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Donald W. Spring Jr.

Nokesville

Summary

Self-motivated professional with 22 years of relevant experience, education, and proficiency in International and Domestic (High Threat Posts) Military Operations and Project Management. Detail oriented and organized individual seeking to utilize the experience gained from the Army and ManTech, as well as a competitive Bachelor’s degree in Criminology. Experienced in technical monitoring of contractors overseeing Operations and Project Management. A professional with the ability to manage multiple projects while using creative problem solving to complete operational task in a timely manner. Demonstrated history of analytical thinking and problem solving to complete the missions. Possesses the ability to work independently or within a team. Coordinated training with host country military forces. Driven partner eager for professional growth and the opportunity to apply extensive and diverse experience in a challenging environment.

Dedicated security professional prepared for role with extensive experience in developing and executing security strategies. Known for reliability and flexibility, excelling in team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Proficient in risk assessment, access control, and emergency response planning, with reputation for integrity and vigilance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Security Specialist

Department of State
11.2023 - Current
  • Technical Security Specialist within the Department of State’s (DoS) Protective Technology Branch/Sense & Warn Program.
  • Responsible for the technical oversight, inspection, and acceptance of goods, services, and construction.
  • Designated as A/COR for a $40 million Saab, inc. contract, which included compliance with contractual terms, monitoring performance with the contract terms and conditions, conducting bi-annual Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
  • Providing weekly, monthly, and bi-annual briefings to DoS Division and Branch Directors on matters pertaining to contractors, including projects, performance, procurements, current and future operations.

Command Sergeant Major

Army National Guard
04.2003 - Current
  • Company Overview: Virginia Army National Guard, 29th Infantry Division
  • Operation Enduring Freedom (HOA, 2021 – 2022): Managed all aspects of operations for over 150 personnel.
  • Worked closely with the U.S. Air Force with managing security over $100 million dollars’ worth of U.S. government property.
  • Communicated with senior-level military officials on matters of projects, personnel, and stability in the region.
  • Managed all Company administrative, logistical and maintenance operations.
  • Advised the Commander and senior leadership on personnel assignments, morale, discipline, operations, resourcing, training development and maintaining the Company to stay task oriented.
  • Coordinated proper dispersion of supply and logistics to U.S. and coalition forces.
  • Operations Inherent Resolve (Jordan, 2016 – 2017): Managed Command and Control of planned tasks 24 to 48 hours past the point of execution.
  • Monitored live feeds in the operations center for UAS’s and potential Indirect Fire Events.
  • Monitored classified and unclassified networks to ensure emergency notifications were completed during Theater Ballistic Missile launches and monitored the Command and Control for Indirect Fire events while serving in a High threat Post.
  • Managed Command and Control Systems in the operation center for the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan as it pertained to U.S. and coalition forces.
  • Managed compliance with command policies and procedures in an operations center.
  • Developed the Commanders Update Briefings (CUBs) for the Commanding General of all U.S. Armed Forces in which missions were tracked for the entire Area of Responsibility (AOR) for U.S. and coalition forces.
  • Managed the training for the Jordanian Border Guard Forces with vehicle searches, personnel searches, checkpoint operations, and network communication.
  • Instructed Jordanian military students on U.S. Army’s physical fitness standards for their eventual placement in U.S. Military Academies.
  • Participated in a nationally televised fitness challenge sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Amman and the Jordanian Armed Forces.
  • Operation New Dawn (Iraq, 2011 – 2012): Managed the base Defense Operations Center for the ODA team by analyzing and assessing security measures regarding all Command-and-Control Systems, Communication Networks while working overseas with the local Iraq Government.
  • Assisted the Special Forces ODA team members with mission preparations.
  • Managed Communication Networks, UAV feeds, and Command and Control feeds while ODA teams were on missions.
  • Managed and developed the training to ensure the standard operating procedures (SOPs) were followed in the event of an Indirect Fire Event on the U.S. base.
  • Managed the health, welfare, discipline and training of military personnel.
  • Ensured the nine-man force protection team was properly trained and equipped to face any obstacles they were met with.
  • Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq, 2007 – 2008): Managed the security of convoys utilized to haul supplies and analyzed each mission to identify and evaluate flaws within the security procedures.
  • Provided humanitarian aid for several local communities within Iraq and Afghanistan.
  • Developed documentation to support the intelligence collected on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and provided after actions reports to the intelligence counterparts during convoys.
  • Developed project creations and project closeouts before and after missions.
  • Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan 2004 – 2005): Managed the security initiatives for Bagram, Afghanistan.
  • Assisted with providing humanitarian aid for the local communities in Afghanistan and Iraq.
  • Monitored satellite radios, Blue Force Tracker feeds, Joint Capabilities Release (JCR) feeds and Network Communications while assigned to a Quick Reaction Force in support of overseas operations.

