Mark Shafer

Experience

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  US Navy

  Mar 1996 - Oct 1998

  Flag Writer to the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)

  Responsible for coordination and scheduling of very senior meetings and conferences for the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, the most senior enlisted member of the US Navy. Travel schedule included 250+ days of travel per year. Additionally, served as the primary coordinator for the MCPON Senior Enlisted Forum held semi-Annual in the DC area. This forum was attended by all Fleet and Force Master Chiefs from around the globe. Managed a travel budget of over $250,000 per year and supervised one individual. Show less

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  United States Department of Defense

  Oct 1998 - Sept 1999

  Assigned TDY to the USDAO Dakar, Senegal to assist with covering seven countries in Western Africa. Duties included significant travel in the region to assist all locations with Military Liaison with host countries as well as security and Counter Terrorism issues for each location. Served as the primary Naval Liaison to the Ambassador at all locations. Attended Attaché Staff Operations Course (ASOC); driver training; personal security awareness and firearms training courses of instruction as well as multiple briefings in preparation for deployment as an Operations Coordinator for the Department of Defense to remote and sometimes hostile locations around the globe.

  • Operations Coordinator, U.S. Defense Attache' Office, U.S. Embassy

    Apr 1999 - Sept 1999

  • Student, Attache' Staff Operations Course (ASOC)

    Oct 1998 - Apr 1999
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  United States Department of Defense

  Dec 1999 - Sept 2008

  Operations Coordinator (Office Manager) responsible for day to day operation of the Defense Attaché Office. Primary responsibility was liaison with other government agencies within the Embassy for day to day and long term planning. Additional responsibilities were; reports management, financial management and planning, logistics, procurement, vehicle maintenance and liaison with host country military and security forces. Supervised three personnel and managed a budget in excess of $1 million dollars annually. Show less Operations Coordinator (Office Manager) responsible for day to day operation of the Defense Attaché Office. Primary responsibility was liaison with other government agencies within the Embassy for day to day and long term planning. Assisted in the design and implementation of the Air Control Element (ACE) that was stood up after the attacks of 9/11 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Additional responsibilities were; reports management, financial management and planning, logistics, procurement, vehicle maintenance and liaison with host country military and security forces. Supervised four personnel and managed a budget in excess of $1.5 million dollars annually. Show less

  • Operations Coordinator, Defense Attache' Office, U.S. Embassy

    Apr 2006 - Sept 2008

  • Chief of Logistics, Defense Attache' System Support Office (DASSO)

    Oct 2002 - Mar 2006

  • Operations Coordinator, Defense Attache' Office, U.S. Embassy

    Dec 1999 - Oct 2002
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  BAE Systems

  Dec 2008 - Mar 2012

  Business Transformation Manager and Scanning Team Project Manager for the research center at NGA. As the Business Transformation Manager I was responsible for assisting the customer in determining their needs at the new NGA HQ and modifying current practices and methods in order to prepare for the upcoming move. Concurrently I served as the Project Manager for a newly awarded task order to digitize and geographically reference all hard copy maps for the research center. This task order was later expanded, adding personnel and the SOW modified to include all holdings at a remote site. Responsible for the weeding and consolidation of all holdings at two geographically separated locations. Holdings included maps, books, charts, DVD's and hard copy reports and surveys. Show less

  • Operations and Deployment Manager, Counter IED Analytical Team (CIAT)

    Jul 2010 - Mar 2012

  • Project Manager

    Dec 2008 - Jul 2010
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  A-T Solutions

  Mar 2012 - Oct 2012

  Deputy Program Manager for OCONUS Operations - JATAC

  • Managed and directed overseas operations for the Joint Asymmetric Threat Awareness and Counter (JATAC) Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Training Program supporting the Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), a $200 million dollar contract. Primary duties included personnel manning for overseas locations, deployment preparations, long range planning, personnel management, de-mobilization of returning personnel and budget forecasting and execution.• Responsible for all facets of planning, coordination and execution of OCONUS Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (CIED) Mobile Training Team (MTT) operations in Afghanistan for JATAC. Provided briefings, advice and recommendations on the employment and integration of the Mobile Training teams to US Army senior leaders in Afghanistan. • Planed, coordinated and monitored all logistics and vehicular support requirements for JATAC rotations working closely with in house logistic managers to include: issuance and tracking of quarterly consumables with a budget in excess of 250K, timely processing and delivery of quarterly ODC shipments, issuance and tracking of Personal Gear Issue (PGI), identification and tracking of all related Government Funded Equipment (GFE) and Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) including weapons and Night Vision.• Directly managed administrative and logistical support for 28 deployed personnel including the processing of all personnel actions/requests, temporary change in position offer letters, accurate time keeping and reporting in DELTEK and the reviewal and approval of purchase requests and travel expense reports. Show less

