Michael 'Mick' Haydak
DoD / Special Operations Consultant
Tampa,FL
Summary
OBJECTIVE / SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Proactive and achievement-oriented defense professional bringing 38 years of total military experience, including more than 20 years fostering relationships with senior leaders at USSOCOM, JSOC, and the SOF Enterprise. Articulate communicator, natural leader and organized manager. Maintains an award winning track record of managing complex problems, understanding requirements within the Special Operations community, planning and synchronizing the nation's most difficult problems through space, cyber and Special Operations means. Has maintained an active, TS-SCI clearance for the past 15 years. Proven leader with a history of achievements in uniquely challenging settings.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
J3X Sensitive Activities Strategic Planner
CACI-WGI Inc. & ARMA-GDIT
3 2020 - Current
- Represents USSOCOM J3 in strategic engagements with Combatant Commands, Interagency and Intelligence Community leadership to apply unique SOCOM capability to National Defense Strategy objectives.
- Planned, developed and manages USSOCOM process to align niche capability to Combatant Command and Interagency requirements.
- Routinely briefs congressional staffers and manages congressional actions for USSOCOM J3.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on strategic objectives and drive successful execution of projects.
- Provides direct support to special projects and conducts analysis and provides recommendations on SA policy, authorities, training, doctrine, and operations to USSOCOM senior leadership.
Strategy, Plans Specialist
CACI Inc. & PTP Inc.
06.2011 - 02.2020
- Provided subject matter expertise on all aspects of Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan to Commander, USSOCOM.
- Leveraged industry partner relationships to develop new services and products for special operations forces in Afghanistan.
- Planned, programmed and budgeted for the Command and Control Center and Joint Training Facility used to prepare Special Operations Joint Task Force (SOJTF) team for their deployed mission to Afghanistan and Iraq/Syria.
- Provided support to inform assessments and strategic level plans and policy with respect to employment of special operations forces in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.
- Communicated with senior leadership within USSOCOM, other Combatant Commands, NATO, OSD and joint staff on routine basis.
Defense Readiness Strategic Planner
Camber Corporation, USSOCOM, MacDill
09.2009 - 05.2011
- Supported Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) in implementation of Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) at USSOCOM.
- Responsible for providing updated status of Special Operations Force readiness to Commander, USSOCOM and Joint Staff.
- Coordinated with other Combatant Commands and Combat Support Agencies in implementation of DRRS throughout DOD.
Other Assignments as an Army Officer
United States Army
05.1987 - 08.2009
- United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) and JSOC - 75th Ranger Regiment Liaison
- 75th Ranger Regiment - Operations Officer and Regimental Recon Commander
- Various leadership positions in matrixed organizations in 82nd Airborne Division, 2nd Infantry Division (Korea), 10th Mountain Division (Afghanistan) and Berlin, Germany.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY 07.1982 - 05.1986
Master of Arts - National Security and Strategic Studies
United States Naval War College
Newport, RI 06.2002 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Central Michigan University
10.1997 - 06.1999
Project Management Professional -
Project Management Institute
12.2022 - 02.2023
Executive Management Diploma -
U.S. Naval College of Command And Staff
06.2002 - 06.2003
Graduate -
United States Naval College of Command & Staff
Newport, RI 06.2002 - 06.2003
Graduate
Naval Operational Planner's Course
Newport, RISkills
Special Operations Senior Leader Relationships
undefinedTimeline
Project Management Professional -
Project Management Institute
12.2022 - 02.2023
Strategy, Plans Specialist
CACI Inc. & PTP Inc.
06.2011 - 02.2020
Defense Readiness Strategic Planner
Camber Corporation, USSOCOM, MacDill
09.2009 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - National Security and Strategic Studies
United States Naval War College
06.2002 - 06.2003
Executive Management Diploma -
U.S. Naval College of Command And Staff
06.2002 - 06.2003
Graduate -
United States Naval College of Command & Staff
06.2002 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Central Michigan University
10.1997 - 06.1999
Other Assignments as an Army Officer
United States Army
05.1987 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
United States Military Academy
07.1982 - 05.1986
J3X Sensitive Activities Strategic Planner
CACI-WGI Inc. & ARMA-GDIT
3 2020 - Current
Graduate
Naval Operational Planner's Course
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