M. Todd Hammond
Fairfax,USA
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at the Department of the Air Force, excelling in strategic analysis and risk assessment. Proven track record in enhancing operational readiness and stakeholder collaboration, driving significant improvements in aircraft availability and mission success. Skilled in acquisition logistics and team mentoring, delivering impactful results in high-stakes environments. Seasoned Subject Matter Expert with a knack for delivering high-quality results. Leveraged deep knowledge in respective fields to drive process improvements and innovation, enhancing overall productivity. Strengths include strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills that aid in bridging gaps between technical and non-technical teams. Previously contributed significantly towards business growth by implementing strategic initiatives based on industry trends and best practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Future Airpower, Assessments and Analysis SME
Intelligence and Security Advisors
Department Of The Air Force, Pentagon, VA
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Delivered strategic insights and analysis on airpower employment risks to support AF Strategy Coordination Cell Operations Lead and Program Manager.
- Evaluated emerging capabilities and technologies for future airpower employment concepts.
- Conducted assessments of strategic risks affecting DAF's alignment with Joint Warfighting Concept.
- Developed methodologies and comprehensive plans for analyzing airpower capabilities and recommending improvements.
- Identified strategic gaps and key linkages for multi-generational aircraft deployment in joint operations.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance understanding of airpower strategies.
- Provided over 40 hours of dedicated in-person support.
Military Deputy Director
SAF/Studies and Analysis
Pentagon, VA
08.2020 - 11.2023
- Provided exceptional leadership to 15 GS-15/0-6 personnel and 150 operations research analysts and staff members.
- Transitioned organization from Headquarters Air Force to Secretariat, supporting Secretary of Air Force.
- Led weekly analytic engagements across the HAF staff, and planning and programming operations research for each MAJCOM.
- Delivered operations research expertise and enhanced warfighter support through Project Phalanx.
- Drove Generating Sorties Under Attack and Health of Department Studies, earning praise and recognition from SECAF and CSAF.
- Executed logistics strategy aligned with Chief of Staff's Accelerate Change or Lose initiative.
- Facilitated $2 billion in investments focused on base resilience and force protection.
- Strengthened collaboration with Service 4’s, JCS J-4, and five MAJCOM A-4s to improve readiness.
- Created a culture of accountability within the organization.
- Facilitated dispute resolution among team members as needed.
- Utilized effective communication techniques when interacting with colleagues.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding operations.
- Analyzed data to identify trends or patterns in order to anticipate challenges or opportunities.
Group Commander
55th Aircraft Maintenance Group, 55th Wing, Offutt AFB/STRATCOM, Nebraska
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Led 1,200 personnel in managing fleet health for 29 RC-135 and 4 E-4B aircraft valued at $9.3 billion.
- Developed logistics plans to deliver C2 and ISR services to key defense agencies.
- Sustained National Airborne Operations Center alert mission availability around the clock.
- Increased RC-135S/U/V Mission Capable rates by six to eighteen percent.
- Achieved total aircraft availability increase of 5.6%, reducing repeat/recur rate by 23.8%.
- Preserved combat capabilities during natural disasters, generating sorties three days post-flood.
- Executed fifty-one deployments across nine Combatant Commands, completing 2,000 missions at a 94% completion rate.
- Earned recognition as Best Maintenance Group in Air Combat Command after successful recovery Omaha flood recovery.
Group Commander
51st Aircraft Maintenance Group, 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Led over 1,300 military and civilian personnel across four units to sustain 24 A-10 and 28 F-16 aircraft.
- Optimized fleet health and maintenance training, increasing operational readiness.
- Identified and rectified systematic deficiencies, boosting combat sortie generation capabilities.
- Ensured quality and reliability of combat systems, equipment configuration, and armament.
- Developed leadership and maintenance management skills among officers and senior non-commissioned officers.
- Directed Combat Air Force's A-10/F-16 Flying Hour Program, maintaining readiness for 51 million citizens in Republic of Korea.
- Achieved eighty-five percent fix rate within two months as part of F-16 fleet recovery plan.
- Validated 7,000 items during group-wide equipment review, significantly enhancing capabilities.
United Kingdom
Royal College of Defence Studies, London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Served as US Joint Operations Representative for 55 multinational officers, including over 105 Colonels and Major Generals.
- Led three-week overseas tour in Balkans, providing in-depth analysis on Türkiye’s policy and security challenges.
- Delivered report to UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Ministry of Defense on Türkiye’s policies.
- Achieved second place among 15 in cohort for final paper on China Incursion in South China Sea.
Security Cooperation & Multinational Logistics Dir
US Forces Korea Agreements Branch
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Directed U.S. Forces Korea’s $155M Joint Mutual Logistics Support Agreements Program.
- Coordinated acquisitions and cross-serving agreements with 17 United Nations Command Sending States.
- Guided USFK leaders in planning decisions for $170M Logistics Cost Sharing Program.
- Resolved eight-year disagreement over definition of “Korean Contractor” to secure contracting authority.
- Executed logistics planning for major exercises, enhancing crisis response capabilities.
- Recognized for superior performance in enhancing NEO/RSOI through effective resource leveraging.
- Built trust with ROK Ministry of Defense and Joint Chiefs of Staff, improving contingency planning.
- Achieved best program performance in seven years through strategic renegotiation efforts.
Education
Graduate Certificate - International Relations
Royal College Of Defence Studies
London, United Kingdom06-2016
Master of Arts - Master of Military Art Operational Art And Science
Air Command And Staff College
Montgomery06-2006
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
George Washington University
Washington, DC06-2006
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA05-1993
Skills
- Team leadership and individual mentoring
- Acquisition Logistics
- Quality assurance
- Change management
- Crisis management
- Networking
- Communication
- Strategic analysis
- Risk assessment
Citizenship and Clearance
US Citizen, TS/SCI Continuous Evaluation 1 Feb 2024
Timeline
Future Airpower, Assessments and Analysis SME
Intelligence and Security Advisors
02.2024 - 06.2025
Military Deputy Director
SAF/Studies and Analysis
08.2020 - 11.2023
Group Commander
55th Aircraft Maintenance Group, 55th Wing, Offutt AFB/STRATCOM, Nebraska
08.2018 - 08.2020
Group Commander
51st Aircraft Maintenance Group, 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
06.2016 - 07.2018
United Kingdom
Royal College of Defence Studies, London, United Kingdom
07.2015 - 07.2016
Security Cooperation & Multinational Logistics Dir
US Forces Korea Agreements Branch
06.2013 - 06.2015
Graduate Certificate - International Relations
Royal College Of Defence Studies
Master of Arts - Master of Military Art Operational Art And Science
Air Command And Staff College
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Virginia Military Institute
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