WILLIAM E. EAGAN
Herndon,Va
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Delivery Coordinator (PSC)
Department of State
Dunn Loring, USA
07.2017 - Current
- Training Delivery Coordinator is responsible for DS/T/ATA course delivery in one or more highly specialized subject matter areas to host countries in order to enhance their antiterrorism skills. The specialized subject matter areas may include but are not limited to, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE); mass casualty incidents investigation; senior crisis management; explosive countermeasures; homeland security; maritime security; academy curriculum; enhancement; law enforcement management; police tactical management, protection of national leadership; surveillance detection; police information management operations; firearms, and motorcade; K9 programs; infrastructure security; and other unique and highly specialized topics.
Protective Security Advisor, GS-14
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Arlington, USA
01.2006 - 07.2017
- Leads the coordinated national effort to reduce risk to our critical infrastructure and key resources posed by acts of terrorism, and strengthen national preparedness, timely response, and rapid recovery in the event of an attack, natural disaster, or other emergency. Develops a close partnership with State governments, and local communities, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has placed a national presence, Protective Security Advisors (PSAs), in local communities throughout the country to protect critical assets. As a result of their location throughout the United States PSAs are often the first DHS personnel to respond to incidents. PSAs are uniquely able to provide early situational awareness to DHS and the Office of Infrastructure Protection. PSAs coordinate requests from CIKR asset owners and operators for services and resources to include Surveillance Detection (SD) training; Soft Target Awareness Courses (STACs); Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Awareness Courses; and the scheduling of Site Assistance Visits (SAVs), Enhance Critical Infrastructure Program Visits, Regional Resiliency Assessment Program Visits.
Protective Measures Section Chief, GS-14
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, USA
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Direct and manage U.S. Department of Homeland Security programs to develop, coordinate, integrate, and implement security plans, procedures, and recommended physical security enhancements to protect the Nation’s critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR). In close coordination and collaboration with state homeland security advisors, state administrative agencies, and private sector owners and operators, developed, designed, and implemented the $93 million Buffer Zone Protection (BZP) Program to enhance the protective security posture of local law enforcement agencies with primary terrorism prevention responsibilities for 1849 CI/KR sites nationwide. Provide leadership for the interagency Comprehensive Review effort, headed by the Protective Security Division, to implement a series of vulnerability assessments and enhance the protective security at nuclear power plants and chemical facilities across the country. Work to establish agreements with owners and operators to implement recommended protective measures at specific sites. Ensure that alert/warning information is collected from diverse groups, assessed for importance, and disseminated to the appropriate Federal, state, and local agencies, and other affected stakeholders. Provide supervision and technical direction to up to 50 Federal and contractor employees and manage a $140 million budget. Deliver regular briefings on PSD’s highly complex programmatic responsibilities to DHS senior management, state and local governments, industry, and other professional associations.
Program Manager for DHS
Applied Marine Technology Inc.
Virginia Beach, USA
11.2002 - 01.2004
- Program Manager attached to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Assurance. Designed, developed, and implemented program support for these newly created DHS sections. Conducted more than fifty Site Assistance Visits (SAVs) designed to facilitate vulnerability identification and mitigation discussions between government and industry in the field. Implemented a three-day surveillance detection program designed to give municipal employees and state and local law enforcement officials an awareness of terrorist surveillance tactics and techniques, available detection measures, and ways to identify and report terrorist activities and surveillance. Subject matter expertise in anti-terrorism/force protection issues, terrorist planning cycles, and adversary sequence diagramming.
Program Manager
Armor Group, International Training, Inc.
West Point, USA
01.2000 - 11.2002
- Served as Program Manager for the U.S. Department of State’s Surveillance Detection Program, which was created in the wake of the bombings in East Africa to better enable early detection of pre-operational surveillance and prevent further tragedies occurring overseas. Supervised 30 training instructors and coordinated all travel and movement for training teams overseas. Developed and regularly updated a course curriculum that taught surveillance detection methodologies, area analysis techniques, and vulnerability assessment tools to foreign nationals at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. Conducted other mobile security training and assistance for the U.S. Government, including components of the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Defense (DoD).
Security Specialist
DynCorp Aerospace Engineering, Inc.
