Gregory Grunwald

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Oct 1994 - Apr 1998

  Earliar Marine Corps Career

  Platoon Commander, Company Executive Officer. Independent Platoon Commander reporting directly to the Battalion Commander for a 6 month deployment aboard Navy Amphibious shipping in the Pacific. Training in Mountain warfare and bilateral exercises conducted in Japan and Australia.

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  2d Landing Support Battalion, 2d Force Service Support Group, II MEF, United States Marine Corps

  Apr 1998 - Jun 2001

  Logistics Officer

  Planned, coordinated, executed and supervised the execution of all logistics functions and the six functional areas of combat service support (CSS): supply, maintenance, transportation, general engineering, health services, and services. • Company Commander for two Landing Support Companies. Responsible the execution of port, airfield and rail transportation throughput of personnel and equipment. • Deployed over 500 Marines and successfully lead them in three North Atlantic Treaty Organization exercises in Greece, Norway and Canada. Show less

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  Charlie Company Commander, 2d Marine Regimental Combat Team Task Force Tarawa

  Jul 2001 - Apr 2004

  Light Armored Reconaissance Company Commander

  Charlie Company Commander, 2d Marine Regimental Combat Team Task Force Tarawa for Combat Operations in Iraq March-May 2003• Independently lead, planned and employed a company of 175 Marines in combat operations traveling over 5,000 miles in three months of mechanized combat. Maintained the logistical and maintenance requirements for over $5 million worth of equipment in constantly changing and challenging environment. Integrated with the Navy on-board the USS Kearsarge for the transit to and back from combat operations for a total of two months. During transit conducted support operations for POTUS. Show less

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  Bravo Company 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division

  Apr 2004 - Jul 2006

  Inspector and Instructor

  Instructor and Officer in Charge (OIC) of a geographically separated Company. Responsible for the training, administration and logistics preparation of 150 Marine reserve company for mobilization to conduct combat operations. Responsible for equipment, supplies and facilities required to train and support the company for mobilization. Coordinated with representatives of the Army Garrison Command and the local community. • Prepared maintenance, training, and personnel reports to present to the Chief Executive Officer.• Developed manning document assignments for personnel in support of all exercises and deployments.• Initiated, and pursued, all administrative, disciplinary and commendatory issues and monitors the counseling and mentoring programs for the company.• Supported multiple community relations events; including weekly involvement with local organizations to include Rotary International and county school system.• Applies sound equal employment opportunity (EEO) principles to company management. Managed equitable recommendation for selection, promotion awards, training and disciplinary actions in order to comply with the command equal opportunity policy, regulations and in keeping with organizational affirmative employment goals. • Ensured sufficient manning levels within the company were maintained and trained to meet the requirements for Force Deployment to include a mobilization in 2006 for operations in Iraq as a provisional Riverine Company. Show less

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  3d Battalion, 14 Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division (Task Force Military Police)

  Jul 2006 - Sept 2006

  Executive Officer (Senior Vice President)

  Executive Officer for an intense three months of pre-deployment training period for a mobilized reserve Artillery Battalion that was given a provision mission to be a Military Task Force for the largest Province in Iraq. Responsible for the successful training of a 1,100-man organization and $55M of equipment focused on the operations, logistics, training and personnel support to prepare the organization for combat operations. Supervised the daily activities and long term plans of 4 subordinate organizations. Coordinated a 25+ man staff ensuring the Chief Executive's intent and priorities were understood and implemented for successful integration and collaboration across all sections.• Primary advisor to the CEO for all training, logistics and personnel decisions for mission planning and the daily functions of the 1,100-man organization. • Responsible for the morale and discipline including all legal aspects of the organization.• Trained, directed, and organized the 25+ man staff in preparation of combat operations, resulting in the successful deployment and re-deployment of the organizations personnel and associated equipment. Show less

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  2nd Marines Regimental Combat Team, Multi National Force West

  Sept 2006 - Apr 2007

  Police Transition Team Advisor

  Officer in Charge of a 15 Marine special training team to build the indigenous police force and train them to become self-reliant on the rule of law in their area of operation. • Responsible for the training, logistical support, equipment procurement, payroll and budgeting, and recruitment of Iraqi Police in the Al Qaim district.• Train, plan support and conduct counter terrorist and counter insurgent operations with indigenous police.

