Megan Fowler459 Austin Road, Honolulu HI 96819

Cell: 719-238-0711 - megan.fowler1972@gmail.comSummarySpace Operations Officer with active U.S. government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. Highly flexible, organized and skilled at handling multiple tasks and managing priorities in fast-paced, changing environments. Detail-oriented leader with 13 years of experience in Space Operations, of which 7 years was Defense Satellite Communications Systems Operations Center (DSCSOC) specific experience. Recently deployed to Overseas Contingency Operations for 12 months as the Deputy Chief, Space/Special Access Programs managing classified programs used in that conflict. Decorated military service member transitioning to civilian employment. Highly motivated to leverage 13 years of experience and achievements in Space Operations. Expertise in improving efficiency, resolving problems and providing exceptional leadership. Total active duty military experience is 21 years.

HighlightsTS/SCI security clearance with Special Access Technical writingJoint Army/Air Force experience Exceptionally organizedStrategic planning Excellent written and oral communicatorConflict Management Advanced use of Microsoft OfficeExcellent team-builder Upper-level management experienceStrong attention to detail Analytical thinker

AccomplishmentsDeveloped an Army Service Component Command’s Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for operating in a degraded Space environment, which enabled employees to solve strategic problems more efficiently and quickly.

Coordinated the 1st Space Brigade staff actions necessary to move a Wideband Satellite Operations Center (WSOC) from Camp Roberts, CA to Wahiawa, HI, including12 major communications control assemblages and property valued in excess of $25 million, while maintaining 24/7/365 mission command and operations, which gave the Department of Defense (DoD) a strategic advantage in controlling the payloads of wideband satellites.

Planned and coordinated the $18 million relocation of the 1st Space Brigade to an off-post leased building while saving the brigade over $4 million in cost saving decisions, which gave the brigade a facility in which to operate at the proper classification while their permanent relocation to Fort Carson was being planned and built.

Planned and executed special programs in overseas Contingency Operations which led to the execution or capture of 13 enemy leaders and saved the lives of over 300 coalition forces.

ExperienceSpace Operations and Intelligence Officer, USARPAC HQ, Fort Shafter, HI July 2013 to Current Primary responsibility and subject matter expert for all space based capabilities (Satellite Command

and Control (C2), Space Situational Awareness, Space planning, Missile Warning, Position Navigation and Timing) and activities that affect the PACOM Theater of operations.

Integrated, planned and coordinated space based capabilities and products (national, military and commercial) to support Theater Army command/control, which ensured mission accomplishments.

Planned, integrated and coordinated space operations engagements and opportunities for regional partners under the Theater Campaign Plan, which enhanced Army relationships with partner nations.

Analyzed/provided recommendations for implementation of space operations in Theater according to national and strategic policies and directives, which brought a new capability into Theater.

Facilitated augmentation by space forces when required, which ensured reach back to all supported forces and provided space support to Joint, Theater, Command and subordinate exercise programs.

Deputy Chief Space Support Element, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, KS Jan 2012 to Jul 2013 Developed, coordinated, and executed compartmentalized programs while deployed in combat

operations, which provided effects in support of the Combatant Commander's operational priorities. Developed and maintained time sensitive Concept of Operations briefings, which brought national

assets to support combat operations. Served as the staff lead for Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM), managing access

and reading personnel on to the programs, ensuring those programs maintained proper security. Integrated and de-conflicted special programs, ACCM, and Information Operations (IO) effects across

the staff and with DoD, Joint Staff, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), National Security Agency (NSA), and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), which enabled complicated special programs to compliment and enhance other programs’ effects on the battlefield.

Delivered space capabilities, products, and expertise in support of operations, which provided space force enhancement, space-based surveillance coordination, blue force tracking expertise and battlefield analysis and characterization.

1st Space Brigade Plans Officer, SMDC/ARSTRAT, Peterson AFB, CO Nov 2009 to Dec 2011 Planned the1st Space Brigade staff actions necessary to relocate D Company, 53rd Signal Battalion

from Camp Roberts, CA to Wahiawa, HI, while maintaining 24/7/365 mission command and operations, which provided increased capabilities to control the communications payload and communications transmissions of the Defense Satellite Communications Systems (DSCS) and Wideband Global Satellite Communications (WGS) constellations.

