Safety
David Aliberti
Naval Officer
McLean,VA
Summary
Transitioning naval aviation commander and combat veteran with over 27 years of leadership and operational experience. Proven track record in resourcing and training, dedicated to developing future leaders and enhancing the capabilities of current warfighters. Demonstrated expertise in Navy decision-making and readiness generation, complemented by successful tours as a senior advisor to the commanders of a carrier strike group (one star), numbered fleet (three star), and U.S Fleet Forces Command (four star). Holds a current TS/SCI clearance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Production Editor
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
09.2025 - Current
- Conducts final editorial review on behalf of the Director of National Intelligence on sensitive and priority correspondence, Statutory reports, congressional requests, and responses to federal agencies, Cabinet officials and foreign representatives on intelligence matters.
Senior Chemical and Biological Weapons Group Strategy Manager
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Coordinated across intelligence community partners, White House National Security Council, Department of Defense, and other federal agencies to Detect, deter, deny, disrupt and prevent chemical and biological weapons Proliferation.
Federal Executive Fellow
U.S. Naval Institute
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Served as a member of the Editorial Board for Proceedings Magazine and a Coordinator/Facilitator for the DARE Innovation Workshop held in conjunction with the U.S Navy annual WEST conference.
Military Fellow
Center for Strategic and International Studies
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Engaged in research with the Transnational Threat Center and the Global Health Policy Center on international issues encompassing the 2023 Hamas Invasion of Israel, Russia’s war in Ukraine, Arctic security and biosecurity.
Executive Officer
Center for Security Forces
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Directed Antiterrorism (AT), Navy Security Forces, Expeditionary Combat Skills, Small boat tactical operations and Code of Conduct training across 14 Learning sites to 28,000 students annually and manages a budget of over $72M.
Force Protection Director
Commander, U.S. SECOND Fleet
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducted Antiterrorism planning, coordination and execution of the Force Protection (FP) mission for all assigned ships, personnel and commands.
Force Protection Officer Afloat
Commander, Carrier Strike Group TEN
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Conducted Antiterrorism planning, training and assessments of assigned units to ensure protection for nine ships and more than 6,000 personnel.
Fleet Operations/ Policy and Requirements Branch Head
U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Fleet Antiterrorism, N042
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Led a team of five in the comprehensive management and execution of the Navy Antiterrorism program, providing guidance and FP policy for enhanced protection of personnel and assets.
Student, College of Naval Command and Staff
U.S. Naval War College
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Joint Professional Military Education Phase I.
Naval Flight Officer, Tactical Coordinator, Mission Commander, Maintenance Officer
Patrol Squadron NINE, (VP-9)
12.2010 - 06.2013
- Commanded a P-3C combat aircrew of 12 through all phases of training and a multi-site deployment to the Sixth Fleet area of operations. Managed the administration and maintenance departments, supervised over 200 Sailors in completion of the Naval Air Forces comprehensive maintenance inspection.
Antiterrorism (AT) Current Operations Officer
U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Fleet Antiterrorism, N3-AT
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Directed ashore AT program for U.S. Navy Regions, liaised with numbered Fleet commands, Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), and other services on threat assessments and terrorist activity, and recommended FP Condition changes as required.
Aircraft Launch and Recovery Officer, Hangar Bay Division Officer
USS GEORGE WASHINGTON
07.2006 - 08.2008
- Directed the safe launch and recovery of combat aircraft during carrier qualifications, inter-deployment training cycle and on deployment. Supervised the largest division of more than 100 Sailors in the safe conduct of flight operations. Supervised multiple damage control teams during the combat and suppression of a catastrophic fire for over 12 hours saving the lives of more than 3,000 personnel. 2008 Partnership of the Americas deployment.
