Richard Tracy Collins

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I am a retired US Naval Officer with 23 years of diverse and valuable experience spanning leadership, planning, project management, technology integration, decision support, and executive engagement.

About

I am a retired US Naval Officer with 23 years of diverse and valuable experience spanning leadership, planning, project management, technology integration, decision support, and executive engagement.

I am seeking a challenging civilian position near Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, and I am open to branching into new opportunities.

  • 26 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 8 roles

Liaison to the United Kingdom · Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)Jan 2023 – Dec 2025 · 3 yrs

On behalf of the Chief of Naval Intelligence, coordinated and executed long-range planning initiatives, executive engagements, operational support, workforce development, and sensitive information exchanges supporting the US-UK bilateral partnership.

Section Chief, Intelligence Operations Integration and Executive Travel Coordinator · United States Central Command (USCENTCOM)Jan 2021 – Dec 2023 · 3 yrs

Supervised the application of institutional strategy from concept to real-world implementation. Led a joint military/civilian team to anticipate and resolve operational friction points across 20 nations in Northeast Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. Planned and executed overseas travel missions for the Commander USCENTCOM and staff, including diplomatic engagements, OPSEC, customs, transportation, and dynamic itinerary coordination.

Air Wing Targeting Officer and Maritime ISR Weapons and Tactics Instructor · Carrier Air Wing THREE (CVW-3), Naval Air Station FallonJan 2017 – Dec 2019 · 3 yrs

Responsible for target development, weaponeering, battle damage assessment, and collateral damage estimation in support of air wing tactical execution. Deployed to the European area of operations as the first Maritime ISR coordinator for Carrier Strike Group EIGHT (CSG-8).

Intelligence Systems Officer · Naval Special Warfare CommandJan 2014 – Dec 2017 · 4 yrs
Joint Intelligence Officer · US Military Training Mission, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaJan 2013 – Dec 2014 · 2 yrs
Squadron Intelligence Officer · Strike Fighter Squadron EIGHT SIX (VFA-86)Jan 2009 – Dec 2012 · 4 yrs
Project Coordinator / Architectural Designer · William Leuthold Architect, Inc.Jan 2005 – Dec 2009 · 5 yrs
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator / Machinist / Laboratory Technician · USS JOHN C. STENNISJan 1993 – Dec 1999 · 7 yrs

Education

Master of Public Policy · University of California San Diego2019 – 2021
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications · University of Florida2000 – 2004
Associate of Arts in Nuclear Technology · University of Phoenix1997 – 1999

Certifications and awards

Security Clearance: TS/SCI2030 – 2026

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