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Scott M. Dilley

Summary:
Mr. Dilley has over 30 years of direct management level participation in Federal, regional, State and local homeland security and counter-terrorism (CT) response readiness programs and clearly understand their complex history, participants and challenges. He has directly participated in diverse emergency response related activities since the 1980s and possess deep understanding of related strategic, tactical and technical operational imperatives. He has proven leadership, management and communications skills gained and demonstrated in a series of relevant and successful organizations and programs focused on all-hazards response readiness.

Education:
B.S., General Studies, Univ.of Connecticut, Minor; Occupational Safety and Health Management 1999
-Certificate – Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
-Certificate - Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP), FEMA’s Emergency Mgmt Institute (EMI), April 06
-Certificate - FEMA/EMI Professional Development Series Certificate of Achievement, March 04
-Certificates - Over 30 other FEMA/EMI certificates covering various facets of Homeland Security policy and doctrine and emergency preparedness, response, and recovery
-Emergency Preparedness Train-the-Trainer Courses:
        Mass Dispensing, Strategic National Stockpile (SNS)
        Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations in WMD Operations Level
        Multi-hazard Emergency Planning for Schools
        Community Emergency Response Team
-U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (C&GSC), Fort Leavenworth, KS, August 98
-U.S. Army Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Fort Leavenworth, KS, August 95
-U.S. Army Engineer Officer Advance Course, Fort Belvoir, VA, September 89
-U.S. Army Engineer Officer Basic Course, Fort Belvoir, VA, May 84
-U.S. Army Supply Management Systems, Facilitator-training course, March 1988
-Department of the Navy COSAL Use and Maintenance Course, September 1984

Military Occupation Specialties:
U.S. Army Corp of Engineer
Human Resource Manager
Personnel Programs Manager

Current Responsibilities:
MicroSystems Integration, Inc., August 2008 - Present

• Coast Guard Capstone Concept of Operations – Contributor to the development of the Coast Guard Capstone Concept document which will be the overall doctrine hierarchy for all operations within the Coast Guard.

• Coast Guard Concept of Operations and Offshore Concept of Operations– Technical contributor to the development of the Coast Guard Concept of Operations and supporting Offshore Concept of Operations documents which will describe planning, allocation and execution of operations across all Coast Guard mission sets.

• Joint Defense Support to Civil Authorities (JDSCA). JDSCA Quick Reaction Test (QRT) was directed to develop and test Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) for the execution and employment of Defense Support Civil Authorities (DSCA) missions during non-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or High-yield Explosive (CBRNE) events.  Testing of the handbook was conducted at Alaska Shield (full-scale exercise), and at Marine Corps Installations West (MCIWEST) Golden Guardian 2010 (full-scale exercise).  MSI personnel were part of the exercise planning team and control group for Alaska Shield 2010 a national level exercise.  Facilitated the following table-top exercises to test the handbook, Hurricane scenario with the Pacific Command (PACOM) J3 and J5 staff, Winter Storm/Flood scenario with the Iowa National Guard Headquarters J-3 staff and Hurricane/Flood scenario with the New Hampshire National Guard Headquarters J-5 staff.  This JDSCA QRT will provide a readily available JDSCA handbook that outlines required operational standards and joint warfighter responsibilities necessary to effectively execute JDSCA CONOPS and TTP. Supported efforts as the Subject Matter Expert in Military DSCA operations.

• Western Hemisphere Transit Zone Performance Gaps Analysis (WHTZ PGA).  Supported efforts to conduct the periodic review of the adequacy of resources committed to international drug enforcement.

• Planning and Doctrine Development – Supports development of plans, policy and doctrine for Coast Guard Operations including mission performance plans, performance assessments, preparedness planning, and exercise development and evaluation. 

• Operations Analysis and Operations Research - Performs operational and quantitative analysis of real world problems. Principal application to the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security. Develops related material to Coast Guard Mission performance plans and assists in developing policy for maritime threat response to an all-hazards environment.  
   

Previous Experience:
Global Emergency Resources Training & Exercise Specialist - Nov 2006 – July 2008
Supervised the development of disaster management exercises and training for Public Health and Hospitals. Develops curriculum and course materials for all exercise types (orientation, drill, table-top, functional and full scale). Supervised the development, coordination, and implementation of workshops, drills, and exercises addressing emergency preparedness planning and response for State and Local Health Care. Conducted evaluations during simulations to evaluate the effectiveness of the exercise and to assist with state and regional feedback for future planning.

Yale New Haven Health System, New Haven, Connecticut May 2005 – July 2008
As the Training, Exercise and Design Specialist (Consultant) Mr. Dilley directed and managed ambitious programs to develop, facilitate, conduct, and evaluate drills and exercises related to medical response capacity and capability among targeted national and regional trainee populations. Supervised a team of professionals to design, implement and evaluate Connecticut's hospital emergency preparedness exercises within a strategic plan to improve capacity and add capability relative to natural and man-made disaster response.

