WOODROW COPEN
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Results-driven Navy veteran with 27 years of experience in Spectrum Operations, Electronic Warfare, and Ballistic Missile Defense. Proven leadership in problem identification and resolution, effectively managing teams of over 75 personnel to achieve superior outcomes. Expertise in developing and implementing Electronic Warfare training programs across the Navy and Joint Services. Extensive military training and hands-on experience support a strong foundation in operational excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Surface and Subsurface Senior Level Electronic Warfare Specialist
Inflow-NS
San Antonio, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Supported Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) Team at Naval Information Warfighting Development Center in electronic warfare tactics development.
- Conducted hands-on testing of emerging systems for Department of Defense initiatives.
- Trained submarine Sailors on AN/BLQ-10 use to enhance situational awareness in electronic warfare.
- Developed and tested tactics, techniques, and procedures during FLEX exercises at sea and ashore.
- Contributed to INDOPACOM initiatives to achieve 2027 strategic goals through high-end engagements.
- Enhanced electronic support crew capabilities for near-peer conflict scenarios.
- Facilitated training programs for Warfare Tactical Instructor students to improve operational readiness.
Electronic Warfare Officer/ SAP GSSO
Commander Carrier Strike Group EIGHT
Norfolk, VA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed Carrier Strike Group in complex NATO and electromagnetic environments.
- Led Sailors of all paygrades across ten combatants in employing thirteen electronic warfare and information operations systems.
- Supervised information operations and electronic warfare exercises and drills across multiple combatants.
- Planned and executed advanced electromagnetic maneuver warfare tactics for CCSG-8 deployment.
- Researched and developed preplanned responses for electronic warfare and defensive cyber operations.
- Provided feedback to program developers on new US Navy systems to enhance operational effectiveness.
Fleet Electronic Warfare Officer/ Assistant SAP/STO Chief
Commander Fifth Fleet
Manama, Bahrain
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Oversaw seven high-value units, eighteen CRUDES, and four coalition assets in C5F AOR.
- Implemented new EA authorities to support CENTCOM initiatives.
- Synchronized strategic and operational non-kinetic effects into maritime operations without incidents.
- Contributed to MOC OLETP, IL-21 and FIFTH Fleet MOC Sustainment as part of training team.
- Developed and executed Concept of Operations supporting COMFIFTHFLT military deception and SECDEF-directed operational effects.
Senior Level Manager/Certification and Training Authority
Afloat Training Group
Norfolk, VA
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Trained and certified over 400 personnel in all facets of Electronic Warfare (EW) including Military Deception (MILDEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) and Military Information Support Operations (MISO) in accordance with the Navy Mission Essential Task List (NMETL)/ Naval Tactical Tasks (NTAs).
- Managed a team of 25 personnel in day-to-day intelligence, cryptology, and electronic warfare unit level training in support of Type Commander’s (TYCOM) requirements.
- Provided effective leadership, supervision, and training in tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) by incorporating organic and non-organic data/tools into synthetic training scenarios and mission execution.
- Formulated effective curriculum and instructional methodologies including order of presentation, level of interaction, feedback and remediation.
- Applied writing and editing skills along with a comprehensive understanding of related safety in developing and revising technically accurate EW course curriculum, lesson plans, training aids, course materials and course control documents that addressed all aspects of course subject matter.
- Prepared/submitted CRMs that identified discrepancies across Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, and Ordnance areas for COMNAVSURFPAC/LANT instructions, to include Surface Force Readiness Manual, Surface Force Exercise Manual, Readiness Evaluations, and Ballistic Missile Defense Qualification instruction.
- Assisted working group on the initial draft of the Navy Integrated Fire Control – EW Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and provided recommendations across DOTMPLF (Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Personnel, Leadership, and Facilities).
- Qualified Afloat Training Specialist (ATS) and Master Training Specialist (MTS).
Departmental LCPO/3MC
USS VELLA GULF(CG-72)
Norfolk, VA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Served as OT Division LCPO, Electronic Warfare Lead, Operations Department 3MC.
- Trained four Officers and led eight peers across this divisions.
- Ensured his technicians understood the preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and operation of all the electronic warfare systems.
- Developed and directed all EW/BMD tactical and technical scenarios in accordance with ship’s bills, doctrines, and Navy Wide EW OPTASK.
- Directly related experience in the development and delivery of technical training programs of all variants of AN/SLQ-32 and JTT in support of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) missions.
- Coordinated maintenance requirements with shipboard operations during upgrades to EW Systems during an extended yard period.
Divisional LCPO/3MA
USS ANTIETEM (CG-54)
Yokosuka, Japan
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Served as OT Division LCPO, Electronic Warfare Lead, Cryptologic Warfare Lead, Operations Department 3MA.
- Developed and directed all EW tactical and technical scenarios in accordance with ship’s bills, doctrines, and Navy Wide EW OPTASK.
