David McCain
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Dedicated Intelligence Officer with superior understanding of Space Acquisitions Intelligence collection and analysis. Adept at writing detailed and accurate classified reports and briefing customers and acquisition program stakeholders. Successful at developing, maintaining, and updating tailored intelligence databases.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Intelligence Operations
U.S. Space Force
Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Verified compliance with best business practices throughout organization.
- Coordinated visits and provided briefs to very important personnel (VIPs) improving knowledge and awareness of operational activities, programs and offerings.
- Enhanced intelligence operations by streamlining data analysis and reporting processes.
- Fostered collaboration among various stakeholders to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Implemented performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Transformed organizational culture to embrace continuous improvement, leading by example and mentoring teams.
- Pioneered adoption of sustainable practices, leading to industry recognition and awards.
Senior Intelligence Manager
U.S. Space Force
Schreiver Space Force Base
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new analysts, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy in intelligence assessments.
- Collaborated with interagency partners to share information and strengthen overall intelligence capabilities.
- Implemented advanced analytical techniques to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets, improving the accuracy of intelligence products.
- Led intelligence collection efforts to support strategic operations and decision-making processes.
- Developed and implemented analytical frameworks to enhance data-driven insights for mission planning.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline intelligence sharing across military branches.
- Mentored junior analysts in advanced analytical techniques and best practices for data interpretation.
Intelligence Operations Manager
U.S. Air Force Reserve
March Air Force Base, CA
12.2012 - 01.2020
- - Streamlined SIDO section standards; updated 18 processes and 7 checklists decreased tasks execution time by 35%
- ISR Division evaluator; conducted more than 10 continuation training and validation events
- - Remedied significant deficiencies w/ dynamic coll process; coordinated with Defense Intelligence Agency, refocused priorities150% collection increase
- - Led 6-member Senior Intelligence Duty Officer team in advanced training. Coordinated 15 dynamic event changes drove intelligence integration for 274 US/coalition members
- - Fused synthetic Full Motion Video plan for Exercise Red Flag; executed 5 scenarios as White Force bolstered Dynamic Targeting training for 2 Air Operations Center divisions and immersive Distributive Ground Station
- - Facilitated CAOC ops assessment of intel tool; collab'd w/KREL for user feedbacksq prep'd for JADC2 app review
- - Deployed ISO DM'19; refined & refreshed ISR ops skillspromoted combined readiness/peace on Korean Peninsula
- - Managed theater ISR taskings; assigned CFC priorities ISO 340 msns/468 hrssatisfied 100% CFACC desire effects
Intelligence Subject Matter Expert
U.S. Air Force
Nellis Air Force Base, NV
01.2016 - 01.2017
- - Fixed critical ROE conflict; drove process improvement for timely TST execution actionable intel/targets up by 120%
- Streamlined Intelligence section standards; updated 18 processes, decreased exercise spin-up time 35%
- - Instructor guru; provided "Just-in-Time" training for 19 SIDO tm members at RF 17-12x RF Superior Performers/top 10%
- - Pioneered partnership w/ 13 local & displaced RF units; enhanced unit coordination secured dedicated imagery support for AOC
- - Executed 14 MSELs for RF; assured accurate white force injects provided 50 learning events to 3K joint warfighters
- - Integrated ISR support w/ CPD MAAP; ensured utilization of 320 ISR missions vs 60 Time Sensitive Targets achieved CFACC #1 objective
- - Established DM'19 ISR allocation processes; apportioned 10 ATOs/13 ISR assets improved US/ROK collaboration
Education
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
The Chicago School
Los Angeles09.2026
Master of Science - Administration of Justice And Security
Unversity of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ02.2004
Skills
- Space Acquisition Intelligence
- All-Source Intelligence Collection
- Classified Analytical Writing and Verbal
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Tailored Intelligence Briefing
- Current TS/SCI clearance
Education
- Ph.D. Organizational Leadership, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Winter, 2024
- Master of Science, Administration of Justice and Security, University of Phoenix, 2013
- Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, California State University San Bernardino, 2004
Awards
Field Grade Officer of the Quarter – 1st Quarter, 2016 / Field Grade Officer of the Quarter – 1st Quarter, 2016 / Company Grade Officer of the Quarter – 1st Quarter, 2015/ Company Grade Officer of the Quarter – 4th Quarter, 2014
Certification
PMP
Timeline
Director of Intelligence Operations
U.S. Space Force
12.2022 - Current
Senior Intelligence Manager
U.S. Space Force
01.2020 - 12.2022
Intelligence Subject Matter Expert
U.S. Air Force
01.2016 - 01.2017
Intelligence Operations Manager
U.S. Air Force Reserve
12.2012 - 01.2020
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
The Chicago School
Master of Science - Administration of Justice And Security
Unversity of Phoenix