Brandon Radford
Triangle,VA
Summary
A dedicated and experienced leader working in dynamic and unconventional environments under time-sensitive conditions derived from a fast-paced professional military background. I provide analytical support and reporting that includes focused and organization-wide risk analysis, program evaluation and assessment, strategic planning, courses of action (COA) development, and instruction. My working group experience is complimented by my ability to analyze complex topics and package them for delivery to multiple and diverse stakeholder communities. My extensive experience in Signals Intelligence collection and analysis allowed for instructional experience during my time in the U.S. Army.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mid-Level Risk Analyst
Total Systems Technologies Corporation (TSTC) in support of DHS
10.2023 - Current
- Provide rational, systematic, science-based techniques, and critical thinking to help inform and improve the Department’s decision-making abilities for preparation, response, and recovery to Weapons of Mass Destruction scenarios
- Participate in a wide range of modeling activities including, but not limited to, model implementation and operations, model use documentation, data transformation, database schema design, and data quality assurance process design, execution, and oversight
- Deep dive analysis and evaluation of policy and procedures to assist the Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction office in identifying National-level risk priorities
- Conducts ad hoc assessments and studies on specific environment, technology, and/or operations risks across the DHS enterprise and provides mitigation Courses of Action
- Assists in generating risk-related studies to help alleviate requests to the main probabilistic model.
Engineering and Case Study Analyst
Total Systems Technologies Corporation (TSTC) in support of TSA
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided research services and problem-solving using critical thinking and proven methodologies, working closely with government leads to provide analytical support utilizing Power BI visualizations
- Reviewed, analyzed, and evaluated processes, information, and data to determine the risks associated with transportation assets and identify and track mitigation status
- Provided deep dive analysis and evaluation of policy and procedures to help identify TSA security and policy gaps and identify mitigation COAs
- Evaluated data and conducted in-depth analysis of classified and open-source sources to identify, document, rank, and prioritize risks associated with unaddressed capability gaps
- Collaborated with government, industry, and contractor staff to assist in developing/formulating methods and COAs for addressing current security and policy gaps
- Conducted feasibility studies and assists in the development, updating, and maintenance of Case Analysis Plans and Case Analysis Reports
- Conducted ad hoc assessments and studies on specific environment, technology, and/or operations risks/threats and mitigation COAs
- Assisted in providing risk analysis for multiple modes of transportation that TSA is responsible for in preparation for a Congressional-level report.
Operations Manager
United States Army Active Duty
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for managing the command taskings, Requests for Information (RFI), and reclamas
- Analyzed taskers and RFIs issued from higher headquarters and provided guidance to subordinate units on the development and publishing of the command taskers
- Coordinated directly with primary staff directors or their deputies to clarify tasking, RFI, or reclama requirements
- Advised the Operations Officer on short-suspense taskings or late taskings that have the propensity to bring controversy to the command, staff, brigade, or battalions and provided COAs to execute
- Developed, updated, and executed implementation and operations risk, mitigation, contingency plans, and tracking for SARS-CoV-2 training operations for the Brigade
- Tracked and ensured all risk-centric reports and pertinent information were standardized and distributed across multiple platforms and to the correct stakeholder communities, including those reports containing security precautions for sensitive and/or classified information
- Convened and organized select working groups that developed plans of action for all directed projects received from the Brigade Commanders' staff.
Lead Instructor / Writer
United States Army Active Duty
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Served as Lead Instructor/Writer for the Signals Intelligence concentration of the Military Intelligence Captains Career Course; provided technical training and guidance for over 800 military Officers annually; developed, maintained, and updated course material; served as local representative and point of contact for the commander; conducted remedial training, examinations, and evaluations of Soldiers to ensure positive knowledge of the United States Signals Intelligence System; ensured accountability and positive control of test materials to protect the integrity of examinations; maintained accountability of computers and related equipment; provided monthly reports, after action reports, and training evaluations on the status of classes; responsible for the health, welfare, and supervision of two NCOs
- Participated in a series of Department of the Army working groups composed of senior Signals Intelligence professionals from across the Army to assist in developing and documenting courses of action to address Army Signals Intelligence questions received from the Army Senior Intelligence Executive
- Led and managed a team that assisted in maturing the Signals Intelligence training program to include course creation, updating, and in-person and virtual instruction regarding Signals Intelligence in the organization, prioritizing new requirements and needs in knowledge development and gaps in current instruction materials
- Incorporated real-world Signals Intelligence operations and security procedures, approved by the National Security Agency, into the instruction materials
- Instructed and mentored 65 student officers per iteration for three iterations per year
- Identified primary gaps in knowledge of student officers and assessed educational and training needs.
Processing, Exploitation, Dissemination (PED) Manager
United States Army Active Duty
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Facilitated the exploitation of Communications Intelligence and data with the use of multiple analysis sources
- Conducted duties and functions associated with multi-intelligence (multi-INT) Tasking PED activities
- Provided real-time support to U.S Forces in Afghanistan and coalition operations
- Ensured real- and near-real-time multi-INT reporting and analysis by all exploitation sections
- Responsible for multi-INT operations and production affecting time-critical targeting, direct threat warning, combat search and rescue, threat analysis, mapping, intelligence preparation of the battlespace, situation monitoring, and mission reporting
- Assessed the data and provided cross-sensor cueing/tip-offs to other platforms and exploitation sections improving multi-INT correlation
- Prepared post-mission reports from analysis of target data for general intelligence and operational community consumption
- Integrated up-to-date reporting and analysis into collection plans/mission coordination to ensure optimization of platform collection
- PED manager for the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Commanders' senior intelligence executive for the Afghanistan theater of operations
- Collaborated with NATO and ISAF partner nations' intelligence senior personnel to coordinate live real-time intelligence support between national-level assets, partner NATO nations' national intelligence activities, six theater regional commands, and tactical deployed personnel for ongoing operations
- Ensured the proper prioritization, collection, and flow of information, and ensured security procedures for information and property were enacted
- Worked with senior office management personnel to identify and deploy an intelligence collection platform within the collection department for the National Security Agency
- Ensured that worldwide connectivity to and from the combat theater was properly configured and secured for real-time intelligence support operations
- Maintained and directed intelligence flow and oversight of time-sensitive and near real-time reporting to combat commanders on the other side of the globe, so they had an overall picture of their battlespace
- Ensured the proper prioritization, collection, and flow of information, and ensured security procedures for information and property were enacted.