- Directly related experience in the development and delivery of technical training programs of all variants of AN/SLQ-32, SECAP, JTT and GALE in support of Carrier Defense and Air Missile Defense Commander Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) missions.
- Qualified Surface Warfare Coordinator (SUWC); Led and qualified a watch team of 25 personnel across four warfare areas.
- Ensured his EW Team was ready to execute in a near peer environment as a forward deployed CRUDES unit.
Department LCPO/ Lead Electronic Warfare Trainer and Assessor
NIOC (Electronic Warfare Technical Guidance Unit)
Norfolk, VA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- EWTGU Team Lead, assessed and trained 84 surface combatants during unit and Fleet level training events.
- Provided technical and tactical guidance for afloat units during Training and Assistance Visits (TAV).
- Managed the Library Build Sailors in the production, maintenance, and timely dissemination of mission essential threat libraries.
Division LPO/LCPO
USS BAINBRIDGE (DDG-96)
Norfolk, VA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- LCPO/LPO oversaw the successful upgrade of the multiple EW systems (AN/SLQ-32, JTT, GALE-Lite and other deployment related gear).
- Served as the Electronic Warfare Control Ship for Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG-1), planned NATO EW exercises in support of SNMG-1 deployment.
- First successful use of GALE -Lite on a CRUDES unit, during MAERSK ALABAMA Hijacking.
ELINT Analyst/ EW Scripting Lead
Commander Second Fleet
Norfolk, VA
01.2004 - 01.2006
- National System Analyst, developed a comprehensive fusion analysis message that was utilized by Fleet Units for awareness and tracking of contacts of interest in direct support of the maritime security organization.
- EW Scripting Lead, implemented Fleet training initiatives through the scripting of 100,000 simulated ELINT tracks that ensured the successful training and certification of multiple Carrier Strike Groups.
Crypologic Direct Support Element Deployer (SUBMARINES)
Naval Security Group
Norfolk, VA
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Qualified operator and supervisor.
- Deployed on fast attack submarines.
- System knowledge includes Cluster Snoop, AN/WLQ-4- and the AN/WSQ-5 ESM suites.
- Developed order of battles and electronic order of battles for multiple areas of operations.
Threat Library Builder/ELINT Analyst
EWOPFAC/FIWC
Norfolk, VA
01.1998 - 01.2001
- ELINT Systems Analyst, produced and distributed geo-tailored threat libraries for four Electronic Support Systems.
- Built and validated EW Threat Libraries for submarine and air systems.
Education
Senior Enlisted Academy - Military Instructor
National Operational ELINT Course
Electronic Warfare Advanced Applications
Combat Systems Senior Enlisted
Electronic Warfare Threat Recognition
Joint Tactical Terminal Operations
Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF) NTB 5V3 Operator Course
Cryptologic Technician Technical A school
Navy OPSEC Planner Course
Maritime Ballistic Missile Defense Staff Course
IJSTO Planner Course
Skills
- Leadership Management
- Project Management
- Training
- Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Operations Management
- Risk Management
Security Clearance
Active Top Secret/SCI, DOD, 01/01/26
Timeline
Surface and Subsurface Senior Level Electronic Warfare Specialist
Inflow-NS
01.2023 - Current
Electronic Warfare Officer/ SAP GSSO
Commander Carrier Strike Group EIGHT
01.2021 - 01.2023
Fleet Electronic Warfare Officer/ Assistant SAP/STO Chief
Commander Fifth Fleet
09.2020 - 10.2021
Senior Level Manager/Certification and Training Authority
Afloat Training Group
01.2017 - 01.2020
Departmental LCPO/3MC
USS VELLA GULF(CG-72)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Divisional LCPO/3MA
USS ANTIETEM (CG-54)
01.2013 - 01.2015
Department LCPO/ Lead Electronic Warfare Trainer and Assessor
NIOC (Electronic Warfare Technical Guidance Unit)
01.2010 - 01.2013
Division LPO/LCPO
USS BAINBRIDGE (DDG-96)
01.2006 - 01.2009
ELINT Analyst/ EW Scripting Lead
Commander Second Fleet
01.2004 - 01.2006
Crypologic Direct Support Element Deployer (SUBMARINES)
Naval Security Group
01.2001 - 01.2004
Threat Library Builder/ELINT Analyst
EWOPFAC/FIWC
01.1998 - 01.2001
Senior Enlisted Academy - Military Instructor
National Operational ELINT Course
Electronic Warfare Advanced Applications
Combat Systems Senior Enlisted
Electronic Warfare Threat Recognition
Joint Tactical Terminal Operations
Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF) NTB 5V3 Operator Course
Cryptologic Technician Technical A school
Navy OPSEC Planner Course
Maritime Ballistic Missile Defense Staff Course
IJSTO Planner Course
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