Matthew Wood
Arlington
Summary
Accomplished Deputy Director for Force Protection Policy at the Under-Secretary of Defense for Policy, I excelled in strategic planning and fostering stakeholder engagement. Spearheaded policy guidance alignment with National Defense Strategy, championing cross-functional teams towards innovative AI solutions. Proven expertise in program management and leadership ensured project success within budget and time constraints.
Offering strong foundation in leadership and organizational skills, with keen interest in learning and developing within dynamic environment. Produces effective strategies for team collaboration and operational efficiency. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and project management skills in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Director for Force Protection Policy
Under-Secretary of Defense for Policy
07.2022 - Current
- Developed strategic policy guidance to ensure Department of Defense alignment with the most current National Defense Strategy and current threats
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to explore holistic data analysis and potential Artificial Intelligence solutions
- Oversaw project management efforts, ensuring timely completion of projects within allocated budgets and scope.
Education
Master of Science - Defense Analysis
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA06-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06-2005
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Program management
- Program implementation
- Policy analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Program coordination
- Team operations
- Staff coordination
- Staff management
- Risk analysis
- Task delegation
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Certification
Anti-Terrorism Level IV Certified
National Incident Management System Overview for Senior Officials
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Dutch
Elementary
Timeline
Deputy Director for Force Protection Policy
Under-Secretary of Defense for Policy
07.2022 - Current
Anti-Terrorism Level IV Certified
National Incident Management System Overview for Senior Officials
Master of Science - Defense Analysis
Naval Postgraduate School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The Ohio State University
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