LTC James Bozeman

Army | Civil Affairs Officer

Dates of Service: Apr 1982 - Dec 2011

RETIRED

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Commissioning Source: ROTC, May 1985

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Bio

30+ years of senior level executive administrative, strategic development, planning, training, operational, & resource management experience in a fast paced, dynamic setting for the US Army & Department of Defense worldwide. I am a highly organized, goal driven, team oriented leader with the desire to excel at every challenge. I have a passion for managing people to reach their full potential.

Military Experiences

Nov 2010 - Feb 2012

Budget Officer (US Army Civilian)

Directorate of Logistics | Schofield Barracks, HI

Principle staff officer for matters concerning financial operations, plans, organization, and maintenance programs for DOL Hawaii. Supervised administrative processing, and account management for an $15-$25 million program annually to support the maintenance readiness of 18 unique military organizations. • Managed requisition and distribution of funds from Army Services Command to contractors and ensured Contractors met US Army guidelines, deadlines, and financial constraints. Monitored processing accuracy and quality control of funding. • Coordinated daily with 18 military/civilian liaisons and 3 funding agencies to ensure processing efficacy and proactive planning necessary for uninterrupted funding streams to support Army Maintenance Missions.

Jul 2009 - Nov 2010

Wounded Warrior Training Officer (US Army Civilian)

Wounded Warrior Unit | Schofield Barracks, HI

Managed a flagship training program for Wounded Warriors and cadre including planning, conduct, coordination, and transfers of personnel in a 250 person organization supporting reeducation, integration, or transition of Wounded Soldiers. • Designed a training program that was the recognized best program in Hawaii. • Advised senior leadership on all matters relating to training efficacy, process improvements, accountability, and actions. • Coordinated daily with 14 military liaisons, 12 health professionals, and 3 other Wounded Warrior programs to ensure training efficacy. • Coordinated required recurring training and inventive programs to ensure successful Wounded Warrior reintegration into the Army or a successful civilian transition.

Apr 2007 - Jul 2009

Senior Agreements Manager (US Army Civilian)

Directorate of Logistics | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK

Senior Management Analyst managing and accounting for 75 programs yearly, worth $25 million including highly sensitive and complex issues. Managed major agreement rewrites through staff oversight, management, coordination, development, negotiation, execution, and review of Interservice Agreements (ISAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and Agreements (MOAs) for 26 units including senior Army and Air Force Commands and other DoD entities. • Superior researcher who analyzed sensitive issues for senior commanders, using Army and command regulations, TDAs/MTOEs, policy guidance and technical manuals to make recommendations having 10+ year implications. • Prepared and coordinated 75 agreements annually without fail.

May 2004 - Apr 2006

Civil Military Operations/Strategic Planner

CJ35, | Seoul, South Korea

Chief CFC CJ35 planner for Civil Military Operations and Stability Operations (CMO/SO) for the US-Korean Military Force. Led the transformation of CMO/SO by partnering with Korean military personnel, staff and local leaders to ensure that the Combined Forces Command (CFC)/United Nations Command had a successful and vibrant CMO/SO program. Developed a cross cultural training program, Senior Leader briefings, and management criteria for Exercise Evaluations. • Prior to taking over CMO/SO operations for the CFC/UNC Command – it was rated as a Failed Program. Upon my departure, it was rated as highly successful with tremendous improvement. • Developed analysis teams, reporting criteria, and systemic reports for the Command's Common Operating Picture/Reports and schema

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Deployments

(2 years, 10 months)

Jul 2004 - Jan 2006

South Korea

As an Army Reserve Civil Affairs Officer, I supported back to back deployments in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. From December 2002 to Jan 2006, supported operations in Germany, Iraq, and Korea focused on humanitarian operations, dislocated civilian mitigation, emergency reconstruction, and pacification duties.

Feb 2003 - Apr 2004