Suzanne Tracy Neal
Jessup
Summary
With over 30 years of experience in Department of Defense and Intelligence Community Logistics, Intelligence Planning, Exercises & Readiness, Resource Management, and Program Management. Expertise in Joint Operations Planning and Execution, as well as Strategic Planning. Skilled in staff management roles such as Team Lead, Contracting Officer Technical Representative, Branch and Deputy Division Chief, and military command at both company and battalion levels.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Joint Cyberspace Operations Planner - PLEX Solutions
USCYBERCOM J3 Future Operations Fort Meade MD
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and synchronize division allies and partners (A&P) requirements across USCYBERCOM directorates. Coordinate component inputs, changes to the Annual Campaign Order. Coordinate with CO-IPEs and USCYBERCOM staffs to align support to geographic combatant command Requests For Support; draft and action supporting USCYBERCOM orders. Coordinate J3 inputs to Joint Staff Global Integration requirements. Researched and compiled information on planning operations from multiple sources, prepared two and four-star level Info papers, Read-Ahead's and Talking Points for the Director of Operations and Commander, USCYBERCOM. Only USCYBERCOM Program Manager for the Joint Staff C2IE Common Operations Picture. Devised recommendations adopted by the J35, collapsing the number of internal J35 reporting requirements resulting in more professional, focused reporting.
Supervisory Intelligence Officer (Intelligence Planning), Deputy Division Chief
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) USCYBERCOM J25
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Directed and lead a staff of civilian, military and contract professionals in coordination, synchronization and integration of Intelligence Directorate Partner Engagement, Policy & Strategy and Foreign Disclosure requirements, resources, and activities. Lead the development, interpretation, implementation and assessment of national, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Combatant Command and DIA policies, strategies, and doctrines to enable effective synchronization and execution of plans and activities across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise and foreign partners. Guide the development of academic partnerships with US colleges and universities, building a pool of students providing a nuanced approach to Cyber issues. Manage intelligence capabilities by advocating for the optimal allocation of intelligence resources to support mission readiness, evaluating the sufficiency of intelligence functional capabilities against requirements.
Branch Chief
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), USTRANSCOM J25R
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Lead the USTRANSCOM J25 Readiness and Exercises branch. Directed a staff of civilian, active-duty and reserve component military and contract Planners. Led the branch in support to USTRANSCOM and other Combatant Commands and government organizations Tier 1 exercises and training events. Direct management of J2 Readiness and Assessments for the USTRANSCOM Directorate of Intelligence. Provide guidance and direction on the Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS) and the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS), DoD-level systems used to plan, manage and asses combatant command readiness.
Intelligence Planner (Exercises)
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), USCYBERCOM J21
10.2011 - 03.2020
- Led the USCYBERCOM J2 Exercise Branch in support to USCYBERCOM and other CCMD Tier 1 exercises and training events. Managed up; provided direction and mentorship to a team of civilian, military and contract Planners in integration of DOD, Joint, DIA and USCYBERCOM training & readiness instructions on exercise planning /execution of supported/supporting CCMD exercises. Ensured prioritized alignment to CCMD training and mission objectives. Developed engagement strategies between the Branch, analysts, NSA and USCYBERCOM. Provided guidance on J2 support on Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects and ensured Training Objectives (TO) supported Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS)/Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS) requirements
Logistics Planner
DIA, J2MS (Internal USCC J2 ACAP Rotation)
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed the J2 annual Simplified Acquisition Procedure budget as the Government Purchase Cardholder/Departmental Accountable Official responsible for validating legal information of monthly purchases IAW DIA guidance and the Financial Management Regulation. Managed a budget of approximately $250k, funding and other life support requirements supporting J2 organizations at Fort Meade and Det. West San Diego and Camp Parks locations. USCYBERCOM Directorate of Intelligence Program Manager for J2 access to the new East Campus location. Extensive logistics background ensured J2 infrastructure allotments met Intelligence Directorate requirements with zero loss in requirements production during J2 relocation to East Campus. Awarded the USCYBERCOM's Commander 4-start coin.
Intelligence Planner
USCYBERCOM J2P
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Led preparation/review of DIA cyberspace operations intelligence products across the USCYBERCOM J2, J5, USSTRATCOM J2 and Joint Staff J2. Ensured products aligned with CJCSM 3314.01, Intelligence Planning guidance as part of the Adaptive Planning and Execution System. Coordinated Intelligence Community resources using the Joint Strategic Planning System; Lead Planner supporting USSTRATCOM campaign planning. Leveraged Intelligence Task List (ITL) then PRMx/CRMx (Production and Collection Requirements Matrices) to provide visibility on USCYBERCOM gaps and shortfalls.
