Mr. John DeWolfe Wheeler is seeking permanent, full-time employment in northern Virginia and Washington D.C. areas. He has over 13 years of experience in strategic planning, international programs, and building partnership capacity for the U.S. Navy and Pacific Command. His experience includes facilitating ship transfers, developing international business opportunities, and interpreting national security strategy. He is proficient in areas such as foreign military sales, congressional notifications, and senior leader briefings.

1. Mr. John DeWolfe Wheeler
12001 Governors Court
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Day Phone: 202-433-5665
Evening Phone: 703-910-6186
Mobile: 703-225-9741
Email: jwheeler04@verizon.net
Alternate Email: Jdwheeler@live.com
Availability: Job Type: Permanent
Work Schedule:Full-Time
Desired
locations:
United States - VA - Alexandria
United States - VA - Arlington
United States - VA - Arlington County
United States - VA - Fairfax County
United States - VA - Lake Ridge
United States - VA - Manassas
United States - VA - Washington Dulles International Airport
United States - VA - Quantico
United States - DC - Washington Navy Yard
Work
Experience:
NAVY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFICE
1270 10nth Street SE Suite 2000
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5165 United States
08/2010 - Present
Salary: 123,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Series:
0001
Pay
Plan:
NH
Grade:
0340
Planner and Programs Integration (This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Planner and Programs Subject Matter Expert responsible for execution of the
following duties: Naval Sea Systems Command Programs liaison; Combatant
Commander (PACOM) liaison; and Excess Defense Articles (EDA), Ship Transfer
Coordinator for Navy International Programs Office (NIPO) commanded by the
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for International Programs. Develops,
briefs and executes plans and strategies to align U.S. Navy Program Office
programs of record with U.S. Navy and Combatant Commander strategic and
operational priorities. Focuses on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) articles and
services as direct partner capacity building tools for current and future acquisition
strategies. Prepares program campaign plans with integrated process teams to
derive maximum benefit from international sales offerings for greatest return on
engagement and return on investment to meet capacity building requirements in
the maritime domain. Conducts frequent meetings with staffs of Commander, U.S.
Pacific Command; Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and various Joint U.S. Military
Advisory Groups or Offices of Defense Cooperation to determine maritime capacity
gaps and identify and make available best equipment and systems in the USN and

2. Defense Industry inventory. Works closely with integrated IPO staff in Foreign
Military Sales (FMS) case development, Export Licensing, Technology Transfer
and Disclosure policy, and senior leadership to identify resource allocations and
barriers to FMS sales of Navy articles and services through the FMS, FMF and
NDAA 1206 process. Prepares briefings and packages for approval and signature
which provide recommended solutions to senior level decision makers. Manages
and facilitates command outreach activities to provide Flag Officer-level interaction
with foreign counterparts at Bi-Lateral meetings and at Air and Trade Shows in the
U.S. PACOM Area of Operations. Serves as focal point with Navy program offices
and industry to prepare briefings and read-ahead books for senior level meetings
and counterpart interaction. Meets frequently with U.S. Industry to discuss product
lines and identify those systems which have fostered international interest.
Provides briefings, white papers and presentations on those systems which have
both a High return on engagement for meeting strategic goals, and high return on
investment which support Navy program offices in various ways. Prioritizes specific
programs under a decision Point Review systems campaign to distribute funding to
exploit pre-Letter of Request (LOR) opportunities where Navy program offices can
influence acquisition strategies of foreign partners. Prioritizes available funding to
support those Navy Programs and Program Offices where there is maximum return
for the man-hours and FMS funding expended in order to provide key maritime
partners needed capability, while also providing a U.S. solution for interoperability
and long term support. Specializes in allocation of U.S. Navy Excess Defense
Articles, ships, for the U.S. Navy with additional support to U.S. Coast Guard EDA
Programs. Works closely with various levels of the Defense Department and
Department of State in the preparation of annual ship transfer packages to obtain
approval for Navy's ship transfer proposals and to develop legislative packages for
submission to Congress. Creates decision briefings and formal Congressional
Notifications required for EDA articles transfer to foreign partners for review by the
U.S. Congress, including notifications required by the Foreign Assistance Act and
Arms Export Control Act. Works closely with DoD entities to provide foreign naval
representatives access to view Excess Defense Articles in order to assist their
governments with decision making related to acquisition and future capability
required. Serves as one of two command experts in the Navy EDA ship process for
briefings and allocation decision meetings. Supervise government civilians and
support contractors in daily activities, including creation and delivery of senior
leader briefings. Lead monthly meetings and briefs executives on action plans for
the execution of business development efforts for U.S. Navy programs of record.
Facilitate directorate outreach efforts with industry partners seeking to increase
foreign military sales market share. Determine means of allowing rotational
assignments at no cost to command and with minimal operations impact. Conduct
employee surveys to create innovative programs for military and civilian staff and
utilize feedback for process improvements. Manage the US Navy’s excess defense
articles capital ship transfer process to international maritime partners. Plan and
execute inspections of proposed vessels at inactive ship facilities. Serve as
command liaison with the U.S. Coast Guard for USCG vessel transfers. Serve as
Integrated Process Team Leader for Capabilities Development teams designed to
support programs providing high return on investment benefits.
Supervisor: Steve Poppe ((202) 433 5661)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

