Dr. Russell E. Partch, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the deputy director of the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, Washington, D.C. The SWAC conducts analysis, modeling, wargaming and experimentation to create operational concepts and Force Design guidance for United States Space Force missions. Dr. Partch is responsible for the direction and oversight of all aspects of the organization’s operations and products including joint integrated space designs, strategic changes to missions’ areas, capabilities integration, and transition plans. The resulting force designs drive key processes and decisions to achieve the Chief of Space Operation’s priorities for the Service.
Prior to his current position, Dr. Partch served as the technical adviser for the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, Washington D.C.
EDUCATION
1990 Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder
1991 Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder
1995 Doctor of Philosophy degree in Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder
2006 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2011 Master of Science in National Security Strategy and Resourcing, National Defense University, Washington, D.C.
CAREER CHRONOLOGY
1. May 1989 - September 1989, Launch Vehicle Structural Analyst, Martin Marietta Astronautics Corp., Waterton, Colo.
2. May 1990 - August 1992, Space Structures Researcher, Center for Space Structures and Control, Boulder, Colo.
3. August 1992 - August 1995, Space Systems Researcher, Air Force Astronautics Laboratory, Boulder, Colo.
4. August 1995 - August 1999, Spacecraft Propulsion Program Manager, Phillips Laboratory, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
5. August 1999 - May 2004, Space Experiment Program Manager, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
6. May 2004 - September 2006, Hypersonic Program Manager, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
7. September 2006 - May 2007, AFRL Commander’s Representative to Space and Missile System Center, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
8. May 2007 - July 2010, Chief, Space, Air, and Cyber Projection Portfolio, Plans and Programs, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
9. August 2009 - July 2010, Chief, Space Protection and Sensor Branch, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
10. August 2010 - July 2011, Student, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, D.C.
11. August 2011 - April 2012, Chief Engineer For Air Force Space Systems, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology, and Engineering, Washington, D.C.
12. April 2012 - January 2015, Chief, Space, Command and Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Technology, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology, and Engineering, Washington, D.C.
13. January 2015 – September 2021, Technical Adviser, Space Security and Defense Program, Air Force Space Command, Reston, Va.
14. September 2021 – January 2023, Technical Adviser, Space Warfighting Analysis Center, Washington D.C.
15. January 2023 – Present, Deputy Director, Space Warfighting Analysis Center, Washington D.C.
(Current as of June 2023)