Darren Rutherford, MPA

Darren Rutherford, MPA has extensive work experience in various roles. Currently, they serve as the Cayuse Program Manager for the Defense Health Agency at Cayuse Technologies, LLC. In this position, they manage a government contract involving 44 personnel and 9 contract line items valuing at $48 million.

Prior to their current role, Darren worked for the US Army for several years. Darren served as a Senior Operations Analyst from June 2018 to February 2021, where they were responsible for managing the ARNG Base Operations Guidance program. Darren also held the position of Project Actions Manager from July 2016 to June 2018, during which they played a key role in publishing internal processes and procedures for the ARNG directorate.

Darren's work history with the US Army also includes being the National Guard Coordination Center (NGCC) Operation Manager from February 2012 to July 2016. In this role, they provided oversight for the NGCC and collaborated with various agencies to coordinate strategic planning and training initiatives. Additionally, they were a Manager/Trainer of the Emergency Alert Notification System, ensuring proper access levels and automation of notification procedures for senior leadership.

Earlier in their career, Darren worked as the Army National Guard Watch Operations Analyst Team Manager from March 2010 to February 2012. Darren also served as an Army National Guard Analyst Watch Supervisor from December 2008 to March 2010. In these positions, they managed daily operations, provided information oversight, and communicated with various levels of leadership and agencies.

Overall, Darren Rutherford, MPA has demonstrated strong leadership, managerial, and coordination skills throughout their career, both in their current role at Cayuse Technologies and their past positions with the US Army.

Darren Rutherford, MPA, completed their Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the University of Management and Technology between 2015 and 2017. Prior to that, they attained a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the same university from 2013 to 2015. Darren also holds an Associate of Science in Homeland Security, which they obtained from the University of Management and Technology in 2012 and 2013.