Steve Rose
Tokyo,Japan
Summary
Experienced professional with a demonstrated ability to lead diversified teams to success under high-stress conditions. Known for a relentless drive. Prefer leading teams from the front to solve dynamic problems and deliver successful outcomes. Lifelong military aviation geek sought career in the aerospace industry after retiring with 23 years as a USAF intelligence officer. Honed skillset to analyze large datasets, find the key factors, and create and present scalable, comprehensive strategies to C-Level leaders to meet business goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director for Business Strategy
Northrop Grumman
08.2021 - Current
- Proactively identified obstacles and risks; independently took action to prevent two capture cancellations; $1.8B potential value.
- Ensured compliance with export requirements, leveraging experience to improve coordination between USG, NGC and Japan; TAA approval 90 days.
- Identified key cross-sector collaboration opportunities to enhance PWin; $1.2B DS programs linked for key industry partner.
- Generated innovative solutions with resources available; Japan proceeded with FMS case despite no capture budget.
- Managed difficult client, via open communication and accessibility to ensure NGC brand image was respected/trusted. Protected $36M demo project.
- Led CEO-level events, integrating all four sectors, to promote NGC's key captures with Japanese senior politicians. Strong influence on E-2D acquisition.
- Led local industry group and professional networks to strengthen government and industry client relationships. Co-chair of Industry Group Committee.
Director for Defense Strategy
U.S. Embassy, Tokyo
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Led negotiations on Japan's Future Fighter program; unified divergent U.S Government stakeholders to create coherent strategy for $40B program
- Coordinated national research and development programs; filed first joint patent.
- Wrote U.S. strategy on Japan; identified system requirements for credible alliance deterrent capability
- Directly tasked by Ambassador to tackle questions & provide policy recommendations
Chief of Plans & Exercises (Program Management)
Seoul, Korea
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Led multi-national team to rewrite obsolete software, including training all U.S and Korean personnel
- Transformed exercise realism for C-Level leaders; Korea's Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff awarded "top officer" in 2017.
Exchange Instructor at Japan's Defense Staff College
Tokyo, Japan
05.2014 - 05.2016
- First foreign instructor to be voted as a 'top instructor' by the students
- Developed extensive network with Japan Air Self Defense Force officers
Deputy Chief of Target Intelligence (Analyst / Team Lead)
Seoul, Korea
06.2011 - 09.2013
- Stood up bilateral target materials production center; integrated vertical processes; improving theater production by 300%
- Wrote classified targeting analysis of North Korean military capabilities; fresh analysis challenged long-held beliefs, led change in national guidance.
Squadron Commander (Senior Manager)
Pensacola, Florida
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Led geographically separated unit of 40 personnel and 200 in transit students on U.S. Navy facility.
- Focus on fairness, equality, and transparency led to highest-rated workplace climate assessment
Assistant Director of Operations (Deputy Chief Ops Officer)
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
07.2006 - 06.2008
- Plank-holder for new intelligence squadron using new paradigm, systems, and radical new manning concept while undergoing IOC
- Deployed overseas three times to lead operations in-person; reduced product delivery timeline 200%
Command Speechwriter and Executive Staff
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Crafted Commander's Congressional Testimony to advocate for new base and new aircraft; Congress approved both
- Demonstrated outstanding presentation skills while promoting AFSOC mission
Education
Master of Science - National Security Studies
Air University
Montgomery, AL06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Penn State University
State College, PA05.1998
Defense Language Institute
Skills
- Team Development: integrating diverse personalities & cultures
- Strategic Analysis: products for C-Level decision making, reviews/assesses strategies
- Strategic Planning: focus on key objectives
- Event Planning: C-Level events focused on strategic communications
- Partnerships and Alliances: Experience in gaining traction/advocacy
- Government - Industry Cooperation: adv tech & international program
- USAF Targeteer Certification: Target materials, weaponeering, collateral damage estimation
Timeline
Director for Business Strategy
Northrop Grumman
08.2021 - Current
Director for Defense Strategy
U.S. Embassy, Tokyo
07.2017 - 06.2021
Chief of Plans & Exercises (Program Management)
Seoul, Korea
06.2016 - 05.2017
Exchange Instructor at Japan's Defense Staff College
Tokyo, Japan
05.2014 - 05.2016
Deputy Chief of Target Intelligence (Analyst / Team Lead)
Seoul, Korea
06.2011 - 09.2013
Squadron Commander (Senior Manager)
Pensacola, Florida
06.2008 - 06.2010
Assistant Director of Operations (Deputy Chief Ops Officer)
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
07.2006 - 06.2008
Command Speechwriter and Executive Staff
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
06.2005 - 06.2006
Master of Science - National Security Studies
Air University
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Penn State University
Defense Language Institute
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