Paul McCrory
Valrico
Summary
Dynamic program analyst with over 20 years of experience as a contractor and senior U.S. Navy veteran, specializing in leadership and management across diverse missions, projects, and programs. Proven ability to collaborate with fleet and international stakeholders to enhance fleet and program integration while effectively tracking, mitigating, and resolving issues related to the rotational forward deployment of forces. Skilled in overseeing more than 200 personnel through direct leadership of teams and providing strategic guidance to directors in high-demand environments. Expertise includes project management, change management, data analysis, process improvement, operations management, and training coordination, with a strong focus on leadership development and risk management. Clearance eligible.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Analyst
Systems Planning & Analysis Inc.
05.2023 - Current
- Fleet Liaison to a tri-lateral partnership for a submarine developmental program specifically for family and personnel
- Tracking fleet issues associated with rotational forward deployment of 8 unit forces in direct support of operational submarines for maintenance, training, and services.
- Tracking elements of fleet readiness to support program office equities
- Coordination and collaborate with over 40 U.S. fleet organizations, across 9 internal and 2 international enterprises
- International partner to innovative and leading-edge defense priorities.
- Led 8 cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic program initiatives.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align project goals with organizational objectives.
- Developed comprehensive reports to communicate program status and outcomes effectively.
- Conducted risk assessments, identifying potential issues and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with external partners to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality project outcomes.
- Optimized resource allocation for project success through detailed analysis and strategic planning.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define program objectives, aligning them with organizational goals.
- Established clear communication channels among team members, resulting in increased collaboration and productivity.
Command Master Chief / Executive Manager & Principal Advisor
US Navy Ceremonial Guard
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Served as Senior Advisor to a Director, and responsible for over 200 employees across the National Capitol Region providing ceremonial expertise and execution for all Navy and Joint Force high visibility ceremonies for military and political officials.
- Coordinate across various services and contractors to meet various dynamic needs for travel, ceremony, logistic, and domestic needs.
- Built a media campaign across multiple platforms to improve social awareness of the organization to build employee pride and drive employment desirability.
- Led ceremonial operations, ensuring adherence to military standards and protocols.
- Developed training programs for new recruits, enhancing operational readiness and performance.
- Mentored junior personnel, fostering professional development and leadership skills within the team.
- Provided effective mentorship to junior officers and enlisted members alike, fostering a culture of professional growth that ultimately led to higher retention rates among qualified personnel.
- Evaluated program effectiveness regularly through data analysis and feedback collection methods such as surveys or focus groups, allowing for continuous improvements based on real-time information from stakeholders.
- Served as a key advisor to senior leadership on matters of personnel management, resource allocation, and operational planning, contributing to command-wide decision-making processes.
- Led successful change management initiatives to adapt command processes in response to evolving mission requirements, mitigating risks associated with organizational transformation.
- Collaborated with external agencies on joint missions or exercises when necessary, fostering strong partnerships that enhanced overall mission success rates.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open feedback channels between superiors and subordinates alike, allowing for more informed decision-making processes across all levels of leadership.
- Fostered a high level of discipline throughout the organization by consistently enforcing standards of conduct as well as maintaining accountability for individual actions taken by subordinates.
- Created a positive workplace environment that prioritized mental health support resources for all members of the command structure, resulting in increased morale levels and decreased stress-related incidents.
Command Master Chief / Executive Manager & Principal Advisor
Airborne Command and Control SQD (VAW) 123
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Served as Senior Advisor to the Director of over 170 member team. Directed, coordinated and aligned resources in a continuously dynamic environment across a myriad of geographical locations supporting humanitarian and military operations.
- Dynamic operations required up to 8 cross- organization teams planning and coordination in execution of missions.
- Directly led a team of 18 senior supervisors throughout 2 multi-month deployments during the COVID-19 pandemic; directly responsible for maintaining a resilient and combat-ready team of 170 Sailors.
- Implemented innovative career development strategies during deployment periods that resulted in superior personnel retention and career advancement.
- Created a positive workplace environment that prioritized mental health support resources for all members of the command structure, resulting in increased morale levels and decreased stress-related incidents.
- Fostered a high level of discipline throughout the organization by consistently enforcing standards of conduct as well as maintaining accountability for individual actions taken by subordinates.
- Served as a key advisor to senior leadership on matters of personnel management, resource allocation, and operational planning, contributing to command-wide decision-making processes.
- Led successful change management initiatives to adapt command processes in response to evolving mission requirements, mitigating risks associated with organizational transformation.
- Evaluated program effectiveness regularly through data analysis and feedback collection methods such as surveys or focus groups, allowing for continuous improvements based on real-time information from stakeholders.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
Command Master Chief / Manager & Advisor
U.S. Naval Academy 2nd Battalion Senior Enlisted Leader
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Selected from among the Navy's most accomplished senior-enlisted leaders to serve in a trusted advisor role to senior leadership at the Naval Academy, including the Commandant of Midshipmen, and 6 other senior Naval officers.
