MICHAEL WISE
Peyton,USA
Summary
Personnel and Physical Security Manager, Training and Exercise Planner, and Quality Assurance Professional leveraging an active Top Secret Security Clearance and over 20 years of proven and progressive experience in the US Space Force and US Air Force. Adept at leading diverse teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in personnel and physical security operations, processes, procedures, and management; maintenance operations, quality assurance, processes, procedures, inspections, and management; personnel evaluation, training, development, and management; troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair; and complex problem solving. Oversaw budget, equipment, assets, and programs while managing risk, safety, and quality assurance. Career supported by extensive and ongoing professional leadership and technical training.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Personnel and Operations Manager
United States Space Force (USSF)
02.2023 - Current
- Senior leader for 44-member staff; managed administration, force development training, certifications, force management, & awards / recognition programs
- Directed contract and sensitive compartmented information facility projects; coordinated with civil engineers for security and operations enhancements to 5 space electronic warfare (SEW) facilities
- Managed training, standards, & maintenance actions for 12 units to equip / qualify 250 technicians supporting 6 major commands and 5 multi-service operations as the Chief of Maintenance; managed equipment, coordinated system upgrades, maintenance actions, & contractor support for $773M in SEW packages
- Managed SEW system transfers; absorbed 5 TFI missions, equipment, and personnel; resolved organizational maintenance discrepancies for $13M mission support equipment
- Orchestrated 20 support agreements for 12 units; created 5 MOAs with 31 agencies to ensure $36M for deployment support over 10 years
Senior Personnel and Operations Manager
United States Air Force (USAF)
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Senior leader for 18-member staff; drove combat readiness and capabilities that enabled senior leader priority "Protect / Defend" SEW objectives
- Managed maintenance programs per established policy as the Chief of Maintenance; oversaw 780 readiness requirements, 5 units, and $13M+ assets to sustain space area of responsibility (AOR)
- Supervised SEW planning, logistics coordination, integration efforts, & advised senior leadership in supporting 6 major commands at 6 deployment locations
- Led 7 QA initiatives; fixed 35 critical mission safety issues for 5 units that propelled 4 no-notice deployments
- Directed 6 organizations in developing requirements for a $70M complex; enabled training for 450 members
- Managed $8M+ FY22 budget; oversaw 5 units and coordinated 225+ mission requirements with headquarters
Chief, Standardization and Evaluation Unit
United States Air Force (USAF)
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Led 7 member team from 3 career fields in evaluating and integrated military space power objectives into national, multi-service, & combined operations and exercises for 4 units supporting mission requirements
- Managed maintenance program, policy, and regulations; oversees 780 readiness requirements for 4 units and $111M in assets to sustain space domains; directed 3 installation maintenance operations compliance inspection; liaised with bilateral international partners and industries to secure global space capabilities
- Led inspection programs reorganization; streamlined processes & cut inspection time 50% to facilitate transition
- Managed QA representatives for 2 units; 35 personnel evaluations updated and current; units now 100% compliant and ready for headquarters-level inspection program
Manager, Maintenance and Logistics
United States Air Force (USAF)
02.2015 - 09.2020
- Maintenance / logistics expert for 172-member unit supporting SEW equipment; monitored maintenance data collection processes, technical data improvements, & validated weapon system calibration accuracy
- Deployed with 24-person team providing maintenance operations support; enabled 72-hour rapid reaction ability to support required mission taskings
- Coordinated with leadership on equipment and personnel requirements; implemented guidance & ensured compliance
- Drove weapon system equipment procurement; $250K in funding acquired and expedited to maintain a downtime rate of less than l %
- Managed multi-service inspection for WSAI exercise; 18 members coached on procedures for a $14M system; armed next-generation leaders with strategic insight
- Led Space inspection team; 10 programs and 15 checklists assessed with three shortfalls identified; fortified compliance for $4B SEW mission
Team Lead, AGE (Deployed)
United States Air Force (USAF)
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Orchestrated 3 pre-flight joint inspections; authored and certified 4 hazardous equipment declarations, 14 pallets, and 25 tons of mission essential cargo; enabled accurate and secure transfers throughout six stopovers while traversing 3 countries in under 6 days
- Provided critical mentorship to a 19-member team through the setup of more than $5M in space control equipment; guidance enabled the bed-down of the first Space Electronic Warfare unit postured in Africa
- Conducted 23 hours of system calibrations directly supporting 14 rehearsal of concept drills and 90 exercise missions; actions validated space situational awareness operations and improved command and control for the concept of operations in support of US objectives in Africa
AGE Technician (Deployed)
United States Air Force (USAF)
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Repaired a Space Control System outage and reconfigured the system's power layout to restore power while under significant risk of exposure to hostile action supporting a major Operation; directly resulted in support for Special Operations leadership taskings against Iraqi and Syrian forces
- Led a last minute redeployment tasking by preparing 70,000 pounds for transport one week ahead of schedule, enabling re-location of the critical asset to meet other US national taskings
- Coordinated logistical requirements through multiple agencies ensuring redeployment airlift of an over $14M priority level 2 asset across 6 nations without incident with no training on theater logistical systems
Space Control AGE Technician (Deployed)
United States Air Force (USAF)
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Expertly installed 3 operations structures, 3 generator power plants, and 4 system cooling units as the unit's environmental conditioning lead supporting 21 personnel and space mission equipment worth over $14M in an austere location; ensured uninterrupted operations
- Provided pivotal generator maintenance training to a team of Army support personnel; guided the team to accomplish 12 overdue maintenance procedures on the base power plants, guaranteeing seamless power to 40 operations and billeting facilities for over 400 personnel
- Led emergency maintenance actions on 3 separate occasions on critical site power facilities; managed 4 personnel in the troubleshooting and replacement of faulty electrical switches, ultimately restoring and maintaining power to 21 living facilities, housing over 150 deployed members
Skills
- Process improvement and planning
- Team leadership and building
- Operations management
- Safety compliance
- Data analysis and research
- Strategic thinking
- Coordination and collaboration
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Risk management
- Project leadership
- Staff development
- Oral and written communication
- Microsoft Office 365
Training
- Cyberspace Support Quality Assurance (QA) Procedures Course, 40 Hours, 01/01/21
- Air Force Training Course, 01/01/19
- Communications Readiness School, 80 Hours, 01/01/17
- Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Advanced Troubleshooting Course, 40 Hours, 01/01/16
- Mid-Level Leadership and Management Academy, 150 Hours, 01/01/16
- Basic Leadership School, 01/01/16
- AGE Self-Generating Nitrogen Servicing Cart Course, 40 Hours, 01/01/16
- AGE Air Conditioner Training, 40 Hours, 01/01/16
Technical Competencies
Microsoft Office Suite 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), Mac / Microsoft Windows
Timeline
Senior Personnel and Operations Manager
United States Space Force (USSF)
02.2023 - Current
Senior Personnel and Operations Manager
United States Air Force (USAF)
10.2021 - 10.2022
Chief, Standardization and Evaluation Unit
United States Air Force (USAF)
10.2020 - 10.2021
Team Lead, AGE (Deployed)
United States Air Force (USAF)
12.2018 - 04.2019
AGE Technician (Deployed)
United States Air Force (USAF)
12.2017 - 02.2018
Space Control AGE Technician (Deployed)
United States Air Force (USAF)
02.2017 - 05.2017
Manager, Maintenance and Logistics
United States Air Force (USAF)
02.2015 - 09.2020