Roy Brush
Manassas,VA
Summary
Insightful manager with a proven track record of effectively directing and improving operations through the implementation of employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, trends, and regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of operations and disaster resiliency. Analytical approach to planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Talented leader ready to drive success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Continuity Manager
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
10.2018 - Current
- Ensure readiness of the TSA Continuity of Operations/Continuity of Government (COOP/COG) Program.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Agency plans/procedures ensuring continuity of TSA mission essential functions worldwide.
- Ensure TSA executive leadership team, Administrator, etc., as well as 3500 COOP/COG personnel, are trained, equipped, and ready to execute assigned missions, under any conditions or at any time.
- Develop and implement the Continuity Program Multi-Year Program Management Plan guiding the successful sustainment and improvement of Agency continuity/resilience measures.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Integrated and implemented complex business process analysis and business impact analysis findings into the Agency's continuity plans and program methodologies.
- Establish criteria for the selection of continuity facilities and planned/managed establishment, mission readiness, and life-cycle management of those facilities.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside the organization.
- Ensure the TSA COOP/COG Program is positioned to execute assigned missions in coordination with U.S. Government and other private/public sector partners in air, ground, and maritime transportation.
Adjunct Faculty Member
Tiffin University
01.2017 - Current
- As a homeland security subject matter expert, Mr Brush provides graduate level on-line curriculum development and instruction under the Criminal Justice Graduate Department, Criminal Justice & Security Studies School of Criminal Justice, and Social Sciences.
- This curriculum rigorously imparts leadership principles through a combination of research, study, and practical application in Homeland Security.
- Through mentoring position students to effectively lead, manage, and use acquired knowledge and skills in future leadership positions.
- Utilized various teaching methodologies to accommodate different learning styles within the virtual classroom setting.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Deputy Branch Chief
DHS Continuity Division
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Ensured readiness of the DHS Continuity of Operations/Continuity of Government (COOP/COG) Program in support of the DHS Continuity Coordinator and DHS Secretary.
- Develop, implement, and maintain plans/procedures ensuring continuity of DHS mission essential functions.
- Developed and implemented significant portions of the Continuity Program Multi-Year Program Management Plan that guided the successful sustainment and improvement of the Department's continuity/resilience measures.
- Integrated and implemented complex business process analysis and business impact analysis findings into the Department's continuity program methodologies.
- Established criteria for the selection of continuity facilities and plan/manage establishment, mission readiness, and life-cycle management of those facilities.
- Ensured DHS COOP/COG special programs were trained, equipped, and ready to execute assigned missions, under any conditions or at any time.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside the organization.
- Ensured the DHS COOP/COG Program was positioned to execute assigned missions in coordination with U.S. Government partners.
- Managed and oversaw the development and execution of the Department's COOP/COG testing, training, and exercises programs supporting over 200,000 personnel worldwide.
- Acted as interim Branch Manager during vacations or absences from work; providing seamless leadership continuity without sacrificing operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of branch operations to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop branch goals, aligning them with organization objectives.
NTAS Coordinator/Senior Advisor
DHS Counterterrorism Coordinator Staff
12.2011 - 02.2016
- Responsible for ensuring, DHS effectively coordinated numerous counterterrorism (CT) operations addressing incidents of terrorism or imminent threat situations involving terrorism.
- Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all met their deadlines and objectives without compromising quality.
- Led change management initiative replacing the color-coded Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS) with the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS). NTAS improved communication about terrorist threats to the public, government agencies, first responders, airports and other transportation hubs, and the private sector.
- Led the NTAS Management Office (NMO) supporting the DHS Counterterrorism Advisory Board (CTAB) comprised of the Department's principal executives, such as the DHS Secretary.
- Led DHS CT planning and exercise efforts as well as weapons of mass destruction (WMD) policy development issues on behalf of the CT Coordinator.
- Led a multidisciplinary working group comprised of WMD response Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) under the guidance of the National Security Council and the DHS CTAB successfully developing a clear, consolidated US Government plan to respond to WMD attacks.
