CAPT Robert Rivera

Navy Reserve | Surface Warfare Officer

Dates of Service: Mar 1981 - Apr 2011

RETIRED

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2 Endorsements

26 Contacts

Influence Score: 11,493
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Commissioning Source: OCS, Jul 1981

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Bio

3 Reserve Unit Commands. Currently a System Engineer at Scitor Corporation, working acquisition support activities in the Intelligence Community. I'd love to re-engage management responsibilities.

Military Experiences

Dec 2008 - Mar 2011

Commanding Officer

NR NETWARCOM SPACE | JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, VA

In addition to duties as the CO, I was the senior officer that coordinated not only my reserve unit, and two subordinate reserve units. Managed a highly specialized group of Space Systems Officers and Enlisted to assist NETWARCOM's space systems advocacy role within the US Navy.

Dec 2006 - Nov 2008

Domain Director, Space & Network Warfare

Naval Net-Centric Warfare Group | Washington, DC/Various

Domain Director responsible for 20+ Space and Network Navy Reserve units that drilled in various locations across the United States. Reported to the Reserve Information Warfare Flag Officer, commanding the Naval Net-Centric Warfare Group.

Dec 2004 - Nov 2006

Commanding Officer

NR NETWARCOM HQ | JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, VA

In addition to duties as the CO, acted as the primary reserve liaison to this 3 star active duty command. Interacted with the NETWARCOM flag deck and Division Directors to insure smooth active/reserve integration. Responsible for the supervision of personnel that spanned Space Systems Additional Qualification Designation, Surface Warfare, Submarine Warfare, Aviators, Judge Advocate General Officers, Electronic Warfare Technicians, Cryptologic Technicians and Legalman.

Oct 2003 - Nov 2004

Staff Officer

NR NAVSEA Det 1506 | Washington Navy Yard, DC

Non-Command Captain's billet supporting the NAVSEA Judge Advocate as part of a team conducting Baldridge Excellence Inspections of NAVSEA shipyard facilities.

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