Vanessa Peagler

I am a dynamic and purposeful senior leader with over a decade of experience as a GS-15, specializing in managing large-scale organizations such as the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) and the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) team. I jointly oversee the operations of a combined GEOINT team of over 400 NGA and Air Force personnel. The combined team delivers GEOINT Scientific and Technical Intelligence products and services to NASIC, NSIC, and senior policymakers. In addition to leading a large organization, I am responsible for a high-value congressional program to characterize objects in flight. My expertise lies in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and driving organizational success through innovative solutions and effective leadership. I excel in coordinating and implementing program activities, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. I possess adept data analysis and reporting skills, unveiling invaluable insights to shape transformative decision-making and initiate resolute action. My formidable skill set includes policy development, project and program management, and stakeholder engagement, enabling me to foster collaborative endeavors and drive organizational success. I thrive in dynamic environments, developing strategic recommendations and driving successful engagement strategies to achieve organizational goals. Furthermore, I possess exceptional problem-solving acumen and analytical talent, allowing me to identify risks and implement formidable mitigation strategies. Additionally, I can develop and implement comprehensive operational plans that align with organizational goals and mission requirements. My excellent verbal and written communication skills enable me to effectively convey complex project and program information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and external partners. In addition, my experiences include building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, military units, and international partners. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. A results-oriented achiever with a proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and a passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

• Director of Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Operations Division, NGA Wright-Patterson in support of NASIC and NSIC, 04/2019, Present, WPAFB, WPAFB, OH, United States, 40, Create and implement career advancement opportunities, establishing senior analytical positions to diversify workforce skills and foster professional growth., Develop and institute streamlined workflow processes, significantly enhancing productivity and the quality of intelligence reporting., Restructure the GEOINT Organization to support NASIC and NSIC intelligence requirements, boosting analytical capability by 50%., Established new air, space, and cross-domain missions for NGA, led congressional program updates, and served as an agency lead to the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense, oversaw $16M of analytical and AI/ML resources., Attained a 25% increase in employee engagement and a 30% boost in analytical intelligence production by developing high-performing teams through focused coaching and professional development programs., Oversaw a budget of $1.5M+ for travel, training, awards, and recognition, ensuring resource utilization and financial efficiency., Successfully secured over $5M in investments to advance Space GEOINT capabilities, obtaining crucial funding for critical projects., Achieved a 25% increase in employee engagement and promoted a more inclusive workplace environment by designing and establishing the first GEOINT Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) program., Trusted to lead and manage a team of GEOINT analysts and technicians, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment., Expertise in strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational oversight to achieve organizational objectives., Strong analytical skills to assess geospatial data and provide actionable intelligence for decision-makers., Ability to develop and implement comprehensive operational plans that align with organizational goals and mission requirements., Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex geospatial information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and external partners., Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, military units, and international partners., Skilled in identifying and resolving complex geospatial data collection, processing, and analysis issues., Ability to make informed decisions under pressure, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of GEOINT products and services., Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies to address potential challenges., Ability to implement best practices, process enhancements, and technological advancements to optimize operational efficiency., Dr. Reith, 571-315-8862
• NASIC Technical Executive, NASIC NST, 08/2014, 04/2019, WPAFB, WPAFB, OH, United States, 40, Oversaw technical operations as a senior NGA IT leader, managing over 40 government employees and contract personnel across 26 geographical locations., Established the first Combatant Command (COCOM) Chief Information Technology Working Group., Conducted comprehensive analyses of network security and infrastructure., Led high-level IT projects within the Intelligence Community (IC), defining project scope, managing milestones, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships., Directed staff and managed IT services valued at over $20M, supporting over 300 GEOINT customers., Managed and supervised contract execution ranging from $1M to $10M., Trusted to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams in a high-stakes, fast-paced intelligence environment., Experience managing large-scale intelligence operations and projects., Skilled in identifying and integrating emerging technologies to enhance intelligence capabilities.
• USSOUTHCOM Technical Executive, USSOUTHCOM NST, 07/2007, 08/2014, Doral, Doral, FL, United States, 40, Managed GEOINT IT services worth over $20M, supporting over three hundred analysts in eight locations., Evaluated departmental and job-specific functionality requirements., Directed international system programs., Managed twenty-two network security plans, ensuring the availability and integrity of more than 200 IT systems., Achieved an outstanding rating in a Federal Information Systems Management Act inspection., Maintained a 98.9% system availability rate for mission-critical systems., Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a dynamic and complex intelligence environment., Expertise in managing large-scale intelligence operations., Proficient in identifying and integrating emerging technologies.

• Lead comprehensive program analysis to evaluate efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with established objectives and regulations.
• Analyze current contract workflows, identifying areas for improvement.
• Proven ability to develop and revise tactical and strategic plans based on workforce availability, workload analysis, and productivity assessments.
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate program status, outcomes, and recommendations.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, engaging stakeholders and fostering collaboration to achieve project success.

Yes, 10 Points

• Available: Immediate
• Citizenship: United States of America

• NGA Meritorious Unit Citation (NGA Space Mission Cadre), 2021
• NGA Leader of the Year, 2016
• NGA Woman of the Year, 2011
• Joint Civilian Service Commendation, 2007-2014
• Deepwater Horizon, NGA Meritorious Unit, 2010
• Operations Unified Response-Haiti, NGA Meritorious Unit, 2010
• NGA Special Act Award, USSOUTHCOM MILCON J2 GEOINT Project Lead, 2010
• Joint Meritorious Unit Citation, ODNI, Operation Willing Spirit, 2008

• C2S Amazon Web Service
• Senior Project Management, ESI International
• Life Coaching, Rayner Institute 2016
• Art of Strategic Leadership, NGA
• Guiding Cultural Change, NGA
• Leadership Development Course for Acquisition and Technology Professionals, NGA, 2011
• Franklin Covey, NGA Leadership Advantage Program
• EEOC Collateral Counselor Training, 2013