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  Marine Corps University

  Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

  Graduate Student

  The Marine Corps Command and Staff College provides graduate level education and training to develop critical thinkers, innovative problem solvers, and ethical leaders who will serve as commanders and staff officers in service, joint, interagency, and multinational organizations confronting complex and uncertain security environments.• Competitive board selected position for the top 30% of all USMC Majors• Graduated with a Masters of Military Studies

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  Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Director of Operations, Mission Integration Division

  Director of Operations for the Mission Integration Division's Combat Integration Support Branch. Duties included: Serving as the Innovation Officer; Requirements Management Officer; Knowledge Manager; Intelligence Oversight Officer; Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for Government contracts covering approximately 100 Contractor personnel; Reviewer for Tier I through III intelligence products supporting all echelons of intelligence consumers from the Warfighter to the National Military Command Authority; Supervised a Branch of 100 Government Civilians, Contractors and Military personnel; Responsible for maintaining the battle rhythm of the Counter-IED Operations/Intelligence Integration Center's (COIC) Situational Awareness Room (SAR); Served as the Mission Integration Division's Focal Point and Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) Verification Control Officer as well as the Special Technical Operations (STO) Chief.• Was the Requirements Manager in support of intelligence requirements of operationally deployed units. Facilitated the operational planning for organizational restructuring to best support the Network analysis mission. Provided operational and intelligence integration guidance to ensure fused intelligence products delivered to combat units provided actionable and operationally relevant information. • Deployed forward to Afghanistan as the Officer in Charge of Joint Task Force Paladin intelligence cell for 5 months. Reorganized and developed the plan that increased the analytical support from 30 analyst in one location to a 200 analyst team networked across 10 locations across the country. Show less

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  25th Marines Regiment

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2014

  Chief Executive in charge of training, readiness, and discipline of 5000+ personnel which spanned across 24 separate locations in 8 different states across the eastern United States. In my year term, we were able to improve training curriculum, increase instructor proficiency, and create an enhanced experience for all reservists to provide a more capable addition to the active operational forces. We implemented a cultural shift from a “weekend only mentality” to a climate of continuous mentorship, coaching, and professionalism which developed a more integrated professional force.• Empowered and inspired four subordinate organizations of 900+ personnel to successfully train, educate, coach, and counsel.• Change agent; identified a negative cultural issue in the organization; integrated and developed processes to affect change resulting in enhanced professionalism between the active duty Marines and the reserve Marines.• Revitalized training and development; analyzed weaknesses, strengthened corresponding areas by implementing best practices resulting in increased accomplishment of essential annual training objectives. • Leveraged technology to enhance training; implemented the use of Defense Connect Online which enabled tele-communication and chat throughout the organization.• Developed, implemented and lead a two-year distance education program for intermediate supervisors. The end result was twelve graduating with the needed diploma to promote them to the next rank. • Coordinated a $4 million construction project to improve the staff facilities, leading to improved instruction and quality of life for the organization. Show less Operations Officer of a 5,100-man organization and $150M of equipment focused on the operations, logistics, training and personnel support to achieve organizational objectives. Supervised the daily activities and long term plans of 6 subordinate organizations. Coordinated a 50+ man staff ensuring the Chief Executive's intent and priorities were understood and implemented for successful integration and collaboration across all sections.• Primary adviser to the CEO for all operations, logistics and personnel decisions for long term planning and the daily functions of a 5,100-man organization. • Trained, directed, and organized a 50+ man staff to conduct global operations resulting in the successful deployment and re-deployment of 500+ personnel and associated equipment. • Strictly managed a $2.5 million operating budget, $220K travel budget, and $119 million of equipment resulting in all operational and logistical needs fulfilled within budgeted accounts. • Led the division in operational maintenance readiness through the supervision and management of all supply reports, accounts, and equipment reconciliations in accordance with compliance standards. Show less

  • Regimental Inspector and Instructor (Senior Vice President)

