Jake Marker

Experience

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  US Army

  Mar 2003 - Jan 2024

  Responsible for all aspects of large-scale exercise planning, coordination, and execution of all Group-level training; to include major OPLANs, small scale contingencies, theater security cooperation plans, JCS and CTC exercises. Serves as a subject matter expert on major OPLANs in the INDOPACOM AOR to support Group-level mission essential training objectives and training execution. Responsible for planning operations and exercises, from the initial genesis, issuance of TASKORDs to subordinate units, and serves as White-Cell during execution. Serves as lead coordinator for subordinate Battalion CTC rotations, aligning rotations up with foreign SOF partners and CF INDOPACOM aligned units. Serves as the assistant planner for all Group operational requirements. Prepares and maintains the mission letters for four subordinate battalions. Show less Rear Detachment Commander of a Special Forces Company comprised of six Special Forces Operational Detachments-Alphas (SFOD-A) and one Operational Detachment-Bravo (SFOD-B) deployed to the CENTCOM area of responsibility. Plans, coordinates, and resources the deployment of six SFOD-As and one SFOD-B to advise, assist, and enable foreign military and civilian organizations. Responsible for the operational management of all company systems in the rear to include: maintenance, supply, logistics, property accountability, operational readiness, and day-to-day operations. Manages and maintains over $12,000,000 of organizational equipment. Additional areas of emphasis include Defense Travel System, Defense Ready System, Company LRTC, unit training and readiness. Show less Assistant Commander of a Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha, consisting of two officers and ten NCOs in a Special Forces Battalion. Responsible for developing and maintaining the Detachment as a skilled Special Operations Force (SOF) capable of deployment and operations in the PACOM and CENTCOM areas of responsibility and designated worldwide contingency locations. Responsible for training and executing the full spectrum of special operations missions ranging from Direct Action and Special Reconnaissance to Foreign Internal Defense and Unconventional Warfare, including military mountaineering operations and cultural/linguistic capabilities. Responsible for procurement, maintenance, and accountability of over $2,000,000 of equipment to include data processing and communications systems, weapons, and demolition/engineer equipment. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Apr 2020 - Jan 2024

  • Operations Officer

    Feb 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Technical Manager

    Nov 2014 - Feb 2019

  • Combat Engineer

    Oct 2010 - Nov 2014

  • Combat Engineer

    Mar 2003 - Nov 2014
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  Saint Martin's University

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  WA Vet2Tech Student

  This 16-week Washington Vets to Tech certificate program provides computer science and information technology education, training, and professional development to active-duty service members in their last 6 months of service, veterans with an honorable or general discharge, and spouses of active-duty military or eligible veterans. The course content is designed to help students learn key skills essential for success in the workforce. Additionally, these courses align with IT certification focus areas, including AWS and CompTIA, to prepare students for certification exams. Show less

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  Tunista Construction, LLC

  Dec 2023 - now

  Project Engineer