Daniel Van Natter
Milton,United States
Summary
Versatile, results-driven leader providing superior products and decision support. Communicate and interact with multiple levels, groups and organizations to ensure seamless information flow and timely, high-quality imagery results. Successfully manage large numbers of competing priorities and organize / manage tasks to achieve goals accurately and within demanding timelines. Thrive in high-pressure environments; superlative technical systems knowledge; polished liaison, trainer and presenter. Strategic Intelligence / Tactical Intelligence / Process Improvement Technical & Planning Resource / Problem Solving / Team & Manager Training
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Weapons and Tactics / Imagery Analyst Lead / MQT Creator and Instructor / Beta Product Lead
Leidos. United States Air Force, 526th Intelligence Squadron
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2023 - Current
- Personally recognized by the Director of Operations, Maj Walters, as the top performer on the IMINT team and a driving force for innovation; selected for promotion to the Weapons and Tactics Flight (DOKT).
- Designed and implemented the Mission Qualification Training (MQT) program for IMINT analysts at the 526th IS, successfully training over 20 Air Force personnel in the development of synthetic imagery products.
- Served as the lead beta tester for all major training exercises produced by the 525th IS, including high-visibility scenarios such as Bamboo Eagle, Red Flag, and the Midnite Series.
- Developed a new After-Action Review (AAR) process enabling IMINT analysts to self-identify performance gaps and foster collaborative team learning.
- Authored multiple Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) addressing training methodologies, operational workflows, and emerging best practices, now integrated into squadron-level operations.
- Current Position
Operations Flight / Imagery Analyst / All Source Analyst
Leidos. United States Air Force, 526th Intelligence Squadron
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2025 - Current
- Produced over 3,000 synthetic imagery products in direct support of the 525th IS and Air Combat Command’s intelligence training objectives.
- Pioneered advanced imagery analysis and research methodologies, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of the 526th IS IMINT team.
- Designed and deployed multiple GUI-based tools and automation scripts, streamlining high-volume tasks and saving thousands of man-hours annually.
- Served as the lead IMINT analyst across multiple exercises, consistently managing the majority of the analytical workload and delivering high-impact results.
- Commended by the 526th IS Commander for sustained excellence, initiative, and innovation in support of mission objectives.
- Named Employee of the Year by Leidos for exceptional contributions, resulting in a merit-based pay increase and formal corporate recognition.
- Initial Position
Imagery Analyst / FMV Analyst / MA (Screener) Analyst
Zel Technologies LLC. United States Air Force, 11th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron
Hurlburt Field, Florida
05.2017 - Current
- Supervised and managed FMV PED lines to ensure accurate and timely Intel to the supported units.
- Trained and mentored individuals on positional responsibilities of a Screener and Full Motion Video Analyst.
- Worked both as Screener and FMV analyst to fulfill the supported units needs.
- Completed new positional training per construct changes at the 11th.
- OCT2017-MAY2017 – PRESENT2021)
Imagery Analyst / FMV Analyst
BAE Systems
St. Louis, MO
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Analyzed, Identified and track terrorist and unconventional operations to warn against potential threats.
- Provided counter drug, counter-terrorism, counter proliferation intelligence to hinder potential threats.
- Produced intelligence products, conducted Battle Damage Assessments, produced intelligence based off images, fixed/moving targets and geospatial data.
- Excelled through 30 day training program in only two days.
- Counter Terrorism Airborne Analysis Center (CTAAC)
Imagery Analyst / FMV Analyst
Zel Technologies LLC. United States Air Force, 11th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron
Hurlburt Field, Florida
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Worked as a Full Motion Video Analyst to complete the mission at hand.
- Provided accurate and timely information as well as products that assisted in success of the mission.
- Continued to develop new tactics that would assist and better help our supported units.
Imagery Analyst / Ground Moving Indicator (GMTI) Analyst / All-Source Analyst
GEOINT Read Book Team, US ARMY 4th Infantry Division Headquarters Headquarters Battalion (HHBN), ACE GEOINT
Fort Carson, Colorado
01.2015 - 06.2015
- GEOINT Analyst, Read Book Preparation for the Division Commander, MG Paul J. LaCamera.
- Selected to serve on the read book team, providing fast accurate reporting and imagery products to assist in answering information gaps for the Division Commander, MG Paul J. LaCamera.
- Produced relevant and timely GEOINT products/reporting in support of the Read Book Team, identifying and/or confirming individuals, organizations, facilities, locations, trends or patterns of life associated with interests within a collaborative environment.
- Researched and identified key areas of interest. Using multiple national/commercial GEOINT data sets provided analysts relevant areas to focus efforts identifying key areas of interest and new target identification.
Imagery Analyst / Ground Moving Target Indicators (GMTI) Analyst
Combined Resolve 3
Hohenfels, Germany
10.2014 - 11.2014
- Provided real time GMTI analysis, GMTI Forensic analysis and guided FMV operations to key areas where the targeting cell destroyed multiple pieces of crucial equipment on the battlefield.
- Monitored GMTI in real time, facilitated identification of key enemy locations, assisted leaders in decision making process.
- Providing GMTI Forensic Analysis provided leaders with Intel on current enemy locations at the end of mission.