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  United States Department of Defense

  Oct 2012 - Aug 2018

  Upon the realignment of the Forward Support Operations structure, Forward Support Base Europe/Eurasia and Forward Support Base Africa Middle East were combined into Forward Support Base Frankfurt (FSB FRA) so that the new office covers over 75 DAO’s across our assigned regions. The office remains based at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany. The office is still a forward based, mission focused support base for all Defense Attaché Offices in Europe, Eurasia and Africa. We support over 75 DAO's in providing Site Assistance Visits, Manning Assistance, coordinated logistical support and subject matter expertise to assist in solving complex and long standing issues encountered by our supported offices. Additionally, we perform liaison work with State Department, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Special Operations Commands, USAID and other governmental agencies to maintain currency on applicable rules, regulations and directives. Show less Chief (Acting) Forward Support Base, Africa and Middle East based at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany. We are a forward based, mission focused support base for all Defense Attaché Offices in Africa and the Middle East as well as Afghanistan and Pakistan. We support over 50 DAO's in providing Site Assistance Visits, Manning Assistance, coordinated logistical support and subject matter expertise to assist in solving complex and long standing issues encountered by our supported offices. Additionally, we perform liaison work with State Department, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Special Operations Commands, USAID and other governmental agencies to maintain currency on applicable rules, regulations and directives. Show less Serve as a Staff Officer for Forward Support Base, Africa and Middle East based at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany. Our mission is forward based, mission focused support for all Defense Attaché Offices on the continents of Africa and the Middle East as well as Afghanistan and Pakistan. We support over 50 DAO's in providing Site Assistance Visits, coordinated logistical support and subject matter expertise to assist in solving complex and long standing issues encountered by our supported offices. Additionally, we perform liaison work with State Department, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Special Operations Commands, USAID and other governmental agencies to maintain currency on applicable rules, regulations and directives. Show less Served as the Supervisory Staff Officer for the Defense Attaché Office in Sana’a, Yemen supporting six personnel. Lead operations of the office and perform liaison work with State Department, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Special Operations Command, USAID and other governmental agencies. Responsible for managing all finance, budgeting, logistics, communications, HR and administration of the office. Provided critical communications and support hub to all Embassy personnel and agencies during two 6 month ordered departures and a 30 day embassy closure, all due to a heightened threat posture. Show less

  • Staff Officer, Forward Support Base Frankfurt (FSB FRA)

    Mar 2016 - Aug 2018

  • Chief (Acting) Forward Support Base, Africa and Middle East (FSB AME)

    Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Staff Officer, Forward Support Base, Africa and Middle East (FSB AME)

    Dec 2014 - Sept 2015

  • Supervisory Staff Officer, Defense Attache' Office, U.S. Embassy

    Mar 2013 - Nov 2014

  • Supervisory Staff Officer

    Oct 2012 - Mar 2013
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  Defense Intelligence Agency

  Aug 2018 - May 2023

  Provides agency level oversight and management for the Information Security Programs for DIA. This includes assisting with the creation, implementation, and education of policies and procedures regarding DIA Original Classification Authority (OCA) and Security Classification Guides (SCG). Main duties include education and oversight of the OCA development of classification guides, document marking, safeguarding and use; physical storage and control; transmitting, transferring, reprooducing, downgrading and destroying classified information. Identify and assess sources for classification determinations. Significant accomplishments to date: - Assisted in the concept, creation and implementation of the ongoing DIA SCG Consolidation plan.- Coordinated the review and deployment of the DIA Security Classification Implementation Guide and the Security classification Guide Templates.- Co-Developed the first ever DIA Classification Management Team Self-Inspection Program (SIP).- Assists the Security Education Training team (SETA) in teaching DIA TOUCHSTONE Security Classification Markings section. - Working towards full instructor certification through the DIA instructor certification program. Show less

  • Program Security Officer (PSO)

    Jul 2021 - May 2023

  • Integrated Security Officer, Defense Attaché Service (ISO, DAS)

    Nov 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Security Specialist

    Aug 2018 - Nov 2019
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  2 Collies and a Quill, LLC

  Sept 2020 - now

  • Mobile Notary

    Sept 2020 - now

  • Loan Signing Agent (NNA Certified)

    Sept 2020 - now
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  U.S. European Command

  May 2023 - now

  • Branch Chief (Acting), PHYSEC EUCOM ECJ24 SSO

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Dep Branch Chief PHYSEC

    May 2023 - Aug 2024