Anthony McGinley
Herndon,VA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in leading teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing and implementing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
MAJ(P)
United States Army Special Forces
07.1999 - Current
- Currently, serve as the Commander for an Advanced Operations Base deployed to US Central Command's Area of Responsibility.
- Provide leadership and direction to a Special Forces company of approximately 150 personnel supporting U.S. policies and objectives worldwide across the operational spectrum.
- Responsible for six Operational Detachment-Alphas and one Operational Detachment-Bravo, organized and equipped to conduct direct action, special reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, and foreign internal defense in any operational environment.
- Responsible for planning and executing special operations and civil military activities as part of a joint, inter-agency, combined, multi-national, or unilateral force; plans and conducts operations in permissive, semi-permissive, and denied or politically sensitive areas, often as the senior US military representative, exercises command, control, training management, operational and tactical employment, and property accountability for the company.
- Possesses specialized military skills, cultural awareness, regional expertise, and linguistic skills needed to operate in all environments during worldwide deployments.
Supervisory Special Agent (RET), DSS
Department of State
10.2003 - 12.2024
- Served as the Division Chief for the Dignitary Protection Division. Responsible for the safety and security of current USG government officials, visiting foreign dignitaries, and former officials under persistent threat from state actors. Managed a budget of 55 million dollars and supervised approximately 450-500 permanent and TDY personnel on worldwide protective assignments.
- Served in various assignments and leadership positions in the Diplomatic Security Service to include the San Francisco Field Office, US Embassy Baghdad, Iraq, US Embassy the Hague, Netherlands, US Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan, US Consulate General Vancouver, British Columbia, Dignitary Protection Division, Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for High Threat Programs, and Special Assistant for the Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security, DS LNO to FBI HQ.
Education
Master of Science - Strategic Intelligence
National Intelligence University
Bethesda, Maryland06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia07.2002
Skills
- Adaptable to dynamic environments
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Operational planning expertise
- Analytical problem solver
Training
- Basic Airborne Course, 05/2002
- Diplomatic Security Service's Basic Special Agent Course, 05/2004
- Basic Regional Security Officer Course, 07/2006
- Basic Officer Leadership Course Phase II, 06/2008
- Military Intelligence Basic Officer Leadership Course, 09/2008
- Military Intelligence CPT Career Course, 03/2010
- Personnel Recovery 301, 04/2010
- Special Forces Assessment and Selection, 12/2015
- Special Forces Detachment Leaders Course, 06/2017
- SERE High-Risk Level C, 03/2017
- Special Forces Qualification Course, 08/2017
- Special Operations Language Training- French, 02/2018
- Command and General Staff College- Intermediate Leaders Education Common Core, 04/2020
- Joint Professional Military Education- Level 1, 09/2021
- Advanced Operations Course, 09/2023
- Joint and Combined Warfighting School, 11/2025
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Supervisory Special Agent (RET), DSS
Department of State
10.2003 - 12.2024
MAJ(P)
United States Army Special Forces
07.1999 - Current
Master of Science - Strategic Intelligence
National Intelligence University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Kennesaw State University
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