Steven Neans
El Paso,TX
Summary
Entrusted to be the primary training program evaluator and developer for five of the seven U.S. Army THAAD Batteries and one Kingdom of Saudi Arabia THAAD Battery. Experienced in personnel management with a keen understanding in training programs and development while serving as a supervisor for five years. Specializes in establishing programs while following local policies and regulations in logistical movements and security enforcement procedures. Worked as an AN/TPY-2 THAAD Radar Operator, Tactical Control Assistant (TCA), and Launch Control Station (LCS) with the THAAD Weapon System.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
THAAD Technical Skills Instructor
Akima
El Paso, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Developed complex training scenarios built to enhance overall crew communications and tactical thought process.
- Assisted in establishing the first THAAD course material administered to soldiers of the Saudi Arabia Royal Air Defense Forces.
Training Evaluator and Program Developer
Military
El Paso, TX
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Oversaw eight U.S Army Patriot batteries (500+ personnel) while partaking in multiple joint forces (U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S Navy, U.S Marines) test exercises (Digital Falcon and Counter UAS WG) enhancing overall readiness
- Served as the primary evaluator and training developer for over 300 Soldiers assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas while participating in the U.S. Army THAAD Training Programs and Standardizations.
- Trained three Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Assistants (ADAFCAs) and two Air Defense Fire Control Officers (ADAFCOs) while assisting 5-52 ADA Battalion during their Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE) in preparation for deployment
- Entrusted to deploy and establish a strategic asset, a THAAD Battery, while verifying mission capabilities and network connectivity in the Central Command area of responsibility.
Supervisor, Crew Member, Lead Trainer
Military
El Paso, TX
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Served as the Primary Unit Trainer, successfully planning and certifying eight crews during three different evaluation periods.
- Served as the lead supervisor for up to 32 personnel, taking care of their families, training, and certifications.
- Trusted to serve as the THAAD Firing Unit Operator during multilateral joint nation exercises with the Israeli Air Defense Artillery, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army
- Coordinated over 90 pieces of equipment valued over $1 Billion dollars to be moved from the Kingdom Saudi Arabia to Fort Bliss, Texas by both air and sea transportation while resulting in zero losses or at fault damage to equipment
- Selected to serve as a key speaker during a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S Northern Command (NORCOM) home defense design briefing in May of 2022.
- Maintained multiple hand receipts with 100% operability and accountability during all inventories of assigned equipment worth more than $250M USD and exceeding 600 pieces of equipment.
- Concurrently served the positions listed while supporting and establishing over five other Army critical programs.
- Trained 52 personnel across three different platforms on their duties and responsibilities, culminating in 100% certifications.
- Selected to assist and provide evaluation teams capable of providing real-time critical feedback in reporting to a unit's overall mission readiness.
- Served as the Primary Security Officer for over 1000 personnel while redeveloping the react and response protocols to test overall efficiency and safety.
Team Leader, Crew Member
Military
Killeen, TX
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Served as the primary network connection operator during certifications and evaluations testing overall capabilities while standing up E-62 THAAD, the first THAAD Battery at Fort Cavasos.
- Attended New Equipment Training (NET) for the THAAD Fire Control and Communications (TFCC), as well as the AN/TPY-2 Radar while leading eight other personnel through the course
- Oversaw a team of six personnel while coaching operational techniques, as well as providing training oversight and establishing a training plan that others emulated.
- Maintained the overall equipment readiness of the THAAD LCS to include its property book more than $20 Million Dollars and 180 components
- Deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait as a Patriot TCA to assist 4-5 ADA Battalion during Operation Spartan Shield.
Operator and Maintainer
Military
Al Udied Air Base, Qatar
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Served as a Radar Operator and Maintainer for the Forward Base Mode Radar located in the CENTCOM AOR.
- Conducted 1000+ hours of operator time while monitoring systems health and safety status reports
- Conducted four Quarterly Maintenance Periods (QMP) and Remove and Replace (R&R) of mission critical parts enhancing overall mission readiness to a billion dollar strategic asset.
- Completed the Introduction to Space Course, DL – Online, via Petersen AFB, CO, earning the U.S. Army Space Badge and 7Y Identifier.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security
American Military University (Bachelors in Cybersecurity)
08-2025
Skills
- Large scale property management
- Digital, Oral and Written Communications
- Program and Personnel Management
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Training and Program Development
- Leadership and Adaptability
Certification
- U. S. Army Anti-Terrorism Level II, 2022, Fort Leonard wood, Missouri
- Unit Movement Officer, 2020, Fort Bliss, Texas
- U.S. Army Leadership (ALC) 2019, Fort Sill, Oklahoma
- Unit Armorer, 2018, Fort Bliss, Texas
- Post Partum Pregnancy (P3T) Physical Trainer, 2018, Fort Bliss, Texas
- U.S. Army Leadership (BLC), 2017, Fort Cavasos, Texas
Timeline
THAAD Technical Skills Instructor
Akima
08.2024 - Current
Training Evaluator and Program Developer
Military
01.2023 - 07.2024
Supervisor, Crew Member, Lead Trainer
Military
01.2018 - 01.2023
Team Leader, Crew Member
Military
01.2016 - 01.2018
Operator and Maintainer
Military
01.2015 - 01.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security
American Military University (Bachelors in Cybersecurity)