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Brandon Simpson

Huntsville,AL

Summary

A result-focused leader specializing in intelligence collection, investigations, operations, and analysis of criminal, counterintelligence, counter-terrorism, and insider threat investigations. Proven innovator with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to actively work complex operations involving various agencies across multiple geographic regions. Seeking to enhance an organization's security posture by providing a unique skill set in a managerial role.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Region Leader/Enterprise Insider Threat Specialist

The Boeing Company
08.2018 - Current
  • Provided counterintelligence, counter-terrorism, and insider threat expertise to protect Boeing intellectual property, people, and information
  • Conducted in-depth analysis concerning insider threat behaviors to enhance detection programs
  • Led counterintelligence, counter-terrorism, and insider threat investigations/operations
  • Liaised with various federal agencies, including FBI, DHS, AFOSI, etc., in furtherance of federal investigations and operations
  • Authored high-level products shared with federal agencies and internal Boeing partners; lauded by C-Suite
  • Monitored Boeing’s User Activity Monitoring (UAM) tools, which incorporates User Behavior Analytics (UEBA) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) programs
  • Routinely briefed Boeing C-Suite leadership, CISO/CSO, federal partners, such as FBI Executive Assistant Director - National Security Branch
  • Aided in recovery of approximately $5+ billion in intellectual proprietary information and data
  • Collected intelligence that generated additional leads and investigations
  • Briefed Boeing employees on counterintelligence, counter-terrorism, and insider threats
  • Bench-marked program with other industry partners, such as Lockheed Martin and Honeywell
  • Developed and deployed tracking system for referrals of possible threats, which lead to enhanced threat tracking and data analysis increasing efficiency

Counterintelligence Investigations Instructor/Subject Matter Expert

CACI International Inc
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Provided specialized instruction for several counterintelligence courses at Joint Counterintelligence Investigations Training Activity (JCITA)
  • Evaluated counterintelligence officers’/agents’ performance
  • Researched evolving intelligence threat landscape to and enhanced training instruction
  • Scheduled and coordinated logistics for guest speakers

Special Agent/Action Officer

Air Force Office Of Special Investigations (AFOSI)
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Reviewed human informant files and investigations to ensure thoroughness, investigative integrity, sufficiency, and timeliness for each investigation in compliance with AFOSI, Air Force, Department of Defense, and Congressional policies
  • Published findings for 74 AFOSI field units to AFOSI leadership and DoD Inspector General
  • Researched and analyzed trends to initiate policy changes to improve investigations and/or agent resources and processes
  • Provided policy guidance to unit leadership teams to enhance report quality and timely resolution of felony-level allegations
  • Verified accuracy of data stored in AFOSI's web-based investigative information management system & closed case file documents
  • Briefed AFOSI senior leadership on findings and validated fiscal year personnel requirements
  • Researched swiftly growing opioid cases and educated decision-makers on trends to appropriately allocate funds on increasing opioid crisis
  • Audited 97 domestic violence files, exposing major report indexing discrepancies that guided new AFOSI policy in reporting and indexing domestic violence cases
  • Drafted AFOSI’s annual sexual assault report to Congress supporting compliance with national level policy
  • Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal

Special Agent

AFOSI
04.2015 - 04.2017
  • Led counterintelligence and counter-terrorism investigations and operations in support of force protection missions
  • Gathered critical information to protect 57,000+ Department of Defense personnel
  • Recruited and managed human sources to target foreign intelligence and terrorism
  • Authored and published Intelligence Information Reports,that identified 200+ terrorist threats and 20+ foreign intelligence entities, and garnered 150+% analyst evaluation rate with 110% higher-grade evaluation rate
  • Liaised with and briefed US Embassy personnel, senior Air Force leaders, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) personnel, and host nation liaison law enforcement, counter-terrorism, and counterintelligence officials on current and emerging terrorism and foreign intelligence threats
  • Managed several programs as Unit Security Manager, Evidence Custodian, Unit Deployment Manager, Intelligence Oversight Monitor, and Commodities Custodian
  • Assigned as program manager providing counterintelligence support for multiple Defense Critical Infrastructure assets
  • Conducted counterintelligence collection operations at remote sites mitigating threats from historically aggressive foreign intelligence adversaries
  • Orchestrated six counterintelligence operations spanning multiple European and Asian countries, which protected Air Force personnel, assets, and missions
  • Directed monthly Threat Working Group meetings to share relevant local threat and policy information, offer military liaison assistance, and express awareness of threats to Air Force personnel, property, and resources
  • Rebuilt neglected host nation liaison in Lajes, Portugal, enabling leadership to establish counterintelligence, force protection, and criminal investigation fly-away support mission
  • Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal

Special Agent/Student

AFOSI
05.2014 - 03.2015
  • Studied German language and culture at Defense Language Institute Foreign Learning Center (DLIFLC) in preparation for future assignment to Germany
  • Mentored first-term Airmen and provided insights on Air Force culture
  • Sponsored 4 AFOSI members transitioning from AFOSI operations tempo to student tempo directly leading to initial success in language education
  • Tutored 2 struggling classmates that lead them in avoiding academic probation and eventually graduation
  • Briefed impromptu counterintelligence and counter-terrorism briefing to Active-Duty military members traveling to Europe/Latin America
  • Conducted briefings, presented in German, on current events and AFOSI as research projects
  • Graduated intensive German language program with level 3 in reading, 2 in listening, and 1+ in speaking

