Nancy Nykamp
Flint Hill,VA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Executive with a proven track record of exemplary service in the Federal government. Expert in strategic planning and budgeting, alongside being an innovative collaborator. Successfully led 20 to 700 employees, demonstrating superb communication and leadership. Achieved significant program revitalizations, showcasing exceptional political savvy and critical partnership-building skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive
Department Of Homeland Security, TSA
Springfield, Virginia
07.2011 - Current
- Directs 700 personnel conducting continuous operations to ensure the secure travel of 3M passengers, 55M tons of freight, and the suitability of 42M transportation workers daily.
- Develops office strategy, and oversees planning, budgeting, and execution of $34M annually, to support operations and strategic goals.
- Corresponds with and briefs members of Congress, senior members of the executive branch, foreign governments, and industry on complex matters to garner support for innovative policies and programs.
- Reports on program progress to multiple oversight boards and committees to ensure lawful execution and visibility on performance.
Senior Program Manager
Joint Special Operations Command/US Special Ops
Fayetteville, NC
01.2005 - 06.2011
- Selected by the Deputy Undersecretary to rescue and revitalize a globally unique program, facing shutdown due to years of mismanagement; restored fiscal responsibility, and rebuilt trust through transparency.
- Led 20 employees and contractors to manage highly sensitive programs; provided one-of-a-kind intelligence to national decision-makers, securing the long-term viability of these crown jewel programs.
US Army
Military Intelligence Officer
- Served 20 years of active duty in a myriad of positions, including service on the Presidential staff for two different administrations, requiring exceptional political savvy and building partnerships.
Education
Senior Executive Fellows
Harvard University
Cambridge, MAMaster of Science - Strategic Intelligence
National Intelligence University
Bethesda, MDBachelor of Science - Biology
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PASkills
- Strategic planning, resourcing, and budgeting
- Innovative collaborator and coalition-builder
- Superb communications
- Strong, service-oriented leader
Timeline
Senior Executive
Department Of Homeland Security, TSA
07.2011 - Current
Senior Program Manager
Joint Special Operations Command/US Special Ops
01.2005 - 06.2011
US Army
Military Intelligence Officer
Senior Executive Fellows
Harvard University
Master of Science - Strategic Intelligence
National Intelligence University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bucknell University
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