charles burgess

indo-pacific regional strategist

About

Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, leads 26 program analysts, engineers and requirements specialists managing a $9.3B portfolio of aircraft, air-to-air weapons and electronic warfare systems. Seeking an opportunity to utilize leadership, strategic planning, international relations and problem-solving skills in a position in business development, program management or quality assurance.

Country

united states

City

washington

Industry

defense & space

Skill

tactics, military operations, defense, national security, operational planning, command and control, foreign military sales, command, electronic warfare, organizational leadership, c4isr, leadership, information assurance, government contracting, aviation, interagency coordination, operations management, radar, leadership development, exercises, military training, japanese language and culture, emergency management, strategic leadership, bmd, defence, international relations, international project management, systems analysis, contingency planning, crisis management

Experience

tactics officer

nato awacs

1994-1 - 1997-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

instructor exchange officer

japan air self defense force

2001-7 - 2004-7 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Educated members of the Japan Self Defense Force on U.S. Joint Operations and Aerospace Power Employment through acadamic and operational training in the Japanese language.

awacs senior director

united states air force

1997-10 - 2001-7 · 3 yrs 10 mos

joint interface control officer

united states air force

1993-1 - 1994-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

weapons controller and defensive duty officer

united states air force

1992-1 - 1993-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

indo-pacific regional strategist

defense security cooperation agency

2017-2 - Present · 9 yrs 8 mos

chief of planning, requirements and programming

united states air force

2013-7 - 2016-10 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Directed a team of analysts, engineers and requirements specialists managing strategic planning, budgeting, requirements, and technology development for over $9.3B in Air Superiority programs, including the F-22, F-15C, EC-130 aircraft, air-to-air weapons, and electronic warfare systems. Interacted extensively with Headquarters Air Force, Department of Defense, and other Federal Government Agencies. Advised the 4-Star Commanding General on Air Superiority issues.

international ballistic missile defense program manager

missile defense agency

2008-7 - 2013-7 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Managed a team of 47 employing missile defense radar, secure data networks, classified data transfers, foreign military sales, and technical operational analysis of ballistic missile defense systems. Orchestrated all Missile Defense Agency operations in Japan as their senior military officer in country, including key diplomatic engagements between the U.S. and Japanese governments and industry.

inspector general

united states air force

2006-9 - 2008-7 · 1 yr 11 mos

Executive management team member, supported commander of a 6,000 member combat flying wing providing command-and-control, battle management and surveillance for the U.S. military. Led a cross-functional team of 200 people conducting quality, safety and mission assurance inspections and training to certify unit readiness for worldwide employment of 32 E-3 AWACS aircraft and four ground radar units valued at $10B. Investigated claims and developed programs to prevent fraud, waste and abuse.

chief of flight scheduling and combat plans

united states air force

2004-7 - 2006-9 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Directed a 30-person team managing flying operations, maintenance scheduling, and testing of the Air Force’s $9.6B fleet of 32 AWACS radar aircraft. Managed the largest unit flying program in the U.S. Air Force. Directed mission planning for operational testing and evaluation of new aircraft systems to enhance the combat effectiveness of multiple weapons systems.