Yanitsa Wiley
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
U.S. Navy Limited Duty Officer with over seventeen years of progressive leadership experience in force protection, antiterrorism, waterfront security, and installation security operations across joint, afloat, and overseas environments. I bring extensive expertise in managing large-scale security forces, coordinating joint and interagency partners, leading complex security programs, and operating in high-risk operational and industrial settings. My career reflects sustained excellence in leadership, operational readiness, and mission execution.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Security Officer and Antiterrorism Officer
USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74)
Newport News, Virginia
09.2024 - Current
- Lieutenant Wiley currently serves as the Assistant Security Officer and Antiterrorism Officer aboard USS JOHN C. STENNIS during a complex shipyard and industrial availability period. She manages the ship’s daily force protection posture and antiterrorism readiness, overseeing multiple security programs while ensuring compliance with Navy and Department of Defense directives. She coordinates extensively with shipyard partners, waterfront authorities, and installation stakeholders to maintain a secure operating environment and safeguard personnel, assets, and critical infrastructure.
Deputy Security Officer
Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam
Hawaii
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Served as the Deputy Security Officer responsible for installation-wide security operations across multiple annexes and waterfront facilities. Led planning and execution of large-scale antiterrorism exercises and force protection operations while coordinating joint Navy, Air Force, and Department of Defense civilian security personnel. Provided oversight of access control, physical security, harbor security, and emergency response operations.
Special Operations Division Officer
Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam
Hawaii
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Oversaw specialized security operations supporting installation and harbor protection. Implemented enhanced force protection measures for critical assets, developed and maintained counter–unmanned aircraft system protocols, and supervised detection and operational tasking for the military working dog unit. Ensured integration of emerging threats into security planning and training programs.
Lead Chief Petty Officer
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach
California
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Led military and civilian personnel within the Naval Security Force training and harbor patrol departments. Directed training pipelines, readiness assessments, and daily security operations for one of the Navy’s most critical ordnance installations.
Departmental Lead Petty Officer
Naval Security Force Manama
Bahrain
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Led the largest security force in the U.S. Navy in a high-threat overseas environment. Managed operational readiness, training, and force protection operations supporting U.S. and coalition missions. Selected as Commander, Navy Installations Command Senior Sailor of the Year (2018) for exceptional leadership and sustained superior performance.
Program Manager and Security Administrator
Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific
Bangor, Washington
07.2014 - 04.2017
- Managed security programs and administrative oversight for strategic weapons facilities supporting the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission. Ensured compliance with strict security, safety, and operational requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Law and Society
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA08.2023
Associate of Science - Behavioral Science
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA05.2016
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Security Officer and Antiterrorism Officer
USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74)
09.2024 - Current
Deputy Security Officer
Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam
03.2022 - 09.2024
Special Operations Division Officer
Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam
09.2021 - 03.2022
Lead Chief Petty Officer
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach
09.2019 - 08.2021
Departmental Lead Petty Officer
Naval Security Force Manama
04.2017 - 08.2019
Program Manager and Security Administrator
Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific
07.2014 - 04.2017
Master of Science - Public Administration
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Law and Society
Pennsylvania State University
Associate of Science - Behavioral Science
San Diego City College