Jeffery Cobb
Hope Mills
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager boasting over 19 years of leadership in high-stakes operations and strategic planning, with a strong track record in cross-functional team management. Demonstrates expertise in driving project success through risk management, process optimization, and effective stakeholder collaboration. Recognized for delivering complex projects on time and within budget while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance. Holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (2025) and a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager | Civil Affairs Operations Sergeant
United States Army
Fort Bragg
10.2021 - Current
- Led project planning and execution for civil-military operations across Africa and the Pacific, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and optimizing resource deployment
- Developed and implemented structured training programs, improving team performance and ensuring continuous process enhancement
- Managed risk and compliance efforts, ensuring regulatory adherence and mitigating potential disruptions
- Directed a multinational initiative, increasing operational presence in Vietnam by 200% and establishing a long-term engagement strategy with the U.S
- Embassy
- Oversaw logistics for the deployment and redeployment of a 30-personnel Civil Affairs Company, achieving zero losses and optimizing resource utilization
Senior Career Management Consultant
HHC Proponent Special Warfare Group, Special Operations Center of Excellence
Fort Bragg
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Spearheaded workforce development initiatives, aligning personnel development strategies with organizational goals
- Conducted workforce analysis to optimize training pipelines and personnel assignment strategies, improving recruitment and retention
- Drafted key policy recommendations to enhance leadership development and career progression models for the Civil Affairs Regiment
Project Lead | Civil Affairs Team Sergeant
83rd Civil Affairs Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade
Fort Bragg
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Managed tactical planning and operational execution of civil-military programs, ensuring successful mission delivery within strategic parameters
- Led risk assessment operations, identifying critical vulnerabilities and implementing countermeasures to enhance security and operational effectiveness
- Supervised logistics and resource management for international joint operations, including a high-impact maritime interdiction effort that successfully disrupted illicit smuggling networks
- Developed emergency response training programs in collaboration with federal agencies, securing $300K+ in funding for disaster mitigation efforts
Civil Affairs Specialist
83rd Civil Affairs Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade
Fort Bragg
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Supported rapid-response operations, coordinating with NGOs, IGOs, and military units to deliver civil-military solutions in crisis situations
- Conducted civil information analysis, informing high-level strategic decision-making
Education
Associate of Science in General Studies -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Skills
- Project Management & Execution
- Agile & Iteration-Based Methodologies
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Strategic Planning & Process Improvement
- Stakeholder & Team Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance & Policy Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Certified Scrum Master Certification
- Agile Project Management & Scrum Training
- Special Operations Planner Course
- Civil Affairs Qualification Course
- ARSOF Master Leader Course
- Individual Terrorism Awareness Course
- Airborne School
Awards
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Commendation Medal (x2)
- Joint Service Achievement Medal (x2)
- Army Achievement Medal (x3)
- NATO Medal
- Army Good Conduct Medal (x6)
Languages
German
Elementary
Thai
Elementary
Timeline
Project Manager | Civil Affairs Operations Sergeant
United States Army
10.2021 - Current
Senior Career Management Consultant
HHC Proponent Special Warfare Group, Special Operations Center of Excellence
10.2020 - 10.2021
Project Lead | Civil Affairs Team Sergeant
83rd Civil Affairs Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade
07.2018 - 10.2020
Civil Affairs Specialist
83rd Civil Affairs Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade
08.2014 - 07.2018
Associate of Science in General Studies -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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