Jim Tritten

Current

• Retired at Corrales, New Mexico

Past

• Chief, Defense Threat Reduction University at Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
• Joint Training Program Manager at US Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM)
• Academic Advisor to Commander at Naval Doctrine Command

• Associate Professor at Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)
• Naval officer and naval aviator at US Navy

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Education

• University of Southern California
• Florida State University
• American University - School of International Service (SIS)

• Charles E. Gorton High School

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Connections

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Industry

Writing and Editing

Jim Tritten’s Summary

Author of numerous award-winning publications and internationally-recognized speaker. Highly experienced visionary leader with exemplary record as innovative change agent in local through international level organizations. A compelling communicator and team builder with great interest and success in mentoring. Good business acumen as evidenced by timely, fiscally responsible completion of tasks and development of effective strategic partnerships. Has earned reputation as pro-active, people-oriented motivator who gets things done.

Jim Tritten’s Specialties:

Writing, Public Speaking, Leadership, Change Management, Mentoring, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Training & Education, Partnerships, Negotiation.

Jim Tritten’s Experience

• Retired

  Corrales, New Mexico

  (Writing and Editing industry)

  February 2009 — Present (11 months)

• Chief, Defense Threat Reduction University

  Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)

  (Government Agency; Defense & Space industry)

  September 2002 — January 2009 (6 years 5 months)

  Developed vision, strategic plan, strategic workforce plan, and implementation plans for an international, federal, state, and local training program to address consequence management for weapons of mass destruction; achieved initial operational capability on time and within budget.
  
  Applied strong communication, coordination, and negotiating skills to lead successful coalitions of diverse constituencies.
  
  Implemented innovative workforce development program to include tailored mentoring in key areas.
  
  Redirected and trained personnel and modified organization to increase productivity with no increase in resources.
  
  Developed innovative new business model with fee for services and implemented new personnel practices to stretch employees and reward success.
  
  $24M budget authority; Supervise 52 government employees (7 direct reports), supported by 70 contractors.

• Joint Training Program Manager

  US Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM)

  (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Defense & Space industry)

  February 1996 — September 2002 (6 years 8 months)

  Prepared and executed innovative training programs and plans for U.S. Armed Forces and allied nations.
  
  Anticipated customer needs and established new high-level innovative national training capability.
  
  Supervised division of 30 and world-wide training schedule for > 100 military units.

• Academic Advisor to Commander

  Naval Doctrine Command

  (Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Military industry)

  September 1993 — February 1996 (2 years 6 months)

  Established new organization with new function within Navy.
  
  Widely recognized for theoretical & historical research.
  
  Originated academic and outreach programs; Curriculum development.

• Associate Professor

  Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)

  (Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  August 1986 — September 1993 (7 years 2 months)

  Chairman, Department of National Security Affairs.
  
  Brought in $707K in external research grants; Revised and passed 3 external reviews of curriculum; Curriculum development.
  
  Taught 31 graduate courses with student opinion rating of 4.56; Attracted 42 thesis students – 9 of which won awards. Primary areas of instruction were nuclear and general strategic planning, intelligence, Soviet military art.
  
  Supervised 35 professors and professional staff.

• Naval officer and naval aviator

  US Navy

  (Government Agency; USN; Military industry)

  September 1965 — September 1989 (24 years 1 month)

  Assistant Director Net Assessment – Office of Secretary of Defense; military analysis and nuclear net assessment provided to President of US.
  Naval aviator with extensive fleet experience, custody of $400M in aviation assets, and supervision of >200 personnel; 3345 pilot hours, 320 carrier arrested landings; flew A-1, S-2, C-1, and S-3 aboard primarily USS Essex (CVS-9), USS Intrepid (CVS-11), USS Saratoga (CV-60) and USS Independence (CV-62) primarily as a part of the Atlantic Fleet.
  
  Proven subspecialist in nuclear strategic planning, general strategic planning, antisubmarine warfare (ASW). Subspecialist in joint intelligence and Europe/USSR area studies. Nuclear weapons delivery pilot, loading officer, and advisor to carrier-group commander on employment for ASW nuclear weapons.

Jim Tritten’s Education

• University of Southern California

  PhD , International Relations , 1981 — 1984

  Passed comprehensive examinations "with distinction." Grade Point Average 4.0 out of 4.0.

  Activities and Societies:

  Attended as Navy Officer. Also assigned in additional duty capacity to RAND Corporation for two years during this period where I worked on RAND Strategy Assessment System (RSAS).

• Florida State University

  MA , International Affairs , 1977 — 1978

  Grade Point Average 4.0 outof 4.0.

  Activities and Societies:

  Pi Gamma Mu

• American University - School of International Service (SIS)

  BA , International Studies , 1963 — 1971

  Left university in 1965 to serve in US Navy. Returned in 1970 to complete studies.

  Activities and Societies:

  Pi Sigma Alpha. Selected for Washington International Semester.

• Charles E. Gorton High School

  Regents Diploma , 1959 — 1963

Additional Information

Jim Tritten’s Interests:

Community service, walking, published author (5 books, 11 chapters, 111 articles, 54 technical reports, 47 minor articles/letters, 159 book and other reviews), public speaking (78 conference and 122 other significant presentations). Held Department of Defense Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance and access. Licensed Commercial Pilot - airplane single and multi engine land, instruments.

Jim Tritten’s Groups:

Member of numerous professional and social organizations.

•    Presidential Physical Fitness Award
•    Eagle's Nest--Eagle Scout Award Recipients
•    American University Alumni
•    The Official USC Alumni Association Group
•    US Navy Veterans
•    Writing Mafia
•    Kiwanis Networking Group
•    Pi Sigma Alpha
•    Presidential Volunteer Service Award Winners
•    Naval Aviators
•    Informed Ideas For Writers
•    Friends of Denmark
•    FSU Alumni and Students
•    "Write It Down"-A Website for Writers
•    Kiwanis Club of Corrales
•    Published Authors Network
•    Fiction Writers Guild
•    Disabled American Veterans
•    American University School of International Service Global Alumni
•    Linked by Albuquerque
•    Military Operations Research Society (MORS)
•    Pi Gamma Mu - International Honor Society
•    Center for Creative Leadership
•    American Mustache Institute
•    Federal Executive Institute Alumni Association (FEIAA)
•    Writers Helping Writers
•    Western Region, BSA Eagle's Nest
•    Cecil Field Alumni
•    National Eagle Scout Association (NESA), BSA Eagle's Nest
•    New Mexico Writers Group

Jim Tritten’s Honors:

Who's Who in America, Navy Superior Civilian Service Award, Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Award, Defense Superior Service Medal, President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for Lifetime Achievement, Annual Agency Equal Opportunity Award and Mentor of Year, Kiwanis Distinguished Service Award. Graduate of Federal Executive Institute (FEI), Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), and George C. Marshall Center Senior Executive Course.

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