Connecticut National Guard, Office of Emergency Management - December 2001- May 2005
As a Connecticut Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), responsible for Plans, Operations, Military Support Officer (POMSO) Mr. Dilley supervised Joint Operations Center and staff, coordinating all community emergency and non-emergency support. Directed response actions from conception to completion to include planning and direction, analyses consolidation and review of recommendations to focus strategic and operational response readiness efforts. Supervised all Plans and Operations Division activities relative to training for and validating capability to perform all emergency response missions in the CT Office of Emergency Preparedness portfolio. Initiated projects and established priorities for the Joint Operations Center. Directed continuous improvement program for contingency plans pertaining to civil disturbances, natural and civil disasters, nuclear attack, land defense plans and key asset protection program. Reviewed information and plans. Synchronized the execution of plans. Made recommendations on complex planning problems. Planned and conducted comprehensive studies. Made suggestions to improve Military Support program and operations. Developed exercises to enhance the capability of the CT National Guard to operate efficiently during emergency operations.  Maintained liaison and coordination with State, local and Federal government, senior military officials and Federal, State and local response and law enforcement agencies including Federal Emergency Management Agency and FBI. Coordinated the activities of Army, Navy, Air Force Reserve, and Coast Guard liaison officers assigned to the CT National Guard for military support to Emergency Management. Was Lead National Guard planner for TOP OFFICIALS 3 (TOPOFF 3), a national level Countering Terrorism emergency response exercise with over 5,000 participants in multiple state and international venues. As member of the CT Venue Working Group, developed exercise objectives, coordinated myriad exercise events, and acted as Controller for state and federal agencies. During exercise execution, coordinated Title 10 active duty soldiers deploying to Millstone Nuclear Power Plant in a precedent setting coordinated response never before attempted.

Mr. Dilley was the principal developer and participant in exercise PATRIOT DEFENSE 04. PATRIOT DEFENSE was a joint Military/State exercise with Federal, State, and local participation. Originally developed as a simple bilateral event between the CT Army National Guard and Ft. Drum Training Brigade, the exercise grew to include 15 state and six Federal agencies testing the State’s emergency response during a natural disaster and a terrorism event. Directed, participated in and supervised four National exercises during the last three years, and numerous state and local preparedness events:

• HEARTLAND STRIKE—(IL National Guard WMD Response Exercise)
• TOPOFF3 (Military Lead)
• ARDENT SENTRY 05 (National DOD Exercise)
• PATRIOT DEFENSE 04 (1st Army, State, Exercise)
• UNIFIED DEFENSE 03 (1st Army, State Exercise)
• NORTHEAST SENTINEL--tested FEMA Region I (Local and State Response Exercise)
• OPERATION YANKEE (FEMA) (Multi Year Exercise)

Connecticut Army National Guard - October 1999 – November 2001
As the Army Medical Strength Manager Mr. Dilley recruited and retained medical professionals in the CT Army National Guard. Worked closely with the State Surgeon, Chief Nurse, and commanders at all levels. Planned, directed and assisted in recruitment campaign packages to the U.S. Recruiting Command.

Connecticut Army National Guard - August 1997 – September 1999
As the Executive Officer/, 192 Engineer Battalion, (Construction Support) Mr. Dilley directed and coordinated battalion staff efforts to achieve total mission success. Reviewed Administration, Intelligence, Maintenance, Safety, and Logistics, staff actions to ensure they were effective, coordinated, and fulfilled the commander’s intent. Formulated and implemented staff operating policies. Ensured the commander and staff were informed on all matters affecting command.

Connecticut Army National Guard Training Officer, - October 1995 – July 1997
Principal staff assistant to the commander in matters pertaining to organization training and primary mission operations. Derived and implemented training program to achieve and maintain critical unit mission capabilities. Coordinated with the G1-G7 to ensure subordinate units have adequate Administration, Intelligence, Maintenance, Safety and logistical support.

Connecticut Army National Guard  - September 1993 – September 1995
Mr. Dilley was the Army Guard Reserve (AGR) Branch Manager and he increased technical capabilities of all personnel assigned to the AGR section by instituting cross level training. Developed and maintained an effective system to manage the administrative workload of the AGR section of the Human Resource Office. Coordinated the CT National Guard full time manning document with the National Guard Bureau.

Connecticut Army National Guard - February 1988 – August 1993
As a Captain, Engineer Administration Officer, 192 Engineer Battalion, (Construction Support) Mr. Dilley was the Engineer Administration officer of the 192d Engineer Battalion. Coordinated personnel activities and advised the commander of all matters pertaining to unit requirements. Prepared personnel plans, translated all decisions regarding personnel matters into orders, and supervised execution of all orders and plans pertaining to personnel matters. Trained and evaluated unit’s personnel on mission and job related skills.

Connecticut Army National Guard - August 1985 – January 1988
As a Captain, Company Commander, 242nd Engineer Company (Combat Support) Mr. Dilley functioned as Line Company Command; Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordination and controlling training of a combat engineer company. Encompasses positions concerned with the tactical employment of an engineer unit. Evaluates situations, and formulates intelligence, estimates situations, and formulates decisions. Acted as Brigade Engineer Officer for Combat Brigades. Directed employment of demolition munitions, barriers and fortification systems. Optimized the use of available engineer manpower equipment. Additionally responsible for Safety, health, welfare, morale, and discipline of assigned and attached personnel.

Updated 14 October 2010