3. Lockheed Martin
Arlington, VA United States
08/2009 - 08/2010
Hours per week: 45
Strategic Planner
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Provides contract support for the Strategic Planning Directorate of Navy
International Programs Office (IPO), the Navy's Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
Implementing Agency. This directorate is tasked to develop international business
opportunities for various naval weapons systems and identify other naval support
programs which are suited to meeting international partner defense and security
requirements while also aligning with Combatant Commander Theater Campaign
Planning regional and country specific objectives and end states. Contractor
support area of responsibility includes international business development for
transfer of large naval ships designated for disposal as Excess Defense Articles
after decommissioning. Develops ship transfer allocations through communication
and coordination with Offices of Defense Cooperation Senior Defense Officers,
Naval Component Command Representatives, Combatant Commander Country
Desk Officers, and Naval staff supporting the Secretary of the Navy and Chief of
Naval Operations. These transfers are designed to provide naval partner capacity
and facilitate combined naval operations for maritime security operations with U.S.
forces. Provides briefings and facilitates meetings and teleconferences to provide
background on ship transfer process requirements, prepares allocation approval
packages for staffing from Navy IPO to process through Dept of Defense and Dept
of State stakeholders. Works closely with FMS case officers and Naval Systems
Commands to determine national disclosure policy release requirements and
equipment removals for transfers to foreign nations. Works with Naval Components
and Combatant Command representatives to evaluate future interoperability
requirements for ships designated for transfer and advocates for retention of
releasable systems which might normally be removed for needs of navy stock or
inventory managers. Drafts proposed Congressional legislation for ship transfers
including Excess Defense Articles notifications required under the Foreign
Assistance Act and Armed Forces Export Control Act. Monitors ship transfer
process in execution and supports and attends international partner joint visit
inspections of proposed ships and crafts briefings and other materials to ensure
processes are understood. Drafts talking points and information papers for senior
leaders requesting status of transfers or in preparation for senior leader attended
international naval symposiums and bilateral engagements. Maintains historical
files and databases which support information papers and requests for background
related to partner nation historical transfers. Facilitates weekly ship transfer
teleconferences with navy stakeholders and bi weekly teleconferences related to
specific ship transfers approved by Congress and signed into public law via Naval
Vessel Transfer Acts. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Susan Lyon,
Supervisor's Phone: 703 601 9719)
Supervisor: Susan Lyon (703 601 9719)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: No, Employee No Longer In Employment

