1. BRADLEY R. MCKINNEY
5202 Blossom Hill Drive Haymarket, VA 20169 (703) 232-6851
Bradley.Mckinney1@icloud.com / https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-mckinney
Objective: U.S. Navy Captain who successfully served in command and senior leadership positions for the last ten years; noted for
“superb leadership ability, communication and people skills.” Seeking a role that leverages extensive experience in
EOD operations, Naval Expeditionary Warfare, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Special Operations as a Program
Manager in related fields. Will relocate.
Summary of
Qualifications:
He has reported to Military Flag Officers and Senior Executive Service positions the last ten years. Proven leadership
skills and management techniques in the administration, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluation of
activities to support accomplishments in any operation. He has been responsible for preparation of annual work plans,
semiannual and quarterly work schedules, accession schedules for staffing, production output projections, and other
plans and controls for maintaining an efficient program. Capable of directing agency wide efforts to deliver or further
support the agency's mission and priorities. Strong ties to the Special Operations and Counterterrorism communities.
As the Director of the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) CWMD Support Program (SCSP), administered
by Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), he transformed his organization into a key enabler to USSOCOM’s
CWMD Global Enterprise. As Director of Counterterrorism under the Assistant Secretary of Defense, was instrumental
in developing the Presidential Directive for the nation’s response to Weapons of Mass Destruction. As Commanding
Officer, EOD Mobile Unit TWO, succeeded in integrating the first complete US Navy EOD Unit into a deployed Army
Infantry Division in Iraq. As Commanding Officer, EOD and Diving Training Center, led his organization to the front,
earning distinction as the US Navy’s “top” Learning Center in 2013.
Work
Experience:
US Special Operations Command Combating
Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Program (SCSP)
Herndon, Virginia (Nov 2013 – Nov 2016)
Director
Hand-selected Director and senior military leader of a classified $150M Special Program that provides programmatic,
operational and personnel oversight for 14 Government Civilians, 120 contractors and a 23K sqft special compartmented
information facility (SCIF). Leads the development of innovative analytic technology tool that is a JWICS-based
application allowing users access to a federated collection of WMD relevant content with over 145 million documents
and collaborative workspaces supporting virtual real-time planning. Solidified SCSP as key enabler to USSOCOM
CWMD Global Enterprise through constant interaction with the customer, the Special Operations community.
Center for Explosive Ordnance and Diving (CENEODDIVE)
Panama City Beach, Florida (Jun 2009 – Nov 2013)
Commanding Officer
Managed the agile and adaptive high-risk training to all services, countries, and government entities to improve Navy
and Joint Force operational readiness, training over 3600 Explosive Ordnance technicians and divers annually.
Innovatively established personnel recruitment Supply Chain Working Group (SCWG) to address recruitment shortfalls
and to facilitate selection of candidates uniquely qualified to succeed in the high-risk and arduous training program. Led
his organization to the front, earning distinction as the US Navy’s “top” Learning Center in 2013.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict
Pentagon Washington DC (Jun 2007- Jun 2009)
Director, Counterterrorism (CT)
Coordinated with the Joint Staff, Special Operations Directorate, the Joint Staff Regional Offices, the State Department
CT Office, the National Counterterrorism Center, and National Security Council in developing Department of Defense
CT & CWMD policies. Prepared and presented classified briefings for the NSC to the Deputy National Security Advisor
for CT on USSOCOM WMD capabilities.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit TWO
Little Creek Virginia (Jun 2005 – Jun 2007)

2. Commanding Officer
Commanded the Navy’s largest EOD Command, earning the prestigious Battle “E” as the #1 Command in the
community and led the first complete integration of a US Navy EOD Unit into the Army pre-deployment qualification
cycle with the III Corp and the 25th
Infantry Division.
25th
Infantry Division
FOB Speicher Tikrit, Iraq (Jun 2006 – Jun 2007)
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion Commander
Commanded a Joint Force in Iraq of over 180 Multi National Division-North EOD forces composed of Army, Navy, and
Air Force EOD Companies. Highly commended and awarded a Bronze Star for his performance and leadership under
combat conditions. Led an in-country Theater Campaign to Defeat improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and Terrorist
networks, including the successful development of an Iraqi military EOD capability.
National War College
Ft McNair, Washington DC (Jun 2004 – Jun 2005)
Student
National War College prepares senior leaders in the armed services as well as other governmental and civilian agencies
who have been identified as possessing potential for higher level positions.
Joint Special Operations Command / Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
Mobile Unit FIVE / US Pacific Fleet
Fort Bragg, NC / Apra Harbor, Guam / Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (1997-2004)
Special Plans Officer / Executive Officer / Staff Officer
Served in a key staff position responsible for drafting planning documents and providing flag officer briefings involving
the deployed world-wide planning, coordination, and execution of national-level Joint Special Operations. Regularly
coordinated with other Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Justice, and the National
Laboratories to promote seamless interoperability during numerous National Security Events. / Responsible for leading
15 officers and 90 enlisted personnel of a forward deployed command on Guam which provided detachments for EOD,
diving, demolition, and Mine Countermeasures (MCM) throughout the Pacific arena. / Provided logistic, intelligence and
operations support/direction of all Pacific forces, including administrative, funding, inspection and operational control of
all Pacific Naval Forces and Facilities.
Education: National War College Ft McNair Washington DC
Master of Science in National Security Strategy
Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Affiliations: Wounded Warrior Association
Boulder Crest Retreat
References: Name Employer Title Phone Email
Mr. William (Joe) Miller USSOCOM J-5 813-826-8568 william.miller@socom.mil
Mr. John Burnham OSD DASD NCB 703-697-4538 john.j.burnham.civ@mail.mil
Mr. Doug Bruder Liedos Vice President703-851-5427 dbruder78@gmail.com
Mr. Ernest (Lee) Smith USSOCOM J-53 813-826-2603 ernest.smith@socom.mil
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