Don Hudson

Director of Security and Intelligence at Kudu Dynamics LLC

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

About

Experience

  • Director of Security and Intelligence at Kudu Dynamics LLC
    Apr 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 3 mos

  • Program Security Representative at System High Corporation
    Dec 2011 - Mar 2016 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Provide life-cycle development and protection for Research, Development, Test & Evaluation/Science & Technology (RDT&E/S&T) programs at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Works under the direction of the Program Security Officer (PSO) to apply program security requirements in such a manner that the programs can be executed in a cost-effective, schedule compliant manner, with minimum risk to information, personnel, and business continuity. Implement the proper and effective security policy and procedures for the protection of classified information for Collateral, SAP, or SCI efforts Use knowledge of the various security disciplines such as Physical Security, Personnel Security, Information System Security and Industrial Security to determine, apply, and monitor appropriate security requirements for assigned programs. Research and recommend to the government PSO long and short range security strategies and tactics for new or established programs. Apply a working knowledge of: Executive Order 13526, NISPOM, NISPOM Overprint, ICD series, and DCID series. Support the creation, processing, coordination, and approval of Program Security documents and entering such information into applicable databases. Plan, coordinate, and manage security support for classified testing activities. Assist in the development, review, coordination, and execution of a wide range of Program Security documentation to include: - Security Classification Guides for Collateral and Special Access Programs - Public Affairs and Perception Management Plans - Security Test Plans and Concept of Operations Plans - System Security Plans - Fixed Facility Checklists - Technology Transfer Agreements and Program Transition Plans - Memorandum of Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding - Transportation Plans

  • Chief Master Sergeant at U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard
    May 1973 - Jul 2011 · 38 yrs 3 mos

    Operations Manager/Liaison •Senior Level Liaison for the National Reconnaissance Operations Center •Authored CONOPS and staffed documents resulting in congressional appropriation of $14.7M •Directed an annual allocated manpower and monetary budget of $2,900,000 •Determined goals and objectives that need additional emphasis; develop measures that evaluate performance; make recommendations for program improvement; and manage resources •Conducted negotiations; prepare complex reports; develop short and long range budget planning; review contract modifications; analyze, evaluate and resolve problems. Chief, Security Forces •Led, managed, supervised 100+ personnel, and performed force protection duties, including use of deadly force to protect in excess of $500,000,000 in resources and over 1500 personnel •Led security force activities, including facilities security; law enforcement, inspections and investigations; air base defense and anti-terrorism/force protection in-garrison and deployed •Responsible for planning, management and enforcement of intelligence related physical security issues •Established effective and efficient security programs for handling, storing and destruction classified materials. Familiar with security guidance as set forth in the NISPOM Chief; COMM Plans and Implementation •Focal point for base communications-computer systems planning •Managed the workflow and production of assigned team members to ensure timely completion Logistics Plans Officer OSD/PMO/DTS •Represented the Office of Secretary of Defense, Comptroller and Acquisition and Technology, responsible for analyzing, evaluating, managing, developing, and executing the implementation of the Defense Travel System with a budget exceeding $250,000,000 to more than 11,000 sites

  • Criminal Investigator / Trooper at New York State Police
    Feb 1978 - Feb 1998 · 20 yrs 1 mo

    Investigator/Trooper, New York State Police, Loudonville NY •Responsible for the command and control of high profile felony investigations •Conducted interviews and interrogations of suspects •Testified extensively as an expert witness in County, State and Federal District Courts •Knowledgeable in case management, with the ability to organize competing priorities