
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