Sean P. Donahoe

Sean P. Donahoe has extensive work experience in the field of training and analysis, particularly in support of military operations. Sean P. began their career in the Iowa Army National Guard in 1980, serving in various roles until 1998. Since 1999, they have been a member of the Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) force, holding positions ranging from soldier to company/troop commander and infantry brigade S3.

In 2000, Donahoe joined the Army National Guard's Distributed Learning Branch, where they administered a nationwide online and classroom learning program. Sean P. was responsible for planning, programming, and budgeting all distributed learning capabilities and also established a Distributed Learning Advisory Council.

Donahoe's career then took him to the U.S. Joint Forces Command in 2003, where they served as the Chief of the JNTC Program Coordination Cell and later as the Chief of Horizontal Training Events. Sean P. directed a team of exercise planners and was recognized for their work in integrating joint capabilities into training programs across different military services.

From 2006 to 2009, Donahoe worked at USCENTCOM, first as the Chief of Training Division, J7, where they designed and led the Joint Task Force Capable HQ readiness certification program. Sean P. then became the Chief of Training, J3-E, overseeing training and readiness for a regional combatant command.

Donahoe's experience continued with FORSCOM from 2009 to 2011, where they served as the Deputy/Executive Officer for Chief of Plans, coordinating operations for the U.S. Army's global force manager.

From 2011 to 2014, Donahoe worked at First Army, serving as the Chief of G3 Training Policy. Sean P. established training strategies, policies, and guidance for a nationwide network of experts responsible for training and mentoring National Guard and Army Reserve units.

In 2014, Donahoe briefly transitioned to the civilian workforce before joining Camber Corporation as a CENTCOM Training Analyst. Sean P. continued in this role when they moved to Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., until 2018.

Since 2018, Donahoe has been with Black Bear Technology Solutions, LLC, initially as the CENTCOM Training Analyst and currently as the CENTCOM Deputy Program Manager and Senior Training Analyst. In these roles, they provide Joint Training System support to CENTCOM staff, monitors and adjusts training requirements, and leads training events.

Overall, Sean P. Donahoe has a long and varied work history focused on training and analysis, particularly in support of military operations.

Sean P. Donahoe has a Master's Degree in Information Assurance and Security from Capella University, which they obtained from 2012 to 2015. Sean P. also attended The University of Texas at Arlington - College of Business from 1992 to 1993, where they completed 27 credit hours in the PhD Program in Information Systems but did not obtain a degree. Sean P. Donahoe holds a Master's of Public Administration (MPA) degree in Public Information Systems from the University of South Dakota, which they obtained from 1986 to 1989. Sean P. also has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science-Mathematics from the University of South Dakota, which they earned from 1983 to 1986. Furthermore, they attended the University of Iowa from 1981 to 1986, where they initially pursued a degree in Biomedical Engineering/Physics before transferring to another school or program. In terms of military education, Sean P. Donahoe completed JPME II at Joint Forces Staff College in 2004 and obtained FA 57 qualification (2G-F57) at the US Army Simulation and Modeling School in 2002. Sean P. also completed MEL 4 JPME I at the Army Command and General Staff College in 2002. Additionally, they hold several certifications, including Joint Qualified Officer (ASI 3L) from Joint Staff in 2010, Joint Planner (ASI 3H) from Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University in 2004, Simulation and Battle Command Systems (FA 57) from the US Army in 2002, and Training Developer (7Q) from the US Army in 1996. Prior to their formal education, Sean P. Donahoe attended West Sioux Community Schools, although no further details or degrees are provided.