Education
Doctoral Candidate - Biotechnology Advancements Impact on Biological Weapons Development and Use
Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
08.2023 - 06.2026
M.S. - Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Studies
Missouri State Univ. School of Defense & Strategic Studies
Arlington, VA 08.2020 - 05.2022
Graduate Fellowship in Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction - Countering WMD Graduate Fellow Certificate
National Defense University
08.2020 - 06.2022
M.A. - National Security and Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College, College of Naval Command And Staff
07.2013 - 06.2014
M.A. - Homeland Security
American Military University
01.2009 - 11.2010
B.S. - Aviation Science
Bridgewater State College
09.1990 - 06.1995
Professional Qualifications Training
- Certified Instructor, Active Shooter Level I, Active Attack Integrated Response, Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response (ALERRT), Texas State University, 2022
- Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot, 1995
- PADI Certified Advanced Open Water Diver, 1992
Military Qualifications Training
- Senior Leader Legal Course, Naval Justice School, 2022
- Command Leadership Course, Navy Leadership and Ethics Center, 2019
- Active Shooter Response Course, NCIS, 2017
- AT Level IV, Antiterrorism Executive Seminar, Joint Staff J33, 2017, 2019, 2020
- Antiterrorism/Force Protection Specialist, Commanding Officer, 2016
- AT Level III, Commanding Officer Antiterrorism Training, 2016, 2019, 2022
- Antiterrorism/Force Protection Specialist, Executive Officer, 2013
- U.S. Marine Corps CBRNE Installation Protection Program, 2011
- Designated P-3C Tactical Coordinator, Mission Commander, 2003, 2004
- Designated Naval Flight Officer, 562nd Flight Training Squadron, 2000
Awards
- Meritorious Service Medal (4 awards)
- Armed Forces Service Medal
- Joint Service Commendation Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 awards)
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Skills
Anti-submarine warfare
Force Protection
Homeland Security
Strategic planning
Operations management
Interagency Coordination
Military strategy
Budget oversight
Team leadership
Decision making
Verbal and written communications
Active Shooter training
Analytical thinking
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCareer advancementPaid time offPaid sick leaveWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 104 personnel in the largest division of Air Department on the USS George Washington.
- Supervised team of over 200 maintenance personnel in Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9).
- Published in May 2004 issue of U.S. Naval Institute's Proceedings magazine.
- Supervised team of 14 Navy and U.S. Marine Corps investigators for the Secretary of the Navy-directed command investigation into the tragic shootings at Chattanooga Tennessee Navy Operational Support Center and Armed Forces Recruiting Center in 2015.
- Led the Force Protection review for the Secretary of the Navy-directed command investigation into the tragic shootings at Naval Air Station Pensacola in 2019.
Interests
Security
Public Service
Active Shooter training
Flying
Hiking
Scuba diving
Biotechnology
Timeline
Senior Production Editor
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
09.2025 - Current
Senior Chemical and Biological Weapons Group Strategy Manager
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
08.2024 - 08.2025
Federal Executive Fellow
U.S. Naval Institute
08.2023 - 08.2024
Military Fellow
Center for Strategic and International Studies
08.2023 - 08.2024
Doctoral Candidate - Biotechnology Advancements Impact on Biological Weapons Development and Use
Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
08.2023 - 06.2026
Executive Officer
Center for Security Forces
08.2022 - 07.2023
M.S. - Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Studies
Missouri State Univ. School of Defense & Strategic Studies
08.2020 - 05.2022
Graduate Fellowship in Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction - Countering WMD Graduate Fellow Certificate
National Defense University
08.2020 - 06.2022
Force Protection Director
Commander, U.S. SECOND Fleet
06.2019 - 08.2022
Force Protection Officer Afloat
Commander, Carrier Strike Group TEN
06.2017 - 06.2019
Fleet Operations/ Policy and Requirements Branch Head
U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Fleet Antiterrorism, N042
07.2014 - 06.2017
Student, College of Naval Command and Staff
U.S. Naval War College
07.2013 - 06.2014
M.A. - National Security and Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College, College of Naval Command And Staff
07.2013 - 06.2014
Naval Flight Officer, Tactical Coordinator, Mission Commander, Maintenance Officer
Patrol Squadron NINE, (VP-9)
12.2010 - 06.2013
M.A. - Homeland Security
American Military University
01.2009 - 11.2010
Antiterrorism (AT) Current Operations Officer
U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Fleet Antiterrorism, N3-AT
08.2008 - 08.2010
Aircraft Launch and Recovery Officer, Hangar Bay Division Officer
USS GEORGE WASHINGTON
07.2006 - 08.2008
B.S. - Aviation Science
Bridgewater State College
09.1990 - 06.1995