Ms. Moran is the Executive Director, 353 Special Operations Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan. She leads staffing synchronization for 1,100 special operations personnel across seven squadrons at Kadena and Yokota ABs, supporting special operations throughout the US Indo-Pacific Command’s Area of Responsibility by providing combat-ready Special Tactics Teams, MC-130J Commando II, and CV-22B Osprey. She also oversees all programs related to civilian personnel management and development.
Ms. Moran’s civilian career began in 2007. She served various roles within the Air Force Test Center, including Budget Analyst, Commander’s Action Group Director, and various positions within the Human Resources portfolio. Prior to her current role, Ms. Moran was the 20th Fighter Wing Director of Staff, where she was responsible for the daily operations of 17 Wing Staff Agencies, stewardship of Shaw AFB, and the health and welfare of over 8,000 Airmen, Soldiers, and Civilians.
In 2019, Ms. Moran was inducted into the Civilian Strategic Leader Program, designed to develop and prepare civilians to anticipate and successfully meet challenges across a wide range of Air Force operations and missions through a unique educational and leadership opportunity.
EDUCATION
2010 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, California State University, Bakersfield
2011 Master of Business Administration, Webster University, St. Louis, Mo.
2012 Civilian Acculturation and Leadership Training, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2013 Squadron Officer School, by correspondence
2016 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence
2019 Air War College, by correspondence
CAREER CHRONOLOGY
1. October 2007 – February 2011, Lead Budget Analyst, 412th Comptroller Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
2. February 2011 – June 2013, Human Resources Liaison, 412th Comptroller Squadron, Edwards AFB, Calif.
3. June 2013 – September 2014, Chief, Workforce Development, 412th Comptroller Squadron, Edwards AFB, Calif.
4. September 2014 – August 2016, Commander’s Action Group Specialist, Air Force Test Center, Edwards AFB, Calif.
5. August 2016 - January 2018, Chief, Commander’s Action Group, Air Force Test Center, Edwards AFB, Calif.
6. January 2018 – June 2020, Lead Analyst, Personnel Programs Division, Air Force Test Center, Edwards AFB, Calif.
7. June 2020 – June 2023, Director of Staff, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, S.C.
8. June 2023 – Present, Director of Staff, 353 Special Operations Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Exemplary Civilian Service Award
Meritorious Civilian Service Award
(Current as of June 2025)