- Developed and delivered a CT exercise program for the Secretary and DHS senior leadership team delivering a series of numerous table top exercises fostering increased teamwork at the highest levels of leadership for the Department.
- Executed joint senior level exercises with the United Kingdom and other european allies.
- Developed and delivered a training exercises for National Security Council Staff, DHS officials and other Federal, State, local and territorial officials from across the U.S.
Section Chief
DHS Operations Division
09.2009 - 12.2011
- Served as the Section Chief of the Incident Management Section responsible for executing the crisis action process (CAP) in support of the DHS Secretary during significant incidents.
- Developed strong relationships with external partners to ensure timely collaboration during incidents.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives that resulted in improved adaptability of DHS team members during incidents supplying sustainable national level incident management through integrated situational awareness and strategic reporting from across the Federal Inter-agency regarding domestic or international incidents.
- This incident management effort directly supports the DHS Secretary, the Federal Inter-agency, and the White House.
- Transformed underperforming teams through strategic leadership and targeted performance improvement initiatives, such as implementing the Crisis Action Team (CAT) Training and Readiness Program that encompasses a training curriculum combined with a rigorous exercise regimen resulting in over 150 trained personnel from across DHS.
Associate
Booz Allen Hamilton
01.2008 - 09.2009
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Provided concept development and decision-support to DHS OPS for the implementation of operations coordination/planning process improvements.
- Developed and implemented the Principal Federal Officer (PFO) Program Seminar, which provided PFO attendees' roles and responsibilities orientation as the lead officials in charge of overseeing the conduct and security of national special security events, such as the National Football League Superbowl or large 4th of July Celebrations.
Executive Director
IALEIA
12.2007 - 07.2009
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy, develop a strategic business plan and implement improved business processes.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Business development efforts provided additional resources to the IALEIA membership of over 5000 worldwide.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
Project Manager
CRA, Inc.
11.2004 - 01.2008
- For the Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program, developed a crime and terrorism prevention program for DHS focused on enhancing information sharing and collaboration comprised of the Federal, State, Major Urban Areas, and local government components.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Trained and assisted Fusion Centers improving their operations in 18 States as well as the District of Columbia, Boston Metro area, and Philadelphia.
- Created numerous Concept of Operations/Strategic Business Plans for requesting jurisdictions and assisted in the identification and development of Mission Essential Task Lists for numerous Fusion Centers.
- Assisted jurisdictions in the development of governance committees, by-laws, etc., which provide oversight and executive leadership to the requesting jurisdictions' operations.
- Created a Privacy and Civil Liberties Policy Template for requesting jurisdictions' operations.
- Provided multiple briefings to senior executives from Federal, State, and local governments concerning the improvement of information sharing across jurisdictions.
- Managed the development of a training curriculum for community outreach and liaison officer programs for requesting jurisdictions.
Education
Master of Arts - Security Studies (Homeland Security And Defense)
Naval Postgraduate School
Master of Science - International Relations
Troy University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
St. Martin's University
Skills
- Decision-making
- Cross-functional team management/teamwork
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning/policy development
- Crisis Management
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Stakeholder management
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Business Continuity Management
Timeline
Deputy Continuity Manager
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
10.2018 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Member
Tiffin University
01.2017 - Current
Deputy Branch Chief
DHS Continuity Division
02.2016 - 10.2018
NTAS Coordinator/Senior Advisor
DHS Counterterrorism Coordinator Staff
12.2011 - 02.2016
Section Chief
DHS Operations Division
09.2009 - 12.2011
Associate
Booz Allen Hamilton
01.2008 - 09.2009
Executive Director
IALEIA
12.2007 - 07.2009
Project Manager
CRA, Inc.
11.2004 - 01.2008
Master of Arts - Security Studies (Homeland Security And Defense)
Naval Postgraduate School
Master of Science - International Relations
Troy University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
St. Martin's University
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