Richard L. Swarens
Stafford,U.S.
Summary
Leader, Innovator, Security and Intelligence Professional Leads innovative change initiatives for a large/complex federal organization Effectively supports regulatory, financial, and productivity inspections/audits of agency-level programs Successfully leverages emerging technology to develop/launch innovative and sustainable solutions Applies superior analytical and data skills to drive data-driven informed executive decision-making Builds collaborative communities of interest and stakeholder networks across organizational boundaries Over 40 years as an intelligence and security professional
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Security and Intelligence Directorate
White House Military Office
07.2014 - Current
- Overview: A joint service organization staffed with more than 3,000 military, civilian, and contractor personnel -developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Supervise, evaluate, and direct office personnel in counterintelligence, intelligence analysis, force protection, security assessments, Presidential Support adjudication, Insider Threat and Security investigations/inquires, inspections, information and industrial security programs - Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Develop and approve security policies; interpret and develop/implement security policies that provide direction and guidance on technical, personnel, industrial, physical, and information security programs for the White House Military Office and subordinate units under WHMO's operational control
- Provide oversight, guidance, training, planning, and coordination to internal and external WHMO units and staff on all security and intelligence matters - facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Serve as the Senior Intelligence Officer and the Executive Agent for the White House Military Office Presidential Support Program
- Identify and assess threats to White House Military Office critical assets and missions; develop and implement innovative risk mitigation or risk elimination solutions
- Manages the White House Military Office Insider Threat Program
- Manages sensitive items and White House Complex access for more than 3,000 personnel
- Serves as the White House Military Office Senior Intelligence Officer, provides daily advice and assistance to organizational leadership, political appointees, and elected officials for emerging and long term issues
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or operations.
Deputy Director, Security Directorate
White House Military Office
07.2002 - 07.2014
- Overview: A joint service organization staffed with military, civilian, and contractor personnel
- Collaborated with multiple departments to identify intelligence and security requirements and build an effective organizational structure to meet or exceed the White House Military Office's intelligence and security requirements - added nine security and intelligence capabilities and designed strategies for resource allocation and utilization
- Supervised, evaluated, and directed office personnel in intelligence analysis, force protection, security assessments, Presidential Support adjudication, investigations/inquires, inspections, information and industrial security programs
- Developed/recommended changes to security policy; interpreted and developed/implemented security policies that provide direction and guidance on technical, personnel, industrial, physical, and information security programs for the White House Military Office and subordinate units under WHMO's operational control
- Provided oversight, guidance, training, planning, and coordination to internal and external WHMO units and staff on all security and intelligence matters
- Assisted in budget planning and management, allocating resources strategically for optimal department performance.
- Coordinated multi-agency operations for complex challenges, sharing information efficiently while protecting sensitive data - selectively garnered select IC support for high-risk operations while maintaining strict control of the mission parameters.
Counterintelligence Staff Officer (CISO)
Third US Army (ARCENT)/Combined Forces Land Component Cmd (CFLCC)
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Oversaw the U.S
- Army Counterintelligence, Counter-Terrorism, and CI support to Force Protection in the Central Combatant Command (USCENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR)
- Developed CI directives which provided policy and guidance to Army CI units in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar
- Coordinated numerous CI operations between USCENTCOM, Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), Central Intelligence Agency, and supporting units resulting in enhanced support to force protection throughout the AOR
Counterintelligence Agent
01.1982 - 01.1999
- Oversaw the training of approximately 600 students annually ranging from entry level enlisted CI training to the Warrant Officer Advanced Course and the Battalion level Pre-command Course
- Deployed with my team as the first tactical CI team into Saudi Arabia in support of the division during Operation Desert Shield
Education
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice, Police Science
01.1988
Skills
Strategic Planning for Intelligence and Security
Verbal and written communication
Talent Acquisition
Values-Centered Leadership
Collaboration
Creativity and Innovation
Organizational Development
Hiring and Retention
Partnerships and Alliances
Clearance
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Employmentstatus
Permanent Federal Civilian Employee
Highestfederalgrade
GS-15
Announcementnumber
DISL-12531046-24-KB
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Awards
- 2012, Nominated and Inducted into the U.S. Army Military Intelligence (MI) Hall of Fame
- 2018, Nominated and Selected as the Honorary MI Warrant Officer for the U.S. Army MI Corps
- 2018, Nominated and Selected as a Distinguished Member of the U.S. Army MI Hall of Fame
- 2008, Awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal
- 1991, Awarded the Bronze Star
Affiliations
- U.S. Army Military Intelligence Hall Of Fame
Timeline
Director, Security and Intelligence Directorate
White House Military Office
07.2014 - Current
Deputy Director, Security Directorate
White House Military Office
07.2002 - 07.2014
Counterintelligence Staff Officer (CISO)
Third US Army (ARCENT)/Combined Forces Land Component Cmd (CFLCC)
01.1999 - 01.2002
Counterintelligence Agent
01.1982 - 01.1999
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice, Police Science
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