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Mr. Brad Penn

Mr. Brad Penn

Chief of Programs, Science & Technology Directorate, SOF AT&L, U.S. Special Operations Command

Mr. Bradley (Brad) Penn is the Chief of Programs for the Science and Technology Directorate, SOF AT&L MacDill AFB, FL. He is responsible for providing program management oversight on a $240M portfolio consisting of BA2 (Applied Research) and BA3 (Advanced Technology Development) funds to develop new and disruptive technologies for the Command. 

EDUCATION 

Program Manager’s Course (PMT 401) 

Masters, Materiel Acquisition Management, Florida Institute of Technology, FL Masters, Criminal Justice, Eastern Kentucky University, KY  

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Eastern Kentucky University, KY  

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATIONS 

Level 3 Program Management 

EXPERIENCE  

Jan 22 – Present Chief of Programs, SOF AT&L-ST, USSOCOM, MacDill AFB, FL Apr 21 – Dec 21 Airborne ISR/NSAS Division Chief, PEO-FW, USSOCOM, MacDill AFB, FL Oct 20 – Mar 21 Acting Deputy PEO, PEO-FW, USSOCOM, MacDill AFB, FL Apr 18 – Sep 20 Airborne ISR/NSAS Division Chief, PEO-FW, USSOCOM, MacDill AFB, FL May 15 – Mar 18 Strike Systems Branch Chief, SOF Personnel and Recovery Div, WPAFB, OH  Oct 12 – APR 15 PM Branch Chief, DoD Anti-Tamper Division, WPAFB, OH Jan 10 – Sep 12 MC-130J Mod Section Lead, SOF Personnel and Recovery Div, WPAFB, OH Jun 02 – Dec 09 Senior Program Manager, Modern Technology Corporation Dayton, OH May 82 – May 02 Military Intelligence and Acquisition Officer, U.S. Army 

ACHIEVEMENTS 

Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award 

Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service Award 

Air Force Civilian Achievement Award 

Legion of Merit (1) 

Joint Meritorious Service Medal (1) 

Meritorious Service Medal (4) 

Army Commendation Medal (1) 

Army Achievement Medal (1) 

Sessions
Testimonials

  • We are extremely excited to convene the community at SOF Week 2024. This convention for U.S. and International SOF will include a diverse slate of programs, to include professional development sessions, interactive discussions about the future of SOF, and an up-close view of some of the best tech available to our warfighters. GSOF looks forward to working with USSOCOM to make SOF Week 2024 an impactful event.
    Stuart Bradin
    President and CEO, GSOF

DISCLAIMER

Co-sponsorship of this event does not imply endorsement of GSOF, its services, or products by the United States Government, the Department of Defense, or U.S. Special Operations Command.