Daren Sears

Daren Sears has had a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Daren began their career in the United States Air Force as an MC-130/C-130 Instructor Navigator, where they gained expertise in risk management, training, and complex multi-aircraft operations. Daren was also extensively involved in special operations, including personnel recovery and combat search and rescue.

After leaving the Air Force, Daren Sears took on various leadership roles, including Chief of Exercise and Inspection Programs in the 353rd Special Operations Group, where they directed regional security exercise programs and managed a $4.3M exercise program that enhanced interoperability and regional security. Daren also served as Director of the Korea Air and Space Operations Center, where they spearheaded a team responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing special operations air, ground, and maritime operations.

Daren Sears then became the Commander of the 755th Air Expeditionary Squadron, where they led a team of 430 personnel supporting various labor specialties in southern Afghanistan. Daren successfully initiated operational support within three days of starting the role, providing assistance to multi-national joint organizations.

Their next role as Deputy Commander at the Special Operations Command Korea involved overseeing day-to-day operations and strategic planning for all multi-service and multi-national special operations in Korea. Daren played a crucial role in representing the organization in high-level meetings and providing sound advice to executive decision makers.

Daren Sears then moved to the Joint Force Headquarters-New York as an Inspector General, where they directed, planned, and conducted all Inspector General activities for 16,000 multi-service personnel. Daren led inspections, complaints processing, investigations, and administrative inquiries, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient operations.

In their most recent role as a Senior Military Policy and Operations Analyst at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., Daren Sears served as a liaison between various defense organizations, working on complex cybersecurity issues related to defense capabilities. Daren also provided analysis for the Office of Secretary of Defense Damage Assessment Management Office and coordinated assessments of the effects of data compromises for priority acquisition programs.

Overall, Daren Sears' work experience reflects a strong background in military operations, leadership, strategic planning, and analysis.

Daren Sears completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities at the United States Air Force Academy from 1984 to 1988. Following that, they pursued a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at Webster University from 1994 to 1995, specializing in the field of Public Administration.