Taj Holmes
About Taj Holmes
Taj Holmes serves as the Senior Cyberspace/C4ISR Coordination Manager at the USPACOM Innovation and Experimentation Division in Honolulu, Hawaii. He has extensive experience in military and defense roles, including positions at the US Department of Defense and the United States Air Force, spanning over two decades.
Current Role at Amentum
Taj Holmes serves as the Senior Cyberspace/C4ISR Coordination Manager within the USPACOM Innovation and Experimentation Division at Amentum. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to strategic initiatives and operational planning in cyberspace and command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR). His work is based at the headquarters of USPACOM in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he focuses on enhancing capabilities and fostering innovation.
Previous Experience in the Department of Defense
Taj Holmes has extensive experience with the U.S. Department of Defense. He worked as a High-Speed Space Mission Data Program Manager from 2007 to 2008 in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Following this role, he served as a Cyberspace Operations Planner from 2008 to 2010, also in Baltimore. Additionally, he held the position of Executive Officer for a brief period in 2010. His roles involved strategic planning and operational execution in various capacities within the Department of Defense.
Military Background with the United States Air Force
Taj Holmes has a significant military background with the United States Air Force. He served in various capacities, including as Deputy Chief and Senior NC2 Instructor at the 5 BW Command Post from 2004 to 2006, and as the Chief of Space Operations for PACAF from 2012 to 2013. His experience also includes roles such as Space Operations Integration at DIRSPACEFOR and Space Surveillance Crew Commander, contributing to space operations and command initiatives.
Educational Qualifications
Taj Holmes holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University, which he completed from 1992 to 1997. He also pursued advanced studies at the USAF Air Command and Staff College, earning a Master of Arts in Military Operational Arts & Sciences from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he studied at the Joint Forces Staff College, focusing on Military and Strategic Leadership, where he completed Joint & Combined Warfare Studies in 2009.
Professional Affiliations and Expertise
Taj Holmes is affiliated with the Association of Old Crows, which connects professionals in the fields of Electronic Warfare, Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Operations, and Cyber Electromagnetic Activities. He possesses expertise in Remote Autonomous Vehicle Enabled Networks, specifically in Multi-Domain (RAVEN-X), highlighting his focus on advanced technological applications in military operations.