- Mentored, directed, coordinated, and developed first line leaders and resources for various academic and military training and staffing.
- Coordinated with the senior Submarine Director at the Naval Academy in strategic submarine informational and recruiting efforts for the Navy nuclear and submarine program.
Chief Of the Boat (COB) / Executive Manager & Principal Advisor
USS Houston (SSN 717)
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Served as Senior Advisor to the Commanding Officer of a 155-member team. Directed, coordinated and aligned resources across a myriad of geographical locations supporting humanitarian and military operations.
- Re-energized total team from lowest retention rate in the Submarine fleet to the highest retention through direct motivation via a team of 16 senior supervisors. Improved overall team readiness through career and watch qualification improvement, increasing job satisfaction and readiness by 85% leading to overall increase in individual advancements.
- Managed an overall shift from an operational asset to inactivation and decommissioning to include relocation the submarine as well as over 100 personnel and families from Pearl Harbor, HI to Bremerton, WA.
Sonar Tactical Evaluator - Sonar
US Navy Commander, Submarine Force Pacific
06.2011 - 05.2014
- Evaluated over 50 submarines in their ability to operate in dynamic and hazardous environments. Specializing in each teams' ability to execute diverse types of objectives in accordance with governing doctrine and guidelines.
- Collaborated across the Submarine Sonar fleet in creating a process improvement in Sonar training, both OJT and schoolhouse, in delivering a more tailored and streamlined qualification process.
- Evaluated operational readiness of submarine force assets for strategic missions.
- Provided recommendations for improvements in mission planning processes and execution.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive information or challenging situations during the course of an evaluation.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among colleagues by presenting key insights from completed evaluations at internal meetings.
- Assisted in developing organizational policies and procedures related to evaluation practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Sonar Technician Submarine (STS)
United States Navy
04.1996 - 05.2014
- Operated submarine sonar mainframe and auxiliary equipment to include controlling, evaluating and interpreting sonar data from oceanographic equipment, and coordinating submarine sonar and fire control interface.
- Performed organizational and intermediate maintenance to include technical troubleshooting and repair following troubleshooting guides, technical manuals, and schematics. Coordinated major repairs, system upgrades, and system installs with multiple outside organizations for testing sonar array designs, software enhancements, mission specific arrays and equipment, and future technologies.
- Performed as the ship’s Oceanographer interpreting environmental and weather data for multiple sonar arrays, and proposing strategies to optimize performance to best accomplish operational mission tasking.
- Lead the Submarine Combat Systems teams and performed as the Submarines Maintenance Material Manager coordinating and leading various division of personnel in combat system, ship repair and preventive maintenance readiness with multiple contractors, shipyard managers, and military directors.
Education
No Degree - Project Management
Institute For Veterans And Military Families - IVMF
Online01.2023
No Degree - Communication and Media Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Online01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business and Social Skills
Western International University
Online01-2018
No Degree - Prospective Command Leadership Training
Navy Leadership Ethics Center
Newport, RI08-2014
No Degree - Senior Enlisted Leadership Academy
Navy War College
Newport, RI07-2014
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Requirements analysis
- Business intelligence
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Client relationship management
- Change management
- Project coordination
Certification
Developing & Implementing an Outward Mindset, The Arbinger Institue - Issued Jan 2023
Onward to Opportunity, Institute for Veterans and Military Families - INMF - Issued Jan 2023 Credential ID 91562373
Timeline
Senior Program Analyst
Systems Planning & Analysis Inc.
05.2023 - Current
Command Master Chief / Executive Manager & Principal Advisor
US Navy Ceremonial Guard
06.2021 - 07.2023
Command Master Chief / Executive Manager & Principal Advisor
Airborne Command and Control SQD (VAW) 123
03.2019 - 06.2021
Command Master Chief / Manager & Advisor
U.S. Naval Academy 2nd Battalion Senior Enlisted Leader
09.2017 - 03.2019
Chief Of the Boat (COB) / Executive Manager & Principal Advisor
USS Houston (SSN 717)
08.2014 - 07.2017
Sonar Tactical Evaluator - Sonar
US Navy Commander, Submarine Force Pacific
06.2011 - 05.2014
Sonar Technician Submarine (STS)
United States Navy
04.1996 - 05.2014
No Degree - Project Management
Institute For Veterans And Military Families - IVMF
No Degree - Communication and Media Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Business and Social Skills
Western International University
No Degree - Prospective Command Leadership Training
Navy Leadership Ethics Center
No Degree - Senior Enlisted Leadership Academy
Navy War College