1. EDWARD M. RIVERA (Ed) _____________________________________________________________________Resume
Email: edrivera778@live.com Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (SBI/SSBI) – May 2009
Phone: 701-520-2293
SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS
 Executive level leadership experience during last 10 years of 26 plus years of service in US Air Force to include command
 Motivational leader able to form teams from diverse groups in solving the most difficult technical or financial problems
 Broad operations and technical expertise in space launch, range safety, satellite command & control, and missile operations
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2010 – 2014 Chief of Safety, 45th Space Wing, Patrick AFB FL
- Directed ground/flight/weapons/system/launch safety programs for Eastern Range covering 15 million square miles
- Developed and implemented public safety programs for all manned/unmanned space vehicles launched on the Eastern Range
- Led 120-member team comprised of Air Force and contract engineers,analysts,mathematicians and safety technicians
- Managed infrastructure safety program preserving $2.5B unique national launch and launch support assets
- Leadership key in 55 successfullaunches worth ~ $160.2B; SpaceX, NOTU, OTV, NASA, etc.
2009 - 2010 Student, Naval War College (Focus on National Security Leadership), Newport RI
- Completed an academically rigorous senior level program of the Naval War College
- Selected by the College of Naval Warfare for demanding Joint Land, Aerospace and Sea Simulation Theater Operations
2008 – 2009 Director of Safety, HQ AFSPC, Peterson AFB CO
- Developed, directed and implemented safety programs for 39,000+ military/civilians across 43 locations in the world
- Managed and coordinated positions on weapons safety and nuclear surety issues with DoD/AF Safety and Nuclear Weapon Centers
- Planned, directed, and executed AF mishap prevention program, safety investigation policy and guidance
2007 – 2008 Deputy, Inspector General and Chief, Inspection Division, HQ AFSPC, Peterson AFB CO
- Led 48-person division to evaluated headquarters readiness for space and ICBM operation inspections
- Directed Nuclear Surety Inspections,Operation Readiness Inspections and Compliance Inspections to ensure AF and AFSPC
wartime taskings at all units worldwide were within standards
- Led inspection team in revamping and executing new inspection protocols for space and ICBM weapon systems
- Formulated inspection policy, led 100-plus member, multi-disciplinary inspection teams i.e. DTRA, STRATCOM, DoD
2005 – 2007 Deputy Group Commander, 45th Operations Group, Patrick AFB FL
- Assisted Commander in leading 5 diverse operations and support squadrons ~2K officers, enlisted, civilians and contractors
- Directed range operations,maintenance, weather, communications, and support,with two remote tracking sites (Antigua, Ascension)
- Certified Combat Mission Ready--orchestrated launch operations for critical missions to support warfighter
- Planned and tracked execution of $120M O&M budget; responsible for launch and range assets worth over $20B
- During this time frame I deployed to European Command in support of the “War on Terrorism” as Political Military Officer for
Central Africa—engaged with OSD, DOS and foreign nations on U.S. security policy
2003 – 2005 Commander, 10th Space Warning Squadron, Cavalier AFS ND
- Commanded largest CONUS-isolated base and its Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System(PARCS); winner of
“Commander-In-Chief’s Installation Excellence Unit “2004”
- Commanded 150 person,Bi-national USAF/Canadian Forces active duty,DoD civilians and contractorteam; Unit awarded an
“Outstanding” rating after a grueling Operational Readiness Inspection “2005”
- Chief Quality Assurance Evaluator $15.9M Radar and Base maintenance, law enforcement and support services
- Directed installation Security Council, Crisis Response Element, Disaster Control Group and base facilities
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2001 – 2003 Chief, Space Operations Branch, HQ AFSPC, Peterson AFB CO
- Led program management for $32B Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM), $6.8B Global Positioning System (GPS),
$426M Nuclear Detonation Detection System (NDS) and $6.2B Global Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) of antennas,
communications links and control centers
- Command Functional Manager for sustaining and supporting all DoD satellites and their C2 squadrons
1999 – 2001 Operations Officer, 2nd Space Operations Squadron, Schriever AFB CO
- Director of operations for a 150-person space operation squadron
- Directed all command and control of the $15.2B GPS satellite system
- Directed and operationally validated all GPS satellite engineering support and satellite analysis activities
1998 – 1999 Student, Air Command and Staff College (Focused on Mid Management Leadership), Maxwell AFB, AL
1997 – 1998 Chief, Global Positioning System Modernization, HQ AFSPC/XR, Peterson AFB, CO
- Managed requirements for command’s premier $15.2B GPS which provided, 24-hour, all weather, 3-D positioning,velocity, time
and nuclear detonation information to warfighting commanders
- Championed warfighter requirements from initial concept to fielding of new operational capabilities
- Command expert ensuring warfighter requirements integrated in Navigation Warfare (Navwar) program
1996 – 1997 Executive Officer, 21st Space Wing Peterson AFB CO
- Wing Commander’s executive representative to six group commanders
- Organized and directed execution of wing-wide range of operational and support issues
- Administrative guidance in support of 8,000-person wing, including 26 geographically separated units
1994 – 1996 Executive Officer, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg AFB, CA
- Wing Commander’s executive representative to six group commanders
- Organized and directed execution of wing-wide range of operational and support issues
- Ensured proper execution of CC’s policy, guidance, and directives with Wing staff, four groups and tenant units
1993 – 1994 ICBM Test Operations Staff Officer, 576th Test Squadron Vandenberg AFB CA
- Board selected TOP HAND – AF Space Command professionaldevelopment program for elite space officers
- Directed multimillion dollar operational ICBM launches to assure Follow-on Operational Test and Evaluation objectives
- Conducted the range countdown of operational Peacekeeper and Minuteman ICBM tests
1988 – 1993 ICBM Senior Crew Cmdr Instructor and Evaluator, 90th Missile Wing, F.E. Warren AFB, WY
- Senior Commander Evaluator of missile crews on systemoperations and launch procedures
- Senior Deputy Instructorof missile crews on weapon systems and Emergency War Orders
- Point of Contact for $572M Rapid Execution and Combat targeting modification
EDUCATION
Masterof Science, National Security Strategy, Naval War College, 2010, Newport RI
Masterof Science, Military Operational Art & Science, Air Command and Staff College, 1999, Maxwell AFB, AL
Squadron Officer School (Focused on Junior Management Leadership), 1995, Maxwell AFB, AL
Masterof Arts,Administration, 1993, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, 1988, Park University, Parkville MO