Winfield Adkins
Woodbine,MD
Summary
A versatile executive-level leader focused on achieving strategic organizational goals while building a high-functioning team. Maintains a detail-oriented and selfless work ethic for mission success. Self-motivated; operates well in amorphous and challenging environments to deliver results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Department Of The Army, G-2 ISR Task Force
09.2022 - Current
- Effectively manages and executes a $1.3B budget supporting the most significant Army Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) modernization strategy in 40 years.
- Army G-2's lead integrator that ensures flagship Intelligence programs such as the Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN), Terrestrial Layer Sensor (TLS), and High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) are shaped and delivered on time for the Army of 2030.
- Leads cross-cutting innovation and experimentation with multiple Department of Defense, academia, and industry partners to advance critical Intelligence and warfighting capabilities.
- Builds and strengthens strategic partnerships through routine engagement with Congressional staff members and relevant OSD, DoD, acquisition community, and industry leaders.
Commander - The Army Aviation Brigade
JTF-NCR And Military District Of Washington
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Directly responsible for the training, readiness, safety, development, and quality of life of over 1,100 Soldiers, Civilians, and their families.
- Effectively managed a $50M annual budget and ensured safe execution of over 16,000 hours of rotary and fixed-wing aviation operations supporting Contingency of Government Operations and global executive airlift with 47 assigned aircraft in the National Capital Region.
- Task Force Commander responsible for all consequence management operations during the 2021 Presidential Inauguration and multiple National Special Security Events.
- Mission Pilot in Gulfstream V/500 and UC-35.
Deputy Director
Office Of The Secretary Of Defense
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Deputy Director for Battlespace Awareness and Security Programs within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security; instrumental in the management and execution of a $60B annual OSD-level budget.
- As a special advisor to the Under Secretary, was directly responsible for the development of content and execution of the bi-monthly Defense Intelligence Security Integration Council, comprised of all Intelligence Community and DoD level Intelligence senior leadership.
- Conducted routine engagements and built partnerships with senior leaders from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Combat Support Agencies, and all Service components.
- Led multiple annual focus teams to evaluate the cost, schedule, and performance of all Service programs within the Aerial ISR portfolio and Special Access Programs.
Senior Aviation Analyst
Department Of The Army G-3/5/7
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Senior Aviation Analyst and Action Officer for the Director, Army Aviation (DAMO-AV); responsible for the planning and implementation of 63 strategic tasks identified by the 2017 Holistic Army Aviation Task Force spanning Army enterprise logistics, operations, policy, and talent management.
- Responsible for saving the Army Aviation community over $43M through rigorous analytical efficiencies, enterprise collaboration, and senior leader engagement.
- Routinely coordinated with and interfaced multiple 3-4 star senior leaders within The Department of the Army and Office of the Secretary of Defense offices.
Squadron Commander - Special Mission Unit
United States Special Operations Command
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Commander within the National Mission Force responsible for the routine execution of time-sensitive special operations and intelligence activities associated with National Security objectives.
- Executed multiple worldwide operational deployments, including serving as a SOF Joint Task Force Commander supporting Operation Inherent Resolve - Iraq.
- Conducted routine senior interagency coordination and engagements associated with authorities, capabilities, requirements, and policy.
Brigade Executive Officer - Special Mission Unit
United States Special Operations Command
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Coordinated, programmed, and executed daily dynamic support of administrative and logistical requirements across multiple organizations and 14 primary Special Mission Unit staff sections within the National Mission Force.
- Co-led multiple innovative strategy development activities and associated capability modernization efforts to achieve effective operational results.
- Served as the primary coordinator and interface for the Unit Commander across multiple Special Operations and Intelligence elements within USSOCOM and the Intelligence Community.
Squadron Executive Officer - Special Mission Unit
United States Special Operations Command
06.2012 - 12.2013
- Directly supported key leadership within the National Mission Force responsible for the routine execution of time-sensitive special operations and intelligence activities associated with National Security objectives.
- Responsible for executing an annual $60M+ budget, in addition to all administrative, logistical, and operational support activities.
- Reviewed individual and organizational performance to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-driven SOF culture to lead modernization and innovation.
Troop Commander - Special Mission Unit
United States Special Operations Command
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Responsible for the training, readiness, and welfare of all aviation professionals and families assigned to the unit conducting high-risk operations worldwide.
- Led multiple modernization initiatives to enhance required capabilities for dynamic operational requirements associated with aviation and intelligence disciplines.