4. United States Pacific Command
Camp Smith, HI United States
06/2006 - 08/2009
Hours per week: 50
Branch Chief, Building Partnership Capacity Strategy and Resources
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Assists the Strategy and Policy Director in a major joint command with
interpretation of national security strategy and policy, and in formulation of theater,
regional and partner nation engagement goals, objectives and end states.
Coordinates and directs staff preparation of policy guidance and prioritization of
resources which fund shaping activities between U.S. Defense personnel,
Services, other agencies, staffs and up to 36 nations in the Asia-Pacific region.
Collaborates with other services and U.S. Government agencies in coordinating
regional strategy, policy and plans that increase military engagement opportunities,
including security force assistance, Global War on Terror (GWOT) activities, and
Civil Military Operations activities. Maintains close liaison with services, direct
reporting units, sub-unified commands and other government agencies to provide
current resource and policy decisions and prioritization of various resources which
impact current and future operations. Prioritized a portfolio valued at over $400M in
project nominations including Foreign Military Financing; International Military
Education and Training; Overseas Disaster, Humanitarian and Civic Assistance;
Developing Countries Combined Exercise Program; Humanitarian and Civic
Assistance; and National Defense Act Authorizations such as 1207 security and
stabilization funding and 1206 counter terrorism train and equip funding.
Responsible for identifying and articulating a strategy-based approach in
apportionment of resources to activities which will reduce future requirements for
U.S. force interventions. Leads the Commander's Building Partner Capabilities
Portfolio efforts with senior defense officials. Provides Commander’s Congressional
testimony, other articles, talking points, and briefings in subject area. Uses
software and media hardware systems to provide current information and status of
resources. Lead officer for the Asia Pacific Regional Initiative (APRI) fund, a
congressional earmark for U.S. Pacific Command which funds and stimulates
engagement and humanitarian assistance projects across the Pacific region.
Demonstrated ability to inform and influence resource and authorities decision
makers. Advocated for and received an increase in APRI allocation from $8M to
$15M over a three year period. Developed policy guidance and a nomination and
staff approval framework. Efforts resulted in prioritization and funding of activities
that expanded partnerships, multilateralism, interagency participation, and
stimulated new missions that provided influence, access and capacity building.
Influenced Department Budgets in favor of increasing the Commander’s
Cooperative Engagement Program funding from $5M annually to $9M for FY 10.
Worked closely with Humanitarian Assistance program managers to advocate and
support an increase in humanitarian assistance funding, resulting in fund levels
increasing from $9.0M to $21.5M over a three year period.
Supervisor: CAPT Earl Hampton ((808)-477-0164)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

5. NAVAL WAR COLLEGE
Newport, RI United States
07/2005 - 06/2006
Hours per week: 40
Senior Student
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
The College of Naval Warfare curriculum is a 10 month graduate level course of
study requiring extensive reading, writing and seminar debate. This education is
considered official duty for active duty service personnel identified as having
potential for more senior leadership positions in the Department of Defense. The
course satisfies all requirements for Joint Personnel Military Education and is a
Master's Degree program. Graduated with Distinction and received a Master's
Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies.
Supervisor: Dean of Students ((401)-841-6595)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA United States
07/2002 - 07/2005
Hours per week: 50
Mission Commander and Operations Officer
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Mission Commander and Operations Officer in a Department of Defense combat
support agency responsible to the Secretary of Defense for weapons of mass
destruction threat reduction and control issues. Trained, organized, deployed and
equipped eleven selectively staffed Joint Service escort teams responsible for over
$500,000 worth of equipment each. Conducted highly intrusive, politically sensitive
arms control inspections and treaty operations in support of the Chemical Weapons
Convention (CWC), an international arms control agreement. Served as the senior
U.S. Government treaty representative during CWC inspections supervising up to
20 senior military and civilian personnel on each mission. Coordinated DoD and
Service interests and resolved inspection issues with senior foreign officials. Led
his inspection teams through nine demanding stockpile and demilitarization facility
inspections with zero discrepancies. As Operations Officer, generated, scheduled,
trained and deployed 16 inspection teams to weapons facilities across the United
States. Synchronized concurrent inspection information through daily updates with
Team Chiefs, seniors and subordinates with timely information and feedback.
Drafted comprehensive inspection "Lessons-Learned" and After Actions Reports to
inform staff and identify and mitigate problems in the conduct of inspections.
Worked closely with division staff, TSA, FBI, and Homeland Security leadership at
Ports of Entry and Debarkation to ensure adherence with inspection requirements.
Served as the conduit for action and information for highly complex deployment
processes involving deployed Joint Forces and foreign inspectors, multiple U.S.
agencies, geographically isolated and dispersed inspection facilities; all while
meeting stringent treaty timelines and milestones under the Convention.
Dramatically reduced logistics friction by ritualizing best practices and modifying
Standard Operating Procedures to reflect successes. Provided after-action

