Warren J.

LOPEZ
15564 Atterbury Court - Dumfries, VA 22026
Home: (703) 538-0119 - Cell: (703) 434-2472
Home e-mail: wl87f0f2@westpost.net
To the Hiring Manager:
I am a retired senior US Army manager (0-6) with extensive technical, policy and
leadership experience. My background includes extensive experience in the nucl
ear, biological, and chemical emergency preparedness, and antiterrorism/Force Pr
otection fields. Cleared for Top Secret information, and granted access to sens
itive compartmented information, based on a single scope background investigatio
n, updated in 2008. With the proven ability to direct programs and projects of
broad national and international security interest, I believe I have much to con
tribute to your organization.
Briefly, my capabilities include:
Solid leadership abilities. Revamped an ineffective organization tasked with co
nducting critical antiterrorism/Force Protection vulnerability assessments of mi
litary installations around the world, converting it from a low-performing unit
into a first-class operation. Hand-picked to lead the activities of 100 staff s
upporting the business of the Office of the Deputy Undersecretary of the Army fo
r International Affairs (IA).
Strong weapons expertise. Ensured the safe storage and handling of a large stoc
kpile of toxic chemical munitions. Led one of the most successful underground n
uclear tests in the experience of the Defense Nuclear Agency.
Keen policy-advising skills. Prevented certain disruption of a chemical demilit
arization operation by identifying a faulty policy decision and effectively comm
unicating the error to top officials.
Strong professional preparation. BS in Basic Science and MSST in National Secur
ity and Strategic Studies.
Following your review of my enclosed credentials, I would appreciate the opportu
nity of meeting with you to discuss how my proven skills can strengthen your sta
ff in achieving its key objectives. Thank you for your time and consideration o
f this inquiry.
Sincerely,
Warren J. Lopez

Warren J. LOPEZ
15564 Atterbury Court - Dumfries, VA 22025
Home: (703) 538-0119 - Cell: 703-434-2472
Home e-mail: wl87f0f2@westpost.net
PROFILE Project and program director. Nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons
expert. Policy advisor and strategist. Solid experience managing people and p
rograms.
* Over 30 years of technical and management experience in the US Army. Proven t
rack record of improving programs and delivering results.
* Previous Position: Senior Strategic Policy Analyst. Perform policy developm
ent support and preparation of procedural documents with Headquarters Department
of Army, Protection Division. Coordinate, synchronize, and integrate protectio
n policy and initiatives.
* Earlier career history: Held numerous weapons-related positions with the US A
rmy involving direct leadership of people, projects, programs, and resources.
"...superior senior officer...unblemished record of sound judgment and solid se
rvice..."
(from official Evaluations)
Strong professional and technical preparation. Solid problem-solving skills. P
roven ability to direct critical programs and projects with far-reaching scope a
nd impact.
1. MSST, National Security and Strategic Studies.
2. BS, Basic Science.
3. Placed in assignments where failure to perform could result in significant lo
ss of life and property, such as commanding a chemical weapons facility and anal
yzing the terrorist threat potential in military installations around the world.
RESULTS PROGRAM ARCHITECT AND LEADER - WEAPONS EXPERT
Successful manager of programs and projects of worldwide security interest. Ex
tensive expertise and experience with weapons of mass destruction. Current expe
rience in Antiterrorism/Force Protection, and Emergency Preparedness operations.
Strong history of identifying and resolving operational problems. Reputation
for keen decision-making abilities, solid leadership skills, and committed servi
ce. Insightful policy advisor.
RESULT * Reduced terrorist threat potential at the Guantanamo Bay facility proce
ssing
Taliban detainees.
* Selected to run the day-to-day operations of a high-profile Office of a Deput
y Undersecretary of the Army, coordinating the activities of over 100 staff.
* Provided safe storage of a large deposit of toxic chemical munitions.
* Discovered and communicated to senior officials a flaw in a proposed policy,
preventing interruption of chemical demilitarization activities.

