Eric Spitznogle, MPA

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  May 2004 - May 2006

  United States Marine

  Marine Reservist at HQ Co 3/25 in Brookpark, OH

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jul 2006 - Jan 2010

  Field Artillery Officer Basic Course

  • Field Artillery Officer

    Aug 2007 - Jan 2010

  • Marine Officer

    Mar 2007 - Jul 2007

  • Marine Officer

    Jul 2006 - Feb 2007
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  Marine Corps Recruiting

  Feb 2010 - Jul 2013

  Professional Recruiter

  Led team to recruit officer candidates in 12 Southwest Ohio colleges, universities, and law schools. Established/nurtured effective relationships with college officials, and developed the sales skills of team. Served as the Marine Corps’ image in the densely populated region; worked many community events across Southwest Ohio.

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2017

  Directed operations of an artillery battalion, consisting of over 700 Marines and Sailors. Prepared and certified three subordinate organizations for worldwide deployment, managed day-to-day requirements, and ensured synchronization in long term planning efforts Acted as 22d Marine Expeditionary Unit Current Operations Officer in support of Operation ODYSSEY LIGHTNING resulting in the destruction of a battalion reinforced sized combat element, and the liberation of Sirte, Libya.Plan, coordinate and implement effects based fire support integrating all fire support assets, information related capabilities, kinetic and non-kinetic platforms into combined arms operations in support of maneuver forces to achieve the commander's intent — Commanded, supervised, and mentored 200+ Marines and Sailors overseeing training, deployment and warfighting readiness, welfare, morale, and professional development. Controlled $2.2M in government equipment and resources.

  • Operations Manager

    Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

  • Operations Coordinator

    Oct 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Battery Commander (CEO)

    Jun 2014 - Oct 2015
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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

  Congressional Defense Fellow

  Chosen for coveted position as Congressman Mac Thomberry's Defense Legislative Fellow, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC). I thrived in the program as a key participant in shaping and improving defense and national security legislative proposals.Entrusted as the DoD Marine Corps’ Military Legislative Assistant for National Security, Homeland Security, Cybersecurity, Foreign Relations, Veterans Affairs, Gun Control, Natural Resources, Science and Technology legislation and constituent inquiries. Integral participant in briefs, seminars, and instruction organized by USMC’s Office of Legislative Affairs, Congressional Research Service, and the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University. — As Liaison to HASC staff, I coordinated 36 hearings/briefs and staffed 96 meetings with senior military leaders, foreign dignitaries, industry, constituents, and members of Congress. Attended 18 Congressional hearings/briefings.— Conducted preparation for NDAA and aiding with Congressional oversight of the DoD by tracking and assisting with . the conference process and final passage of the FY19 NDAA.— Class leader for the USMC Congressional Fellows of the 115th Congress. Strengthened awareness by educating and informing the Congressional Staff and Members on USMC’s capabilities and requirements, to include Force Integration, Manpower force structure, status of F-35 and Amphibious Combat Vehicle testing, amphibious ships, and mission readiness. Show less

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Excelled in position as Lead Analyst for Artificial Intelligence (AI) operations providing recommendations and making calculated decisions related to development of a USMC AI Service Strategy. Strategic Advisor for the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), Assistant Commandant, Director Marine Corps Staff (DMCS), and Deputy Commandants on issues affecting the Marine Corps' missions/policies.— As a CMC Operational Planning Team member, I formulated talking points for 12 CMC engagements with Congress, academia, and foreign military. Completed classified intellectual projects for military decision-making. — As Board Member of the Communications Directorate, led a cross-functional team, synthesizing disparate efforts and messages critical to the Marine Corps' success on Capitol Hill and the media. — Relied upon as the USMC Legislative Liaison to interpret complex legislative structure and processes. Attended multiple congressional hearings on Capitol Hill, informing on legislative affairs impacting the Marine Corps. Developed over 100 briefs for the Navy Secretariat on the roles and priorities of the Marine Corps. Show less

  • Operations Coordinator

    Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Strategic Planner / Analyst

    Jan 2019 - Jul 2020
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  Resolute Support - RS

  Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

  Deputy Director, Legislative Affairs

  — Hand selected as Deputy Director, Legislative Affairs for Headquarters U.S. Forces-Army, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Resolute Support Mission. — Deputy Special Advisor to the Commander of Resolute Support – supporting a 4-Star General Combined/Joint Staff overseeing combat operations and withdrawal of U.S./NATO forces from Afghanistan. Supported U.S. Forces - Afghanistan (USFOR-A) on all Congressional matters and related issues.— Reviewed numerous Congressional hearings dealing with DoD equities. Authored weekly comprehensive analysis for the Commanding General of RS/USFOR-A and his senior staff.— Developed and tracked legislative proposals concerning Afghanistan-related policy,strategy, and budget for the NDAA and Defense Appropriations Bill. Show less

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  United States Marine Corps

  Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  Operations Coordinator

  Oversaw a large, specialized weaponry training/operations center. Developed future planning requirements for 500+ military personnel conducting short/no-notice deployments for national and international objectives.

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  Marine Corps Recruiting

  Jul 2022 - now

  Director, Officer Programs

  In this role, I direct a team of 22 highly skilled personnel providing operations support for Officer Programs and Officer Recruiting efforts within the USMC. I appoint warrant officers and approve recommendations for officer applicant waivers.— I am currently Project Manager for the planning and execution of the FY24 MCRC Officer Accession plan in which the organization is projected to achieve all of the targeted goals. Oversaw accession of 3,600 officers into active/reserve components for FY22/FY23, graduating 4,000+ candidates from Officer Candidate School.— Project Lead for the planning of 9 Warrant Officer (WO) Boards and executed 6 Enlisted-to-Officer and 6 Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps selection Boards.— Supervised the National Officer Selection Officer Symposium in Coronado, CA in which all 74 Officer Selection Teams and Region/District Officers attend to receive annual awards and provide training for MCRC mission. Show less