6. inspection briefings to senior agency leadership and provided informed, insightful
recommendations to short and long range problem sets. Led the division's civilian
conversion process and downsizing efforts by facilitating and managing the hiring
of civilian Treaty Compliance Specialists, providing over 45 military billets for return
to services during a period of high military Optempo in support of the Global War of
Terror. Designed and conducted hiring actions for three GS- 12 program analysts
to support the Operations Division. Actions ensured sustained program continuity
upon commencement of longer range demilitarization program efforts at former
storage facilities. Worked closely with Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S.
Army and Treaty Managers at Department of State to ensure upgrades to escort
and treaty compliance policies and ensure the elimination of complacency as
inspection life cycles moved toward more routine demilitarization activities.
Supervisor: Chales Rice ((703) 767-2739)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Canadian Forces College
Toronto, Ontario Canada
07/2001 - 07/2002
Hours per week: 40
Student Command and Staff Course
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
The Canadian Forces College Command and Staff Course develops senior officers
for command staff appointments in the Canadian Forces and allied formations and
staffs. The course encompasses academic and field studies designed to develop
officers to a level of professional knowledge and competence for employment in
staff appointments up to and including fleet, corps and theater-level air operations;
command appointments at senior rank; and command and staff appointments at
combined and joint force at headquarters. Graduated 22 June 2002 and earned
Joint Personnel Military education qualification of Phase One.
Supervisor: Registrar ((416)-482-6800)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Defense language Institute
Monterey, CA United States
11/2000 - 07/2001
Hours per week: 40
Student, French Language
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Defense Language Institute provides education and training of Navy and other
service personnel in foreign languages and cultures through the Defense
Language Institute Training Foreign language Center. Completed 45 semester
units in Basic French and graduated with honors.
Supervisor: Registrar ((831)-242-5366)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Helicopter Support Squadron FIVE
Andersen AFB, GU United States
05/1998 - 11/2000

