Kevin Gitkos, M.S.

Experience

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  Army ROTC (Official Page)

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2011

  Program Manager / Deputy Chief of Operations, G3

  - Monitored program activities, coordinated resources, attended personnel meetings, solved any issues that arose; participated in business development activities, directed operations, and assessed program efficiency- Increased participation, monitored the new application development, taught discipline and motivation of professionals, maximized safety and security; observed field operations, and eliminated potential issues- Communicated regularly with local community entities, established rapport and enhanced familiar presence in the immediate program area; reviewed case histories responded immediately to requests for support Show less

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  College of William and Mary

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  Assistant Professor of Military Science

  - Prepared continuing education curriculum, made presentations, engaged in conversational exercises, and participated in activity development for teaching professional military sciences; maintained classroom interest- Spearheaded efforts to manage and participate in departmental curriculum review projects, successfully integrated technology-based distance learning objectives, and adapted teaching materials on a regular basis- Demonstrated strong communication skills through the design of classroom presentations and lectures, created detailed written lesson plans and student evaluations, and established professional relationships Show less

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  US Army

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

  Responsible for training, planning, and execution of all battalion operations. Specific responsibilities include:- Advise the Commander on organization for combat and attack guidance; identification of fire support tasks; positioning of all firing, command and control, and support assets; and employment of all firing units and target acquisition assets.- Direct the tactical movement, preparation of the movement plan, and terrain management for all elements under the battalion's control or direction. - Coordinate plans with higher, subordinate, and adjacent field artillery and maneuver units. - Plan and manage ammunition consumption, distribution, and resupply, to include calculating ammunition requirements, basic loads, required supply rates, and controlled supply rates.- Maintain close coordination with the supported higher headquarters fires cell and other artillery headquarters to ensure the battalion’s counterfire responsibilities are coordinated and synchronized, and higher and supported unit requirements do not conflict with the firesbattalion. Show less - Special staff officer serving at brigade level who is responsible for advising the commander on the best use of available fire support resources, providing input to necessary orders, and developing and implementing the fire support plan. - Senior field artillery officer on the brigade staff. Plans and coordinates the Fires Warfighting Function for brigade operations. - Works closely with the artillery battalion commander, brigade executive officer, and brigade S-3 to ensure mutual understanding of all aspects of fire support planning, preparation, execution and assessment for brigade operations. Show less

  • Battalion Operations Officer

    Apr 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Brigade Fire Support Officer

    Jul 2013 - Mar 2014
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  Resolute Support - RS

  Feb 2015 - Nov 2015

  Combined, Joint Current Operations (CJ33) Planner

  - Responsible for planning, warning, and reporting of General Officer-level strategic and operational events forward to 14 days.- Coordinated Joint and Multinational operations with more than nine subordinate commands and agencies, to include Train, Advise, Assist Commands (TAAC); NATO Special Operations Component Command - Afghanistan (NSOCC-A); and US Forces - Afghanistan (USFOR-A).- Served as CJ3 lead planner for all phases of Resolute Support (RS)-level Expeditionary Advisory Package (EAP) operations.- Worked closely to synchronize efforts between CJ35 Future Operations (FUOPS) and multiple internal/external staff sections and enablers.- Designated Current Operations (CUOPS) representative during all Rapid Decision-Making and Synchronization Process (RDSP) efforts, primarily focused on critical EAP missions and VIP/VVIP movements.- Assisted in the drafting and publication of RS Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs), Operation Orders (OPORDs), and Operation Plans (OPLANs). Show less

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  US Army

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2017

  Division Fire Support Officer

  - Deployed operations, modified plans, synchronized and executed decisive operations, coordinated combined, joint, and multinational fires responsibilities, integrated support for the offensive, defensive, and stability plans- Provided input and recommendations for the preparation of operational plans and orders; coordinated measures to support current and future operations management, recorded status, capabilities, and limitations- Enforced high standards, instilled the warrior ethos, executed rigors physical fitness training program, and inspiring subordinates to become part of an incredible lineage of service, mentored pride within self and unit Show less

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  US Army TRADOC

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Operations Officer

  - Managed daily brief to senior leaders and stakeholders on the status of assets, operations, and cost assessments; organized and created service orders, service requirements sheets, and manage timesheets - Directed key dates and deadlines to complete routine maintenance and repair for all equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized facility; conducted routine inspections of reports and invoices- Established effective systems to improve processes, made critical skills accessible and readily available; evaluated procedures according to written directives, ensured all strict standards and compliance were upheld Show less

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  Army Futures Command

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2020

  - Responsible for management of the Deputy Director’s personal staff members, calendar, and integration with all directorates. Reviews, coordinates, prioritizes, and provides recommendations on actions and activities - Interfaced with Senior Army Staff, Joint Staff, industry partners, and other strategic entities in support of the Director’s priorities and intent; oversaw the planning and execution of all travel and strategic engagements- Ensured timely and complete execution of all staff actions and initiatives on behalf of the Deputy Director to facilitate Army capabilities and futures efforts for the DoD force modernization multi-billion dollar programs Show less - Actively engaged subordinates to mitigate issues, supported, enforced, and enhance teamwork, and fostered a positive work environment, volunteered and fervently demonstrated innate discipline and resilience- Designed and implemented an emergency management cell, managed units’ response for 6 local exercises and 4 named storms; utilized ingenuity and available technology to re-vamp notification systems and procedures- Identified and corrected numerous emergency management and safety concerns, reviewed system registration data, improved mass notification coverage by 25%; drove realistic training and fire coordination results- Led the synchronization of Futures and Concepts Center events and activities with external and geographically separated agencies; planned, prepared, executed, and accessed daily and near-term mission support projects, tasks, and actions- Analyzed a 4-star headquarters operational orders and plans, determined their implications; defined intent, objectives, interests and resolved conflicts of assignment, verified requirement satisfaction and recommended- Actively demonstrated discipline and resilience, encouraged and challenged subordinates, mitigated issues, and enhanced the overall work environment, enforced all aspects of the Army's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) and Equal Opportunity/Equal Employment Opportunity (EO\EEO) policies and procedure Show less

  • Executive Officer to the Deputy Director

    Feb 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Operations Analyst

    Dec 2018 - Dec 2020
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  JANUS Research Group

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Team Lead / Capabilities Based Assessment Analyst

    Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Military Analyst

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2022
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  Army Futures Command

  Feb 2023 - now

  Multifunctional Capability Development Integration Analyst (Fires)