Detail-oriented Intelligence Analyst with 15+ years of experience in
conducting in-depth research & analysis and curating comprehensive
assessments. Skilled in identification, evaluation, and adoption of new
technologies. Adept in cross-functional collaboration with HUMINT,
SIGINT, GEOINT, CYBER, EW & OSINT functions. Experienced in
collaborating with external shops to assist planning efforts for an Army
Service Combatant Command (ASCC) helping create training exercises
to stimulate an All/Multi-Domain scenario.
Positions held include Targeting Analyst, Collection Manager, Intel
Production Chief, Instructor, and Strategic Intel Analyst / Planner. AVEL HICKS
Intelligence All- Source Analyst
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
13
13
Certifications
Work History
All- Source Analyst
AVEL HICKS
04.2022 - Current
Certificates
Joint Operational Fires and Effects Course (JOFEC), Highlights the different touch-points that Army and Air-force must conduct at the strategic level to plan fires effects
(lethal and non-lethal) in order to synchronize convergence on the battlefield
Topics discussed and tested include:
Planning timeline outside the 96hr ATO
Organizations such at the AOC and their roles and responsibilities
Intermediate Target Development and Advanced Target Development
Weaponeering
Digital Intelligence Systems Master Gunner (DISMG)
IT/Networking
03.2018
Course focusing on the complexity of DOD Programs of Record (POR) and how to make them inter- operable given different data sets
Provided students the education on DOD POR related hardware, software, processors, and network data flows
Armed graduates with the understanding and vernacular to better articulate network requirements during the planning process of any operations
Data sets used and tested included: HUMINT, GEOINT, SIGINT, EW, OSINT, and National level assets.
Intelligence Collection Planners Course, ICPC
03.2016 - Current
Provided students with an in-depth knowledge of Army, Airforce, and National collection platforms and their
capabilities and limitations
Discussed the planning timelines for requesting those assets to facilitate ISR coverage
given a Division level tactical fight utilizing the 96hr ATO cycle
Topics discussed and tested include:
Development of information requirements
Synchronizing collection efforts with maneuver plans
NAI development
Coordination with Fires effects to produce TAIs.
Intelligence Analyst / Planner
th Artillery Command
Wiesbaden
02.2022 - 01.2025
By name requested to establish a new Army command headquarters in Germany
Established the intelligence functions, processes, and procedures to conduct strategic level support to targeting
Created over 12 baseline products for IPOE, MDMP, Daily Intel Read Book, and G2 briefing slides
Enhanced team performance by leading training sessions on advanced analytical techniques and software applications.
Operated as the primary intelligence planning officer charged with supporting the development of EUCOM/USAREUR-AF digital exercises as a trusted agent and attended multiple JELC events
Worked closely with the Joint Multinational Simulation Center (JMSC) to develop the intelligence architecture to support exercises
Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
Intelligence Instructor
Army Foundry Program
12.2018 - 01.2022
Provided blocks of instruction through lectures and presentations, which increased the understanding and ability of
intelligence professionals stationed in Europe
Developed class rosters, implemented quizzes, facilitated
workshops & classroom discussion, and evaluated a digital stimulated capstone final using Army automated
systems Programs of Record (POR)
Classes centered around further developing Army All Source Analyst through
the use of current doctrine and emerging techniques, technologies, and methodologies.
Infantry
Brigade Intelligence Synchronization Element
Fort Riley, KS
08.2017 - 12.2018
Mentored junior analysts on best practices for conducting research, analysis, and report writing
Developed
innovative solutions for complex intelligence problems, resulting in improved operational effectiveness
Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for intelligence analysis processes
Developed analytical products tailored to specific customer requirements and information needs
Pioneered new
methodologies for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating tactical-level intelligence
Assisted in the development
of target packages by analyzing multiple sources of intelligence data.
Intelligence Planner
10.2016 - 07.2017
Camp Hovey, South Korea (FWD, Collaborated with clients to understand their objectives and requirements, ensuring all planned activities aligned
with their goals
Created detailed timelines and schedules for each event, effectively managing resources and
ensuring timely completion of tasks
Conducted site visits prior to execution to assess the facilities' suitability for
the planned activities
Evaluated event success through post-event surveys or feedback forms; analyzed data to
identify areas of improvement for future events
Served as the main point of contact for clients throughout the
planning process providing regular updates on progress
Managed a team of volunteers during events, effectively
delegating tasks and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.
Collection Manager
Fort Riley, KS
01.2016 - 09.2016
Leveraged understanding of collection assets to align them with appropriate information gaps utilizing proper
request for collection procedures, increasing understanding of enemy locations and action
Collaborated with
multiple offices to ensure their request for information where taken into consideration during collection
management working groups
Organized meetings, created standards for collection requests, maintained an hour-
by-hour calendar, and standardized knowledge management techniques utilizing Microsoft Office suite of tools and
Share-Point, which streamlined collection management functions.