Toby Jackson
Iowa Army National Guard
Ankeny
26
years of professional experience
Accomplished executive operations and procurement leader with over 25 years of experience in administrative and financial management within the Iowa Army National Guard. Expertise includes strategic planning, organizational development, procurement lifecycle management, and budget administration. Led organizational transformation initiatives, establishing new structures and processes to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to developing teams and fostering systems that drive long-term success.
Work History
Senior Operations, Procurement & Program Management Executive
25 Years 7 Months- Provided progressively responsible executive leadership supporting procurement, contracting, budgeting, organizational development, executive administration, financial stewardship, logistics, strategic planning, and operational management throughout a distinguished twenty-five-year military career.
- PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
- Directed procurement activities supporting Joint Force Headquarters and Joint Staff organizational requirements.
- Managed the complete acquisition lifecycle including market research, procurement planning, purchase requests, contract creation, contract modifications, vendor coordination, receiving, invoice verification, payment support, and contract closeout.
- Administered Government Purchase Card purchasing authority of approximately $30,000 monthly while maintaining compliance with federal acquisition regulations and financial controls.
- Maintained procurement documentation, purchasing records, financial accountability, and audit readiness supporting executive leadership.
- Collaborated with contracting personnel, finance offices, vendors, and organizational leadership to ensure timely acquisition of equipment, supplies, and contracted services, directly supporting mission readiness.
- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Managed annual organizational operating budget exceeding $2.7 million consisting of:
- Approximately $1.5 million supporting technician salaries and benefits.
- Approximately $700,000 supporting Soldier pay, travel, and military allowances.
- Approximately $500,000 supporting procurement of supplies, contracted services, and operational requirements.
- Maintained strict financial accountability while ensuring compliance with federal financial regulations.
- Supported executive leadership through budget planning, funding management, financial reporting, procurement oversight, and operational resource allocation.
- ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Successfully established financial, administrative, procurement, and operational infrastructure supporting the creation of the Iowa National Guard Joint Staff.
- Led implementation of the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce requiring the development of new fund centers, accounting structures, procurement processes, operational procedures, and administrative systems.
- Developed organizational procedures improving operational efficiency, accountability, financial management, procurement operations, and executive support.
- EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS
- Supported senior executive leadership through strategic planning, executive administration, organizational coordination, policy implementation, and operational analysis.
- Prepared executive reports, presentations, financial analyses, procurement documentation, operational briefings, and leadership products supporting organizational decision making.
- Earned recognition from senior leaders for exceptional planning, organizational skills, and mentorship, enhancing team capabilities and operational effectiveness.
- SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS
- Directed inventory management activities supporting organizational operations while maintaining accountability exceeding $500,000 in government property.
- Managed receiving, distribution, storage, documentation, inventory reconciliation, and equipment accountability.
- Implemented accountability procedures improving inventory accuracy and operational readiness.
- DATA ANALYTICS & BUSINESS SYSTEMS
- Utilized Oracle enterprise software supporting procurement, budgeting, inventory management, contracting, and organizational operations.
- Developed Power BI dashboards and reporting products supporting executive decision making and operational visibility.
- Leveraged advanced Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Access, SharePoint, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat supporting executive reporting, documentation, presentations, and business analytics.
- LEADERSHIP & PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
- Supervised organizations ranging from 7 full-time employees to 30 personnel while serving as NCOIC of Family Services.
- Served simultaneously as Platoon Sergeant responsible for leadership, readiness, accountability, welfare, and professional development of approximately 45 Soldiers.
- Mentored Soldiers and emerging leaders throughout a distinguished twenty-five-year career emphasizing servant leadership, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies
Associate of Arts - Christian Studies
Skills
Government Procurement Systems
Contract Administration
Microsoft Office Suite
Business Analytics
Document Management
Operational Reporting
Oracle Enterprise Software
Power BI
Federal Acquisition Regulations
SharePoint
PowerPoint
Adobe Acrobat Professional
MINISTRY & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
- Marriage Ministry Leadership
- Small Group Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Volunteer Development
- Church Leadership
- Rest & Refresh Ministry Co-Founder
- Mentoring
- Teaching
- Leadership Workshops
- Servant Leadership
LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
Leadership is measured not by the authority entrusted to us, but by the people we develop and the organizations we leave stronger than we found them. Throughout my career I have sought to build trust, cultivate excellence, and create systems that empower others to succeed. Whether leading Soldiers, managing procurement operations, supporting executive leadership, or serving alongside my church family, I have believed that integrity, accountability, and servant leadership create cultures where both people and organizations thrive. My goal has never been simply to accomplish the mission, but to build leaders and organizations capable of sustaining excellence long after my role has ended.
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
- Executive Leadership
- Twenty-five years of progressively responsible leadership directing organizational operations, executive support, procurement, financial management, personnel development, and strategic planning.
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Five years managing procurement, government purchasing, contracting, inventory management, vendor relations, Government Purchase Card administration, and acquisition support.
- Financial Stewardship
- Managed annual organizational budgets exceeding $2.7 million while maintaining financial accountability, procurement compliance, budget forecasting, and operational support.
- Organizational Development
- Designed and implemented new organizational structures, accounting systems, procurement processes, operational procedures, and administrative frameworks supporting statewide military operations.
- Technology & Business Analytics
- Experienced utilizing Oracle, Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Access, SharePoint, Teams, and enterprise reporting systems supporting executive decision making and operational analysis.
PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
- Basic Leader Course
- Advanced Leader Course
- Senior Leader Course
- Resilience Training Assistant
- Suicide Intervention Officer
- Casualty Assistance & Notification Officer
- (Additional schools to be added following issuance of DD214.)
AWARDS & DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (6 Awards), District of Columbia Humanitarian Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 3), Overseas Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, (Additional awards to be verified upon receipt of DD214.)
Timeline
Senior Operations, Procurement & Program Management Executive
Iowa Army National Guard
01.2001 - 08.2026Read More
Iowa Central Community College
Associate of Arts from Christian Studies
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Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts from Christian Studies
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