Bryan W. Jones
Temple
Summary
Strategic Operations Manager and Senior Program Advisor with over 18 years of military leadership experience in workforce development, project management, and cross-functional operations. Proven ability to lead deployment logistics, implement security programs, and manage data-driven process improvements. Expert in talent development, stakeholder engagement, and classified operations, with TS/SCI clearance. Skilled in aligning mission-critical initiatives with organizational goals across joint, multinational environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager / Senior Program Advisor
609 ASUS
Sumter
05.2024 - Current
- Leading an 88-member team across geographically dispersed sites, overseeing workforce operations, personnel development, and mission-critical training programs.
- Building and scaling operational programs, policies, and workflows that are enhancing cross-functional alignment, and driving mission effectiveness.
- Directing staffing strategies, talent alignment, and recruitment initiatives to improve team performance, organizational readiness, and retention rates.
- Establishing training systems and standardized documentation that align procedures across more than six departments, streamlining development and knowledge transfer.
- Advising senior leadership on program performance and operational strategy, using data analytics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to guide informed decision-making.
- Managing process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, implementing corrective actions, and facilitating change management across business units.
Manager, Theater Air Control and Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems/Security Program Manager/R&D Program Evaluator
Headquarters AFCENT A3
Sumter
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Developed and enforced comprehensive security programs, including threat assessments, risk mitigation strategies, and inspection protocols, to ensure mission continuity and compliance with force protection requirements.
- Coordinated with acquisition teams, defense laboratories, and operational test agencies to assess, validate, and field emerging C-UAS technologies in real-world environments.
- Oversaw the AFCENT-wide Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) program development; synthesized operational inputs from multiple bases into a cohesive theater-level strategy to enhance force protection and air defense operations.
- Led classified documentation and security operations across seven operational divisions; managed 75,000 classified records, 22 secure storage containers, and 10 personnel, while maintaining full compliance with DoD, CENTCOM, and agency-level security directives.
- Served as an evaluator for a $1.25 billion Air Force Research & Development initiative; reviewed 974 proposals, and recommended $263 million in awards, contributing to the largest Air Force Ventures funding round in history.
- Ensured adherence to cybersecurity, OPSEC, and classified handling standards throughout all managed programs and operations.
Flight Chief, Weapons and Tactics/Evaluator Weapons Director
Roy, UT
Roy
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Led 47 tactical readiness initiatives supporting the national defense strategy and joint combat operations; enabled air defense coverage across multinational airspace exceeding 850,000 square miles.
- Directed mission planning and execution for joint and coalition forces, integrating weapons systems, radar platforms, and real-time airspace deconfliction to ensure battle-space superiority.
- Oversaw the development and execution of 100+ tactical scenarios and mission simulations, optimizing Weapons Director certification and sustaining Combat Mission Readiness (CMR) for over 60 personnel.
- Coordinated with Air Combat Command (ACC), NORAD, and NATO partners to implement advanced weapons employment doctrine, and drive innovation in theater-level tactics.
- Evaluated and validated the combat capabilities of command and control (C2) systems; led operational test and evaluation efforts on key modernization projects supporting JADC2 initiatives.
Flight Chief, Alpha Flight/Instructor Weapons Director
OSAN AB
OSAN AB
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Oversaw over 1,500 airborne operations, enabling 9,200 hours of support for regional security and intelligence objectives.
- Coordinated with intel and ops teams to streamline mission planning and enhance threat response during joint operations.
- Trained 24 Weapons Directors across 93 missions and 6 exercises; delivered over 610 hours of instruction to enhance joint-force combat readiness.
- Authored and implemented lesson plans, training audits, and performance evaluations; facilitated a 100% qualification rate, and reduced re-certification time by 25% across the unit.
- Led daily operations for Alpha Flight, allocating resources, coordinating schedules, and maintaining combat mission readiness across a forward-deployed team operating in a high-threat theater.
Noncommissioned Officer In Charge, Unit Deployment/Security Manager
Killeen, TX
Killeen
02.2013 - 10.2017
- Led 37 security inspections and upgrades, achieving 95% compliance with DoD security standards.
- Oversaw 72 deployments, coordinated logistics with 100% accountability, and zero delays.
- Deployed 214 days, supporting joint operations; processed 480 personnel and 120 tons of equipment across theaters.
- Mentored junior NCOs on security and deployment processes, and improved unit inspection results by 18%.
- Strengthened force protection through integrated security risk planning and execution.
- Streamlined deployment cycles, contributing to successful evaluations, and mission readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Entrepreneurship – Concentration Small Business
American Military University
01.2025
Associates - Air and Space Operations Technology
Community College of The Air Force
01.2016
USAF NCO Academy -
Community College of The Air Force
01.2016
Airman Leadership School -
Community College of The Air Force
01.2011
Skills
- Strategic operations leadership
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement and change management
- Policy research and process improvement
- Data-driven decision making
- Employee relations
- Program management
- Talent development
- Military correspondence
- Reports and documentation
- Workforce development
- Recruiting infrastructure and alignment
- Standard operating procedure design
- Employee engagement and team development
- Top secret / sensitive compartmented information (TS/SCI) clearance
PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
- Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Education
- DOD Security Manager Certification
- Unit Deployment Manager Course
- Battle Management Experience
- Weapons Director Certification
LANGUAGE
English
First Language
Timeline
Operations Manager / Senior Program Advisor
609 ASUS
05.2024 - Current
Manager, Theater Air Control and Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems/Security Program Manager/R&D Program Evaluator
Headquarters AFCENT A3
10.2022 - 04.2024
Flight Chief, Weapons and Tactics/Evaluator Weapons Director
Roy, UT
10.2019 - 09.2022
Flight Chief, Alpha Flight/Instructor Weapons Director
OSAN AB
11.2017 - 09.2019
Noncommissioned Officer In Charge, Unit Deployment/Security Manager
Killeen, TX
02.2013 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Entrepreneurship – Concentration Small Business
American Military University
Associates - Air and Space Operations Technology
Community College of The Air Force
USAF NCO Academy -
Community College of The Air Force
Airman Leadership School -
Community College of The Air Force
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