James Dooley

Executed over $300M in multiple year appropriations for critical AMDPCS requirements, including manpower, hardware, software, and maintenance contracts. Conducted monthly Air and Missile Defense Planning and Control System (AMDPCS) Budget Execution Reviews with resource owners to ensure timely execution of Procurement and RDTE funds.

Executed, managed, and provided oversight for Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution for research, development, test, and evaluation (RDTE) appropriation. Created Future Year Defense Program (FYDP) products including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and President's Budget, as well as justification books and Congressional staffer briefings.

Performed cradle-to-grave financial management for multiple classified Air Force space acquisition programs. Ensured meticulous oversight and compliance throughout the program lifecycle.

Served as Lead Planner/Programmer for the Air Force's Space Superiority portfolio, providing critical resourcing recommendations to senior leaders. Programmed $68B across the FYDP for all Air Force Space programs and operational activities.

Advised the Air Force Corporate Structure on cost estimating and programmatic issues for an $8B annual budget. Provided Air Force leaders with decision support through reliable independent cost estimates and risk assessments.

Directed, planned, and supervised a four-person staff in the daily operations of the Comptroller Program and Budget branch. Executed, managed, and provided oversight for Joint Staff Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution for all appropriations.

Advised the Air Force Corporate Structure on cost estimating and programmatic issues for a $7B annual budget. Provided Air Force leaders with decision support through reliable independent cost estimates and risk assessments.

Directed, planned, supervised, and coordinated the daily operations of a thirty-two-person Comptroller Squadron. Provided fiscal management and oversight of a $665M annual budget across numerous organizations.

Directed, planned, supervised, and coordinated the daily operations of a thirty-one-person Comptroller Squadron. Provided fiscal management and oversight of $59M annually across numerous organizations.

Prepared, defended, and executed operating budget submissions and financial plans for accounts totaling $430M. Provided guidance and training to over 60 Resource Advisors and Program Element Monitors for thirteen Directorates.

Provided seamless flow of financial information impacting 57-person HQ AFSPC staff, two Numbered Air Forces, nine major bases, and 40 locations worldwide. Directed, tasked, and issued guidance to headquarters/field units in executing an $8B annual budget.

Commissioned 772nd Lieutenants during the Basic Officer Training (BOT) commissioning program. Planned, directed, and coordinated with nine base agencies every aspect of eight annual 12-week, 500-hour $200M BOT training programs.

Developed and defended the F-22 $37.6B production budget supporting the Air Force's #1 acquisition program. Translated program office financial needs into contractor direction for the annual Affordability Analysis.

Managed a $1.3M budget for the Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) Simulation and Analysis Facility (SIMAF). Authored unfunded requirements packages to acquire funds from the commander’s reserve account, receiving $650K covering all O&M costs.

Developed financial policy and formulated programs to initiate, justify, and disburse annual O&M, military family housing, base procured investment, and military personnel budgets of over $108M. Developed a cost-per-hour tracking program used to project excesses and shortages for the Wing’s $23M flying hour program.

Completed a Master of Military Operational Art and Science program at Air Command and Staff College. This advanced degree focused on military strategy and operations.

Earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Brenau University. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of business management principles.

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Piedmont College. This foundational degree covered core business concepts and practices.