Steven McAnally
Burleson
Summary
Security Professional, Investigator, and Senior Project Manager - Seasoned professional with extensive experience in security, investigations, project management, performance assurance, and a wide range of Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Energy (DOE) functions. With 22 years of dedicated service in the United States Navy and nearly 2 years of experience supporting the DOE at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), I bring a proven track record in leadership, legal expertise, and operational excellence. Excel at ensuring compliance and driving success across both military and civilian sectors.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Jailer
Johnson County Corrections Center
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Responsibilities included: Oversee the safety and security of inmates currently detained in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice System. Ensure inmates are fed, following rules and regulations and maintain a safe working environment for all other Corrections Officers. Full time: 40+ hours per week.
Project Manager and Performance Assurance Specialist
TradeWind Services, LLC
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Responsibilities included: Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of engineering projects related to the Plutonium Pit Production Project. Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success. Implement and monitor performance assurance processes to ensure compliance with project requirements, standards, and regulations. Conduct regular performance reviews and audits to assess project progress, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions. Ensure all project activities are conducted in accordance with applicable safety regulations and standards. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in project engineering and performance assurance. Full time: 40 hours per week.
HPU Readiness Coordinator
United States Navy
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Responsibilities included: Daily coordination of maintenance for 17 Harbor Security Boats valued at $8.5 million conducting waterborne Force Protection to homeported and U.S. coalition warships. Liaison between Administration and Port Operations that were instrumental in streamlining and restructuring the supply chain process resulting in superb accolades from Commander, Navy Installations Command. Full time: 40 hours per week.
Police Watch Commander
United States Navy
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Responsibilities included: Evidence custodian for three military installations in the Norfolk, VA region. Enforcing State and Federal Law, Uniform Code of Military Justice and military regulations. Conducting high-risk, felony level traffic stops, vehicle security checks, investigations of crime scenes and criminal acts, miscellaneous violations, and civil disturbances. Training and safety of forty-seven on shift personnel while maintaining perimeter for the safe operation of a vital military base. Full time: 40 hours per week.
Military Police Student
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Full time student learning the fundamentals and procedures of law enforcement and military police investigations for all facets of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, local, State and Federal laws as applicable to military application and locations. Full time: 40 hours per week.
Senior Defense Paralegal
United States Navy
08.2013 - 02.2017
- Responsibilities included: Defense of high-value detainees currently held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba charged with war crimes under the Military Commissions Act. Working in a joint environment closely with all branches of service coordinating logistics and timely filings of motions with the court as well as acting as a liaison with Joint Task-Force Guantanamo Bay. Full time: 40 hours per week.
Legal Officer / Independent Duty Legal Representative
United States Navy
01.2010 - 07.2013
- Responsibilities included: Legal advisor to the Commanding Officer of Naval Construction Battalion FIVE with more than 600 personnel. Advised on all facets of legal issues within the command and good order and discipline. Worked in conjunction with the Command Master-at-Arms to ensure all laws and regulations were followed to guarantee the rights of all suspected individuals were not violated. Conducted joint investigations with military police and administrative hearings representing the United States Navy. Conducted training to senior personnel within the command on all processes and procedures ensuring a safe working environment for all assigned. Full time: 40 hours per week.
Defense Paralegal / Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Responsibilities included: Providing superior defense and legal assistance services to all branches of service stationed in the Hawaii and Pacific Regions to include contract review, wills, powers of attorney and defense services. Management of six attorneys and five paralegals to include civilian staff working in the busiest legal office in the Pacific. Provided support for all tenant commands ensuring all legal needs were accomplished prior to deployments. Full time: 40 hours per week.
Legal Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Navy
12.2008 - 07.2009
- Responsibilities included: Ensuring the safe and humane treatment of alleged insurgents involved in detainee operations in Iraq. Ensured all applicable Federal laws were complied with during interrogations including biometrics of high-value detainees captured by United States Special Forces. Managed the day-to-day operations of a National Guard Force comprised of 35 members. Provided armed escort and key training to Senior military Officers on the agreement between the United States and Iraq with respect to interrogations and detainment. Full time: 40 hours per week.
Command Legalman
United States Navy
11.2003 - 12.2006
- Responsibilities included: Contract review and legal assistance to the command and all tenant commands to include Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Officer providing income tax preparation assistance to more than 200 Sailors and their families. Full time: 40 hours per week.
Combined Review and Release Board Paralegal
United States Navy
03.2005 - 10.2005
- Responsibilities included: Paralegal for the Combined Review and Release Board of alleged insurgents located at Camp Victory, Iraq. Training of six attorneys to ensure legal compliance with the Central Criminal Court of Iraq rules. Provided armed convoy escort and security for high-profile visitors from Washington, DC while attending court proceedings. Full time: 40 hours per week.
Non-Judicial Punishment Clerk / Student
United States Navy
05.2001 - 11.2003
- Responsibilities included: All non-judicial punishment proceedings for a command of nearly 6,000 personnel that also included legal assistance involving wills, powers of attorney, and notary services. Learning all facets of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and all applicable laws relating to Federal procedures and courts-martial. Provided training to military police on proper procedures while in homeport as well as at-sea. Full time: 40 hours per week.
Ceremonial Guard / Recruit
United States Navy
10.2000 - 05.2001
- Responsibilities included: Ceremonial proceedings for the United States Navy including burials at Arlington National Cemetery. Provided a security detail for the Presidential Inauguration. Administrative supervisor for all recruits while in Boot Camp ensuring regulations were followed by recruits and senior staff. Full time: 40 hours per week.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Norwich University
Northfield, VT06.2021
Skills
- Active “Q” clearance with the Department of Energy (DOE)
- Proficient with project management / performance assurance software
- Team player
- Investigations
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Conflict management and de-escalation
- Public speaking
- Data analytics
- Attention to detail
- Texas State certified Level 3 classroom and firearms instructor (Lic # 01524873)
- Certified EIP 400 Accident Investigator for the DOE Volunteer for the Citizens on Patrol with the Burleson, Texas Police Department working approximately 20 hours per week
- Safety procedures
- Security protocols
- De-escalation techniques
- Incident investigation
- Team building
Timeline
Jailer
Johnson County Corrections Center
11.2024 - 06.2025
Project Manager and Performance Assurance Specialist
TradeWind Services, LLC
10.2022 - 08.2024
HPU Readiness Coordinator
United States Navy
08.2020 - 10.2022
Police Watch Commander
United States Navy
04.2017 - 08.2020
Military Police Student
02.2017 - 04.2017
Senior Defense Paralegal
United States Navy
08.2013 - 02.2017
Legal Officer / Independent Duty Legal Representative
United States Navy
01.2010 - 07.2013
Legal Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Navy
12.2008 - 07.2009
Defense Paralegal / Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2007 - 12.2009
Combined Review and Release Board Paralegal
United States Navy
03.2005 - 10.2005
Command Legalman
United States Navy
11.2003 - 12.2006
Non-Judicial Punishment Clerk / Student
United States Navy
05.2001 - 11.2003
Ceremonial Guard / Recruit
United States Navy
10.2000 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Norwich University
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