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Elizabeth Adams

Fayetteville

Summary

Strategic Subject Matter Expert with expertise in managing complex projects and driving innovation. Strong analytical skills enable effective communication of complex concepts to diverse audiences. Proven track record of enhancing team productivity and improving processes to support business growth. Experienced in leading teams to achieve organizational goals while upholding professionalism and integrity.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Link 16 Subject Matter Expert/Multi-TDL and JICO/AJOC Instructor/JT-220 Civilian Course Manager/Joint Training Section Manager/Site Manager

CAE USA Inc
Pope AAF/Fort Bragg
10.2023 - Current
  • Deliver instruction to joint and allied military and civilian students on multi-tactical data link operations and strategic planning.
  • Revise curriculum to incorporate current information for warfighters.
  • Supervise 10 joint training personnel and 9 CAE employees, incorporating time off requests to prevent disruptions in course deliveries.
  • Design and scrutinize course schedules in addition to scheduling modifications to ensure qualifications of assigned instructors.
  • Collaborate with military to confirm availability of equipment and logistics for optimal instruction delivery to warfighters.

Link 16 Subject Matter Expert/Multi-TDL and JICO/AJOC Instructor/JT-102 Civilian Course Manager/Civilian Training Manager

AOCE, Inc/CAE USA MSI Inc
Pope AAF/Fort Bragg
06.2017 - 10.2023
  • Trained military and civilian students in Link 16 operations.
  • Updated curriculum to ensure relevance and effectiveness for warfighter training.
  • Developed training plans for contractor instructors and facilitated effective training sessions for military contractors.
  • Constructed course schedules validating credentials of assigned instructors.
  • Coordinated with military personnel to secure equipment availability and manage logistics for delivering high-quality instruction to warfighters.

iSMART Operational Analyst

Oasis Systems
Hampton
04.2016 - 06.2017
  • Performed interoperability analysis (IOA) and interoperability evaluations (IOEs) for several US Air Force and joint service platforms after contract award, adhering to the Interoperability Enhancement Process (IEP) and using the electronic System Management and Requirements Transformation (eSMART) tool.

iSMART Operational Analyst

Spectrum Comm Inc.
Hampton
05.2015 - 04.2016
  • Conducted Interoperability Analysis (IOA) and Interoperability Evaluations (IOEs) of various US Air Force, and joint service platforms in accordance with the Interoperability Enhancement Process (IEP), utilizing the electronic System Management and Requirements Transformation (eSMART) tool.

iSMART Operational Analyst

Spectrum Comm Inc.
Hampton
04.2013 - 05.2015
  • Upon contract award, conducted Interoperability Analysis (IOA) and Interoperability Evaluations (IOEs) of various US Air Force, and joint service platforms in accordance with the Interoperability Enhancement Process (IEP), utilizing the electronic System Management and Requirements Transformation (eSMART) tool.

Project Manager

B3H Corporation
Hampton
04.2011 - 04.2013
  • Upon contract award; researched and helped maintain the capabilities and limitations database for US Air Force systems.
  • Conducted MIL-STD-6016D to MIL-STD-6016E message migration implementation requirements in electronic System Management and Requirements Transformation (eSMART) tool.

TDL Analyst

B3H Corporation
Hampton
04.2007 - 04.2011
  • Reviewed and incorporated changes and updates into Military Standards documents as a technical writer.
  • Assisted in the development of a new appendix containing Network Enabled Weapons messages for incorporation into MIL-STD-6016.
  • Analyzed and reviewed Interface Change Proposals (ICPs), for various data links to include: Link 16 and Variable Message Format (VMF), for technical accuracy, totality and comprehensiveness.
  • Represented the United States Air Force at the VMF Sub-group, the international VMF Summit, and the Digitally-Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) Change Control Board (CCB) to ensure that unit requirements were met.

Training Manager

United States Navy, Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit
Dam Neck
04.2004 - 04.2007
  • Completely revised instructor guides and power point lessons, ensuring students received an extensive, in-depth and accurate overview of Army, Marine Corps, Air Force and NATO data link capabilities.
  • Trained sailors in advanced tactical data link concepts and operations.
  • Applied in-depth expertise in tactical data links to ensure effective development of interactive courseware project substituting instructor-led introduction to TDLS.
  • Trained sailors in the knowledge and application of United States Message Text Formatting supporting the transition from the previous message format to a joint uniform message format.
  • Trained officers in duties of interface control officer, enhancing readiness for joint interface control officer course.
  • Attained coveted master training specialist certificate

Operations and Training Manager/Data Link Operator

United States Navy, USS Harry S. Truman
Norfolk
02.2000 - 04.2004
  • Managed multi-link operations for six afloat units, ensuring seamless support for USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.
  • Led Track Data Coordinator (TDC) efforts for USS Harry S. Truman Strike Group, overseeing a comprehensive surface, air, and tactical ballistic missile defense surveillance architecture across one million square miles, resolving command and control interoperability issues for operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  • Coordinated operations involving over 15 joint and coalition forces, enhancing collaborative efforts.
  • Expertise led to USS Harry S. Truman being the second naval ship to successfully deploy and employ the Joint Range Extension (JRE) equipment and implement the MIL-STD-3011 JREAP C protocol from sea helping save valuable satellite assets.

System Engineer

Nexagen Networks, Inc.
Aberdeen
05.2015 - 06.2015
  • Assessed, prepared, and analyzed interface change proposals (ICPs) for Link 16 and variable message format (VMF) focusing on technical accuracy, completeness, and thoroughness.
  • U.S. Army representative regarding VMF.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
12-2016

Associate of Science -

Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA
12-2013

Master Training Specialist -

05-2005

Interface Control Officer -

04-2005

Basic Instructor course (Navy NEC 9502) -

06-2004

JT-102 Multi-TDL Advanced Joint Interoperability Course (MAJIC) -

09-2003

Track Data Coordinator (NEC 0348) -

04-2002

Skills

  • Data link operations
  • Interoperability assessment
  • Program design
  • Training curriculum design
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Training mentorship
  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Active listening
  • Documentation skills

Clearance

Secret (Active)

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Link 16 Subject Matter Expert/Multi-TDL and JICO/AJOC Instructor/JT-220 Civilian Course Manager/Joint Training Section Manager/Site Manager

CAE USA Inc
10.2023 - Current

Link 16 Subject Matter Expert/Multi-TDL and JICO/AJOC Instructor/JT-102 Civilian Course Manager/Civilian Training Manager

AOCE, Inc/CAE USA MSI Inc
06.2017 - 10.2023

iSMART Operational Analyst

Oasis Systems
04.2016 - 06.2017

iSMART Operational Analyst

Spectrum Comm Inc.
05.2015 - 04.2016

System Engineer

Nexagen Networks, Inc.
05.2015 - 06.2015

iSMART Operational Analyst

Spectrum Comm Inc.
04.2013 - 05.2015

Project Manager

B3H Corporation
04.2011 - 04.2013

TDL Analyst

B3H Corporation
04.2007 - 04.2011

Training Manager

United States Navy, Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit
04.2004 - 04.2007

Operations and Training Manager/Data Link Operator

United States Navy, USS Harry S. Truman
02.2000 - 04.2004

Bachelor of Science -

Regent University

Associate of Science -

Tidewater Community College

Master Training Specialist -

Interface Control Officer -

Basic Instructor course (Navy NEC 9502) -

JT-102 Multi-TDL Advanced Joint Interoperability Course (MAJIC) -

Track Data Coordinator (NEC 0348) -

Elizabeth Adams