Special Agent

AFOSI
05.2011 - 05.2014
  • Led criminal, fraud investigations and counterintelligence investigations
  • Prepared investigative and raw intelligence reports; prepared and executed search warrants and authorizations
  • Liaised with counterpart local and federal law enforcement agencies
  • Gathered evidence; conducted investigations and interviews; testified at military and civilian judicial proceedings
  • Managed human sources to aid in development and resolution of investigative, counterintelligence, and special security matters
  • Authored multiple Reports of Investigations provided to commanders and prosecutorial authorities
  • Appointed as Primary Evidence Custodian responsible for accountability of 250+ pieces of evidence
  • Spearheaded security assessments of local nightclubs and advised leadership regarding safety and welfare of Airmen
  • Supported multiple protective service operations for Secretary of Air Force and Chief of Staff of Air Force
  • Screened 32 applicants to AFOSI and conducted 6 suitability investigations for accepted applicants into AFOSI
  • Mentored and trained 5 probationary agents leading to all 5 becoming fully qualified and driving 22% increase in productivity
  • Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal, Detachment Special Agent of Quarter (3x), and Region Special Agent of Quarter

Special Agent (Deployed From Moody AFB, GA)

AFOSI
06.2013 - 11.2013
  • Founded first AFOSI unit in Jordan and was fully mission capable within one month of arriving in Jordan
  • Led counterintelligence and counter-terrorism operations in support of force protection for United States Armed Forces in Jordan
  • Responsible for management, recruitment, and assessments of current and potential informants in Jordan
  • Planned and conducted Human Intelligence (HUMINT) collections, authored Intelligence Information Reports and Contact Reports; garnered 50+% analyst evaluation rate
  • Liaised with US Embassy personnel and Air Force/Army/host nation leaders on current and emerging terrorism and foreign intelligence threats
  • Ensured reports and HUMINT collection operations were relevant, timely, accurate, and disseminated to intelligence community analysts, Combatant Commanders and policymakers
  • Assessed significance and reliability of incoming information with current intelligence; established and maintained systematic, cross-reference intelligence records and files
  • Orchestrated bi-weekly Threat Working Group meetings to share relevant local threat and policy information, offer military liaison assistance, and express awareness of counter-terrorism matters related to Air Force personnel, property, and resources
  • Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal

Special Agent Trainee

AFOSI
01.2011 - 05.2011
  • Full-time student at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) and attended Criminal Investigations Training Program and Basic Special Investigations Course to become credentialed federal agent
  • Graduated Federal and Air Force investigations courses

Vehicle Operator/Dispatcher/Licensing Chief/Shift Lead

United States Air Force
11.2003 - 01.2011
  • Supervised and managed 30+ military members and 5 civilians providing leadership, scheduling, mentorship, and supervision
  • Developed and implemented vehicle licensing program for joint basing efforts supporting Air Force and Army units, licensing 30,000+ personnel
  • Provided expert ground transportation for 100+ units, including 20 flying squadrons, supporting 50,000+ personnel
  • Ensured proper operator care and preventive maintenance 200+ vehicles, worth $20+ million
  • Deployed as Radio, Telephone, Operator/Truck Commander to Kuwait for 15+ convoy missions traveling through Kuwait and Iraq
  • Deployed as heavy weapons gunner for 85+ convoy mission based in Balad, Iraq
  • Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medals (2x), Air Force Achievement Medal, Group Airman of Quarter, and Vehicle Operator of Quarter (6x)

Education

Master of Professional Studies - Applied Intelligence, Applied Intelligence Capstone

Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Forensics

American Military University
Charles Town, West Virginia
05.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice/Police Science

Community College of The Air Force,
Maxwell AFB, AL
05.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Transportation/Mobility Management

Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL
10.2008

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Strategic Partnership
  • Team Leadership
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Investigations Management
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Research and Analysis
  • Intelligence Assessments
  • Strong Critical Thinking Capabilities
  • Top Secret Clearance with CI Scope Polygraph

Certification

  • Certified Insider Threat Program Manager (ITPM) - Carnegie Mellon University - 2023
  • Employee Leadership Program - Boeing - 2022
  • Certified Facilitated Learning Instructor - Defense Intelligence Agency - 2018
  • Certified Counterintelligence Agent - AFOSI - 2012
  • Certified Federal Agent (1811) - Federal Law Enforcement Training Center - 2011

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working

Timeline

Assistant Region Leader/Enterprise Insider Threat Specialist

The Boeing Company
08.2018 - Current

Counterintelligence Investigations Instructor/Subject Matter Expert

CACI International Inc
04.2018 - 08.2018

Special Agent/Action Officer

Air Force Office Of Special Investigations (AFOSI)
04.2017 - 04.2018

Special Agent

AFOSI
04.2015 - 04.2017

Special Agent/Student

AFOSI
05.2014 - 03.2015

Special Agent (Deployed From Moody AFB, GA)

AFOSI
06.2013 - 11.2013

Special Agent

AFOSI
05.2011 - 05.2014

Special Agent Trainee

AFOSI
01.2011 - 05.2011

Vehicle Operator/Dispatcher/Licensing Chief/Shift Lead

United States Air Force
11.2003 - 01.2011

Master of Professional Studies - Applied Intelligence, Applied Intelligence Capstone

Georgetown University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Forensics

American Military University

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice/Police Science

Community College of The Air Force,

Associate of Applied Science - Transportation/Mobility Management

Community College of The Air Force

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