Scott C. Sharp6090 Crown Royal Circle

Alexandria, VA 22310(703) 850-6087

Scott.Sharp1@gmail.comObjective:

Seeking position to leverage knowledge and experience in strategic planning, policy development, budget and program analysis.

Qualifications

Leadership – more than 25 years of military experience leading various mid-level integrated staff structures (100-200 people) pursuing board institutional change

Strategic thinker – Seven years’ experience in addressing, solving and communicating complex challenges of implementing change

Experience

Strategist, Programs Analysis and Evaluation Division 2015 - PresentArmy National Guard, National Guard Bureau (NGB) (50 hours / week) GS - 14Principle analyst responsible to advise senior leaders on the development of strategic resourcing concepts related to meeting the objectives of the National Military Strategy (NMS). Analyzes National Security Council, Office of Secretary of Defense, The Joint Staff, Combatant Commander, and Department of the Army planning documents and posture statements to identify resourcing implications and/or identify unintended consequences that can impact the ability to execute the NMS. Monitors and prepares staff positions on all programmatic issues considered in budget committees, boards, and action groups. Serves as subject matter expert in department wide strategy and planning boards and meetings. Detailed to the National Commission on the Future of the Army as Personnel Policy Analyst. Staff lead for Ally and Partner engagements, Leader Development and Operating Force.

Chief, Strategic Plans and Policy (G5), Army National Guard 2014 - 2015National Guard Bureau (NGB) (60 hours / week) GS-15 EquivalentArmy National Guard Principal responsible for developing, reviewing and evolving strategies and polices to effectively manage the 350,000 men and women of the Army National Guard (ARNG) located across 2,600 communities. Represent the Senior Leaders at various General Officer forums to communicate organizational policies and future force plans. Supervise the work and focus the senior staff, in the development and promulgation, of plans and policy across the domains of personnel, intelligence, operations, force structure, training, logistics, Congressional budget requests for information, programming, installations and acquisition. Provides executive level advice and recommendations to the ARNG Director and Chief of the NGB on the coordination of Army policy.

Deputy, Strategic Plans and Policy (G5), Army National Guard 2012 - 2014National Guard Bureau (NGB) (50 hours / week) GS-15 EquivalentDeputy Principal responsible for developing, coordinating and communicating the Army National Guard’s vision, strategy, policy, plans and concepts in support of the Director of the ARNG to both internal and external audiences. Responsible to assist in the development and articulation of authoritative documents based on logic and objective data to provide fully manned, trained and equipped capabilities to support Federal and State requirements. Serve as primary staff proponent for ARNG integration and participation in the HQDA Quadrennial Defense Review effort, determining appropriate ARNG force structure projecting landpower requirements 20 years into the future. Ensured all strategic communications on matters of policy between the ARNG Directorate and external agencies were integrated, consistent and conform to leadership guidance.

Military Assistant for Readiness and Integration 2009 - 2012Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) (ASA(M&RA))(50 hours / week)Military assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs; Training Readiness and Mobilization, with the development and oversight of Army policies and programs for training, readiness, organizing, and mobilization of the Army’s Total Force (1.1 million uniformed personnel). Developed and coordinated Army legislative proposal to permit the Secretary of Army leverage the Army’s reserve components to support steady-state force generation requirements, in order to achieve the most cost effective Total Force. A similar legislative proposal was included in the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act. Developed and coordinated a Secretary of the Army Directive “Army Total Force Policy” to promulgate Department of the Army Policy to fully integrate the Army’s reserve and active components into a cohesive force with appropriately balanced force structure and established common qualifications and readiness standards for the first time.

Branch Chief, Plans and Program Branch 2007 - 2008National Guard Bureau (NGB) (50 hours / week)Primary staff proponent for planning, programming and budgeting manpower and operating accounts within the ARNG Guard Operations Division. Managed an $800 million annual base budget encompassing multiple programs, while increasing requirements by 50% including statutory and special training programs. Supervised a military, civilian, and contract staff responsible for oversight and coordination of the planning, programming, and budget execution of seven Management Decision Packages. Provided timely support to subordinate organizations by distributing 75% of the $800 million base budget during the first two Quarters of FY 2008. Published temporary manpower criteria and managed seasonal workforce of more than 300.

