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Shawn Holsinger

Niceville

Summary

Current Air Force Special Operations Command and Control (C2) subject matter expert, focused on the future development of capabilities to ensure Air Force Special Operations Forces (AFSOF) success in the future fight. Skilled in the execution of non-kinetic effects, electromagnetic warfare, strike aircraft operations, AOC Team integration and advancement of emerging concepts including Combined/Joint All Domain Operations (CJADO) and Agile Combat Employment (ACE) . Highly motivated and reliable professional offering outstanding supervisory, instructional presentation, communication and cross-cultural team management skills in the joint and coalition environment with proven team building experience.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

AFSOC Operations Center Deputy Director

AFSOC Operations Center
11.2024 - Current
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
  • Developed and implemented policies to improve compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Streamlined communication processes between teams, increasing collaboration and reducing response times.
  • Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
  • Coordinated cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Established partnerships with key stakeholders to support strategic planning and project execution.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, transparency, and open communication among team members.

A33 Current Operations Division Chief

AFSOC Operations Center
08.2023 - 11.2024
  • Responsible for the development of goals and objectives that integrate organization and AFSOF current operations C2 objectives.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to identify potential issues early on, mitigating threats to project timelines or deliverables for the MAJCOM.
  • Led a team of professionals to achieve division goals and maintain high standards of performance through accountability and communication.
  • Collaborated with other directorates to develop cross-functional initiatives for organizational success as the Operations Center and A3 representative to the MAJCOM staff.
  • Worked directly with senior staff members at all levels of the Special Operations enterprise to advance C2 capabilities to ensure timely decision making at the appropriate level.


DOT Flight Chief / Supervisor

505th Training Squadron
03.2018 - 08.2023
  • Currently responsible for supervision of 9 General Service (GS) USAF civilians across Combat Operations, Combat Plans and Integrated Air and Missile Defense courses of instruction for the AOC Formal Training Unit (FTU).
  • Performed annual instructor evaluations as AOC SME and senior instructor ensuring FTU instructors provide professional instruction. Current Combat Operations Division lesson POC for all offensive and dynamic targeting lessons.
  • Led effort (developed the initial concept) to modernize the 505 TRS scenario taking instruction from the post-cold war era into the modern pacing challenge faced by today's warfighter.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows ensuring proper division of effort across flight.
  • Solid instructor with repeated positive student comments during end of course reviews. Repeatedly lauded and specifically requested by leadership at all levels to include higher headquarters to conduct high profile training and presentations representing Training Squadron, Test and Training Group and Command and Control Wing (JADC2 and ACE SME).
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve maximum student-centered learning through application of various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct/motivate students.
  • Participated in multiple events advising DevOps organizations on emerging technologies to be used in future of AOC operations (Kessel Run - Chainsaw/Slapshot/DIRECT , DARPA - eSPACE, DIRECT, C2CORE, AFRL - Fight Tonight).
  • All Annual Appraisals as a GS-13 Supervisor received a 5 - Outstanding for all elements to include selection for Quality Step Increase (QSI) - 2020 & 2022 appraisals.

Combat Operations Division Course Manager

505th Training Squadron
06.2016 - 03.2018
  • Performed managerial duties as Combat Operations Course Manager providing oversight and scheduling of 6 instructors (military and civilian) and approximately 180 students annually.
  • Qualified on 28 individual lessons across 3 programs of instruction providing detailed doctrinal and procedural level instruction to US and Allied service members and Government Civilians on efficient and effective C2 of air, space and cyberspace combat assets.
  • AOCIQT subject matter expert (SME) on electromagnetic warfare (EW), non-kinetic operations (NKO), and strike aircraft execution of dynamic targeting (DT) with the most recent strike aircraft combat of any 505 TRS instructor. Co-authored Influence Operations (IO) / NKO lesson provided to over 1800 students annually and multiple combat operations lessons.
  • Lauded by supervisor as “go-to instructor” for new and challenging tasks. Hand selected to represent 505 Command and Control Wing at multiple Air Combat Command Data-2-Decision events providing AOC COD/DT SME in development of new tactics, techniques, and procedures taking C2 into year 2030 and beyond. Chosen to represent 505 TRS during Multi-Domain Command and Control (MDC2) discussion with Air University students and staff.
  • Recognized multiple times as superior performer; 603rd AOC top 10% during Exercise AUSTERE CHALLENGE and culminating as 505 TRS DOT Civilian of the Year.

