Chans Colbert
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Seasoned Senior Intelligence Officer with background in strategic and operational intelligence. Notable experience in analyzing complex data, developing comprehensive reports, and guiding decision-making processes. Strong leadership skills with emphasis on team collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. Significant contributions made to enhance security measures, improve information accuracy, and foster interdepartmental cooperation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Intelligence Officer
US Army
Fort Cavazos, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Senior Security Manager for an Infantry Battalion consisting of 654 personnel. Responsible for managing the physical, informational, and personnel security.
- Planned and managed intelligence-related training programs, increasing proficiency in advanced systems (e.g., Intelink, CPOF) by 30%, enhancing the battalion's ability to support combat operations in real-time.
- Managed a team of analysts and technicians to oversee the technical operations of intelligence systems, improving data flow and reducing latency by 15%, which directly contributed to mission success in complex environments.
- Lead of team of 7 personnel through a month long vigorous training exercise.
Brigade Assistant Operations Officer
US Army
Fort Cavazos, TX
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Oversaw the lifecycle management of intelligence systems from planning and acquisition to deployment and decommissioning, ensuring the brigade’s technology infrastructure remained cutting-edge and secure.
- Coordinated and managed the deployment of command and control and intelligence systems, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring that the brigade maintained continuous, secure access to critical intelligence during high-tempo operations.
- Developed operational plans and orders, which involve analyzing mission requirements, determining available resources, and establishing timelines and priorities for Counter intelligence, Human Intelligence, Signals Intelligence, and PED Companies.
- Delivered daily classified intelligence briefings to senior military leadership during deployment to Europe, providing critical updates on the current operational environment, emerging threats, and key geopolitical issues to inform strategic decision-making.
Senior Intelligence Officer
US Army
Fort Bliss, TX
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Senior security manager, managing the physical, informational, and personnel security programs for a Field Artillery Battalion consisting of 667 soldiers.
- Responsible for the production and dissemination of intelligence matters that relate to the effective units' area of operation. regulations (e.g., AR 25-2, NIST SP 800-53).
- Coordinated the integration of new software and hardware solutions to enhance battalion operational capabilities, leading cross-functional teams to successfully implement and deploy systems within set timelines.
- Oversaw the migration of critical intelligence data between legacy and modern systems, ensuring a smooth transition while minimizing downtime and maintaining data integrity.
- Trained and mentored battalion personnel in the use of specialized intelligence software tools (e.g., DCGS-A, TIGR, Palantir), increasing system adoption and operational efficiency by 30%.
Field Artillery Officer
US Army
Fort Bliss, TX
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Responsible for the training, combat readiness, morale, and well-being of 42 soldiers and their families.
- Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all vehicles and equipment valued at over $8.5 million.
- Lead the team to reduce supply shortages from 150K to 12K.
- Responsible for advising the Troop Commander on the capabilities and limitations of all fire support assets available, including mortars, close air support, and artillery, and their integration into operations.
- Coordinated and supervised large-scale training exercises, integrating new technology solutions to ensure battalion-level proficiency in modern artillery tactics.
Education
Clinical Psychology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX12-2017
Skills
- Project tracking
- Project scope analysis
- Forecasting
- Advanced problem solving
- Staff training and mentoring
- Presentations
- Staff training and motivation
- Project development
- Multi-stakeholder asset management
- Business process improvement
- Security improvements
- Cybersecurity
Certification
- TS SCI
Timeline
Senior Intelligence Officer
US Army
03.2024 - Current
Brigade Assistant Operations Officer
US Army
10.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Intelligence Officer
US Army
06.2020 - 10.2022
Field Artillery Officer
US Army
02.2018 - 06.2020
Clinical Psychology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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