Commander-Army Pacific Flight Detachment
JTF-NCR & Military District Of Washington
10.2005 - 07.2009
- As commander for the United States Army Priority Air Transport (USAPAT) Pacific Flight Detachment, responsible for the training, readiness, and welfare of Soldiers and families assigned to a nominative unit conducting executive global airlift for Army senior leaders and the Commanding General, United States Army Pacific.
- Ensured aircrews' safe and effective operations conducting global missions with a Gulfstream IV aircraft.
- Served as the Officer-In-Charge for two six-month deployments to USCENTCOM, supporting essential leadership travel and operational requirements throughout Southwest Asia and other global locations.
- Operated as a Gulfstream IV Pilot-In-Command.
Associate Professor - Strategic Intelligence
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Instructed four or six required courses for the Strategic Intelligence Certificate Program.
- Provided comprehensive and interactive education to registered military and civilian students on the fundamentals of strategic intelligence, budget, and associated case studies.
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
Commander, B Company, 1-214th Aviation Regiment
United States Army Europe
07.2003 - 10.2005
- Responsible for the training, readiness, and welfare of 60+ Army aviators assigned to the largest fixed-wing company in the U.S. Army with six UC-35s and nine C-12 aircraft.
- Ensured safe and effective operational aviation support to multiple 3-4 star level commands for Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Joint Forge, and Joint Guardian, spanning the geography of Southwest Asia, Europe, and North Africa.
- Managed the planning and safe execution of over 39,000 cumulative hours and the routine movement of hundreds of key leaders without accident or incident.
- Pilot-In-Command of the UC-35 and C-12.
Branch Chief-Special Electronic Mission Aircraft
United States Army
05.2001 - 07.2003
- Branch Chief, Lead Instructor, and Unit Trainer for all Army RC-12 Aircraft Qualification Courses.
- Trained and graduated over 115 RC-12 pilots to Aerial Exploitation Battalions within Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) worldwide.
- Modernized and formalized the Army's SEMA Program of Instruction.
- Instructed Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) fundamentals.
- Pilot-In-Command and Unit Trainer in RC-12D/K/N/P/Q.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Norwich University-The Military College of Vermont
Northfield, VTMaster of Science - Information Assurance
Norwich University
Northfield, VTMaster of Arts - Strategic Studies
U.S. Army War College
Carlisle, PASkills
- Executive Leadership
- Risk Management
- National Security
- Special Operations
- Global Aviation Operations
- Effective Communicator
- Team Builder
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Innovation and Modernization
Additional Information
- TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
- Army Aviation Association of America - Order of St. Michael Silver Award
- Military Intelligence Corps Association - Thomas Knowlton Award
- College of Liberal Arts Board of Fellows - Norwich University (2015-2022)
- Alumni Relations Club Officer (Maryland) - Norwich University (2011-2019)
- Volunteer - Blue Star Families (2011-Present)
- Volunteer - Boy Scouts of America; Baltimore National Pike Chapter (2011-2023)
- Volunteer - Howard County; Youth Lacrosse Coach (2012-2019)
Certification
- Airline Transport Pilot
- Ratings: ATR-42/72; BE-200; BE-1900; CE-560; GIV; GV/550
- 3,100 hours
Timeline
Director
Department Of The Army, G-2 ISR Task Force
09.2022 - Current
Commander - The Army Aviation Brigade
JTF-NCR And Military District Of Washington
08.2020 - 09.2022
Deputy Director
Office Of The Secretary Of Defense
06.2018 - 07.2020
Senior Aviation Analyst
Department Of The Army G-3/5/7
06.2017 - 06.2018
Squadron Commander - Special Mission Unit
United States Special Operations Command
06.2014 - 06.2016
Brigade Executive Officer - Special Mission Unit
United States Special Operations Command
01.2013 - 06.2014
Squadron Executive Officer - Special Mission Unit
United States Special Operations Command
06.2012 - 12.2013
Troop Commander - Special Mission Unit
United States Special Operations Command
06.2011 - 06.2012
Associate Professor - Strategic Intelligence
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
06.2006 - 06.2009
Commander-Army Pacific Flight Detachment
JTF-NCR & Military District Of Washington
10.2005 - 07.2009
Commander, B Company, 1-214th Aviation Regiment
United States Army Europe
07.2003 - 10.2005
Branch Chief-Special Electronic Mission Aircraft
United States Army
05.2001 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Norwich University-The Military College of Vermont
Master of Science - Information Assurance
Norwich University
Master of Arts - Strategic Studies
U.S. Army War College
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