Thomas Griffin

Experience

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  US Navy

  May 2003 - Jun 2024

  Commander

  Served faithfully and honorably for 20 plus years with distinction, including four overseas deployments and four combat tours.Commissioned as Ensign upon graduation from ROTC program at University of Memphis.

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  Commander, Naval Information Forces

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2014

  Program Manager (Human Resources / Intelligence)

  Managed four HR departments, responsible for the coordination of personnel and staffing of 2,811officers.“Go to” subject matter expert for Officer Community Management in the organization. Provided promotion plans, accession plans, and HR recommendations to 2-star flag officer and senior executive staff for action across the U.S. Navy.Single handedly orchestrated direct commissioning officer boards, increasing the unit’s total force byselecting 331 reserve officers from over 1,256 packages and developed data management interfaces and business rules that increased efficiencies and decreased the time of database entries by 40%.Commended by Department Director, “Ranks #1 of 13 Lt. Commanders across all designators. Myhighest possible recommendation for command and early promotion to Commander.” Show less

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  SPECIAL BOAT TEAM TWENTY-TWO

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  Department of Intelligence

  Led and mentored 10+ personnel in the management, training, and administration of the IntelligenceDepartment directly supporting Naval Special Warfare operations.Created and established a validation/prioritization system establishing Special Operations CommandForward Intelligence priorities, 30 named areas of interest, and generated over 600 specific information requirements. Paved the way for vital operational planning for Naval Special Warfare andArmy Special Forces units implemented throughout Special Operations Command Forward units within high pressure wartime environment.Worked closely with senior executive officers on all command issues and stood in as acting Executive Officer during his absence. Flawlessly managed and ensured 263 active-duty military, 29 civilians and24 combatant-craft totaling $44M maintained overall readiness during a successful deployment rotation.Hand-selected to forward deploy as SEAL Team TEN Special Operations Command ForwardIntelligence (J2) Officer. Mentored and led five sailors in the production of over 250 intelligence products, 240 meteorological forecasts, 56 Foreign Military Intelligence Collections debriefs, and multiple national level priority signals intelligence operations.Responsible for developing and publishing a 15-day scenario based on readiness assessment for over 200 personnel that included Special Boat Team Twelve, Army Special Forces, USAF, U.S. ArmyNational Guard, and multiple other agencies. Created 100+ intelligence products, news articles, andfragment orders that drove the scenario and provided realistic training to operators and staff.Noted by Commanding Officer, “Ranks #2 of 23 exceptional officers across all designations, only behind the Executive Officer.” Show less

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  USAF Air Command and Staff College

  May 2016 - Jun 2017

  Graduate Student

  Successfully completed 10-month intermediate-level professional military education program inconcert with officers from all U.S. services, federal government civilian employees and officers fromthe international community.

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  US Transportation Command

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2020

  J21 Deputy Chief Mission Support

  Hand-picked to serve, supervise and direct 198 civilian and military personnel in support of U.S.Transportation Command, its subordinate commands, and other commands involved in Department of Defense (DoD) deployment, distribution, and sustainment.Led the Office of Management Infrastructure, consisting of 10 + personnel of the Human Resources Office; Budget, Resource, and Acquisition Office; IT Service Office; and Special Security Office.Developed and oversaw hiring strategies for 17 new intelligence staff (J2) positions and managed civilian/military employment, resulting in a 40% personnel increase. Managed growth and execution of $14.8M budget, representing a 20% increase over the fiscal year.Spearheaded multi-directorate effort to consolidate Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) requirements for 295+ personnel, enabling the increase of 71 personnel. Identified risks, allowing command to consider space reallocation based on mission critical requirements.Created and led 17-member Data-Sharing Team synchronizing multiple projects aligned to Intelligence Directorate and Combatant Commander priorities, recognized as the first directorate inU.S. Transportation Command to implement.Lauded by Commanding Officer, “Crisis proven linchpin of daily readiness for 198-member Joint Intelligence Directorate. Among the finest information warfare (IW) officers with whom I’ve served. Aptitude, drive and experience to lead anywhere in the IW community. Best of the best.” Show less

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  Defense Intelligence Agency

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2024

  As a critical leader within the Joint Reserve Intelligence Program, effectively balanced threeconcurrent positions as the Operations Deputy Branch Chief, Southeast Region Operations Officer,and site Operations Officer.Led 30+ personnel in the daily management, operations, and maintenance of 28 Joint Reserve Intelligence Centers (JRIC) throughout the U.S.Routinely presented executive leadership with updates on funding availability, prioritization, external synchronization, and recommendations to execute planning projects and infrastructure development. Directed and drove multiple IT and physical infrastructure project planning initiatives totaling $15M+ across 28 geographically dispersed security facilities ensuring 100% congruent operations and enabling wartime operations.Produced resource management acumen, direction, and guidance to 28 secure facilities across 23 states nationwide, ensured 100% accountability for $40.2M+ of equipment and facilitated 33%increase in support from DIA Logistics Division supporting intelligence operations for over 12,500 military/civilian personnel.Single-handedly orchestrated a historic 60-year facility move. Directed the arrival of multiple agencies on site, assisted with movement of 215 classified workstations and $1.5M secure IT infrastructure in new JRIC facility.Routinely presented critical briefings to executive leadership covering personnel, unit, andinfrastructure readiness of 28 sites ensuring executive level decision making directly supportingassorted commands, support agencies, and service components.Noted by Commanding Officer, “Top Regional Operations Officer in the Joint Reserve IntelligenceProgram. Seasoned and highly skilled senior officer. Outstanding leader and mentor who excels atevery task assigned” Show less

  • Deputy Operations Chief

    Aug 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Southeast Region Operations Officer, Ops Officer JRIC New Orleans

    Jun 2020 - Jun 2024
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  BAE Systems, Inc.

  Jun 2024 - now

  Director, International Ground Vehicles & Campaign Lead