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Regimental Operations Officer (Director of Operations)

    Jul 2011 - Jul 2013
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  II Marine Expeditionary Force

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2016

  G3 Deputy Future Operations & Plans Officer

  Global Force Management of 50,000 Marines and Sailors. Responsibility includes the planning, budgeting and deploying II MEF units for all global operational and exercise requirements in support of Geographic Combatant Commanders.• Supervised planning, assigning and directing work associated with plans that support global operational needs of Marine Corps capabilities. Established priority of work and deadlines. Determined material, equipment, supplies and facilities required. Coordinates with representatives of other organizations and commands. Prepared workload, production and discrepancy reports to present to the Future Operations Officer. • Initiated, and pursued, all administrative, disciplinary and commendatory issues and monitors the counseling and mentoring programs for the Future Operations section.• Provided and ensured the attendance of professional military education (resident and non-resident) and other required training and development of subordinates.• Applies sound equal employment opportunity (EEO) principles to section management. Managed equitable recommendation for selection, promotion awards, training and disciplinary actions in order to comply with the command equal opportunity policy, regulations and in keeping with organizational affirmative employment goals. Ensured the section was advised of EEO policy, processes and procedures through compliance with annual training requirements and other training as required.• Ensured sufficient manning levels within the Future Operations Directorate MEF are maintained to meet the requirements for the Force Generation and Force Deployment• Managed the annual training budget for the 50,000 Marine Force to ensure adequate resourcing was projected to support all external training events. • Drafted white papers, action memorandum and briefings; provide information in all types on operational related topics. Show less

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  Kennedy High School

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  Senior Naval Science Instructor

  Department head for 150 Cadets. Responsibility includes the planning, budgeting and instructions of the 150 Cadet Company. This includes rubric development to measure performance and effectiveness of the many disciplines of study that are incorporated in the Navy Science program for grades 9 through 12. • Determined material, equipment, supplies and facilities required for practical application exercises that include orienteering, marksmanship and drill. Coordinates with representatives of other organizations to support the various community service requirements for Color Guard.• Maintain accountability of all supplies, equipment and the associated annual budget to support the Cadet daily operations and extracurricular activities. • As the Resource Teacher and a Department head participate in the Leadership Team efforts for mid and long-term planning to meet the county and school long term vision and mission of academic achievement. Show less

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  Defense Threat Reduction Agency/ Joint Improvised Threat Defeat Organization

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Director of Future Operations and Planning

  Lead for a cross-functional planning team consisting of five planners that function as project managers with additional members affiliated for their functional expertise to include intelligence, acquisitions, training, network integration, statistical analysis and operations. The team conducts critical thinking through the analysis and synthesis of complex global problems in order to identify operational and strategic solutions to defeat threats that impact U.S and partner interests. The team applies design thinking to identify key stakeholder relationships and then recognize opportunities to leverage as needed. Directly provides solutions to Acquisition & Sustainment (A&S) as well as the Deputy Secretary of Defense. As team leader, developed, implemented and presented various conceptual approaches for complex problems to multiple senior executives across the DOD the most recent being in the effort to counter unmanned aerial systems. These conceptual approaches have influenced and shaped senior executives’ decisions over the past year and driven the implementation of evolutionary changes to the both CONUS and OCONUS operational approach and structure.• Synchronize planning activities across multiple globally distributed military and civilian organizations to drive the prioritization of scarce resources, reduce risk, and contribute to the overall strategy. • Deliver executive level presentations directly to senior leaders on a weekly basis to gain executive-level approval for operational planning products.• Identify project objectives, planning milestones and forecast events to senior leadership for resourcing requirements, and funding for efficient and effective use of personnel to maintain all costs within budget.• Supervised planning, assigns and directs work associated with plans that support global operational requirements requiring JIDO capabilities. Established priority of work and deadlines. Show less

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  Navy Engineering and Logistics Office

  Feb 2020 - Aug 2022

  Planner
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  Defense Technology Integration

  Aug 2022 - now

  • Chief of Staff

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Deputy Chief Of Staff

    Aug 2022 - Apr 2023