Jack Voltz

Experience

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  356th Military Intelligence Company (Linguist)

  Sept 2002 - Jan 2004

  Company Commander

  Commanded and responsible for twelve different linguist teams that mobilized to support Army Reserve operations in a variety of locations, cultures, and languages:-Provided leadership, guidance, professional development for over 75 Soldiers-Oversaw and managed administrative, financial, material, and medical support for the Company-Provided resource allocation, training, soldier skill competencies, family care plans, and mobilization contingencies -Developed and coordinated integration operations for linguist teams attached to Army Expedition Forces Show less

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  United States European Command (EUCOM)

  Jan 2004 - Oct 2005

  Geopolitical, Economic, and Military Country Analyst for Middle East North Africa (MENA) and Sub-Sa

  Served as Geopolitical, Economic, and Military Country Analyst for Middle East North Africa (MENA) and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) regions:•Developed and implemented holistic analyses for select nations in the MENA/SSA regions. •Ground forces analyses of Israel, the Sahel region, Syria, and Western Sahara.•Forecasted economic, political, and demographic trends and effectively briefed Courses of Actions (COAs) for senior EUCOM leaders.•Co-authored and revised nation background papers for use by the Intelligence Community (IC).•Published papers for Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon were integrated into the Joint Analysis Center’s (JAC) regional assessment libraries.•Managed multiple databases to collect multiple source intelligence data that enabled process measurements and studies to improve intelligence collection and processing skill sets. Show less

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  Defense Intelligence Agency

  Oct 2005 - Dec 2007

  Joint Reserve Intelligence Program (JRIP) Operations Officer

  Served as DIA/FE-5’s Joint Intelligence Operations, Liaison and Project Management Officer for the Ft. Gillem JRIP/Southeastern Army Reserve Intelligence Support Center (SEARISC)• Responsible for the joint operations coordination, production, training and information systems for over 10 different customer organizations (DOD and non-DOD) assigned to the Southeastern Army Reserve Intelligence Support Center (SEARISC)/ Fort Gillem Joint Reserve Intelligence Center (JRIC) AOR encompassing all intelligence collection methods.• Served as Defense Intelligence Agency/FE-5’s Joint Operations Officer; liaison with the local site commander, Combat Support Agencies, Combatant Commands and JRIP-Information Management to ensure joint units’ information systems requirements are planned and met through proper allocation and implementation of JRIP-IM resources that exceeded $35 million annually. • Managed and effectively integrated JRIP-IM provided resources to approved intelligence production missions. • Planned and coordinated JRIC systems and staff support during designated production periods.• Oversight for the Orlando JRIC. • Project manager for the interagency Collaboration Project that streamlined Homeland Defense and Force Protection initiatives and resources (DOD and non-DOD organizations). • DIA liaison for the site commander’s BRAC steering committee. • Provided cost benefit analyses and optimal construction and relocation recommendations for DOD intelligence allocations. • Secured facility upgrades for the JRIC (5,500 sq ft 1.4 mil) to house Navy Reserve Intelligence Activity (RIA-14). • Training review board analysis for out-year allocations for training and production dollars and resources. Show less

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  United States Army Reserve

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2014

  Served as the primary Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) for the United States Army Reserve Command (USARC). Responsible for the analysis related to AR programs and initiatives and the Command’s project management effort. Provided program analysis and evaluation for all G1 divisions utilizing data science techniques such multivariate regression modeling, hypothesis testing, and linear statistical applications. Conduct analytical support for four Regional Support Commands (RSC) and 35 Direct Reporting Commands (DRC). Coordinate and provide analytical rigor for the Chief, Army Reserve (CAR)/USARC Commanding Generals initiatives and campaigns. Provide consolidated reports and analyses for the Office of the CAR (OCAR). Construct statistical models, graphical analyses, and data visualizations for AR leadership. Conduct analysis for personnel readiness, force structure, and unit locations for the entire AR. Closely coordinate with US Army Accessions Command, US Army Recruiting Command, AR Careers Division, and Human Resources Command to facilitate attainment of personnel readiness goals and the annual congressional End Strength Objective (ESO).• Responsible for the collection and analysis of all metrics and data related to Army Reserve (AR) programs and initiatives. • Provided program analysis and evaluation for all AR G1 divisions. Including providing the lead analysis for the AR Incentives program of an annual $220 million budget.• Conducted analytical support and provide study support for 4 Regional Support Commands and over 35 Direct Reporting Commands. • Conducted predictive analyses and lead studies for the Chief, Army Reserve (CAR), Primary, and Special Staff offices that measure the effectiveness of the AR’s manpower programs for cost and feasibility.• Provided consolidated reports and analysis of collected data for the Office of the CAR (OCAR) to measure various AR programs effectiveness. Show less Served as the Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) for the Army Reserve G1. Provided program analysis and evaluation for all G1 divisions utilizing data science and project management techniques such as multivariate regression modeling, hypothesis testing, waterfall, and linear statistical applications. Conduct analytical support for four Regional Support Commands (RSC) and 35 Direct Reporting Commands (DRC). Coordinate and provide analytical rigor for the Chief, Army Reserve (CAR)/USARC Commanding Generals initiatives and campaigns.•Advised the senior Army Reserve leadership on recruiting and retention requirements, personnel strength, and unit level analysis of Troop Program Unit (TPU), and Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Soldiers. •Oversaw the development of statistical models to improve Army Reserve attrition, training seat requirements, cross-leveling and TPU readiness. •Study leader on the AR’s stop-loss reduction initiative for deployments. Measured the effectiveness of the policies for eliminating hold on allowing soldiers to leave the AR by conducting multivariate regression analyses.•Responsible for the analysis of over 10,000 AR units across the US and its territories in the areas of MOS qualification, unit readiness, mobilization, budget allocations and Soldier cross-leveling.•Conducted multiple studies of historical deployment and mobilization of over 250,000 Army Reserve Soldiers and developed a predictive analysis model since September 11, 2001 for high level decision making. •Lead Project Officer in the development and production of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) component language proficiency report. This vital report provides the Secretary of the Army an inventory of its foreign language capabilities required to support Overseas Contingency Operations. •Developed the analytical models for over strength and rightsizing of the force. Show less