Senior Signals Intelligence Sergeant
United States Army Active Duty
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided guidance to subordinate Soldiers; determined mission objectives and priorities based on requirements; managed processing, analysis, and reporting functions; implemented operational readiness strategy; supervised and coordinated collection management of supported commands and other agencies; coordinated collection activities with other disciplines; provided guidance on the interpretation of Signals Intelligence information and employment of collection assets; ensured subordinate Soldiers were properly trained on their primary systems for collection and analysis
- Spearheaded a collaboration with the National Security Agency to embed personnel within the Agency spaces to enhance training opportunities for 25th Infantry Division personnel while simultaneously manning a personnel gap for the Agency
- Worked with senior Division personnel to ensure the Division Commanding General stayed informed about Signals Intelligence activities in the Pacific area of responsibility
- Analyzed national-level and theater-specific reporting for the Division Commanding General to have a greater level of situational awareness during dynamic retrograde operations for Operation New Dawn and ensured the technical competence and professional development of the Division's 120 Signals Intelligence Soldiers.
Signals Intelligence Sergeant
United States Army Active Duty
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Provided guidance to subordinate Soldiers; performed advanced analysis of intercepted communications and non-communications information; validated technical documents and reports; evaluated and released Signals Intelligence reports; integrated Signals Intelligence requirements into the Information Collection Process
- Validated Signals Intelligence technical data and Electronic Order of Battle information; verified correlation and fusion of Signals Intelligence data and products; reviewed intelligence reports; supervised the emplacement, employment, and recovery of assigned Signals Intelligence equipment
- Supervised a team that analyzed, researched, and detected information for new trends and developments for strategic-level decision-makers and national-level policymakers
- Participated as subject matter expert for three separate joint national-level analytical conferences of mutual exchange
- Certified and trained my unit in hazardous materials and held the standard for safety.
Signals Intelligence Analyst
United States Army Active Duty
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Analyzed intercepted information to isolate valid foreign intelligence; established target identification and operational patterns; identified, reported, and maintained Signals Intelligence technical data and Electronic Order of Battle information; used technical references to analyze communications and non-communications information; operated automated data processing equipment to access Signals Intelligence collection for processing, exploitation, and dissemination; maintained analytical working aids and databases to support target collection, identification, and location; prepared technical and tactical intelligence reporting to meet intelligence requirements; assisted in the emplacement, employment, and recovery of assigned Signals Intelligence equipment
- Volunteered while in combat operations to learn a new emerging collection capability and multiple new analytical techniques in Signals intelligence
- Volunteered to assist the Defense Threat Reduction Agency in sensitive site survey operations
- Successfully led a team of Signals Intelligence analysts to support stability and security operations during the first elections in Baghdad after the deposition of Saddam Hussein.
Education
Intelligence Operations
Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare Officer
Fort Huachuca, AZ05.2019
Technical Management
Senior Leader Course
Fort Huachuca, AZ04.2019
Curriculum And Instruction
Small Group Instruction
Fort Huachuca, AZ12.2017
Intercultural, Multicultural, And Diversity Studies
Equal Opportunity Leadership
Fort Huachuca, AZ06.2017
Curriculum And Instruction
Army Basic Instructor Course
Fort Huachuca, AZ01.2017
Intelligence Operations
Digital Network Intelligence
Kunia, HI08.2010
Intelligence Operations
Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence Analyst
Goodfellow Air Force Base, TX11.2002
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Scenario analysis
- Mentoring abilities
- Lesson Planning
- Adaptive Learning
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
Clearance
TS/SCI
Certification
- Electronic Warfare/Signals Intelligence Officer (2019)
- Prophet Enhanced System Operator/Analyst Course (2018)
- Small Group Instruction Course (2017)
- Equal Opportunity Leaders Course (2017)
- Basic Army Instructor Course (2017)
- Digital Network Intelligence (2010)
- Electronic Warfare/Signals Intelligence Analyst (2002)
Timeline
Mid-Level Risk Analyst
Total Systems Technologies Corporation (TSTC) in support of DHS
10.2023 - Current
Engineering and Case Study Analyst
Total Systems Technologies Corporation (TSTC) in support of TSA
10.2022 - 10.2023
Operations Manager
United States Army Active Duty
01.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Instructor / Writer
United States Army Active Duty
01.2016 - 01.2020
Processing, Exploitation, Dissemination (PED) Manager
United States Army Active Duty
01.2013 - 01.2016
Senior Signals Intelligence Sergeant
United States Army Active Duty
01.2010 - 01.2013
Signals Intelligence Sergeant
United States Army Active Duty
01.2005 - 01.2010
Signals Intelligence Analyst
United States Army Active Duty
01.2002 - 01.2005
Intelligence Operations
Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare Officer
Technical Management
Senior Leader Course
Curriculum And Instruction
Small Group Instruction
Intercultural, Multicultural, And Diversity Studies
Equal Opportunity Leadership
Curriculum And Instruction
Army Basic Instructor Course
Intelligence Operations
Digital Network Intelligence
Intelligence Operations
Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence Analyst