7. Hours per week: 55
Aircraft Maintenance Officer and Detachment Officer in Charge
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Maintenance Officer and Officer-in-Charge of two distinct helicopter detachments
responsible for helicopter replenishment of ships at sea; amphibious Search and
Rescue operations; and utility services in support of naval operations across the
Asia Pacific and Middle East region maritime domains. As senior officer for two
helicopter detachments he identified, trained and deployed with two teams of up to
30 highly skilled pilots, aircrew and aviation systems specialists for extended at-sea
deployments in support of naval operations and national security contingencies.
Forged unit cohesiveness between his crews and the host naval vessels from
which they operated. Worked closely with ships' Captains to ensure that
detachment policies, plans and operations synchronized with ship's operations to
reduce ship's additional man hours, costs and mitigate safety risks normally
associated with shipboard helicopter operations. Drafted standard operating
procedures to ensure that aircrew training requirements and helicopter
maintenance were accomplished to meet fleet objectives. Supervised eight mid-
grade officers and 20 junior enlisted servicemen and women during two arduous
deployments to the Arabian Gulf area. Senior embarked helicopter pilot with
aircrew and training standardization instruction, post maintenance check flight,
instrument check flight and specialized system qualifications for deployed aircraft
and aircrews.
As Chief Maintenance Officer supervised the efforts of over 370 personnel in the
performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and material condition of
14 helicopters designed to conduct sustained at sea deployments. Monitored,
scheduled, planned and supervised the planned maintenance life cycle inspections
and corresponding supply and inventory controls in order to ensure that squadron
aircraft were ready to deploy on short notice. As the senior pilot and officer
authorized to sign aircraft "Safe for Flight," participated in the conduct of post
maintenance check flights for aircraft systems requiring advanced technical
support. Worked closely with senior engineering teams to institutionalize a genesis
vibration analysis program to significantly increase the service life of helicopter
rotor systems - ultimately resulting in extension in flight hours for critical shortage
rotor head components. Optimized mid level manager work schedules and
provided flex time to provide talent and expertise to aircrews during periods of
heavy pre deployment qualification training ramp up. Developed manpower
strategies to retain experienced personnel during a period of partial squadron
transition to a new airframe, resulting in 100% deployment requirements meeting
schedule. Coordinated with senior facilities teams to upgrade hangar facility and
provide oil and corrosives resistant coatings for substantial life extension of flooring
and workspaces.
Supervisor: CAPT Mark Leary (Unknown)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education: Defense Aquisition UniversityHuntsville, AL United States
Technical or Occupational Certificate 08/2013
Major: Progrtam Management DAWIA Level II
Defense Institute of SecurityAssistance Management Wright Patterson

8. AFB, OH United States
Technical or Occupational Certificate 02/2010
Naval War College Newport, RI United States
Master's Degree 06/2006
GPA: 3.8 of a maximum 4.0
Major: National Security and Strategic Studies
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Graduated with Distinction.
Defense Language Institute Monterey, CA United States
Technical or Occupational Certificate 07/2001
GPA: 3.8 of a maximum 4.0
Major: French Language
Hartwick College Oneonta, NY United States
Bachelor's Degree 05/1981
GPA: 3.07 of a maximum 4.0
Credits Earned:122 credit hours
Major: Independent Study - Natural History
Thayer Academy Braintree United States
High School or equivalent 06/1977
Job Related
Training:
Holds current Secret Clearance with Dept of Defense.
Completed Defense Acquisition University courses over several years to attain
Level II Certification in Programs Management.
Completed Defense Institute of Security Assistance management CONUS
course SAM-C in February 2010.
Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies Executive Seminar, Fall
2007;
Aviation Related Training Included:
C-2A-3881 T-34C Pilot Aircraft Familiarization ;
E-2C-2401 H-46 Replacement Pilot Syllabus Category I and II;
D-2C-2001 UH-1N Fleet Replacement Pilot Category I;
E-555-006 Quality Assurance Administration;
C-516-3203 Material Control Course
E-555-0004 Aviation Maintenance Control Supervisor Course;
D-2C-0520 Helicopter Instrument Ground School;
C-2G-2010 Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Officer Class C-2;
C-2G-2012 Air Department Officer Indoctrination Aircraft Carrier Course.

9. Language
Skills:
Language Spoken Written Read
French Novice Intermediate Intermediate
References: Name Employer Title Phone Email
Stephen
Bowdren (*)
US Navy Director,
Technology
Security and
Cooperative
Programs
202-433-
6012
steve.bowdren@navy.mil
Thomas
Osborn (*)
Lockheed
Martin
L/M On Site
Contractor
Support
Supervisor
202-433-
5695
thomas.osborn.ctr@navy.mil
Jeff Roman
(*)
US Navy,
OPNAV
N52
International
Engagements,
IMET and Ship
Transfer
Coordinator
703-614-
9782
jeffrey.roman@navy.mil
Bradley Russell Plans and
Programs
Integration
Planner
202-433-
5696
bradley.russell@navy.mil
Alan
Westphal
(*)
Retired
USN
Former Division
Chief,
USPACOM J56
(206)-
369-
9830
Westphalac@aol.com
(*) Indicates professional reference