David Noble
Dumfries,VA
Summary
Dynamic leader with mission assurance and operations expertise within the US Intelligence Community and across multiple Joint Force assignments. Adept at strategic planning, project management, and crisis response. Successfully coordinated engineer reconstruction for humanitarian assistance missions and enhanced partnerships across multiple organizations. Proven track record in program management and team mentorship, driving operational success in many austere environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy, Foundation GEOINT Group
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGA
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Provided critical Foundation GEOINT mission assurance during Israel and Russia/Ukraine conflicts
- Coordinated geospatial intelligence for multiple Humanitarian Disaster Relief (HADR) missions in support of the Department of State
- Led Group's mission assurance preparation, including operating procedure development, communication tests, site visits, leader training, and integration into Agency exercises
- Represented NGA in engagements with the CIA, NSA, international partners, and congressional staff delegations
- Led NGA GPS data integration improvements with NRO and US Space Force
Command Engineer
U.S. Southern Command
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed $1.2B military construction portfolio across Western Hemisphere, enhancing partnerships with 31 nations
- Led infrastructure assessment and reconstruction efforts for disaster relief response during 2020 Hurricanes Eta and Iota, and during 2021 Haiti earthquake
- Secured authority, funding, and real estate to create 160+ homes ($170M value) for USSOUTHCOM HQ military personnel
- Developed USSOUTHCOM Climate Defense Strategy, integrating operational energy, construction, training, and exercises
- Improved mission resiliency through infrastructure development as aligned with strategic plans
Current Operations Chief
U.S. Army War College
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Led force protection efforts, securing the 2018 Army Protection Program Award to USAWC
- Increased USAWC Continuity of Operations posture, formalizing support plans and improving critical asset capabilities
- Managed installation support for USAWC Classes of 2018 and 2019 through strategic planning and resource allocation
Battalion Commander
40th Brigade Engineer Battalion
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Performed as Camp Patriot base commander while deployed to Kuwait, managing a garrison of ~1,100 service members
- Executed continuous security missions supporting Operation Spartan Shield as Security Force-South Commander
- Oversaw Engineer and Chemical decontamination operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve
- Led battalion through Joint Modernization Command's Army Warfighting Assessment within the Army Experimental Task Force
- Directed and certified battalion's transition to deployment readiness for USCENTCOM area of responsibility
Plans Chief
US Army Joint Modernization Command
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Managed scenario development, execution, and culmination of four Network Integration Evaluations
- Played key role in developing inaugural US Army Warfighting Assessment: Integrated all US services, 13 partner nations, and 25+ equipment innovations
- 100% Mission success by implementing joint and multinational live, virtual, and constructive testing environment
- Developed operational scenarios and realistic combat environments for System User Tests: Facilitated rigorous testing of military innovations, setting conditions for informed acquisition and fielding decisions
Education
Master of Science - National Security & Strategic Studies
U.S. Army War College
Carlisle, PA06.2020
MBA -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University. of Tampa
Tampa, FL05.1997
Skills
- Current TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph
- Strategic leadership
- Mission assurance expertise
- Crisis management expertise
- Project Management
- Strategic planning
- Program execution management
- Team management and mentorship
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute 2021 April
- Geospatial Professional Certification (GPC-F), National Geospatial-Intelligence College 2023 November
Languages
Korean
Limited Working
Country Experiences
37 Countries visited in lifetime, to include six years' work in South Korea, and one years' work each in Iraq and Kuwait
Timeline
Deputy, Foundation GEOINT Group
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGA
06.2022 - 07.2025
Command Engineer
U.S. Southern Command
06.2020 - 06.2022
Current Operations Chief
U.S. Army War College
07.2018 - 06.2019
Battalion Commander
40th Brigade Engineer Battalion
06.2016 - 06.2018
Plans Chief
US Army Joint Modernization Command
07.2014 - 06.2016
Master of Science - National Security & Strategic Studies
U.S. Army War College
MBA -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University. of Tampa
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