Casey Travers
Carolina
Summary
Highly versatile and mission-focused Intelligence Specialist with over 7 years of progressive experience in Law Enforcement and National Intelligence operations within the U.S. Coast Guard and National Security Agency (NSA). Proven leadership in overseeing intelligence operations, managing teams, and leveraging advanced analytical skills, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), to disrupt illicit trafficking networks, particularly narcotics. Extensive experience utilizing Intelligence Community (IC) tools and databases to address critical counter-narcotics, counterterrorism, and national security tasking. Adept at collaborating with diverse interagency partners (NSA, Secret Service, HSI, all U.S. Military branches) and briefing high-level civilian and military personnel. Possesses an Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and a CI Polygraph (2020). Dedicated to tactical excellence, strategic impact, and fostering collaborative and respectful work environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intelligence Specialist
USCG / Caribbean Border Interagency Group (CBIG)
07.2024 - Current
- Led collection and analysis on drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) using GIS, enhancing threat assessments and identifying emerging trends in narcotics trafficking.
- Conducted comprehensive training programs, improving junior staff readiness and operational efficiency, resulting in faster qualification timelines and stronger team cohesion.
- Contributed to mission success by providing accurate and up-to-date targeting data for key assets.
- Developed innovative methodologies for processing large volumes of raw data into actionable intelligence products.
- Lead intelligence operations with a team of 5+ personnel, overseeing evidence collection and analysis for counter-narcotics, weapons, and illicit trafficking operations throughout the Caribbean region.
- Developed and implemented the Digital Evidence Secure Storage (DESS) program, enhancing intelligence collection capabilities across the USCG and CBIG partners.
- Spearheaded intelligence briefings and operational reports that directly contributed to the successful interdiction of 39,398 kilograms of cocaine and the apprehension of 1,910 individuals.
- Managed complex interagency coordination efforts with DHS, OFO, I&A, and military assets, streamlining intelligence sharing and operational support.
- Conducted extensive research on various topics while developing actionable intelligence products, including CBIG bulletins, post-event summaries, and operational recommendations for senior leadership.
P2 Deployer (Watch Supervisor)
USCG/NSA
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Responsible for deploying on USCG cutters to support the Tactical and Operational Commanders within the joint operating area on multiple high-visibility missions.
- Accountable to properly operate, train, and maintain the Ships Signals Exploitation Equipment (SSEE), SCI Networks, Digital Receiver Technology (DRT), secondary collection suites, and VHF/HF tunable receivers.
- Worked with, led, and effectively communicated with all levels of command and inter-agency partners to develop best courses of action (COA) to target suspected narcotics traffickers.
- Qualified Cryptologic Direct Support Element (CDSE) Watch Supervisor onboard USCG cutters conducting signals of interest validation and creating mission plans for SSEE and DRT.
- Utilized advanced analytic tools to develop targets of interest.
- Conducted research on current intelligence issues through open-source material and databases to provide accurate intelligence assessments.
- Provided tactical support during operations by utilizing sophisticated analytical methods to assess threat levels and potential risks.
Intelligence Specialist
NSA/CSS
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Responsible for fulfilling counternarcotics request for information (RFI) for multiple national and law enforcement intelligence agencies.
- Developed drug trafficking organization networks through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools and databases for target research, call chain analysis, and discovery.
- Utilized advanced analytic tools such as ArcGIS and Google Earth. As well as being well versed in Information Technology Applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Fireman
USCG
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Responsible for Search and Rescue and Law Enforcement operations. Conducted over 50 maritime boarding's as a Boarding Team Member (BTM) officer.
- Worked in unison with local law enforcement in the apprehension and detainment of illegal maritime activities and migrants.
- Led multiple training environments to mentor the newly enlisted personnel on the fundamentals of Law Enforcement and Operational Risk Management.
- Participated in physical training activities to maintain high level of physical fitness.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Strategic Intelligence
National Intelligence University
06.2024
Skills
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
- Current CI Polygraph
- Training in all intelligence disciplines
- Experience conducting both Law Enforcement, as well as National level intelligence operations
- Experience on NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, and NSANET systems
- Threat assessment
- Experience working with Government Entities (NSA, Secret Service, HSI, All US Military Branches)
- Experience briefing high-level civilian and military personnel
- Experience leading and mentoring many subordinates
- Tactical level training and physical fitness readiness
Certification
- Intelligence Specialist "A" School, 2020
- U.S Navy Communications Signals Collection Course, 2020
- U.S Navy Ship's Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment Echo Operator Course, 2021
- Applied Suicide Intervention (ASIST), 2021
- Rifle and Shotgun Qualification, 2019
Timeline
Intelligence Specialist
USCG / Caribbean Border Interagency Group (CBIG)
07.2024 - Current
P2 Deployer (Watch Supervisor)
USCG/NSA
04.2020 - 06.2023
Intelligence Specialist
NSA/CSS
04.2020 - 06.2023
Fireman
USCG
08.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Strategic Intelligence
National Intelligence University
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