FRANKLIN L.
MACDONALD

Summary

Operations and security professional with 23 years of experience managing high-stakes programs in classified environments. I've led teams up to 83 people, managed complex document systems, and delivered measurable results including $195K in cost savings. My background spans legal operations, program management, and training development across federal defense organizations, with expertise in compliance, team leadership, and cross-functional coordination.

Impact

Experience

1. 2021-2023

   Acquisition Specialist

   Sawdey Solutions Services Inc. · Beavercreek, OH

   • Managed multiple cross-functional program portfolio and project areas, coordinating between government and contract personnel to ensure compliance with security and operational requirements.
   • Supported CTR-PP Contract Lead in establishing long-range plans, defining project/program success factors, analyzed/tracked funding mechanisms for budgeting between 1-3 year government funding/funding from grants received, and implementing assessment methods.
   • CTR-PP Lead for ETSM2 Tasker Management.

2. 2018-2021

   Training Program Manager

   United States Army · Charlottesville, VA

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   • Analyzed training effectiveness data across multiple training programs and produced trend analyses to inform curriculum updates and program improvements.
   • Conducted multiple organizational assessments and gap analyses to identify training deficiencies and recommend curriculum improvements.
   • Served as Supervising Training Developer at The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School.
   • Oversaw enlisted online distributed learning courses for the JAG Corps through the Judge Advocate General’s University.

3. 2017-2018

   Operations Manager

   United States Army · Camp Humphreys, KS

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   • Developed training policies and professional military education standards to enhance operational readiness and personnel development.
   • Served as a Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Command Judge Advocate on all paralegal Soldier matters on Camp Humphreys.
   • Provided training, operational readiness, and professional development of 24 enlisted Soldiers and the readiness of 19 Officers.

4. 2014-2017

   Program Manager, Capital Defense Operations

   Military Commissions Defense Organization, Office of the Secretary of Defense · Roslyn, VA

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   • Analyzed multiple organizational structures and security vulnerabilities to identify risk indicators affecting operational security and personnel safety.
   • Coordinated logistics for multiple overseas trips and litigation team movements, managing transportation, accommodations, and resource allocation for operational missions.
   • Recommended solutions to security and operational issues by analyzing complex legal and administrative challenges to enhance mission effectiveness and personnel protection.
   • Analyzed multiple corporate entities and organizational structures to identify security vulnerabilities and risk indicators affecting operational security and personnel.
   • Lead paralegal Noncommissioned Officer for a Military Commissions capital defense team for a 'high value detainee' detained as an unprivileged enemy belligerent at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and charged with violating the laws of war.
   • Provided overall supervision of military paralegals, processing of legal correspondence, commissions filings, discovery, logistics, litigation teams local and overseas travel, training, and personnel management.

Skills

Education and certifications

Service record

Branch

U.S. Army

Rank

E-7

Years served

1998 – 2021

Security clearance

Top Secret/SCI