keith Wilson

Strategic defense leader with 25+ years of delivering mission-critical outcomes across military

Keith C. Wilson
(301) 908-4361
keithwilson70@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-c-wilson
Strategic defense leader with 25+ years of delivering mission-critical outcomes across military
intelligence, aerospace operations, and large-scale program management. Proven expertise
leading cross-functional organizations, shaping national security strategy, and overseeing
complex portfolios exceeding $200M. Prepared to leverage deep operational insight and
disciplined leadership to drive measurable results for Lockheed Martin and mission partners.
Core Competencies
• Leadership & Management: Servant leadership style, experienced at high-impact team
building, and driving organizational change.
• Operations & Strategy: Experienced with intelligence and aerospace operations,
conducting strategic planning, and risk analysis.
• Program & Resource Management: Budget planning & execution, contracting, and cross-
agency coordination.
• Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, and demonstrated digital
literacy with expertise in a wide range of software & platforms.
Program Analyst | Gemini Industries | Arlington, VA | Jun 2024 – Present
• Drive integration initiatives across the U.S. Space Force enterprise, aligning field agencies
with Headquarter directives.
• Provide executive support for administrative changes through analysis of doctrine,
organization, training, leadership, guidance, policy, and personnel strategies.
• Lead research and evaluation to identify service-wide enhancements and strategies for
implementation.
Investigator | 1Force | Remote | Oct 2023 – May 2024
• Conducted national security background investigations and public records checks exceeding
one hundred security clearances.
• Resolved case discrepancies and authored detailed investigative reports submitted to the
Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency for final adjudication.
• Corroborated subject and source testimony and verified credibility to ensure accurate
adjudication.
Deputy Director, ISR Operations | USAF | Joint Base Andrews, MD | Apr 2021 – May 2023
• Directed Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) programs for 5,100 ISR
professionals across ninety field units in fifty-four states/territories.
• Managed a $206M budget; oversaw, programming, contracting and staffing functions.

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• Led a fifty member team including civilians, contractors, and military intelligence
professionals.
Director of Staff | USAF | Joint Force Headquarters, Washington, D.C. | Jan 2018 – Mar 2021
• Led 58-person multidisciplinary team supporting federal & local authorities and oversees
contingencies.
• Managed $180K budget, improved hiring, and staffing efficiency through process
optimization.
• Oversaw large-scale domestic operations exceeding 25K service members providing public
safety in Washington, D.C.
Commander | USAF | Joint Base Andrews, MD | Jun 2016 – Jan 2018
• Commanded a 70-member unit supporting 24/7 Aerospace Alert, contingencies, DOMOPS,
and congressional airlift missions.
• Led cultural transformation, achieving an “Excellent” rating on a higher headquarters
inspection.
• Managed $100K operational budget and special project funding to meet all mission
requirements.
Director of Operations | USAF | Joint Base Andrews, MD | Sep 2015 – Jun 2016
• Directed sixty-nine personnel in daily flight operations, ensuring mission readiness and unit
compliance.
• Managed $100K budget and executed $300K operational project ensuring mission success.
Senior Intelligence Officer | USAF | Joint Base Andrews, MD | Sep 2012 – Sep 2015
• Led 13 ISR professionals for a 24/7 Aerospace Alert operation, overseas contingencies, and
executive airlift.
• Oversaw $100K intelligence operational budget and developed contingency plans.
Education:
B.S., Professional Aeronautics | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | 2000
A.A.S., Aviation Resource Management | Community College of the USAF | 1