Jeffrey Kersey

Experience

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  75th Ranger Regiment, U.S. Army

  Apr 2007 - Aug 2009

  General Manager

  General Manager for a 220-person organization with multiple accounts totaling in excess of $25 million in annual budget authority. Responsible for all aspects of operations, training, logistics, maintenance, communications, medical treatment, housing, and welfare of the organization.

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  US Army

  Jun 2010 - Jul 2020

  Lead 10 project managers responsible for planning operations for a 25,000 employee organization operating in 20 countries. Responsible for managing cross-functional planning team with over 200 members by establishing planning priorities, monitoring and providing guidance to project development, identifying and mitigating risk, communicating status to executive leadership, and coordinating with outside national-level commands and agencies. Responsible for development and coordination of policy, operational support, acquisitions and procurement, and readiness reporting for Army Special Operations Forces at the Department of the Army level. Supported executive level leadership and staffs of Joint and Coalition strategic-level and globally focused headquarters to improve planning, operations, integration, synchronization, and coordination. Second in command of an 865 person Global Response Force responsible for program management of a 70-person staff. Coordinated logistics, provided oversight of maintenance and property accountability for over 3,500 pieces of equipment, managed budget in excess of $25 million, and handled all administrative and personnel issues. Director of Operations for a 458 person Global Response Force. Responsible for management and synchronization of 14 project managers, planning and management of all operations for five separate divisions, planning and execution of large-scale training events, and allocation of resources. Responsible for development and review of operations and campaign plans for United States Forces-Iraq, to include the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq. Performs operational and strategic analysis of current intelligence trends, current and future operations, and national-level leadership guidance to make recommendations to senior executive leadership.

  • Program Manager

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Policy Advisor

    Sept 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Program and Project Management Consultant

    Jul 2013 - Aug 2016

  • Chief Of Staff

    Feb 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Director of Operations

    Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
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  ATI | Advanced Technology International

  Jul 2020 - now

  Manages the Naval Energetics Systems and Technologies (NEST) and the Training & Readiness Accelerator II (TReX II) programs. Responsible for fostering collaboration between government, industry and academic stakeholders supporting Department of Defense requirement prototype development. Leads Program, Finance, and Contracts teams to facilitate new prototype agreement awards and modifications, invoice processing, and distribution of government funding. Coordinates with government program and contracting offices to assist with establishing policy and procedures, resolving issues and providing support as required. Supports the National Armament Consortium (NAC) by facilitating agreement awards and modifications, providing training on government processes, and representing NAC interests with government customers. Hosts Collaboration Events between stakeholders and supports Business Development division for outreach activities. Supports business development efforts by attending various industry trade shows and other activities. Show less Manages the Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) program responsible for fostering collaboration between government, industry and academic stakeholders supporting Department of Defense requirement prototype development. Leads Program, Finance, and Contracts teams to facilitate new prototype agreement awards and modifications, invoice processing, and distribution of government funding. Coordinates with government DOTC Program and Contracting offices to assist with establishing policy and procedures, resolving issues and providing support as required. Supports the National Armament Consortium (NAC) by facilitating agreement awards and modifications, providing training on government processes, and representing NAC interests with government customers. Hosts Collaboration Events between stakeholders and supports Business Development division for outreach activities. Show less

  • Program Manager

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Program Manager

    Feb 2021 - Nov 2023

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jul 2020 - Feb 2021