STEPHANIE SANKEY
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Strategic Senior Air National Guard leader with 17 years of experience in executive operations, workforce development, and process improvement. Expertise includes senior-leader engagement, stakeholder coordination, and multimillion-dollar resource stewardship, driving effective administrative programs and policy implementation.
Overview
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Certification
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22
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent, Office of the Director, Air National Guard
Air National Guard
Pentagon, Washington, DC
06.2026 - Current
- Manage daily administrative operations supporting the Director, Deputy Director, and Executive Director, Air National Guard.
- Coordinated, prioritized, tracked, and routed senior-leader taskers, correspondence, decision packages, and suspenses for timely review and action.
- Oversaw document control, suspense management, and internal administrative processes to ensure effective executive-office operations.
- Supervise three enlisted personnel and provide guidance, accountability, and development to support front-office mission execution.
- Develop and implement standardized office procedures and administrative methodologies with Executive Officers and Director of Staff to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinate official travel requirements, including travel authorizations and voucher documentation.
Formal Schools Branch Manager, NGB/A1DC
Air National Guard Readiness Center
Joint Base Andrews, MD
12.2022 - 06.2026
- Directed Air National Guard formal-training allocation management for initial and supplemental training requirements, aligning enterprise workforce-development resources with mission priorities.
- Supervised seven Program Training Managers, established priorities, provided guidance, and ensured accountability for program execution.
- Developed and published Training Request Quota Identifier management policy and process guides for Air National Guard Readiness Center directorates and field organizations.
- Functioned as the primary liaison connecting Air National Guard Readiness Center directorates, Headquarters Air Force, Second Air Force, Air Force Reserve, major training commands, about 70 Career Field Managers, Functional Area Managers, and 90 wing Force Development Offices.
- Advised the NGB 3F2 Career Field Manager on policy, field training, waiver actions, wing inspections, IGEMS deficiencies, and ETMS2 management.
- Facilitated cross-functional strategic-planning and continuous-improvement events, resolving enterprise process gaps and aligning stakeholder interests.
- Stratified as #1 Senior Master Sergeant within NGB/A1 from 2023-2026.
Force Development Superintendent
165th Airlift Wing
Savannah IAP, GA
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Directed wing training and force-development programs for more than 1,200 personnel; coordinated 18 Unit Training Managers to sustain mission readiness.
- Managed a $3.7 million formal-school and mission-essential-skills training budget, prioritizing resources against operational requirements.
- Led wing process-improvement initiatives, resulting in increased operational efficiency and mission readiness.
- Acted as Region 3 subject-matter expert for career-field training, providing consultation and guidance to organizations across 10 states.
- Managed self-assessment, inspection team, deployment function, Government Purchase Card, and Commander Support Staff programs to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
Formal School NCOIC
149th Fighter Wing
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, TX
05.2012 - 04.2020
- Managed a $3 million formal-school and mission-essential-skills training budget for a 1,200-plus member organization.
- Led student flight of 60+ personnel, delivering initial military, occupational, and education counseling to enhance readiness.
- Supported organizational process-improvement initiatives while managing Joint Operations Center to streamline operations.
Aircraft Pneudraulics Mechanic
149th Fighter Wing
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, TX
02.2010 - 04.2012
- Executed maintenance and upkeep of F-16 hydraulic and pneumatic system components to enhance aircraft availability and ensure mission readiness.
Security Forces Entry Controller
37th Security Forces Squadron
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Secured designated assets and controlled access to restricted areas, maintaining compliance with installation security and force-protection protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Management and Leadership
Western Governors University
Mill CreekAssociate in Applied Science - Education and Training Management
Community College of the Air Force
MaxwellAssociate in Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, ALSkills
- Executive Office Operations
- Senior-Leader Support
- Task management
- Correspondence management
- Policy development
- Personnel management
- Workforce planning
- Workforce Development
- Personnel Leadership
- Information Management
- Training Management Systems
- Enterprise Resource Planning
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer and Fitness & Nutrition Coach
Personal Information
Title: SENIOR EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS | STRATEGIC INTEGRATION | FORCE DEVELOPMENT
Timeline
Superintendent, Office of the Director, Air National Guard
Air National Guard
06.2026 - Current
Formal Schools Branch Manager, NGB/A1DC
Air National Guard Readiness Center
12.2022 - 06.2026
Force Development Superintendent
165th Airlift Wing
05.2020 - 11.2022
Formal School NCOIC
149th Fighter Wing
05.2012 - 04.2020
Aircraft Pneudraulics Mechanic
149th Fighter Wing
02.2010 - 04.2012
Security Forces Entry Controller
37th Security Forces Squadron
01.2005 - 01.2007
Associate in Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Associate in Applied Science - Education and Training Management
Community College of the Air Force
Master of Science - Management and Leadership
Western Governors University