Paul Lietzan
Oak Harbor,WA
Summary
Accomplished EA-18G Requirements Officer with current OPNAV acquisitions experience. Utilizes exceptional interpersonal skills to facilitate regular EA-18G Stakeholders meetings and lead the integration of fleet, Program Office, and industry teams in the pursuit of current and future operational and strategic success. Awarded Weapons and Tactics Instructor with an enduring presence and exceptional reputation on the NAS Whidbey Island flight line and within the TACAIR community. Relationship builder, self-starter, dedicated to the success of the Team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
EA-18G Requirements Officer
VAQ Wing Pacific (CVWP)
01.2023 - Current
- Future weapon system development and acquisition
- Current weapon system management and war planning logistics
- Integrates Fleet requirements with Program Offices, Pentagon, and Industry via the annual EA-18G Naval Aviation Requirements Group
- Facilitated fleet delivery, IOC, and first deployment of Next Generation Jammer - Midband
Department Head
VAQ-140
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Maintenance Officer - Led department of 179 enlisted Sailors through deployment in support of Joint US-NATO operations
- Operations Officer - Led Ready Room of 24 Officers through a complete workup cycle prior to deployment, achieving the 2023 CVWP "Battle E" Award
- Additional billets included Safety, Administrative, and Tactics Officer.
Fleet Squadron Training Officer
VAQ-131
11.2018 - 07.2020
- First VAQ Training Officer to implement the newly released Growler Weapons and Tactics Program
- Developed, coordinated, and executed a bespoke training plan for 18 aircrew, including local large-force exercises integrating USAF F-35, F-15, and aerial refueling
Growler Tactics Instructor
Electronic Attack Weapons School
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Reimagined, comprehensively rewrote, and implemented the Electronic Warfare Advanced Readiness Program syllabus for the VAQ Wing - recognized as a paradigm shift in the training of EA-18G aircrew.
Electronic Warfare Officer
VAQ-138
11.2012 - 01.2016
First operational tour following the completion of flight school and initial EA-18G training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD01-2009
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Coaching and Instruction
- Supervision and Leadership
- Electronic Warfare Expertise
- Combat Aviation
- Military Acquisition and Special Projects
- Current TS/SCI and SAP Clearance
Awards
- 2020 Growler Tactics Instructor of the Year
- 2018 Navy and Marine Association - Junior Officer Leadership Award
- 2013 VAQ-129 Student NFO of the Year
Timeline
EA-18G Requirements Officer
VAQ Wing Pacific (CVWP)
01.2023 - Current
Department Head
VAQ-140
08.2020 - 12.2022
Fleet Squadron Training Officer
VAQ-131
11.2018 - 07.2020
Growler Tactics Instructor
Electronic Attack Weapons School
01.2016 - 11.2018
Electronic Warfare Officer
VAQ-138
11.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
United States Naval Academy
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