Fighter Wing Electronic Warfare Officer / F-15E Weapon Systems Officer

48th Operational Support Squadron
04.2014 - 05.2016
  • Developed a robust curriculum and expertly instructed electronic warfare (EW) doctrine, principles and systems to fixed and rotary winged combat aviators enhancing critical skills required to plan and execute numerous mission sets (Air Interdiction, Combat Search and Rescue, Defensive/Offensive Counter Air, Escort, Joint Task Force & Special Operations Forces Integration).
  • Managed multi-million dollar Mission Training Center (simulator) program ensuring multiple contractors provide required service in order to support Fighter Wing's combat objectives and training plan. Supervised multiple Project Officer / Quality Assurance Representatives and worked directly with headquarters and system program office (SPO) on future missions and capabilities of simulator training systems.
  • Live Virtual Construction SME on all facets of virtual training for F-35 Program Integration Office. Represented US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) at United Kingdom Database Working Group for F-35 simulations with Lockheed Martin.
  • Previously qualified conventional and nuclear strike Weapon Systems Officer / Electronic Warfare Officer for F-15E Strike Eagle. Proficient in mission planning, operation and employment of numerous air-ground and air-air munitions.
  • Graduate of Electronic Warfare Coordinators Course and recognized EW SME within USAFE. On-call member to provide operational contingency Command and Control (C2) support to Electronic Warfare Coordination Cell / Non-Kinetic Operation Coordination Cell within 603rd AOC, Ramstein AB, Germany.
  • Used qualitative and quantitative methods to direct re-programming of on-board electronic warfare (EW) systems for 100+ combat aircraft at both home station and deployed locations. Increases combat survivability for 150+ aviators by ensuring proper maintenance configuration for aircraft operating in several areas of responsibility.
  • ACCM lead for 4FW Weapons and Tactics shop providing continuity during limited manning operations in support of JSOC.

Director of Training and Exercises / Non-Kinetic Duty Officer

607th Korean Air and Space Operations Center (KAOC)
02.2013 - 12.2013

Assistant Director of Operations / EA-6B Electronic Warfare Officer

390th Electronic Combat Squadron
03.2010 - 01.2013

Director Wing Special Projects & Programs / F-15E Weapon Systems Officer

48 Fighter Wing Plans & Programs
01.2007 - 10.2009

Assistant Director of Operations / Division Air Liaison Officer

1st Air Support Operations Squadron
11.2004 - 01.2007

Training Officer / F-15E Weapons Systems Officer

391st Fighter Squadron
04.2002 - 11.2004

F-15E Student Weapon Systems Officer

4th Training Squadron
06.2001 - 04.2002

Joint Undergraduate Navigator Training Student

Training Squadron Four and Eighty Six
01.2000 - 06.2001

C-17A Loadmaster

14th Airlift Squadron
06.1997 - 09.1999

Education

Master of Science -

Additional Training

Master of Arts - Operational Military Science

Air University - Air Command And Staff College
Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
2011

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Syracuse University
1998

Skills

  • Air Force Special Operations Command and Control
  • Joint Special Operations Activities
  • Air and Space Operations Center (Korea / CENTCOM / EUCOM)
  • Civilian Supervisor
  • Teamwork Building
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Mission Command System

Additional Information

USAF Worldwide Deployable

US Citizen

Clearance: Current TS/SCI

GS-0301-14

Timeline

AFSOC Operations Center Deputy Director

AFSOC Operations Center
11.2024 - Current

A33 Current Operations Division Chief

AFSOC Operations Center
08.2023 - 11.2024

DOT Flight Chief / Supervisor

505th Training Squadron
03.2018 - 08.2023

Combat Operations Division Course Manager

505th Training Squadron
06.2016 - 03.2018

Fighter Wing Electronic Warfare Officer / F-15E Weapon Systems Officer

48th Operational Support Squadron
04.2014 - 05.2016

Director of Training and Exercises / Non-Kinetic Duty Officer

607th Korean Air and Space Operations Center (KAOC)
02.2013 - 12.2013

Assistant Director of Operations / EA-6B Electronic Warfare Officer

390th Electronic Combat Squadron
03.2010 - 01.2013

Director Wing Special Projects & Programs / F-15E Weapon Systems Officer

48 Fighter Wing Plans & Programs
01.2007 - 10.2009

Assistant Director of Operations / Division Air Liaison Officer

1st Air Support Operations Squadron
11.2004 - 01.2007

Training Officer / F-15E Weapons Systems Officer

391st Fighter Squadron
04.2002 - 11.2004

F-15E Student Weapon Systems Officer

4th Training Squadron
06.2001 - 04.2002

Joint Undergraduate Navigator Training Student

Training Squadron Four and Eighty Six
01.2000 - 06.2001

C-17A Loadmaster

14th Airlift Squadron
06.1997 - 09.1999

Master of Arts - Operational Military Science

Air University - Air Command And Staff College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Syracuse University

Master of Science -

Additional Training

Supervisors

505 TRS Mr Merrill Ballenger (DOT Flight Director) / 48 OSS Lt Col (Ret) Roy Recker / 607 AOC Col (Ret) Gary Rose / 390 ECS Lt Col (Ret) Karl Fischbach / 48 FW Lt Col (Ret) Donald Cornwell

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