Arad Gosselin
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Intelligence Operations Specialist with extensive experience at NATO Mission Iraq, adept at producing strategic assessments and managing intelligence teams. Proven leadership in planning and coordination, coupled with strong analytical reasoning skills. Recognized for enhancing operational effectiveness through comprehensive reporting and effective communication, driving informed decision-making in high-stakes environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Intelligence Operations Specialist
11th Cyber Battalion
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided comprehensive intelligence support to cyber operations, including analysis, dissemination, and training.
- Analyzed, assessed, processed, and dissemination intelligence information to support cyber operations and exercises.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Senior Intelligence Analyst
NATO Mission Iraq
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided expert intelligence analysis and reporting to support operational planning within a joint and multi-national NATO task force.
- Monitored, gathered, and analyzed information from various sources to assess threats and opportunities.
- Produced long-term intelligence assessments to inform strategic planning and future operations.
- Managed the flow of intelligence requests and assigned tasks to analytical personnel.
- Advised senior leadership on all aspects of intelligence operations, providing critical insights to inform decision-making.
- Developed and managed an intelligence collection and dissemination system, ensuring the efficient flow of information within the task force.
- Collaborated with international partners to gather and share information, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making.
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
11th Cyber Battalion
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted all-source intelligence analysis and collection management to support cyber operations planning and execution.
- Developed cyber targets and assessed adversary capabilities, vulnerabilities, and operations effectiveness.
- Provided intelligence briefings and reports to leadership, informing decision-making and operational planning.
- Collaborated wit key stakeholders, and other agencies to ensure mission success.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Utilized intelligence collection platforms and analysis techniques to identify and document intelligence gaps.
Intelligence Team Lead/Supervisor
Theater Analysis and Control Element (ACE)
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Led a team of six intelligence analysts in producing daily, weekly, and monthly intelligence summaries assessing North Korean military capabilities and readiness.
- Supervised daily analysis, reviewed reports and provided technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
- Collaborated with South Korean counterparts to enhance intelligence sharing and analysis.
- Contributed to fulfilling critical information requirements regarding the Korean Theater of Operations.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
Intelligence Analyst Supervisor/Team Lead
501st Brigade Support Battalion
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Supervised a team of five intelligence analysts in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence information.
- Produced and delivered intelligence reports to senior leadership, informing decision-making and operational planning.
- Analyzed complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and potential threats.
- Developed and maintained intelligence databases and information managements systems.
- Conducted briefings and training sessions on intelligence-related topics.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
Intelligence Manager/Analyst
4th Battalion 17th Infantry Regiment
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Led the development and execution of the battalion's intelligence collection and analysis plan.
- Provided strategic intelligence assessments and recommendations to senior leadership, informing critical decision-making processes.
- Analyzed complex operational environments, identified potential threats and opportunities, and developed proactive mitigation strategies.
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis on a variety of topics, producing comprehensive intelligence reports.
- Effectively communicated complex information to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
American Public University
Charles Town, WV03-2026
Associate of Arts - Counter-Terrorism Studies
American Public University
Charles Town, WV07-2025
Skills
- Content management expertise
- Experience in leadership
- Quantitative skills
- Personnel assessment
- Planning and coordination
- Conducting briefings
- Work assignment delegation
- Performance monitoring
- Trend tracking
- Quality control
- Analytical reasoning
- Standardizing procedures
Timeline
Intelligence Operations Specialist
11th Cyber Battalion
12.2023 - 01.2025
Senior Intelligence Analyst
NATO Mission Iraq
07.2023 - 12.2023
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
11th Cyber Battalion
07.2022 - 06.2023
Intelligence Team Lead/Supervisor
Theater Analysis and Control Element (ACE)
07.2021 - 07.2022
Intelligence Analyst Supervisor/Team Lead
501st Brigade Support Battalion
07.2020 - 07.2021
Intelligence Manager/Analyst
4th Battalion 17th Infantry Regiment
07.2017 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
American Public University
Associate of Arts - Counter-Terrorism Studies
American Public University
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