James Anderson

Military Officer at United States Army

Grafenwöhr, Bavaria, Germany

About

Senior operations and strategy executive with 21 years of progressive leadership experience across global, joint, and multinational environments. Proven record leading large, complex organizations; designing enterprise-level operational frameworks; managing multi-million-dollar resources; and advising senior leaders and international partners on modernization, readiness, and strategic transformation. A proven leader who is a builder of teams, integrator of systems, and achiever of results.

Experience

  • Squadron Commander at 2d Cavalry Regiment
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    · Led a 500+ person organization overseeing operations, training, logistics, and personnel readiness across multiple international locations · Directed budgeting, maintenance, and sustainment of equipment portfolios exceeding $300M · Implemented leader development and data-driven accountability frameworks improving readiness and talent retention · Advised senior leadership on operational risk, resource allocation, and long-term strategic planning

  • Modernization Team Chief at Army Futures Command
    Jul 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr

    · Managed a portfolio of next-generation weapons, sensor, and soldier modernization programs · Coordinated requirements, stakeholders, and acquisition timelines across government and industry partners

  • JPMRC Director at United States Army Pacific
    Jul 2020 - Jun 2023 · 3 yrs

    · Conceived and led a multinational readiness enterprise across the Pacific Theater · Directed cross-functional teams synchronizing training, logistics, and operational planning · Established governance structures and performance metrics improving regional readiness

  • Force Modernization Officer at U.S. Army Office of the Program Manager - Saudi Arabian National Guard
    Aug 2019 - Jun 2020 · 11 mos

    · Advised senior Saudi Arabian National Guard leaders on force modernization and organizational transformation aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives · Developed strategic policies and modernization roadmaps for national defense institutions

  • 2nd Cavalry Regiment (Vilseck, Bavaria, Germany · On-site)
    • Chief Operations Officer
      Sep 2017 - Aug 2019 · 2 yrs

      · Served as second-in-command overseeing daily operations, training, logistics, personnel management · Led enterprise-level operational planning and managed risk during high-tempo deployments

    • Victim Services Coordinator
      Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

      - Senior Sexual Assault Response Coordinator / Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention (SARC/SHARP) Program Manager - Provides policy, guidance, and other information for victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault, subordinate unit commanders, and first responders. - Provides program direction and guidance to seven squadrons, 37 troops, and 37 victim advocates. - Coordinates prevention activities to reduce or eliminate sexual harassment and assault.