Program Manager
DIA Office of Strategic Planning, Policy, & Performance Management
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed the agency-level Combat Support Agency Review Team (CSART) Program. Provided strategic direction to DIA directorates on CCMD responses to the CSART survey. Coordinated CCMD assessments, response timelines, task implementation, and briefings with DIA directorates, the Joint Staff and USD(I). Guidance provided ensured DIA POCs grasped the programs intent as a tool to facilitate readiness and enhance customer support. Decreased timelines for receipt, review, and approval of agency response actions to USD(I). Efforts resulted in advanced DIA management of the Intelligence Planning discipline, identification and alignment of senior service school graduate planners into planning billets. Also led to first HR Program Managers installed at each CCMD; outcome equaled 30% decrease in DIA response times for USCYBERCOM J2 personnel actions.
Intelligence Planner
USCYBERCOM J2 (DIA Joint Duty Assignment to USCYBERCOM)
12.2011 - 07.2014
- Led USCYBERCOM intelligence planning efforts in support of USCYBERCOM and USSTRATCOM's Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan and Guidance for Employment of the Force (JSCP & GEF) directed plans as part of the Intelligence Planning Team (IPT). Enabled representation of USCYBERCOM intelligence equities in the Annex B's. Coordinated J2 Intelligence Estimates with DIAs Dynamic Threat Assessments and Theater Intelligence Assessments. Implemented strategic planning guidance as required as part of the Adaptive Planning & Execution System.
LTC, USAR (Ret.)
United States Army
04.1978 - 12.2007
- Supported various commands in staff assignments of increasingly higher responsibilities from Area Support Group through Division. Led soldiers at the company and battalion command levels.
Student in residence
Joint Advanced Warfighting School, National Defense University
06.2006 - 07.2007
- MS. in Joint Campaign Planning
Supply Specialist
DIA Directorate for Logistics
03.2005 - 06.2006
- HUMINT and TECH directorates Property Book Officer. Led civilian and contract staff; efforts aligned with DIA's Strategic Plan. Managed property accountability IAW DIA and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidance. Awarded the DIA Logistics Directorate award for exemplary performance.
Supervisory Staff Administrator
HQ, 455th Chemical Brigade
06.2000 - 03.2005
- Senior Army brigade civilian; established, prioritized, directed the work of three U.S. Army Reserve Chemical and Transportation battalions and 12 subordinate Reserve and Active Duty chemical and logistics companies consisting of 2500+ military and civilian personnel. Seamlessly linked and aligned active and reserve training and reporting requirements, establishing a cohesive framework of reporting outputs. Maintained the highest DoD Unit Status Report percentages for 12 of 16 quarters.
Education
MBA -
University of Phoenix
01.2013
MS - Joint Campaign Planning
Joint Advanced Warfighting School, National Defense University
01.2007
BS - Political Science
Coker College
01.1989
Skills
- Over 30 years' experience in Department of Defense and Intelligence Community Logistics, Intelligence Planning, Exercises & Readiness, Resource Management and Program Management Expertise in Joint Operations Planning and Execution, and Strategic Planning Expertise in leading and directing staffs as a Team Lead, Branch and Deputy Division Chief, Contracting Officer Technical Representative, and military command at the company and battalion levels
Certification
Joint Professional Military Education II, US Army Functional Area 90A-Logistician
Timeline
Joint Cyberspace Operations Planner - PLEX Solutions
USCYBERCOM J3 Future Operations Fort Meade MD
06.2023 - Current
Supervisory Intelligence Officer (Intelligence Planning), Deputy Division Chief
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) USCYBERCOM J25
09.2021 - 05.2023
Branch Chief
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), USTRANSCOM J25R
03.2020 - 09.2021
Logistics Planner
DIA, J2MS (Internal USCC J2 ACAP Rotation)
10.2015 - 09.2017
Intelligence Planner
USCYBERCOM J2P
03.2015 - 09.2015
Program Manager
DIA Office of Strategic Planning, Policy, & Performance Management
07.2014 - 02.2015
Intelligence Planner
USCYBERCOM J2 (DIA Joint Duty Assignment to USCYBERCOM)
12.2011 - 07.2014
Intelligence Planner (Exercises)
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), USCYBERCOM J21
10.2011 - 03.2020
Student in residence
Joint Advanced Warfighting School, National Defense University
06.2006 - 07.2007
Supply Specialist
DIA Directorate for Logistics
03.2005 - 06.2006
Supervisory Staff Administrator
HQ, 455th Chemical Brigade
06.2000 - 03.2005
LTC, USAR (Ret.)
United States Army
04.1978 - 12.2007
MS - Joint Campaign Planning
Joint Advanced Warfighting School, National Defense University
BS - Political Science
Coker College
MBA -
University of Phoenix
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