- Mission Control Element (MCE)
GEOINT Intelligence Analyst/GMTI Analyst
Deployment: Afghanistan, Kandahar
, Afghanistan
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Researched and identified insurgent issues within Afghanistan for improving security and stabilization process using multiple information databases and intelligence resources.
- Produced and contributed to National Imagery Intelligence Briefs, quick turn-around informal products using a variety of geospatial data sets and sensor platforms for deployed analysts and organizations.
- Monitored GMTI in real time, allowing for monitoring of insurgent activity within southern Afghanistan.
- Supported Special Operations Task Force South (SOTF-S) and New Zealand Special Forces with fast, accurate products to support their mission goals.
- Managed airborne platforms to conduct operations that successfully degraded terrorist operations.
Imagery Analyst / Ground Moving Indicator Analyst
4ID HHBN ACE GEOINT Cell
Fort Carson, Colorado
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Prepared for upcoming deployments by attending training events, MRX events, mentored by senior imagery analysts to progress knowledge base.
- Acquired training in Tactical Ground Station (TGS), completed training in 2012.
- Managed and edited geospatial database, ensuring that all data was up to date and accurate.
- Assisted in developing the SOP for 4ID HHBN GEOINT Cell.
Geospatial Analyst / GMTI Analyst
Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX), 4ID HHBN GEOINT
Fort Carson, Colorado
02.2013 - 02.2013
- Participated in a Fort Carson wide exercise in preparation for future deployment to Afghanistan.
- Developed imagery/geospatial products, using a variety of geospatial data sets and sensor platforms to include NTM and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) collection.
- Expertly leveraged resources and balanced demanding priorities and requirements of Imagery and GMTI requested products.
- Ensured situational understanding for ground commanders by coordinating collection requirements and producing fast accurate products.
Education
Business Major -
University of Michigan
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MIKalamazoo Community College
Kalamazoo, MIWayne State University
Detroit, MISkills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Analyst Notebook
- ArcGIS 103/ArcView
- ArcView
- ArcInfo
- ArcSDE
- Integrated Exploitation Capability (IEC)
- Datamaster
- DVA
- Enhanced Analyst Client (EAC)
- ELT 5500
- ERDAS Imagine
- FalconView 40
- Global Broadcast System (GBS)
- Google Earth EC
- Google SketchUp
- Graphic Exploitation Tool (GET)
- Image Access Solutions (IAS)
- Image Product Library (IPL)
- Imagery Exploitation Support System
- Orion Magic
- Map Coordinator
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Multi-image Exploitation Tool (MET)
- Multimedia Message Manager (M3)
- National Exploitation System (NES)
- Net-Centric Geospatial-Intelligence Discovery Services (NGDS)
- Palantir
- Precision Strike Suite for Special Operations Forces (PSS-SOF)
- Real time stream viewer
- RemoteView
- Requirements Management System (RMS)
- SOCET GXP 40
- Quick Terrain Modeler (QTM)
- Query Tree
- Web-based Access & Retrieval Portal (WARP)
- MACE
- Asset
- I-SPY
- Blender
- Powershell
- Advanced Macros for Excel
Certification
- Train the Trainer Course 2017, United States Air Force Certification
- MA Analyst Certification 2018
- FMVA Analyst Certification 2016
- ArcGIS, 2012
- SAR AGI/MASINT Fundamentals and Processing, 2012
- Multi-Spectral Imagery, 2012
- National Imagery Interpretability Rating Scale (NIIRS) Visible & Radar, 2012
- Imagery Analysis Course, 2012
Timeline
Operations Flight / Imagery Analyst / All Source Analyst
Leidos. United States Air Force, 526th Intelligence Squadron
08.2025 - Current
Weapons and Tactics / Imagery Analyst Lead / MQT Creator and Instructor / Beta Product Lead
Leidos. United States Air Force, 526th Intelligence Squadron
03.2023 - Current
Imagery Analyst / FMV Analyst
BAE Systems
06.2017 - 10.2017
Imagery Analyst / FMV Analyst / MA (Screener) Analyst
Zel Technologies LLC. United States Air Force, 11th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron
05.2017 - Current
Imagery Analyst / FMV Analyst
Zel Technologies LLC. United States Air Force, 11th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron
08.2016 - 06.2017
Imagery Analyst / Ground Moving Indicator (GMTI) Analyst / All-Source Analyst
GEOINT Read Book Team, US ARMY 4th Infantry Division Headquarters Headquarters Battalion (HHBN), ACE GEOINT
01.2015 - 06.2015
Imagery Analyst / Ground Moving Target Indicators (GMTI) Analyst
Combined Resolve 3
10.2014 - 11.2014
GEOINT Intelligence Analyst/GMTI Analyst
Deployment: Afghanistan, Kandahar
06.2013 - 06.2014
Geospatial Analyst / GMTI Analyst
Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX), 4ID HHBN GEOINT
02.2013 - 02.2013
Imagery Analyst / Ground Moving Indicator Analyst
4ID HHBN ACE GEOINT Cell
06.2012 - 06.2013
Business Major -
University of Michigan
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo Community College
Wayne State University
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