  • Strength and Manpower Chief Analyst

    Jul 2011 - Jul 2014

  • Operations Research Analyst

    Jan 2008 - Jul 2011
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  Army Reserve Career Division (ARCD)

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

  Senior Analyst: Manpower Retention and Recruitment

  Served as the Senior Analyst of the Operations Research Systems Analyst Section for the Army Reserve Careers Division (ARCD). Employing data science and statistical modeling to forecast vacancy needs, target recruiting efforts to meet the ARs mission objectives and devise budget expenditure COAs to meet reenlistment targets. Initiated Division Project Management effort to optimally place recruiters within geographic feasible locations and within allocated budgets.• Provided statistical analysis, developed forecasting and mission models, and developed the planning, programming and training requirements in support of the Army Reserves retention and transition mission for 35 operational, functional and training commands.• Initiated project management standards for the recruiter placement effort. This synchronized location needs and timelines with budgetary constraints.• Provided analysis, insight, and projections on future missions for AR Soldier resourcing.• Assisted the Chief of the Army Reserve and the Army Reserve staff in analyzing the readiness posture of over 4,000 units in CONUS and OCONUS locations.• Served as the primary analyst for the Army Reserve’s Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) mission initiatives. • Developed retention and attrition models for out-year planning.• Developed forecast models and provided cost benefit analyses for ARCD recruitment and retention missions. Show less

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  United States Army Reserve

  Jul 2016 - Sept 2022

  Served as the Strategic and Operational Analysis Branch Chief and Project Management leader. Utilizes data science methodologies and systems to extract knowledge or insights from data in various forms, either structured or unstructured. Responsible for the technical oversight and professional development of three analysts. Conducted Agile and Waterfall Project Management processes to deliver CAR initiatives within budget and timelines. Conducts analyses across the spectrum of Army Reserve activities. Performs research and analysis of practical and theoretical issues regarding recruiting and retention, personnel strength and readiness, system effectiveness, force design and structure. Determines optimal personnel management and allocation strategies through analyses of requirements, authorizations and personnel developments. Conducts quantitative analyses to support senior leaders and commanders. Analyzes various issues and their effects on the Army Reserve, and develops courses of action and optimization strategies. Effectively communicates potential solutions of complex problems to decision makers.• Created the project study team that oversaw the incentive budget revisions that optimized allocations with specific specialty areas. This led to direct accessions of Active-Duty Soldiers to the Reserve from 35% to 50%.• Implemented Agile Project Management standards to meet the multiple and complex analysis requests from various agencies. This effort was able to fuse budgetary, manpower, logistical and operational requests into a vetting, prioritization and assignment standard. No project deadlines were missed.• Developed an end-strength forecasting model that accurately predicted seasonal fluctuations with the effects of COVID-19 built in the model for FY 20.• Modeled a supervised machine learning algorithm to help analyze mid-grade shortages and provide courses of action in support of the CAR's initiative. Show less Served as the senior Operation Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) for the US Army Reserve (AR) Command (USARC) and Project Management leader. Responsible for the analysis related to AR programs and initiatives. Provided program analysis and evaluation for all G1 divisions utilizing data science techniques such multivariate regression modeling, hypothesis testing, and linear statistical applications. Conduct analytical support for four Regional Support Commands (RSC) and 28 Direct Reporting Commands (DRC). Coordinate and provide analytical rigor for the Chief, Army Reserve (CAR)/USARC Commanding Generals initiatives and campaigns. Provide consolidated reports and analyses for the Office of the CAR (OCAR). Construct statistical models, graphical analyses, and data visualizations for AR leadership. Conduct analysis for personnel readiness, force structure, and unit locations for the entire AR. Closely coordinate with US Army Accessions Command, US Army Recruiting Command, AR Careers Division, and Human Resources Command to facilitate attainment of personnel readiness goals and the annual congressional End Strength Objective (ESO). Conducted Agile and Waterfall Project Management processes to deliver CAR initiatives within budget and timelines.• Provided detailed analyses, evaluations, and forecasts for the design and execution of the CGs Ready ForceX initiative that attained optimal manning strategies and unit allocations for AR near-term contingency operations.• Created analytical models and conducted multiple studies on the AR Mission Command Restructuring and that provided seamless analytical transitions to the new AR mode.• Implemented project management standards to fully understand analytical requests and fuse budgetary and operational intents.• Modeled the Incentives bonus budget and was able to forecast total dollars allocated to various accessions and retention programs. Show less

  • Analysis Branch Chief

    Jul 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Senior Operations Research Analyst

    Jul 2016 - Jul 2018