CHRISTOPHER HERNDON
Arlington,VA
Summary
Senior leader with 25+ years of experience. Most recent positions within the United States Special Operations Command and the Intelligence Community. Graduate of the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, the U.S. Army War College, with additional graduate study at Oxford University. TS/SCI w/Poly
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Intelligence Advisor
US Special Operations Command
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Advised senior Special Operations leadership on strategic planning and operational readiness initiatives.
- Analyzed intelligence analysis procedures to identify areas for efficiency improvements.
Senior Intelligence Advisor/All-Source Analyst/Case Manager
Booz, Allen, Hamilton
McLean, USA
04.2021 - 01.2025
- Published articles and reports for ODNI, DIA, Treasury, NRO, and Joint Staff.
- Conducted investigations as a Case Manager for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
- Created analytical articles for JOCEUR and US Africa Command on Great Power Competition in Africa.
Senior Intelligence Analyst
Eicorp
Alexandria, Virginia
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Analyzed intelligence data to identify emerging threats and trends in Africa.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and publish intelligence assessments across the Intelligence Community.
Senior Foreign Military Sales Advisor
Virginia
Tysons Corner, Virginia
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Developed a comprehensive consolidation strategy plan for FMS functions, achieving hundreds of millions in savings for a Middle Eastern client.
- Conducted extensive interviews in the United States and the Middle East to enhance the efficiency of multibillion-dollar weapon procurement.
Foreign Military Sales Case Manager
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Department of Defense
Fort Belvoir, USA
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Authored decision directives for the DTRA Director to enhance operational guidance.
- Managed 66 active Foreign Military Sales cases across 13 countries, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Developed inaugural Standard Operating Procedures for FMS, establishing a robust operational framework.
- Successfully opened and closed over 50 FMS cases for various foreign clients, optimizing processes.
Division Chief, Office of Partner Engagement
Defense Intelligence Agency
Washington, USA
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Directed tipstaff of 35 to execute strategic training for 116 foreign defense attachés in Washington, D.C.
- Authored and managed a comprehensive training program, accrediting over 103 foreign defense attachés from 59 countries.
- Oversaw Senior Foreign Official Visit Programs for the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Trained and certified 26 General/Flag officer foreign defense attachés on navigating key defense organizations.
Division Chief, Strategy, Plans, and Programs Directorate (J-56)
U.S. Africa Command
Stuttgart, Germany
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Led a team of 13 Foreign Area Officers to enhance security cooperation and antiterrorism efforts across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Negotiated with multiple African governments to facilitate access for Special Operations Forces during Operation Observant Compass.
Senior Middle East Advisor
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Washington, USA
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Guided DASD-ME and ASD through complex US-Iraq political-military dynamics.
- Delivered senior-level advice on Security Cooperation acquisition strategies.
- Emphasized multi-billion-dollar Foreign Military Sales initiatives in Middle East.
Branch Chief for Pan-Africa Programs, Strategy, Plans, and Programs Directorate (J5)
U.S. Africa Command
Stuttgart, Germany
09.2007 - 08.2010
- Managed 14 program managers, providing policy advice for all Security Cooperation programs in Africa.
- Synchronized Theater Security Cooperation Programs in Africa to address emerging counterterrorism threats.
- Executed strategic planning leading to the expansion or establishment of Defense Attaché and Security Cooperation Offices across multiple African nations.
Education
Master of Science - Strategic Studies
US Army War College
Carlisle, PA06-2011
Some College (No Degree) - International Human Rights Law
Oxford University
Oxford, UK07-2009
Master of Arts - International Relations
Columbia University
New York, NYSkills
- Intelligence analysis
- Foreign military sales
- Program management
- Policy writing
Languages
- French
- Arabic (Levantine dialect)
Timeline
Senior Intelligence Advisor
US Special Operations Command
02.2025 - 04.2025
Senior Intelligence Advisor/All-Source Analyst/Case Manager
Booz, Allen, Hamilton
04.2021 - 01.2025
Senior Intelligence Analyst
Eicorp
10.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Foreign Military Sales Advisor
Virginia
01.2017 - 05.2017
Foreign Military Sales Case Manager
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Department of Defense
01.2017 - 03.2017
Division Chief, Office of Partner Engagement
Defense Intelligence Agency
08.2014 - 07.2016
Division Chief, Strategy, Plans, and Programs Directorate (J-56)
U.S. Africa Command
08.2011 - 08.2014
Senior Middle East Advisor
Office of the Secretary of Defense
08.2010 - 08.2011
Branch Chief for Pan-Africa Programs, Strategy, Plans, and Programs Directorate (J5)
U.S. Africa Command
09.2007 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Strategic Studies
US Army War College
Some College (No Degree) - International Human Rights Law
Oxford University
Master of Arts - International Relations
Columbia University
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