Basil Alkhadra
Summary
Military Intelligence professional with over 10 years of leadership experience for the US Air Force and nearly 6 years in intelligence analysis and training, specializing in Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) threat warning and translation. Possess an associate degree in applied science with an Intelligence Analysis specialization. Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity Technology from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-disciplined Language Enabled Intelligence Analyst
USAF Reserves
08.2020 - Current
- Supervise a 10-member team dedicated to the collection of various forms of data to include: SIGINT, Communications Intelligence (COMINT), Imagery Intelligence (IMINT), & Full Motion Video (FMV) to brief long term trends to executive and senior management within the United States European Command (EUCOM) and the U.S
- Central Command's Area of Responsibility (CENTCOM AORs)
- Respond to requests for information (RFI) from customers throughout the Intelligence Community (IC)
- Identify issues and inconsistencies in manning to mitigate potential interruptions to the mission and ensure the continuity of operations
- Maintain and update various databases within area of responsibility for sharing relevant intelligence information to support ongoing and planned projects
- Screen, research, analyze, and interpret a variety of sources to provide valuable intelligence to IC customers
- Transcribe and translate material to provide SIGINT threat warning to safeguard assets and operations.
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
Lead Analyst, Special Access Program
United States Air Force Reserves
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided and oversaw collection and processing of hundreds of hours of diverse intelligence resulting in multiple product reports which provided current critical information to domestic and international partners and customers
- Supported and directed members to accomplish RFIs from the customer across 2 AORs
- Acted as collection management Subject Matter Expert for a new mission; Trained members on collection tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Scanned communications for the production of serialized and finalized reporting
- Directed indications and warnings tasking for a 5-member team, managed 95 missions.
Team Lead, Analysis & Production
USAF
12.2012 - 12.2018
- Developed and directed training for 52 members in accordance with DoD requirements
- Provided over 150 language sessions for members to improve/maintain Urdu and Punjabi comprehension
Mission Manager, Threat Warning Operations
United States Air Force
12.2012 - 12.2018
- Led operations providing real-time SIGINT threat warning to Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets operating in hostile areas, supporting Central Command tactical operations and national intelligence customers
- Managed a watch center by producing weekly schedules, organizing training, providing analysts with professional development plans, implementing directives from leadership, and ensuring accountability of equipment, manpower, and facilities.
DCGS Operator
USAF
12.2012 - 12.2018
- Provided force protection for ISR assets in war zones, coordinated between 5 operations centers to deliver full-spectrum threat warning.
Target Subject Matter Expert
USAF
12.2012 - 12.2018
- Created working aids, guides, and authored Standard Operating Procedures and training materials to improve collection in the Processing, Exploitation, & Dissemination process for over 30 members.
- Enhanced operations through monitoring, diagnostics and proper maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus
12.2025
Russian Language Studies -
Defense Language Institute
01.2021
Associates of Applied Science, Intelligence Analyst -
Community College of the Air Force
01.2020
Apprentice Cryptologic Language Analyst Course -
Goodfellow Air Force Base
01.2014
Urdu Language Studies -
Defense Language Institute
01.2014
Skills
- Military/DoD Operations
- Inter-Agency Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Data Collection
- Public Speaking/Briefing
- Managing Records
- Intelligence Analysis
- Verbal, Interpersonal, and Written Communication
- Foreign Language Proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint)
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
Languages
Russian
Urdu
Professional Working
Russian
Timeline
Multi-disciplined Language Enabled Intelligence Analyst
USAF Reserves
08.2020 - Current
Lead Analyst, Special Access Program
United States Air Force Reserves
12.2018 - 08.2020
Team Lead, Analysis & Production
USAF
12.2012 - 12.2018
DCGS Operator
USAF
12.2012 - 12.2018
Target Subject Matter Expert
USAF
12.2012 - 12.2018
Mission Manager, Threat Warning Operations
United States Air Force
12.2012 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Russian Language Studies -
Defense Language Institute
Associates of Applied Science, Intelligence Analyst -
Community College of the Air Force
Apprentice Cryptologic Language Analyst Course -
Goodfellow Air Force Base
Urdu Language Studies -
Defense Language Institute
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