THARIEN GRAHAM
Fernandina Beach,FL
Summary
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Manager & Security Cooperation Planner
United States Army Pacific (USARPAC)
Honolulu, USA
11.2023 - Current
- Training Manager and Security Cooperation Planner focused on the CWMD (Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction) efforts aimed at enhancing CWMD defense by promoting regional security and cooperation
- Prioritized Building Partner Capacity (BPC) countries within the Indo-Pacific region, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, India, and Vietnam to strengthen collective security environment
- Lobbied for and received out of cycle funding approval for Concepts of Operations to enhance FY24 CWMD partner capacity objectives and engagement strategy
- The funding approval was critical to improving the interoperability and readiness of U.S
- CBRN and partner nation forces through coordinated planning and execution of combined and joint collective training
- Conducted organizational assessments to identify and address capability gaps within the USARPAC
- Presented comprehensive analyses on interoperability and gaps and developed critical planning milestones and events to shape and align strategic priorities with operational realities, overall security cooperation goals, and partner nation requests for assistance
- Support staff member providing Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) in response to natural and man-made hazards and disasters impacting public safety, life, property and critical infrastructure in the State of Hawaii, and the U.S
- Territories of Guam, American Samoa, Midway Atoll, Wake Atoll, Johnston Atoll, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Program Manager
Valiant Global Defense
Alexandria, USA
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Program Director for the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive ten-year, $500 million single award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
- Responsible for the leadership, mentorship, and professional development of 5 Task Order Leads and 146 personnel across 7 Task Orders
- Executed a robust travel program worldwide in support of the DTRA customer
- Responsible for verifying and approving millions of dollars in purchases annually
- Developed a staff capable of planning and executing CWMD engagements, events and activities for U.S
- Interagency and partner nation stakeholders both at home and abroad
- Oversaw goals
- Objectives, long range plans, venue proposals, travel support, POI development and training delivery support to partner nations under DTRA CWMD Security Cooperation Engagement Program (CSCEP), Proliferation Prevention Program (PPP) and Special Operation Forces Training Support Branch (SOFTB) and Nuclear Weapons Exercise Program (NUWAIX) contracts
- Provides hands-on support, planning and program management to the Combatant Commands throughout the full life cycle of nuclear weapon related exercises and planning sessions
- This support includes working with the Department of Justice (primarily the FBI), Department of Energy, State Governments, Local Governments, Tribal Entities
- Approved intraorganizational multi-year and long-range work plans developed by the supervisors and managers of subordinate organizations
- Manage the development of policy changes in response to changes in levels of appropriations or other legislated changes
- Manage organizational changes throughout the organization directed or major change to the structure and content of the program or program segments
Deputy Program Manager/Task Order Lead
Cubic Global Services
Alexandria, USA
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Deputy Program Manager (Operations) for the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive ten-year, $500 million single award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
- Dual-hatted as the Task Order Lead for the largest task order on the contract (over $27 million awarded to date), responsible for the leadership, mentorship, and professional development of 67 personnel supporting the Task Order
- Received ratings of “Exceptional” in all five rated areas on the most recent Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS) evaluation – the best of any of the five Task Orders on the contract
- Professionally managed building partnership capacity engagements and logistics services to ensure flawless support of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff sponsored exercises and building partner capacity engagements DTRA provides to Combatant Commands, components, partner nations, state and local organizations
- Developed a staff capable of planning and executing CWMD preparedness activities for U.S
- Interagency and partner nation and foreign government counterparts and CWMD stakeholders and Department of State through the U.S
- Government and civilian Interagency
- Coordinated, managed and conducted full DOTMLPF-P CWMD assessments with interagency and foreign partners to enhance partner nation CWMD Defense, CWMD Response and CBRNE Consequence Management capabilities
- Planned and executed bi-lateral and multi-lateral capacity building activities worldwide
- Directly responsible for building relations with foreign government counterparts and key leaders from partner nations resulting in enduring relationships, partnerships and engagement
WMD Analyst
Department of the Air Force
Tampa, USA
08.2011 - 10.2017
- Primary representative for Headquarters United States Central Command’s CCJ5-CWMD Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear-Passive Defense (CBRN-PD) and Consequence Management (CM) Building Partnership Capacity program
- Responsible for USCENTCOM Security Cooperation efforts focused on improving partner nation's capability and capacity to counter weapons of mass destruction and mitigate civil emergencies
- Represented USCENTCOM to other Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Operations Lead: Defense Support of Civil Authorities
United States Army, 158 Infantry Regiment
Patrick Air Force Base, USA
10.2004 - 03.2008
- Brigade subject matter expert developing, managing, and training United States service members to defeat improvised explosive devices worldwide
- Validated training techniques for brigade observer controllers to ensure training methods were consistent with the latest tactics, techniques, procedures and policies employed by operational forces
- Served as the lead military representative in support of emergency support functions within the Defense Coordination Element during five declared federal disasters in the state of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Virginia
- Conducted staff assistance visits, training observations and evaluation for military organizations having homeland defense functions in response to Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents, accidents and natural disasters
Education
Doctorate Degree - Organizational Leadership
National Louis University
Tampa, FL04.2020
Master's Degree - Human Resource Development
Webster University
Cocoa, FL06.2009
Bachelor's Degree - Liberal Studies
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ08.2006
Skills
- Training Program Design
- Training Management
- Course Development Expertise
- Team Growth Initiatives
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Process evaluation and enhancement
- Leadership training
- Program Management
- Team development strategies
- Team direction
- Needs Assessment
- Written and oral communication
- Budget Administration
- Change Management
- Classroom Instruction
Awards
- Military: Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal
- Government Civilian: Joint Civilian Service Accommodation Award, Joint Civilian Service Achievement Award
Clearance
TS/SCI (Several Compartments)
Jobrelatedtraining
- Project Management Professional Boot Camp Course, 2018
- Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program, 2018
- International Programs Security Requirements Course, 2017
- Security Cooperation Management: Policy, Programs, and Planning Course, 2017
- FA52/NCP 52 Nuclear Counter Proliferation Course, 2015
- Joint Electronic Warfare Officer Course, 2007
- Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties, 2003
- Chemical Technology Security Course, DTRA, 2002
- Chemical and Biological Engineering Production Course, 2002
- Chemical Weapon Convention Orientation Course, 2001
- Treaty Escort Training Course, DTRA, 2001
- Instructor Training Course, Soldier Support Institute, 1997
- Radiological Safety Course, US Army Chemical School, 1997
- Technical Escort Training Course, US Ordinance School, 1997
- IS-00001 Emergency Program Manager
- IS-00139 Exercise Design
- IS-00208 State Disaster Management
- IS-00230 Principles of Emergency Management
- IS-00235 Emergency Planning
- IS-00240 Leadership & influence
- IS-00241 Decision Making & Problem Solving
- IS-00242 Effective Communication
- IS-00700 National Incident Management System
Timeline
Training Manager & Security Cooperation Planner
United States Army Pacific (USARPAC)
11.2023 - Current
Program Manager
Valiant Global Defense
07.2019 - 10.2021
Deputy Program Manager/Task Order Lead
Cubic Global Services
10.2017 - 06.2019
WMD Analyst
Department of the Air Force
08.2011 - 10.2017
Operations Lead: Defense Support of Civil Authorities
United States Army, 158 Infantry Regiment
10.2004 - 03.2008
Doctorate Degree - Organizational Leadership
National Louis University
Master's Degree - Human Resource Development
Webster University
Bachelor's Degree - Liberal Studies
Thomas Edison State University
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