Project Lead

ManTech International Corporation
09.2019 - 11.2023
  • Project Lead for the Department of State’s (DOS) Protective Technology Branch/Sense & Warn Program.
  • Managed and oversaw all aspects of the Sense & Warn Programs projects and personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan.
  • Conducted bi-annual site visits to Iraq.
  • Established lines of communications between DOS and ManTech corporate personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic with zero loss in workflow or productivity.
  • Created project charters that included bill of materials (BOMs) and statements of work (SOWs).
  • Conducted research and analysis to create BOMs utilizing the DOS Computerized Maintenance Managements Systems (CMMS).
  • Communicated with senior-level government officials during site visits to Iraq.
  • Conducted weekly conference calls with Sense & Warn management teams in Iraq and Afghanistan for updates on projects and personnel.
  • Submitted a weekly roll-up on statuses of personnel and projects to Sense & Warn Program management team.
  • Oversaw the planning and budgeting of project upgrades to Sense & Warn equipment in Iraq and Afghanistan.
  • Provided senior government officials with progress reports on project upgrades throughout the fiscal year.

Corporal

Town of Herndon PD
04.2012 - 09.2019
  • Managed, refined, and coordinated training for the Herndon Police Department.
  • Managed the investigation of cases, brought forth evidence, and developed documentation to discuss with Assistant Commonwealth Attorney’s, and senior government officials.
  • Developed documents for numerous cases in which arrests were made and search warrants were sworn out.
  • Developed numerous search warrants, court orders and financial documents.
  • Managed and coordinated all emergency notifications during incidents.
  • Managed all communication networks provided for operations while working in an Operation Center.
  • Documented and collected evidence during the scope of investigations into crimes that were committed.
  • Developed reports for review by senior leadership.
  • Relayed information to other government agencies during emergency situations.
  • Produced fiscal year budgeting and analysis reports for senior government officials.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Leadership in Workforce Management

United States Army Sergeants Major Academy
03-2023

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05-2011

Associates of Science - General Studies

Northern Virginia Community College
Sterling, VA
12-2008

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Emergency Notification Systems
  • Operational Management
  • Research and Analysis
  • Command and Control
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Documentation Development
  • Geospatial imaging
  • Operation Center Management
  • Team Leader
  • Combat Lifesaver Course
  • Air Assault Course
  • Weapons systems- M9/M4/M249/M240B/M2/Mk-19
  • Interview and Interrogations
  • Microsoft Office- Excel
  • Microsoft Office- Word
  • Microsoft Office- PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Office- Projects
  • Google Earth
  • Operating Systems: Windows 98
  • Operating Systems: Windows XP
  • Operating Systems: Windows 2000
  • Operating Systems: Windows 2003
  • Operating Systems: Windows 2007
  • Operating Systems: Windows 2008
  • Operating Systems: Windows 2010
  • InfoSec
  • Professionalism
  • Access control
  • Risk management
  • Customer service
  • Law enforcement collaboration
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Security operations experience
  • Attentive and observant
  • Detailed activity logs
  • Team Training
  • Professional demeanor
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Legible report writing
  • Honest and dependable
  • Cooperative attitude
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Punctuality
  • Team player
  • Team leadership
  • Active listening

Certification

Security Clearance, Top Secret (SCI), 06/26/18, 07/05/18, OPM, DOD CAF

Credentials And Achievements

  • United States Army, Virginia Army National Guard-2003- Present, Sergeants Major Academy- 2021 - 2023, Senior Gunners Course- 2019, Senior Leadership Course- 2015, 2016, Blue Force Tracker training- 2014, 2019, Command Post of the Future (CPOF) - 2014, Advanced Leadership Course- 2013, Warrior Leadership Course- 2008, Radio Telephone Operator (RTO)- 2004-2006
  • Town of Herndon Police Department, 2012- 2019, New Detective Seminar- 2016, General Instructor Course- 2016, Basic Crime Scene Photography- 2014
  • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate, 09/01/23, 09/01/26, 83777155

Timeline

Technical Security Specialist

Department of State
11.2023 - Current

Project Lead

ManTech International Corporation
09.2019 - 11.2023

Corporal

Town of Herndon PD
04.2012 - 09.2019

Command Sergeant Major

Army National Guard
04.2003 - Current

Graduate Certificate - Leadership in Workforce Management

United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

George Mason University

Associates of Science - General Studies

Northern Virginia Community College

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