Daniel Kunstman

Military Service:

• Rank: Major

  Branch/Position: Air Force Reserve

  Period: June 2018 - present

  Occupation: 21R - Logistics Readiness Officer (LRO) -

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  Integrates the spectrum of the logistics processes within the operational, acquisition, and wholesale environments. The major logistics processes include distribution management, materiel management and contingency operations. Directs and manages distribution management, materiel management, contingency operations, fuels management, aerial port operations, vehicle management, and acquisition/life cycle logistics management. Plans and programs logistics support for wartime requirements.

• Rank: Captain

  Branch/Position: Air Force

  Period: July 2013 - June 2018

  Occupation: 21R - Logistics Readiness Officer (LRO) -

  Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  Integrates the spectrum of the logistics processes within the operational, acquisition, and wholesale environments. The major logistics processes include distribution management, materiel management and contingency operations. Directs and manages distribution management, materiel management, contingency operations, fuels management, aerial port operations, vehicle management, and acquisition/life cycle logistics management. Plans and programs logistics support for wartime requirements.

• Rank: Staff Sergeant

  Branch/Position: Air Force Reserve

  Period: August 2010 - October 2012

  Occupation: 31P - Security Forces

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  Leads, manages, and directs security force (SF) activities. Included are installation, weapon system, and resource security; antiterrorism; law enforcement and investigations; military working dog functions; air base defense; armament and equipment; training pass and registration; information, personnel, industrial security; and combat arms. SF duties may require use of deadly force.

• Rank: Senior Airman

  Branch/Position: Air Force

  Period: September 2006 - August 2010

  Occupation: 31P - Security Forces

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:
  Leads, manages, and directs security force (SF) activities. Included are installation, weapon system, and resource security; antiterrorism; law enforcement and investigations; military working dog functions; air base defense; armament and equipment; training pass and registration; information, personnel, industrial security; and combat arms. SF duties may require use of deadly force.

Work history:

• Job Title: Executive Assistant to the Chief Data Officer

  Company: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Period: August 2023 - present

  Role Description:

  Provides executive-level support to DHS’s Chief and Deputy Chief Data Officers. Manages complex calendars, briefings, meetings, and domestic/international travel. Leads coordination for executive correspondence and agency-wide data council meetings.

• Job Title: Logistics Manager

  Company: U.S. Air Force Reserve

  Period: August 2023 - present

  Role Description:

  Manages sustainment projects and depot activations with major defense contractors. Supports strategic workload planning and compliance with federal acquisition standards.

• Job Title: Executive Officer - Air Reserve Technician

  Company: U.S. Air Force Reserve

  Period: August 2021 - August 2023

  Role Description:

  Second full-time officer in command of a 240-person maintenance group; led executive operations and admin team. Spearheaded process improvements and mentored junior personnel.

• Job Title: Executive Assistant

  Company: U.S. Transportation Command

  Period: April 2020 - August 2021

  Role Description:

  Supported one-star general officer and SES leaders with travel, scheduling, task management, and briefings. Ensured timely coordination across multiple directorates for high-stakes global missions.

• Job Title: Operations Officer

  Company: U.S. Air Force Reserve

  Period: June 2018 - August 2021

  Role Description:

  Oversaw logistics support for NASA, SpaceX, and other launch providers. Played a key rolein strategic planning and readiness reporting.

• Job Title: Executive Support Specialist

  Company: U.S. Transportation Command

  Period: December 2018 - April 2020

  Role Description:

  Managed office operations for Army, Navy, and Air Force senior executives. Monitored multi-million-dollar budgets and developed SOPs for two major directorates.

• Job Title: Strategic Campaign Planner

  Company: LMI

  Period: September 2018 - November 2018

  Role Description:

  Supported planning for USTRANSCOM’s global logistics and deployment campaigns. Drafted strategic plans aligning with national security objectives.

• Job Title: Functional Support Specialist

  Company: Indrasoft, Inc.

  Period: June 2018 - September 2018

  Role Description:

  Provided frontline IT support for USAF flight planning systems across global operations.

• Job Title: Executive Officer

  Company: U.S. Air Force

  Period: November 2016 - June 2018

  Role Description:

  Supported over 400 personnel across three logistics units. Led process improvements and coordinated command communications.

• Job Title: Director of Operations

  Company: U.S. Air Force

  Period: April 2016 - November 2016

  Role Description:

  Oversaw Army combat skills training for 800+ deploying warfighters. Rewrote joint policies and saved over $100K through supply chain reforms.

• Job Title: Flight Commander

  Company: U.S. Air Force

  Period: April 2015 - April 2016

  Role Description:

  Managed global logistics accounts worth $20B for C-5 and C-17 aircraft fleets.

Education:

• American Military University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  Period: November 2014 - November 2016

• University of Central Missouri

  Bachelor's Degree – Political Science

  Period: January 2010 - May 2013

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate's Degree – Criminal Justice

  Period: September 2006 - August 2011