2008 -2010 Senior Strategic Policy Analyst

Battelle Memorial Institute, Army Directorate of Operations,
Readiness and Mobilization,
Hoffman II, Suite 10S07, 200 Stovall St., Alexandria, VA 22332,
Performed policy development support and preparation oprocedural
documents with Headquarters Department of The Army Protection
Division.
RESULT * Monitored, assessed and analyzed protection related
initiatives and projects.
* Developed policy documents including a Protection
chapter for an Army Regulation
* Developed plan for assessing Army Critical Infrastructure
assets
2007 - 2007 Supervisory Management Analyst, YC-0343-3
Washington Headquarters Services, 1777 N. Kent St., Suite
11100, Arlington, VA 22209
Formulated and implemented appropriate policies, standards, and
procedures ensuring the efficient and effective oversight of the DO
D
Directives Program.
RESULT * Staffed and published Department of Defense (DOD)
Directive 5025.1.
* Administered the publication of DOD Issuances
* Increased the quality of the DOD Directives products and
processes
2006-2006 Senior Strategic/Information Analyst
American Systems, 3600 Pointe Center Court, Suite 250,
Dumfries, VA 22025
Performed analysis of program goals, mission objectives, and
schedules. Identified program/project problem areas and provided
recommendations for resolution or action.
RESULT * Conducted detailed analysis of several policy documents
 resulting in identification of areas of applicability f
or
Non-Lethal weapons.
* Developed briefings for high level Joint Staff officials
detailing Non-Lethal weapons program applicability.
2004-2005 Investigator, Investigations Division
U.S. Army Office of the Inspector General - ATTN: SAIG-IN,
1700 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-1700
Conducted and directed investigations of Army General Officers and
Senior civilian officials.
RESULT * Performed over 30 investigations.
* Examined allegations to determine the issues, scope, and
whether an investigation was warranted.
2001-2004 Chief, Joint Staff Integrated Vulnerability Assessment Team
Defense Threat Reduction Agency - ATTN: CSA, Fort Belvoir, VA
Lead 10 staff in developing force protection antiterrorism vulnerability
assessments of DOD installations worldwide and advised top officials on
how to resolve deficiencies.
RESULT * Made recommendations resulting in improved security of
personnel in Iraq.
* Improved significantly the security of US personnel dealing wi
th
Taliban detainees at Camp X-Ray in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
1998-2001 Executive Officer
Office of the Deputy Undersecretary of the Army (IA) - The
Pentagon, Washington, DC
Coordinated the activities of over 100 staff and provided policy and
program advice.
RESULT * Directed all business of the organization, ensuring the entire
operation ran smoothly and met all goals and objectives.
Hand-picked for assignment.
1996-1998 DOD Rationalization, Standardization and Interoperability Officer
US Army Nuclear and Chemical Agency - Fort Belvoir, VA
Served as resident expert on nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons
matters on myriad NATO forums.
RESULT * Facilitated approval of several NATO standardization agreements
from a special nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons worki
ng
group.
* Developed and presented the US positions on five NATO forums
1994-1996 Commander, Pueblo Chemical Activity - Pueblo, CO
RESULT * Ensured safe storage of 10% of the nation's toxic chemical
munitions.
* Developed and conducted Emergency Preparedness exercises
with local/state agencies.
* Unit underwent a successful Chemical Surety Inspection.
1993-1994 Operations/Intelligence Officer - 2D Chemical Battalion - Fort
Hood, TX
RESULT * Increased vehicle and unit readiness by developing and
implementing a comprehensive training plan after discovering
serious deficiencies.
1990-1993 Staff Officer - Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations
 and Plans, The Pentagon, Washington, DC
RESULT * Prevented disruption of a chemical demilitarization operation by
alerting DOD leadership of problems with a proposed policy
action.
1978-1989 Held US Army positions of increasing responsibility in the WMD field.
EDUCATION MSST, National Security and Strategic Studies - US Army
War College, 2001 (distance education)
BS, Basic Science - University of Puerto Rico, 1978
Numerous FEMA courses on Emergency Management