El Segundo, USA
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Agent-in-Charge of the close protection detail assigned to Robert L. Barry, U.S. Ambassador for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Sarajevo, Bosnia. Managed a seven-man detail and coordinated all travel and movement for the Head of Mission throughout Bosnia, Croatia, and the former Yugoslavia.
Technical Advisor
Chattanooga Police Department
Chattanooga, USA
08.1996 - 01.1999
- As Technical Advisor to the Chattanooga Police Department, helped form and train a multi-agency Mutual Aid Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team to respond to local crises. Developed a five-day Police Tactical Operations (PTO) in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) training course, which was tailored to enhance individual and team skills required to safely shoot, move, and communicate while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Assistant Operations Officer
Naval Special Warfare Development Group
Dam Neck, USA
01.1995 - 08.1996
- Planned, organized, and supervised all overseas travel and scheduled command short-notice air transportation requirements. Hosted 10 Flag-level military delegations. Planned and coordinated interoperability training between the Navy and its sister services.
U.S. Navy Seal Warrant Officer
U.S. Navy
Virginia Beach, USA
11.1975 - 08.1996
- U.S. Navy Seal Warrant Officer and an original member of the maritime counter-terror-oriented SEAL Team Six, developed extensive operational expertise in underwater demolition, bomb disposal, surface-supplied diving, close-quarters battle, and executive protection. Received exhaustive survival and weapons training, as well as advanced training in parachuting, SCUBA, high-speed boat operations and high-speed driving. Participated in combat operations and other classified real world contingency operations.
Advanced Training Officer
Naval Special Warfare Development Group
Dam Neck, USA
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Designed live-fire tactical scenarios while preparing Navy SEALs for combat. As Curriculum Manager, developed and implemented training publications for the command library of more than 500 target folders.
Safety Officer
Naval Special Warfare Center
Coronado, USA
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Officer-in-Charge of the Basic Conditioning phase of the Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL (BUDS) Training. Responsible for the safe conduct of more than 500 hazardous student-training evolutions. Supervised the daily training schedules and work assignments for 40 instructors and 1000 students. Served as the primary leadership/tactics’ instructor for junior officers and prospective Executive and Commanding Officers.
SEAL Team Six
Naval Amphibious Base
Little Creek, USA
11.1980 - 01.1990
- An original member of SEAL Team Six, holding positions as Training Chief, Boat Crew Leader, Range Safety Officer, and Military Advisor. Planned, coordinated, and supervised land warfare close-quarters battle and open- and closed-circuit diving. Liaison to U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security and the U.S. Secret Service.
Special Operations Technician Hospital Corpsman
Underwater Demolition Team 21
Little Creek, USA
08.1977 - 11.1980
- Deployed on three Mediterranean cruises while serving as head of the team’s medical department.
Education
B.A. - Vocational Education, with a specialization in Education, Training, and Development
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IllinoisMaster’s level coursework in School Counseling
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TennesseeVeterans Preference
30 Points
Highest Civilian Grade
GS-14
Other Job Related Qualifications
Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S.
Timeline
Training Delivery Coordinator (PSC)
Department of State
07.2017 - Current
Protective Security Advisor, GS-14
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
01.2006 - 07.2017
Protective Measures Section Chief, GS-14
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
01.2004 - 01.2006
Program Manager for DHS
Applied Marine Technology Inc.
11.2002 - 01.2004
Program Manager
Armor Group, International Training, Inc.
01.2000 - 11.2002
Security Specialist
DynCorp Aerospace Engineering, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2000
Technical Advisor
Chattanooga Police Department
08.1996 - 01.1999
Assistant Operations Officer
Naval Special Warfare Development Group
01.1995 - 08.1996
Advanced Training Officer
Naval Special Warfare Development Group
01.1992 - 01.1995
Safety Officer
Naval Special Warfare Center
01.1990 - 01.1992
SEAL Team Six
Naval Amphibious Base
11.1980 - 01.1990
Special Operations Technician Hospital Corpsman
Underwater Demolition Team 21
08.1977 - 11.1980
U.S. Navy Seal Warrant Officer
U.S. Navy
11.1975 - 08.1996
B.A. - Vocational Education, with a specialization in Education, Training, and Development
Southern Illinois University
Master’s level coursework in School Counseling
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga