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Benjamin Brown

Eagle River,AK

Summary

38 Years of Military Intelligence experience Over 2000 hours of Classroom instruction to Military/Civilian audiences USAICoE Master Instructor Certified 10 Years of Airborne Aviation Management experience with US Air Force/Navy Units 2 Years 1SG 15 Years’ Experience in Course Design/Facilitation/Classroom instruction 15 Years’ Experience in Military Program Management Branding Ambassador Rain Defense 5 Years Wargaming experience

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maven Smart System Field Service Representative

DCI
01.2025 - Current
  • As an FSR Analyst for Maven Smart Systems, I mentored users through desk-side support and classroom instruction, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and developed innovative use cases. I staffed the Help Desk, liaised with the engineering team to resolve issues, and provided feedback to improve product functionality. I supported daily briefings with senior leaders and contributed insights on. I identified key workflows, and analyst needs to enhance geo-spatial tools, aiding in their development for informed decision-making and responses to operational challenges.

Training Manager

673rd Comms Sqd
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Experienced in developing and implementing comprehensive Communications Squadron training plans to enhance operational efficiency and personnel skill development. Adept at managing the Communications training program, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry standards. Skilled in conducting engaging and informative training courses tailored to various technical and leadership competencies. Proficient in creating education and training materials, including instructional guides, presentations, and assessments, to support learning initiatives. Expertise in designing and administering testing procedures to evaluate proficiency and maintain high performance benchmarks across the squadron. Additionally, skilled in processing and managing Air Force personnel by overseeing records, coordinating assignments, and ensuring compliance with military policies to optimize team effectiveness and mission readiness.

Director of Operation (Training)

Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • In my role as the Senior Training Director at NPS, I am tasked with organizing our quarterly AI Summit, where I coordinate educational sessions led by technical specialists and seasoned practitioners aimed at enhancing AI system skills and knowledge. My main duty is to lead the integration of Artificial Intelligence into NPS’s curriculum and to engage stakeholders to achieve this goal, evaluate and refine the content of short courses, both online and on-site, to ensure they meet the professional training objectives and the aims of incorporating Artificial Intelligence for our Navy and USMC students. Additionally, I keep all student records related to their artificial intelligence training.
  • Moreover, I instruct a dedicated course titled "Lead AI Senior" targeted at senior-ranking officers within the US Navy and USMC that covers strategic leadership and implementation of AI technologies in military operations. In this capacity, I also develop and facilitate wargaming exercises that simulate real-world scenarios, allowing officers to apply their AI knowledge in a controlled, yet realistic environment, enhancing their decision-making skills and operational readiness. I oversee the financial planning and accounts for ten annual courses. Additionally, I have taken on the role of the Congressional Liaison for the Naval Postgraduate School, managing all communications concerning the school's Artificial Intelligence program.

J3 Director of Operations

Department of Defense Chief Digital & Artificial Intelligence Office
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • As the J-3 Director of Operations, I support the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) in developing and managing a Department of Defense-wide AI training and education program. I engage with stakeholders to ensure the program’s success and have overseen the training of over 1,700 DoD General and Flag Officers. My role involves providing expertise in designing and implementing this program, establishing AI working groups, and collaborating with Joint Staff and Military Departments. Additionally, I design innovative training frameworks to ensure interoperability and mission readiness.
  • In my capacity as the course manager for the AI Product Managers course, I manage curriculum updates within the Sakai Learning Management System, oversee budgeting, maintain student records, and draft the annual report for the Senate Armed Services Committee. Furthermore, I facilitate courses, offer professional development coaching, manage executive course databases, and coordinate legislative materials for the CDAO. I also conduct thorough analyses of the AI training courses for the CDAO to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, develop training programs to address these needs, and ensure employees have opportunities to enhance their performance and knowledge. My responsibilities include analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training requirements.

Senior Training Analyst

Chenega
09.2019 - 11.2020
  • I review and evaluate all training programs for the Army’s Accession Information Environment (AIE) to ensure that all training needs are being fulfilled. I conduct oral interviews to determine the effectiveness of the training, delivery, and content, of the AIE training program. I develop and recommend methods and materials for training staff and propose new curricula and ideas for group discussions, demonstrations, and workshops. I ensure that new training methods are incorporated to ensure program enhancement. I have the additional duty of tracking and maintaining all training records and designing, developing, and managing the training program for the technical professional development of the AIE workforce. While participating in the AIE program, my duties also encompassed organizing the weekly virtual team synchronization meetings. My responsibilities covered all facets of setting up and managing audio/visual/computer information systems, resolving technical issues, and providing guidance on their use.

Lead Instructor Intelligence/C-IED Trainer

GDIT
09.2013 - 08.2019
  • Intelligence lead trainer performs development and delivery of extraordinarily complex training programs, C-IED materials, wargames, and wargaming exercises in support of US Army Alaska’s (USARAK) training objectives. I establish and review course content and objectives; conduct training sessions, platform instruction, and develop criteria for evaluating training activity effectiveness. Additionally, I supervise the production of personnel recovery exercises, wargame, and C-IED-related materials to support USARAK units. I also ensure that all material links to the established Mission Essential Task List (METL) and manage all training records. I conduct research into new training, operational, and technical/tactical requirements. I am responsible for the development, update, and maintenance of the Program of Instruction (POI) for TIGR and DCGS-A. I also serve as the primary instructor for TIGR, DCGS-A, VBS3, FBCBT-JCR, and JBC-P at the MTC JBER Alaska. I have over 600 student contact hours in this capacity. I also served as the primary Anti-Terrorism trainer for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

Observer Trainer

GDIT
11.2007 - 08.2013
  • Trained, directed, mentored, and developed wargames for the Foreign Officer portion of the ICTC Capstone exercise. Developed, delivered, and maintained all POI training and briefings for International and US Army Intelligence students, including pre- and post-exercise sessions. Updated training materials to reflect current capabilities and TTPs, and revised wargame scenarios based on exercise changes. Presented Intelligence capabilities to diverse audiences and conducted post-exercise critiques and written evaluations of student performance. Accumulated over 1,200 student contact hours.

First Sergeant

U.S. Army 339th ATC
06.2005 - 10.2007
  • Served as the First Sergeant of an Air Traffic Services (ATS) company with a team composed of 45 Officers, Warrant Officers, NCOs, and enlisted personnel; I provide counsel to the commanding officer regarding enlisted members and manage daily unit activities and administrative tasks. My duties include maintaining discipline and upholding standards within the unit, fostering the growth and development of Noncommissioned Officers, and ensuring the training, professional development, accountability, safety, health readiness, morale, and guidance for all Soldiers under my charge. I oversaw all of the armed guards both military and civilian assigned to the ATC. Additionally, I oversee the operational readiness and maintenance in accordance with applicable Army regulations of aviation equipment valued at over $15 million.

J-2 NCOIC

Air Force Intelligence Agency Lackland Air Force Base
10.2002 - 05.2005
  • Analyzed, correlated, and fused Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) models into comprehensive information operation (IO) and intelligence products using the DCGS-A system I draft intelligence reports using a wide variety of primary and secondary sources. I supervise and manage the production of over 5,000 GIS-based EW modes, Intelligence and Signal parametric reports, and fused graphic intelligence reports for NORTHCOM and PACCOM Regions ISR assets while overseeing the most complex array of multi-source intelligence capabilities and sensors. Provided IADS, EW, and ISR theater plans and requirement support to commanders, operating in Southwest Asia during OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. Additionally, I provided Intelligence SME support for the Special Technical Operations (STO) section of the JIWC to assist the unit in achieving a common direction. I also served as a principal technical authority on ISR capability for the JIWC J-2 and interacted with senior military and civilian leaders in convincingly clarifying facts and ideas to meet organizational goals to a successful outcome of unit goals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Systems

Wayland Baptist University

Master of Science - Aviation Management

Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
Fort Walton Beach, FL
03-2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, ARCMAP, ARCVIEW, ARCIMS, ARCSD, Falcon View, Marco, IMPA, NES, GALE LITE, Query Tree, Pathfinder, M3, Analyst Notebook, Oil stock, IMOM, DCGS-A, TIGR, FBCB2-JCR, CPOF, JCATS,JBC-P, Sakai
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Certification

USAICoE Master Instructor

Training

98J Basic Course 07/88/Awarded 98C MOS 10/05/Awarded 35N MOS 08/07 Joint Targeting School 08/04,Advanced Geographic Information System05/04 ,Basic Geographic Information System05/04 Information Operations Staff Operations Course 02/04, Advanced Geographic Information System 01/04 ,Geographic Information System 01/04,Intro to Geospatial Information 01/04 National Geospatial Intelligence School 01/04,Advanced Noncommissioned Officers Course 08/02,Basic Instructors Course 02/00,Principles of Collection Management TM-203 02/97 Electronic Processing and Dissemination System Operators Course 09/96 ,Classic Wizard System Operators/Reports Course 10/94,Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course 06/94 Primary Leadership Development Course 05/92,All Source Analysis System Operators Course (ASAS) 08/91 ,DCGS-A V3 Operators Course 05/08,Tactical Electronic Warfare Officers Course 09/08 ,Brigade Combat Team S2 Course 10/08, Small Group Instructor Training Course 11/09, Systems Approach to Training Basic Course 02/10, Instructor Evaluation Workshop 03/11, DCGS-A V3.1.6 Operators Course 04/12,TIGR Operators Course 10/13, FBCB2-JCR Operators, Maven Smart systemsCourse 11/13, BSOC Operators Course 1/14, DCGS-A V3.1.7.3 Operators Course 1/14, JBC-P Course 01/19, DCGS-A V3.2 SP1 Operators Course 07/19

Timeline

Maven Smart System Field Service Representative

DCI
01.2025 - Current

Training Manager

673rd Comms Sqd
08.2024 - 12.2024

Director of Operation (Training)

Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)
09.2023 - 07.2024

J3 Director of Operations

Department of Defense Chief Digital & Artificial Intelligence Office
01.2021 - 08.2023

Senior Training Analyst

Chenega
09.2019 - 11.2020

Lead Instructor Intelligence/C-IED Trainer

GDIT
09.2013 - 08.2019

Observer Trainer

GDIT
11.2007 - 08.2013

First Sergeant

U.S. Army 339th ATC
06.2005 - 10.2007

J-2 NCOIC

Air Force Intelligence Agency Lackland Air Force Base
10.2002 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Systems

Wayland Baptist University

Master of Science - Aviation Management

Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University

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