Susanne Hiscock, M.A.

Experience

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  District of Columbia Air National Guard, 201st Airlift Squadron

  May 2001 - Apr 2010

  C-40/C-38 Pilot
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  Air National Guard

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2013

  Served as the Chief of Protocol and logistical support to the Director, ANG, Deputy Director, ANG, Command Chief, ANG and Commander, ANG Readiness Center. Led the elite team that conducted executive-level conference planning, protocol and overall logistical event support to include all conferences and workshops, international symposiums, ceremonies, changes of command, ANG House-hosted events, ANG House dinners, assisted with Military Air requests and advised on all other matters that involved customs, courtesies and etiquette. Provided protocol mentoring and guidance to all 98 ANG units; conceptualized, coordinated and implemented a protocol training workshop for key members of the ANG; while simultaneously successfully conducting over 70 General Officer ceremonies and events for the Director, ANG. Show less Primary action officer and lead for over 32 Congressionally mandated Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) actions integrating Active Duty and National Guard bases and supported programmatic conversions encompassing 12 different weapons systems throughout the Air Force. Team Chief for over 30 Site Activation Task Force teams implementing, monitoring and assessing ANG Force Structure Bed-down, unit stand ups and mission transformation acts – resulting in 100% compliance with the 2005 BRAC Commission mandate. Show less Responsible for programming and monitoring over $4.5M in funds to support the Operational Support Airlift program (3 C-40, 2 C-38, 21 C-21); to support critical Special Air Missions (SAM) - Spearheaded the acquisition and “bed-down” of 19 C-21 aircraft; authored C-21 programmatic change requests ensuring the successful aircraft transfer and follow-on maintenance support - Recommended and assisted in the authoring of over 64 BRAC mandated programmatic plans, required to support the multiple aircraft and mission movements between commands and states Show less

  • Deputy Chief, ANG Director's Special Staff - NGB - CFX

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Chief, Exective Services - NGB - CFSP

    May 2010 - Apr 2012

  • Senior Action Officer, Conversion Team - NGB-A3Z

    May 2007 - Oct 2010

  • BRAC Analyst / Program Element Monitor, NGB - A8PM

    Jan 2006 - Apr 2007
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  National Guard Bureau

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2018

  Developed National Guard strategic guidance for cross cutting Congressional, Secretary of Defense, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and Chief, National Guard Bureau new and emerging policies and initiatives; provided Senior level briefs and preps to CNGB, Vice CNGB and Joint Staff leaders. Led NG strategic initiative development on the SECDEF’s new inter-service transgender policy (as of July, 2016), efforts which include: Service accessions, recruiting and retention of transgender Service members and the training and development of new policies that support the overall effort. - National Guard focal point and primary action officer for the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission (MCRMC) recommendations to support the Reserve Component Duty Status Reform and the new Blended Retirement System; affecting all DoD Service members and their families. Show less Led an elite team providing all strategic planning for Service member and family readiness programs affecting 455,000 Army and Air National Guard personnel; directed and coordinated all National Guard Family Programs and Congressional actions, developed policy and strategic direction for NGB community and interagency outreach through coordination with OSD, White House, and the Office of Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff - Provided key input to the Joint Service Support (JSS) Portal enabling better access for geographically dispersed Service members and their families to key NG programs and support - Spearheaded new and valuable metrics for National Guard family programs, providing justification and support for manpower and funding; providing essential and collaborative National Guard input to OSD’s Annual Report to Congress - Provided integral support of the NG Joining Community Forces (JCF) initiative; renewing relationships, strategic partnerships and strategic collaboration with the the VA and White House Show less

  • Branch Chief, Continuity Plans and Programs, NGB-J311

    Oct 2017 - Sept 2018

  • Strategic Plans and Policy Officer, NGB-J1

    May 2016 - Sept 2017

  • Chief, Family Programs, NGB-J1

    Jun 2013 - Apr 2016
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  113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2018

  113th Wing Inspector General

  Wing Inspector General for 1200 members; provides training for all new members and commanders. Lead for complaint resolution. Liaison with MAJCOM/IG and SAF/IG; Manage info and resources to support AFIS operation - Directs, conducts, leads all Wing IG activities; exercises, audits, inspections

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  US Air Force Reserve

  Oct 2018 - Aug 2024

  State Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer
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  Infinity Technology, LLC

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Manpower Analyst
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  National Guard Bureau

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2024

  • Associate Chief of Staff, NGB Joint Staff

    Dec 2020 - Aug 2024

  • Chief, Military Personnel Branch NGB JS

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2020
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  BTI360

  Aug 2024 - now

  Deputy Operations