Developed specific exercise scenarios for 53rd Signal Battalion’s participation in major warfighter exercises, which prepared and tested Soliders on technical problems outside of the Command Inspection and Evaluation Program (CIEP).

Provided quality and control oversight from the 1st Space Brigade during the 53rd Signal Battalion’s CIEP for D Company which moved them from the Initial Operational Capability (IOC) phase to the Final Operational Capability (FOC) phase.

Planned, coordinated, and resourced the training, preparation, and deployment of Space Brigade Soldiers in support of Overseas Contingency Operations and multiple warfighter exercises, which enabled tactical commanders to utilize space assets to improve the efficiency of their operations.

Integrated Army space assets to support Geographic Combatant Commanders, Numbered Armies, Conventional and Special Operation Joint Task Forces, Corps, Marine Expeditionary Forces, and National Agencies, which resulted in more accurate weapons use, better location of blue and red forces, and better isolation of interference on satellite communications (SATCOM).

Coordinated and synchronized with the higher headquarters and subordinate units, which facilitated proper command relationships for over 17 deployed 1st Space Brigade teams.

Signal Corps Officer, Fort Hood, TX; Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Oct 2005 to Nov 2009 Provided tactical and strategic command and control communications during all worldwide

contingency missions, resulting in 99% communications rate. Provided leadership of up to 40 people, maintaining accountability and ensuring all mandatory Army

training requirements were met while exceeding the mission goals of the organization. Ensured all subordinates were regularly guided and given professional development on job

performance, including a plan of action to progress in the job field, resulting in 12 subordinates being recognized for excellence and 100% promotion rate.

Influenced subordinates on the importance of higher education and helped subordinates develop goals to reach in achieving a degree, resulting in an increase of enrollment in higher education from 36% to 74%.

Satellite Network Coordinator, Peterson AFB, CO, 1st SATCON Battalion, Jul 2001 to Jan 2005 Inspected and evaluated the training programs for 1st SATCON Battalion companies who commanded

the DSCSOCs, ensuring that all Army and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) training requirements were met to standard.

Revised and updated the 1st SATCON Training and Evaluation Program (1STEP) Guide, which resulted in the Soldiers of the DSCSOCs operating at the highest levels of competence.

Reviewed and edited all SATCOM policy and programs doctrinal publications tasked for review, contributing to the accuracy and timeliness of those publications.

Satellite Network Coordinator, Landstuhl Germany, 1st SATCON Battalion, Dec 1997 to Jun 2001

Certified in DSCS Satellite Configuration Control Element, Senior DSCS Controller, Satellite Network Controller, Ground Mobile Forces Satellite Communications Network Controller, and Frequency Division Multiple Access Network Controller, which resulted in improved accuracy and efficiency on the DSCS network.

Operated/maintained a $35 million satellite network control facility resulting in 99.93% operational rate.

Monitored and commanded five DSCS satellites (in excess of $390 million), which resulted in improved health and welfare of the network.

Coordinated and controlled satellite communications for the DoD, White House Communications Agency, Diplomatic Telecommunications Service, and Ground Mobile Forces deployed throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, which resulted in combat troops gaining needed, reliable access to military satellites.

Collected data on and analyzed the DSCS network, resulting in identifying unauthorized users, proper power balance of channels, carriers modulated correctly, and improved troubleshooting.

EducationMaster of Arts: Forensic Psychology, Argosy University – Phoenix, AZ, 2013Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice, Tarleton State University- Stephenville, TX, 2008

TrainingTactical Space Operations Course (TSOC), 2013 US Air Force Space 200 Course, 2011Army Space Operations Officer Qualification Course (SOOQC), 2011Satellite Captain’s Career course (SCCC) 2009Signal Officer’s Basic Course (SOBC), 2006IT Essentials I, 2006Information Assurance Security Officer Certification Course, 2006Satellite Systems/Network Coordinator, 1997Multi-Channel TACSAT Operator Sustainment Training Course, 1996SATCOM Systems Operator/Maintainer Course, 1995