Commander, Battle Command Training Center (BCTC) 2005 - 2007National Guard Bureau (NGB) (60 hours / week)Provided collective staff training for all National Guard Division and separate brigades in coordination with the Army’s Combat Training Center Program. Developed and

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supported programs training 36 battalion staffs, supporting the training strategy through constructive collective training events. Trained select battle staffs to the highest level proficiency through the distributed staff training program and the Army Battle Command Systems Support Team regimens. Managed operational support accounts in excess of $9M and more than $4M in real property. Developed a facility master plan to focus capital investment for the next 10 years. Supervised a professional staff of 77 that surged to 130 during peak periods of activity.

Senior Army National Guard Advisor 2004 - 2005Multi-National Corps- Iraq (MNCI) (90 hours / week)Advised the Commander MNCI, on National Guard issues for the 68,000 Guardsmen in in Iraq and Kuwait. Assisted staff principles, subordinate commands and the MNC-I staff regarding National Guard units and individuals planning, mobilization, force management, demobilization, personnel issues, training, operations and logistics. Served as the command advocate for National Guard units and matters through routine communications within the theater CFLCC, FORSCOM, and NGB, in the day-to-day activities and future planning. Represented the Commander on National Guard issues with Distinguished Visitor visits to Iraq.

Deputy Army National Guard Advisor 2004Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) (50 hours / week)Deputy and Executive Officer providing ARNG specific technical guidance and operational support to the Commander, JRTC. Provided guidance and assistance to three 3,500 man Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) participating in training. Principally focused on developing enduring support structure for BCTs conducting final training prior to deployment to Iraq. Responsible for the administration, personnel management, security, operations, budget, information security and management, logistics and maintenance for the staff section.

Executive Officer XVIII ABN Corps G3 2003 - 2004(50 hours / week)Executive Officer to the Assistant Chief of Staff, G3 XVIII ABN Corps. Served as the proponent for identification and integration of Reserve Component capabilities to participate Corps activities. Served as the primary Guard planner in the Corps Battle Management Center, responsible for developing and leveraging inter-component operability. Provided the G3 staff with oversight and subject matter expertise for the WARTRACE and Mentorship programs. Advised the XVIII ABN Corps G3 on all ARNG matters to include mobilization and coordinate the activities of LNOs collocated with each of the Corps four divisions. Supervised the G3 Budget including acquisition of a $14M replacement command post, managed $1.1M worth of manpower, provided information security oversight of four foreign liaison officers attached to the staff, simultaneously served as Deputy ARNG Advisor to the Corps Commander.

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Deputy Chief of Training, XVIII ABN Corps 2002 - 2003(50 hours / week)G3 officer responsible for managing training operations coordination across the XVIII Airborne Corps, including four divisions, an Armored Cavalry Regiment, 16 Separate Brigades and support commands (20% of the Army). Served as the Chief of Training for three months. Maintained and deconflicated the Corps Training Calendar ensuring 12 Combat Brigades completed training prior to deployment. Scheduled and coordinated training management briefings, integrating all aspects of G3 training and Operations for formal presentations to the Corps Commander. Responsible for the organization and coordination of two Corps-wide G3/S3 conferences. Ensured necessary coordination to support Corps Combat Training Center Rotations were completed in a timely manner.

EDUCATIONUnited States Army War College, Master of Arts, Strategic Studies 2009University of Phoenix, Master of Arts, Organizational Management 1999North Georgia College, Bachelor of Arts, History 1988New Mexico Military Institute, Associates Degree 1985

TRAININGUnited States Army War College 2009Resource Managers Budget Course 2007Fiscal Law Course 2007Tactical Commanders Development Course 2006Command and General Staff College 2002Canadian Forces College, Joint, Command & Staff Course, Ontario, Canada 2000Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) Course 2000Force Management Qualification Course 2000Mobilization Officer Course 1997Military Support to Civil Authorities Course 1996Infantry Officer Advanced Course 1992Advanced Airborne Course 1990Ranger Course 1988Basic Airborne Course 1988Infantry Officer Basic Course 1988

Other TrainingArmy Manager’s Internal Control Program Senior Responsible Official CourseArmy Manager’s Internal Control Program Internal Controls in Army Regulations CourseArmy Manager’s Internal Control Program Assessable Unit Manager Course

Other AffiliationsBoy Scouts of America, Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 4077National Guard Association of the United StatesReserve Officers AssociationRunnymeade Homeowners Association, Vice President

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Quantico Orienteering Club

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