Jourdan Kurtz

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, I led a $100 million contract supporting security operations and engineering for CISA, overseeing 70+ cybersecurity engineers and SOC personnel. I was responsible for establishing CISA's Security Operation Center (SOC), which involved managing IR, VAT, and detection teams to safeguard CISA networks and critical infrastructure.

As a Cyberspace Operations Officer, I serve as a senior Air Force leader supporting the Cyber National Mission Force. I oversee the training, development, and employment of over 100 cyberspace operations airmen across various work roles, and am responsible for leading, planning, and executing cyberspace operations on behalf of the CNMF.

As an Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity, I instruct a 6-month certificate course for over 30 students, developing and delivering in-depth courseware on penetration testing, bash scripting, cryptography, and packet analysis. I also create and facilitate four Capture the Flag (CTF) exercises to enhance student learning, educating them on cyber toolkit utilization and the fundamentals of Kali Linux,

As Director of Operations, I led offensive cyberspace operations for a team of 145 elite Air Force red team members, pen testers, and intelligence analysts. I oversaw the training and readiness of national cyber teams, integrating capabilities with 11 external Department of Defense and Intelligence Community organizations, and managed a $1.1 million unit budget.

As National Offensive Cyber Team Lead, I directed the training for 35 Airmen across 8 cyber work roles, managing a $450K training budget to prepare Air Force cyber analysts and planners. I provided full-spectrum response options to USCYBERCOM with 61 members in 7 offices, executing project management methodologies to defend the Nation.

As Director of Operations at the National Security Agency, I led the development and operational employment of over 300 cyber operators globally, serving as program manager and cyber subject matter expert for offensive cyber capability development and Air Force enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC) stand-up. I managed an operational budget exceeding $5.2 million and oversaw the development o

As Chief of the Information Warfare Division, I led a branch of 18 cyber subject matter experts responsible for integrating cyber-intelligence capabilities into Air Force level cybersecurity programs. I enabled the development of emerging cyber requirements through the implementation of an Air Force-wide Big Data Platform and the creation of 100 cyber teams to protect next-generation weapons syste

As Assistant Director of Operations, I synchronized project management efforts and cyber actions with four inter-agency partners, cyber analysts, operators, and NSA leadership within Cyber Security Operations. I served as the lead planner for the election interference task force, developing cyber options, and functioned as the Air Force Cyber project lead, training 100 Airmen in cyber collection m

As Executive Assistant to the Commander, I organized, prioritized, and executed the Cyber National Mission Force Commander's vision through daily correspondence, synchronizing coordination and task activity management with multiple CNMF and NSA staff. I prioritized senior leader engagements, staff actions, and provided integral recommendations to the CNMF Deputy Commander, assisting with managing

Currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at the University of Maryland, Smith Business School. This program is enhancing skills in strategic planning, risk management, and critical thinking.

Completed a Master of Science in Cybersecurity at American Military University. This advanced degree provided a comprehensive background in cybersecurity operations and technical expertise.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Kentucky. This foundational degree developed strong analytical and communication skills.