Richard Sprouse
Bristow
Summary
Mission-oriented military officer with over 20 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard, excelling in high-pressure environments. Expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams and executing complex operations, resulting in enhanced performance and strategic outcomes. Recognized for leadership, integrity, and adaptability, with a focus on aligning people and processes to achieve impactful results. Specialized in operational planning, risk management, and team leadership, ensuring successful mission execution through effective collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Infrastructure Mission Manager
National Maritime Intelligence Integration Office
Washington D.C.
07.2023 - Current
- Led intelligence integration and strategic planning for critical infrastructure protection across the national maritime domain.
- Partnered with federal agencies and public sector to identify, assess, and mitigate systemic cyber vulnerabilities, applying analytical frameworks to inform national policy decisions.
- Developed cross-agency collaboration protocols, driving unified responses to complex national security challenges.
Policy Analyst
USCG Office of Law Enforcement
Washington D.C.
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Directed policy development for over 7,000 annual law enforcement actions, incorporating performance metrics, and stakeholder input to shape national priorities.
- Spearheaded the creation of the Coast Guard’s ten-year strategy to combat illegal fishing, translating executive vision into actionable product roadmaps with measurable outcomes.
- Managed interagency operations (akin to cross-functional product releases), involving international partners and legal frameworks.
- Led a cross-functional team to evaluate, assess, and improve fisheries enforcement operations by focusing on fisheries enforcement officer training and curriculum.
Operations Coordinator
USCG Sector Anchorage
Anchorage
06.2015 - 05.2019
- Managed rescue operations, logistics, and environmental response in one of the most challenging operational theaters in the U.S.
- Oversaw fleet operations and personnel, balancing mission demands with maintenance cycles, workforce readiness, and resource constraints.
- Led cross-departmental planning and execution of over 300 law enforcement operational boardings, each with unique compliance and safety criteria.
- Improved fisheries enforcement operations by 600% through the implementation of automated systems.
Procurment & Logistics
USCG
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Directed procurement, contracting, and supply chain operations across multiple stations, overseeing budgets exceeding $2M.
- Managed federal acquisition processes, vendor negotiations, and compliance—skills transferable to vendor and partner management in product roles.
- Introduced operational efficiencies, process improvements, and staff training programs that improved readiness and response time.
Education
M.S. - Science & Technology & Intelligence
National Intelligence University
Washington, DC06-2023
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Waldorf University
01.2017
A.A.S. - Criminal Justice
Columbia Southern University
01.2013
Skills
- Strategic product planning
- Intelligence integration
- Strategic planning
- Interagency collaboration
- Cross-functional leadership
- Data-driven decision making
- Policy development and stakeholder engagement
- Process optimization and change management
- Budget management and procurement
- Risk management and compliance
- Crisis response coordination
Leadership And Community Engagement
- Foster Family for seven Native Alaskan children
- Underwater Robotics Mentor & Youth Soccer Coach
- Community Outreach Lead, Anchorage School Partnership Program
Timeline
Critical Infrastructure Mission Manager
National Maritime Intelligence Integration Office
07.2023 - Current
Policy Analyst
USCG Office of Law Enforcement
05.2019 - 07.2022
Operations Coordinator
USCG Sector Anchorage
06.2015 - 05.2019
Procurment & Logistics
USCG
01.2004 - 01.2015
M.S. - Science & Technology & Intelligence
National Intelligence University
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Waldorf University
A.A.S. - Criminal Justice
Columbia Southern University
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