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CDR Jason A. Fite, USN

Chesapeake

Summary

Dynamic executive leader with 18+ years experience and proven success as a senior military leader, driving operational excellence and risk management strategies. Expert in staff management and training development, enhancing productivity, and collaboration. Recognized for optimizing resource allocation and fostering teamwork, resulting in improved organizational performance and mission success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Officer

USS PORTER (DDG 78)
06.2024 - Current
  • Chief Operating Officer for a $1 billion guided missile destroyer with a crew of 300 military professionals.
  • Oversaw risk management strategies, mitigating potential threats to the organization's stability and reputation.
  • Established strong relationships with key external stakeholders to enhance collaboration and drive success.
  • Led organizational restructuring efforts, optimizing resource allocation, and improving overall productivity.
  • Handled all administrative management, personnel issues, and supply requirements for unit.

Executive Officer

Mariner Skills Training Center Atlantic
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Chief Operating Officer for a brand new, state of the art, $150 million training facility with a staff of 100 personnel and throughput of 20,000 students a year.
  • Enhanced training performance by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
  • Established strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance collaboration and drive training success.
  • Handled all administrative management and personnel issues.

Staff Director and Operations Officer (N3)

Commander, Destroyer Squadron 28
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated the scheduling and operational employment of seven Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyers to include a dynamic deployment to the European theater of operations at the start of the Russia-Ukraine War.
  • Collaborated with department heads to align staffing strategies with overall squadron objectives, enabling a more efficient and effective workforce.
  • Implemented staff training programs, boosting overall skill sets, and enhancing individual career growth opportunities.
  • Spearheaded cross-organizational operations, fostering teamwork across multiple operational echelons for maximum operational efficiency.

Officer-in-Charge and Operations Officer

U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania
07.2018 - 06.2020
  • Oversaw daily operations at USAAMDS locations in Virginia and Romania, ensuring smooth execution of tasks and timely completion of mission objectives.
  • Recognized for exceptional leadership skills, both as an administrator and operational tactical action officer.
  • Oversaw processes that ensured six tactical teams successfully deployed to USAAMDS site in Romania.

Senior Department Head

USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG 53)
05.2015 - 06.2018
  • As Combat Systems Officer I led a department of eight officers and 50 enlisted sailors in the maintenance and operation of the Aegis Combat System and all shipboard communications/radar systems for the U.S. Navy’s Ballistic Missile test ship.
  • As Weapons Officer I led a department of four officers and 45 enlisted sailors in the maintenance and operation of all shipboard weapons systems.
  • In my role as Senior Watch Officer, I was responsible 24/7 for proper manning and staffing of a $1 billion ship at sea and in port.
  • Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and recognition of accomplishments among Sailors.
  • Mentored junior Sailors, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and success.
  • Maintained organized inventory with accurate records through proper ordering, tracking, and auditing procedures.

Company Officer and Instructor

Houston NROTC Consortium
12.2010 - 05.2015
  • Led three civilian government employees, three military staff, and 45 college students as Company Officer of Rice University NROTC unit. Taught 10 courses in naval operations and history.
  • Mentored junior staff members and scholarship students, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Established effective relationships with university stakeholders for increased collaboration opportunities to include establishment of a leadership program with the college of engineering, instituting naval science as an academic minor, and the creation of a housing endowment for scholarship students .

Division Officer

USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL (DDG 81)
07.2007 - 11.2010
  • Led two divisions of one officer and 40 enlisted sailors in the maintenance and operation of shipboard auxiliary and gunnery systems.
  • Maintained a flawless ordnance accounting program in addition to correcting 7,000 historical discrepancies.
  • Led project teams in delivering high-quality results under tight timelines, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adaptability.

Education

Astrophysics

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05-2026

Certificate - JPME Phase I

United States Naval War College
Newport, RI
05-2020

Master of Divinity - Church History

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TX
05-2013

Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12-2006

Skills

  • Operational and organizational leadership
  • Ballistic Missile Defense
  • Policy development and optimization
  • Productivity performance
  • Staff management
  • Risk management
  • Administrative oversight
  • Team building
  • Training and development
  • Conflict management
  • Crisis management consulting
  • Motivation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary

Security Clearance

Active TS SCI

Timeline

Executive Officer

USS PORTER (DDG 78)
06.2024 - Current

Executive Officer

Mariner Skills Training Center Atlantic
09.2022 - 06.2024

Staff Director and Operations Officer (N3)

Commander, Destroyer Squadron 28
06.2020 - 08.2022

Officer-in-Charge and Operations Officer

U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania
07.2018 - 06.2020

Senior Department Head

USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG 53)
05.2015 - 06.2018

Company Officer and Instructor

Houston NROTC Consortium
12.2010 - 05.2015

Division Officer

USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL (DDG 81)
07.2007 - 11.2010

Astrophysics

Old Dominion University

Certificate - JPME Phase I

United States Naval War College

Master of Divinity - Church History

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science

Texas A&M University

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