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Ben Strickland is a recognized team leader and project manager for high tempo operations facilitating national security and commerce.

Ben Strickland's Bio:

Ben Strickland is the Director, International Strategic Operations at Lockheed Martin, leading global initiatives and partnerships to drive long-range growth. He orchestrates cross-functional coordination between technology, supply chain, and program management to align corporate strategy with international market demands. During his tenure, Mr. Strickland has led business development for major defense programs, including JASSM, LRASM, and the Aegis combat system. His leadership in capturing domestic and international opportunities resulted in a 25% pipeline growth across two key business areas. Before joining the private sector, Mr. Strickland served as a National Security Specialist with the U.S. Maritime Administration, focusing on NATO maritime operations and critical infrastructure security. He is a retired senior officer with over 20 years of active service in the Navy and Coast Guard, having held command, senior staff, and division chief roles. He holds designators as a Coast Guard Cutterman, Surface Warfare Officer, and Special Duty Officer (Merchant Marine, Deck).

Ben Strickland's Experience:

  • International Business Development Principal at Lockheed Martin

    February 2016 - Present | Orlando, FL

    Responsible for the identification, qualification, pursuit and capture of new business opportunities and customer domains; perform portfolio analysis and develop business cases that identify and qualify markets and opportunities which aid in the development of long-range business strategies for the Aegis combat system, integrated air missile defense, anti-submarine warfare weapons systems, and offensive tactical and strike missiles lines of business. Develop and nurture customer relationships with naval warfare capabilities requirements generators and related operational commanders at U.S. Navy fleet concentration areas and FMS countries. Monitor industry activities and analysis of likely strategies. Oversee development and execution of customer contact plans. Identify business opportunities to collaborate with small businesses consistent with company goals.

  • National Security Specialist at U.S. Maritime Administration

    September 2015 - January 2016 | Washington, DC

    Provide strategic-level guidance/advice concerning contingency planning for the utilization of merchant shipping and port infrastructure to support U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military operations/deployments. Oversee planning for U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) involvement in continuity of government operations during national emergencies and training exercises associated with contingency plans. Serve as MARAD strategic ports program Action Officer, coordinating interagency planning for and implementation of strategies to enhance the security of maritime critical infrastructure and for response and recovery. Executive Secretary for National Ports Readiness Network (NPRN) Steering Group.

  • Surface Operations Specialist and Marine Safety Professional at U.S. Coast Guard

    July 1998 - September 2015 | Worldwide

    Multiple mid-level and senior leadership assignments both afloat and ashore, including: Vessel Inspection/Marine Safety Compliance, Weapons/Combat Systems Officer, Training Specialist, Physical Security Director, Operations Manager, Strategic Planner, Executive Officer/COO and Commanding Officer/CEO. At sea, responsible for safe and effective operations as well as rigorous maintenance requirements, upkeep and supply of the ship with direct control of $1.2 Million annual budgets. Ashore, served as staff officer in demanding billets for operational readiness, training, national defense policy, contingency plans and homeland security programs. Coordinated Global Force Management requests for deployment of USCG resources to Overseas Contingency Operations and in support of Geographic Combatant Commander Theater Campaign Plans (TCP) and Presidential Guidance for Employment of the Force (GEF). Project lead for joint service resource allocation gaming, exercises, strategic concepts and plans with DOD. Resourced service-chief level management and oversight proposals, staff talks and inter-service support agreements with other military services. Managed defense-related input for homeland security/defense, military readiness and naval warfare capabilities into Coast Guard acquisition programs. Enabled organizational learning and process improvement through knowledge management strategies and information solution practices to meet strategic-level national security objectives.

  • Surface Warfare Officer at U.S. Navy

    July 1995 - July 1998 | Pacific Fleet

    Deckplate leader and Division Officer of diverse 32 men/woman Deck Division, the ship's largest. Responsible for practical implementation of Commanding Officer's Command Philosophy, unit vision/objectives and completion of intense work-up cycle to operational deployment in less one year. Led division through Pre-Commissioning and Shakedown, Interfleet transfer, Combat Systems Qualification Test and Trials (CSQTT), Tailored Ships Training Availability (TSTA), Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) Full-Scope Final Contract Trials (FCT), Final Evaluation Period (FEP), Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) and debut to fleet operations during RIMPAC and completion of intense SWO qualification path. Principal advisor to ship's Commanding Officer for all small boat operations, topside maintenance, corrosion control, Deck Seamanship, Underway Replenishment/Re-Arming and Flight Deck/Aviation evolutions. Personally led Flight Deck qualification, Aviation Readiness Evaluation and Surface Rescue Swimmer certification - all with no major discrepancies.

Ben Strickland's Education:

  • U.S. Naval War College

    2008 – 2009
    M.A.
    Concentration: National Security and Strategic Studies
    Activities: Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (qualified Joint Operational Planner)

  • Maine Maritime Academy

    1991 – 1995
    B.S.
    Concentration: Nautical Science
    Activities: Naval ROTC, Alpha Phi Omega.

Ben Strickland's Interests & Activities:

Ben Strickland is a lifetime member of the Surface Navy Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Officers Association of America, and Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association. He previously served as an elected member of the Maine Maritime Academy Alumni Association Board of Directors and retains an active role on the Academy's Financial Support Committee.

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