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James Vickery

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Role and Company

Staff Configuration Analyst, Northrop Grumman

Expertise

31 years experience in defense, aerospace, & aviation

Location

Ogden , UT

About James

Retired United Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with 31+ years of active service in the enlisted and officer corps. 15-years enlisted service in Explosive Ordnance Disposal with multiple deployments and temporary assignments across the US, Europe and the Middle East; 16-years service as a nuclear and missile officer with a variety of assignments at squadron, wing, numbered air force and combatant command levels. Formal education includes Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, MBA and Master of Military Operational and Science degrees, military education includes enlisted and officer professional military education and various certifications.

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James's Recent Answers

3 years ago

How do you break into an industry for which you have no experience?

William, consider the wealth of experience you have gained over your military career and how you can translate that into...

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3 years ago

How to build up good resumes?

Rauf - One way to build a resume is to have a 'master' or 'base' resume with everything you have...

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3 years ago

All. Thank you for the Resume review and assistance

Randy, As a recently retired LTC with over 30 years of service, I know what you are experiencing. Getting the resume...

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3 years ago

How do I get a civilian job

Hi David, I am a 31-year veteran of our armed forces and applied for 26 jobs, all of which declined interviews...

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3 years ago

Is it too late for a transitioning Army officer with 37 years of experience to find meaningful work in the private sector?

Hi Jim, You are not too late. I was in your same position a year ago: over 30 years of military...

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