THOMAS WIGINGTON
Upper Marlboro
Summary
Dynamic Senior Strategic Medical Advisor with extensive experience at the Joint Staff, excelling in operations management and cross-agency collaboration. Proven track record in strategic planning and budget oversight, leading teams to optimize health service support for over 2.8M personnel. Adept at policy formulation and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Strategic Medical Advisor
Joint Staff
PENTAGON
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw operations, supervising 21 skilled Officer, Enlisted, and Civilian personnel, providing expert analysis and medical recommendations for Joint Force of over 2.8M personnel.
- Manages senior health service support leadership for collaborative medical operations across OSD, CCMDs, Services, Interagency, and international partners to optimize shaping and synchronization of global health service continuum.
- Oversees strategic framework on joint service enlisted operational and expeditionary skills capability, requirements, utilization, and training provided to SEAC, Joint Staff, Services, and CCMDs.
- Spearheaded concept development, managing 2 Project Officers and 11 contractors, alongside integration of 80 DoD/Joint Service Working Group members.
- Advised executive leadership on strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
Director of Force Management, Public Health
United States Air Force Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon
FALLS CHURCH
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed life cycle management and operations of enlisted force by supervising 1,563 personnel, 75 developmental special duty positions, and 16 Functional Managers across 10 Regional Executive Suites with oversight of $6.5B in resources, ensuring financial accountability and mission success.
- Directed cross-agency initiatives to optimize resource utilization and streamline program execution under fixed budgets.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance organizational effectiveness and communication.
- Managed budgetary planning to optimize resource allocation across departments.
- Led organizational development changes, enabling organization to better respond and adapt to industry and market changes.
Chief Operating Officer for Medical Programs
United States Air Force - Headquarters AFDW
JB ANDREWS
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Spearheaded cross-agency collaboration, leading 144 personnel across 23 agencies to deliver integrated support for 11,000 Airmen and 29 mission partners.
- Managed AFDW COVID operations, orchestrating Tier 1 and Tier 4 testing for over 4,000 Active Duty members monthly, reinforcing mission-critical defense capabilities in the National Capital Region.
- Informed and executed Department of the Air Force/Surgeon General (DAF/SG) functional guidance for health service support policies, plans, engagements, and exercises aligned with the Warfighting Mission (WWM).
Senior Advisor/Consultant for Medical Programs
United States Air Force, USAF - Al Udeid AB
DOHA
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed operations across 1,000 product lines, safeguarding $32M in assets while enabling mission success for 95,000 joint and coalition members.
- Developed training programs to enhance staff skills and performance capabilities.
- Mentored team members, fostering professional development and leadership skills.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Directed strategic initiatives to align departmental goals with organizational vision.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for multiple projects
Chief Compliance/Operating Officer
United States Air Force - Davis-Monthan AFB
DAVIS-MONTHAN
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Oversaw cross-agency collaboration among 23 organizations, directing 144 personnel to deliver essential support to 11,000 Airmen and 29 mission partners worldwide.
- Managed daily operations and logistics supporting 66 squadrons and 9 detachments, delivering critical support to 4 combatant commands and enhancing global force projection.
- Directed complaint resolution as sole enlisted specialist; managed 42 IG/congressional inquiries, achieving closure on 3 reprisal and 17 CDI cases, reinforcing accountability and mission readiness
Senior Program Manager - Epi Consult Service
United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB
Dayton
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Oversaw global program operations for 1,563 personnel across 75 sites with management of $6.5B in resources, guaranteeing financial accountability and mission success.
- Designed performance dashboards and KPI frameworks to track readiness, cost efficiency, and compliance.
- Drove policy alignment with DHA, FDA, and CDC through enterprise-level collaboration and governance.
- Led cross-agency initiatives to optimize resource utilization and streamline program execution under fixed budgets.
Public Health Compliance and Enforcement Inspector
United States Air Force, USAF
Various Locations
07.1997 - 10.2015
- Oversaw health compliance and clinical audits for 2,400+ personnel across joint operations.
- Administered and optimized data-driven systems (ASIMS, DOEHRS-HC, Genesis) for strategic readiness and
resource planning. - Partnered with the Inspector General's Office to deliver risk reports and manage remediation plans.
Education
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE - HOMELAND SECURITY
American Military University
Charleston, WV12.2020
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - PUBLIC HEALTH
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL06.2014
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Budget oversight
- Policy formulation
- Program assessment
- Resource distribution
- Cross-agency collaboration
- Regulatory adherence
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Executive leadership
- Organizational development
Certification
Inspector General Training Course - Complaints Resolution - 2018
Training
- Senior Leadership Workshop, 2024
- Combined Senior Leader Course, 2020
- Defense Acquisition University Course (DAU) - CLC 051 - Managing Government Property in Possession of Contractors, 2020
- Defense Acquisition University Course (DAU) - CLC 106 Contracting Officer’s Representative with a Mission Focus, 2020
- Defense Acquisition University Course (DAU) - CLM 047 Fiscal and Physical Accountability and Management of DoD Equipment, 2020
- Defense Acquisition University Course (DAU) - CLM 003 Overview of Acquisition Ethics, 2019
- Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) Course - 9610 Material Control Officer, 2019
- Intermediate Executive Skills, 2018
Awards And Decorations
- Legion of Merit, 1, 12/07/23
- Merit Service Medal, 5, 07/13/21
- AF Commendation Medal, 4, 11/26/12
- AF Achievement Medal, 4, 09/21/11
- Army Achievement Medal, 1, 05/06/07
Timeline
Senior Strategic Medical Advisor
Joint Staff
01.2024 - Current
Director of Force Management, Public Health
United States Air Force Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon
08.2021 - 01.2024
Chief Operating Officer for Medical Programs
United States Air Force - Headquarters AFDW
06.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Advisor/Consultant for Medical Programs
United States Air Force, USAF - Al Udeid AB
03.2019 - 05.2020
Chief Compliance/Operating Officer
United States Air Force - Davis-Monthan AFB
11.2017 - 02.2019
Senior Program Manager - Epi Consult Service
United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB
11.2015 - 10.2017
Public Health Compliance and Enforcement Inspector
United States Air Force, USAF
07.1997 - 10.2015
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE - HOMELAND SECURITY
American Military University
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - PUBLIC HEALTH
Community College of the Air Force