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Oscar Mullinax

Newport News,VA

Summary

Experienced Program Manager with over 10+ years leading complex, high-impact programs in highly regulated environments. Proven success in driving large-scale compliance initiatives, operational risk mitigation, and technical control implementation in alignment with federal and organizational standards. Adept at developing and executing strategic plans to ensure data protection, regulatory adherence, and stakeholder alignment. Skilled in privacy risk management, capability development, and cross-functional team leadership across global environments. Passionate about fostering a responsible data culture through collaboration, innovation, and technical rigor. ACTIVE SECRET SECURITY CLEARENCE.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Senior Program Manager

Army
02.2022 - Current
  • Led the development and execution of organizational compliance programs impacting 787,000 training seats, 10 Installations, and five major commands.
  • Partnered with legal and operational teams to ensure policy implementation aligned with regulatory mandates and privacy frameworks.
  • Directed inspections and audit functions to ensure adherence to data handling standards, including access control and retention protocols.
  • Delivered actionable insights to senior leadership, influencing operational decisions and regulatory improvements across the enterprise.
  • Provided oversight and mentorship to 15 compliance offices across a distributed network, enhancing uniformity in data governance and security practices.

Senior Program Manager

Army
08.2019 - 02.2022
  • Spearheaded privacy and data compliance initiatives globally, including over 3,000 personnel and 1,900 ROTC/JROTC programs.
  • Led cross-functional investigations and inspections related to data policy violations and access controls, delivering high-impact reports to executive command.
  • Collaborated with technical and operational stakeholders to improve regulatory alignment and increase data transparency.
  • Identified process gaps and led remediation strategies across geographically dispersed teams.

Program Manager

Army
10.2013 - 07.2019
  • Directed operational readiness programs for 400+ personnel with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Drove enhancements to organizational policy and data classification procedures through targeted inspection and analysis.
  • Instituted scalable change management frameworks supporting technology adoption and privacy-centric cultural shifts.
  • Led multinational defense programs under Operation Atlantic Resolve, aligning cross-border data and security operations.
  • Served as project lead for operational planning and execution, developing processes that supported encryption, data lifecycle management, and compliance with NATO standards.
  • Facilitated the creation and adoption of secure collaboration platforms across partner nations.
  • Supervised tactical operations valued at $10M+, ensuring efficient resource allocation and strategic execution.
  • Hand-selected by First Lady Michelle Obama to mentor wounded soldiers; six returned to active duty under his leadership.


Education

Master of Science - Project Management

Troy University
Troy, AL
01.2026

Master of Science - Business Management

Excelsior University
Albany, NY
06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts

Excelsior University
Albany, NY
01.2019

Skills

  • Program & Project Management
  • Regulatory Compliance & Audit
  • Strategic Leadership & Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Process Improvement & Data Governance
  • Budget & Resource Management
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Inspections & Investigations
  • Change Management
  • Regulatory expertise
  • Audit coordination
  • Team management

Certification

  • Aviation Safety Officer Course certified
  • Battles Staff Certified
  • Inspector General Certified
  • Manager Development Course
  • Master Resiliency Trained
  • PMP Pro Learn Project Management
  • Professional Course
  • Whistleblower Reprisal Investigator Certified
  • Google Project Management
  • Harvard University Leading in a Remote Environment
  • Google Data Analytics by Google

Timeline

Senior Program Manager

Army
02.2022 - Current

Senior Program Manager

Army
08.2019 - 02.2022

Program Manager

Army
10.2013 - 07.2019

Master of Science - Project Management

Troy University

Master of Science - Business Management

Excelsior University

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts

Excelsior University

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