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Overview
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Paul Tremblay

Paul Tremblay

Forest,VA

Summary

Adaptable professional with 29 years of experience in defense innovation, program management, and military leadership. Skilled in strategic planning, cross-functional team leadership, and developing novel tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Program Manager

Guard Unit LLC
08.2019 - Current

- Lead strategic program planning, budget oversight, and resource allocation to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and the Office of Naval Research (ONR) future force development.
- Manage cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that integrate artificial intelligence (AI), human-machine teaming, and autonomy into operational concepts.
- Drive rapid concept development and iterative testing, enabling 'fail fast' technology experimentation and refinement.
- Oversee interdependent projects, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Provide structured feedback loops between customer and performers to refine, modify, or implement novel tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Communicate progress and outcomes with senior stakeholders to support national defense innovation efforts.

EMERGING CONCEPTS, INNOVATION, AND DOCTRINE DEPARTMENT HEAD

Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group
06.2016 - 08.2019
  • Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
  • Improved department operations by capturing numerous opportunities to streamline processes and reduce waste.
  • Maximized team performance by hiring, training and disciplining staff to consistently exceed expectations.
  • Implemented strong control and evaluation procedures to maximize departments' work quality.
  • Cultivated collaborative, performance-oriented culture to keep team motivated and enthusiastic about achieving shared goals.

FOREIGN SECURITY FORCE ADVISOR

Regional Command Southwest
01.2013 - 06.2016
  • Develop and influence Afghan National Security Forces throughout each phase and across the entire range of military and police operations to achieve U.S. Government, U.S. Marine Corps, and Foreign Security Force Objectives.
  • Analyze and apply operational culture.
  • Build and maintain relationships and rapport with counterparts to further mission objectives.
  • Recognize and mitigate cultural stress.
  • Develop and implement training plans and events to build partner capacity.
  • Participate in security cooperation planning and execution in accordance with U.S. Government and U.S. Marine Corps objectives and plans for Afghanistan.

OPERATIONS OFFICER

1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment
04.2012 - 01.2013
  • Think critically, make sound decisions, and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Anticipate change, recognize opportunity and risk, and lead transitions
  • Communicate complex ideas with clarity and precision in both oral and written forms.
  • Advise the commander on combat, combat support, and on the organization, training, and tactical employment of over 1,600 infantry personnel.
  • Based on the commander's guidance, and input from other staff officers, prepare operation estimates and develop operational plans.
  • Plan and supervise tactical troop movements.
  • Establish priorities for communications to support tactical operations.
  • Prepare and supervise the execution of all training programs.

COMPANY COMMANDER

1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment
04.2011 - 04.2012
  • Plan, direct and assist in the deployment and tactical employment of a reinforced rifle company (223 personnel) and any attached or supporting units during combat operations.
  • Evaluate intelligence, estimate the operational situation, formulate, coordinate, and execute appropriate plans for offensive, defensive, maneuver, reconnaissance, fire support, nuclear, biological and chemical defense, directed energy warfare, communications and operational logistics and maintenance during combat operations.
  • Responsible for the training, discipline, morale, and welfare of the units' Marines.
  • Responsible for the custody, care, and maintenance of 625 pieces of equipment valued at $48 million.
  • Conduct 1,637 limited contingency and major combat operations in Sangin, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
  • Serve as the lead planner and subsequent main effort company commander during Operation Eastern Storm in October 2011.

MASTER INSTRUCTOR

Infantry Officer Course
08.2007 - 07.2010
  • Train and educate newly commissioned or appointed officers in the high standards of professional knowledge, esprit-de-corps, and leadership to prepare them for duty as company grade officers in the operating forces, with particular emphasis on the duties, responsibilities, and warfighting skills required of a rifle platoon commander.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to students on all topics outlined in the program of instruction, with a particular emphasis on weapons employment, small unit training, military operations in urban terrain, and limited contingency operations.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the training and education continuum to address teaching and research issues.
  • Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

COMPANY COMMANDER

1st Battalion, 8th Marines
12.2006 - 07.2007
  • Responsible for the health, welfare, training, and morale of 228 Marines and Sailors.
  • Plan, resource, and assess collective training for the unit.
  • Conduct mission planning, risk assessment, and operational leadership of the company.
  • Responsible for the custody, care, and maintenance of 452 pieces of equipment valued at $27 million.

RIFLE PLATOON COMMANDER

1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
04.2005 - 12.2006
  • Prepare and supervise the execution of the training programs.
  • Plan, direct and assist in the deployment and tactical employment of a reinforced rifle platoon (48 personnel) and any attached or supporting units.
  • Evaluate intelligence, estimate the operational situation, formulate, coordinate, and execute appropriate plans for offensive, defensive, maneuver, reconnaissance, fire support, nuclear, biological and chemical defense, directed energy warfare, communications and operational logistics and maintenance.
  • Responsible for the training, discipline, morale, and welfare of the units' Marines
  • Conduct hurricane relief operations and other defense support to civil authority operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
  • Reinforce the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon and support the Non-combatant Evacuation of over 16,000 American citizens in July 2006.
  • Conduct combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq from August through December 2006.

Education

Master of Science - Operational Studies

Marine Corps University
Quantico, VA
06.2016

Master of Science - Military Studies

Marine Corps University
Quantico, VA
06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Med

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VA
05.2003

Skills

  • Proven leader
  • Effective communicator
  • Strategic planner
  • Responsive to new challenges
  • Personnel management
  • Multi-operations management

Certification

  • Facility Security Officer
  • Insider Threat Program Senior Official
  • MAGTF Planner
  • Command and Staff
  • Foreign Service Advisor
  • Master Instructor

Timeline

Program Manager

Guard Unit LLC
08.2019 - Current

EMERGING CONCEPTS, INNOVATION, AND DOCTRINE DEPARTMENT HEAD

Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group
06.2016 - 08.2019

FOREIGN SECURITY FORCE ADVISOR

Regional Command Southwest
01.2013 - 06.2016

OPERATIONS OFFICER

1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment
04.2012 - 01.2013

COMPANY COMMANDER

1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment
04.2011 - 04.2012

MASTER INSTRUCTOR

Infantry Officer Course
08.2007 - 07.2010

COMPANY COMMANDER

1st Battalion, 8th Marines
12.2006 - 07.2007

RIFLE PLATOON COMMANDER

1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
04.2005 - 12.2006

Master of Science - Operational Studies

Marine Corps University

Master of Science - Military Studies

Marine Corps University

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Med

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Awards

Numerous Military and Distinguished Graduate awards, F. Brooke Nihart Award Recipient for Professional Writing