Paul Rosbolt

Paul Rosbolt has a diverse and extensive work experience in the defense industry. Paul started their career in 1990 as an Executive Officer in the US Navy, where they served during Desert Storm and successfully managed a homeport shift to Yokosuka, Japan. Paul then worked as a Requirements Officer and Financial Coordinator in the Surface Ship Weapons/Platforms Branch of the CNO Staff. In this role, they were responsible for managing a $3B budget and overseeing radar, combat identification, and EO/IR programs.

In 1995, Rosbolt became an Instructor at the Surface Warfare Officers School, where they led ASW instruction and mentored officers assigned to Aegis platforms. Paul then served as Commanding Officer of the USS T.S. Gates CG-51, supervising 350 sailors and successfully completing a Mediterranean deployment with significant interaction with NATO navies and dignitaries.

Rosbolt joined the Joint Staff in 1998 as the Deputy Chief of the Requirements and Acquisition Division, where they oversaw all DoD ACAT ID programs and had personal oversight of Ballistic Missile Defense and Navy programs. Paul also played a crucial role in the Joint Requirements Generation process.

In 2000, Rosbolt transitioned to the US Navy as the Special Assistant to the Director of Surface Warfare N86, and later became the Commander of Destroyer Squadron 24. In this role, they were responsible for training, equipping, maintaining, and deploying 6 USN Destroyers/Frigates.

Rosbolt joined Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in 2003 as the Major Program Manager for Undersea Systems PEO IWS5. Paul managed a $300M per year portfolio, including major projects like the AN/SQQ-89 Surface ASW Combat System and served as the CNO Task Force ASW Acquisition lead. Paul then worked at Raytheon as a Senior Program Manager, where they won significant contracts and led international projects.

Since 2014, Rosbolt has worked at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc as the Naval Surface Warfare Analysis Group Lead. In this position, they lead a team of 60+ professionals and oversees projects of importance to US and international surface navies.

Overall, Paul Rosbolt has demonstrated expertise in leadership, project management, international defense consulting, and strategic planning throughout their career in the defense industry.

Paul Rosbolt holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Michigan, which they obtained from 1974 to 1978. Paul also possesses a Master's Degree in Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems Technology from the Naval Postgraduate School, which they earned between 1982 and 1984. Additionally, Paul completed a Master of Arts (MA) in National Security Policy Studies at the U.S. Naval War College from 1994 to 1995. Furthermore, they have obtained a certification in DAWIA Level III Program Management from the Defense Acquisition University. No specific information regarding the month and year of obtaining this certification is provided.