Spencer Norman
Blue Springs,MO
Summary
Dynamic manager with over 8 years of experience in organizational leadership, asset management, and process improvement initiatives. More than 2 years of nuclear planning expertise complemented by 5 years as a professional nuclear submariner and staff officer, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of military command structures and inter-agency relationships. Recognized as a subject matter expert in national nuclear policy, operational planning, and target analysis, with a proven ability to assess strategic vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations. Adaptable and resilient under pressure, consistently delivering thorough operational readiness assessments to support mission success while maintaining an active security clearance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Quality Review, Plans and Production
USSTRATCOM, Offutt Air Force Base, NE
11.2023 - Current
- Provides nuclear expertise to both deliberate and time-critical adaptive nuclear planning efforts.
- Synchronizes flow of target development, aimpoint construction, weapon application, and weapon delivery for the nation’s nuclear war plan.
- Conducts detailed cross-checks/ensures targeting actions adhere to national and USSTRATCOM guidance.
- Leads 65-member team as Nuclear Planning Team Chief during crisis action planning.
- Assists in nuclear OPLAN development and implements integrating emerging targeting into command and theater plans.
- Supports the Joint targeting cycle and has knowledge of how to analyze strategic targets physical vulnerabilities and utilize guidance towards the application of strategic targets.
- Expert knowledge of strategic planning operating information technology and software systems.
- Creates requirements to support software design, development and deployment.
Staff Operations and Plans Officer
FIFTH FLEET, CTF-54, Manama, Bahrain
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Assists commander by coordinating the formulation and preparation of operation plans and policies.
- Prepares standard instructions concerning disposition and tactical procedures for units constituting command’s forces.
- Advises in matters relating to the combat readiness of subordinate commands to perform air/surface/subsurface functions.
- Manages station estimate production and staff division coordination. Oversees preparation and implementation of training schedules and exercises.
- Leads liaison activities with forces associated with commander’s mission.
Staff Operations Command Center Watch Officer
NAVCENT, Manama, Bahrain
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Supervises the operations of Staff Operations Command Center for watch periods.
- Advises command of tactical situations.
- Reviews, evaluates, monitors and interprets operations information.
- Maintains a plot of locations and schedule of all command units and other units of interest.
- Takes emergency action as prescribed by command directives.
Submarine Warfare Officer
USN, USS Michigan (SSGN 727), Bangor, WA
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Administers normal operation and maintenance of main propulsion plant.
- Supervises operation and maintenance of normal and emergence naval nuclear reactors.
- Supervises operation and maintenance of auxiliary machinery and piping systems.
- Directs damage control operations and maintenance of electrical systems, repairs to ship’s hull and repairs to material equipment of other departments as required.
- Controls and directs normal non-propulsion activities.
Education
Certificate - Naval Nuclear Power
Naval Nuclear Power School
Charleston, SC01.2017
Certificate -
Naval Power Training Unit
Ballston Spa, NY01.2017
MS - Explosives Engineering
Missouri University of Science And Technology
Rolla, MO01.2016
BS - Chemistry
Missouri University of Science And Technology
Rolla, MO01.2014
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Microsoft office
- Operational planning
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Nuclear Quality Review, Plans and Production
USSTRATCOM, Offutt Air Force Base, NE
11.2023 - Current
Staff Operations and Plans Officer
FIFTH FLEET, CTF-54, Manama, Bahrain
12.2022 - 11.2023
Staff Operations Command Center Watch Officer
NAVCENT, Manama, Bahrain
01.2022 - 12.2022
Submarine Warfare Officer
USN, USS Michigan (SSGN 727), Bangor, WA
05.2019 - 01.2022
Certificate - Naval Nuclear Power
Naval Nuclear Power School
Certificate -
Naval Power Training Unit
MS - Explosives Engineering
Missouri University of Science And Technology
BS - Chemistry
Missouri University of Science And Technology
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