Derek Wirkki
Evans
Summary
RESOURCEFUL AND INITIATIVE-TAKING ALL-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE TECHNICIAN (350F) AND OPEN-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE (OSINT) PROFESSIONAL with over 22 years of operational experience with demonstrated successes and recognition by the Department of Defense, in a continuous and constant succession of positions of significance, for entrepreneurial vision, mindfulness, and a self-motivating attitude.
COLLABORATIVE, PERSONABLE LEADER adept at leading teams ranging 30-60 in dynamic, demanding environments. Managed equipment and operational budgets valued at $15M while driving full compliance and quality assurance of national policies and laws, derived from overseeing and conducting domestic and global scale operations.
DRIVEN PROJECT MANAGER AND CRITICAL THINKER with proven ability to combine vision, ingenuity, and strong business acumen with well-developed operational management and leadership qualities to support organizational effectiveness, reach, and overall success.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT of advanced analytical techniques and applied skills and knowledge of Intelligence Operations, policy, and law with a consistent ability to create, develop, and execute solutions for complex analysis problems. Consistently referenced as the resident policy expert and relied on sound advice regarding Leadership decision-making, All-Source Intelligence practices, OSINT, Warning Intelligence, Information Operations support, Sustainment Operations, and Intelligence Training Matters.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Access Control Officer
(Chenega Global Protection) W/ 513th MI BDE
10.2024 - Current
- Performs access control screening functions of employees and visitors for INSCOM owned or leased buildings and property to ensure only authorized individuals have access to buildings and property.
- Maintains security by conducting interior and exterior facility inspections, protecting equipment and material by preventing the introduction of prohibited items, hazardous materials and other items not authorized for use in the classified areas at SCIF and collateral facilities.
- Conducts professional interaction with public and government personnel, greets and escorts employees, VIPs, and uncleared personnel at the discretion of the security managers and SSO.
- Routinely writes clear, concise, and detailed reports. Maintains poise and self-control under stressful situations and assist with emergency personnel as needed.
- Conducts clearance eligibility and access verifications using Defense Information System for Security (DISS) Web Application.
- Conducts surveillance operations using CCTV systems, ensuring real-time monitoring for potential threats or breaches in security protocol.
OSINT Department Research & Intelligence Management
513th MI BDE
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Directed a highly productive 34-member team which proved instrumental in the publication of more than 30K serialized OSINT Reports (OSIRs), deliberately oversaw the quality control and assurance of end-product content, documented for overseeing the exploitation of theater-level 24/7 passive OSINT collection.
- Supported multiple senior-level operations to personnel in austere conditions, during periods of increased risk in support of internal and external stakeholders, which significantly contributed to the near-real-time intelligence picture of the competing requirements and organization’s region, with profound impact to higher headquarters management.
- Aligned long-term plans with strategic changes within the organization to improve employee and customer satisfaction by providing timely, relevant, and releasable intelligence support to the individual Warfighter and the entire Intelligence Community.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Senior Intelligence Technical Department Advisor
513th MI BDE
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Mentored and developed a team of 10 All Source Intelligence junior and senior analysts toward operational success; hand-selected to lead intelligence updates to 20 decision-makers and senior leaders due to demonstrated detailed knowledge and professional level of execution.
- Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders for product support and development; served as the assistant Collection Manager, coordinated with requests for information/collection, and provided recommendations to higher leadership regarding OSINT Analysis for collection enhancement.
- Advised prioritization of product development timelines, research methods, and collection milestones; served as the senior quality assurance/control officer for product reviews prior to submission, maintaining ICD 203 and 206 Analytical Standards.
- Refined training programs for intelligence analysts and displayed competency in time management, relationship building, and the distillation of complex problems into succinct directives to subordinates and briefs to higher leadership.
- Worked with higher and lower Intelligence Community echelon counterparts during weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings; implemented and refined systems and processes, and conducted key analytical training events.
- Served as an extension of the 513th MI BDE Theater ACE by embedding into 82nd Airborne Division G2’s planning, mobilization, and Joint Force Entry during the deployment of the Immediate Response Force to Afghanistan (2021 Afghanistan NEO). As the Lead Brigade Liaison, promptly assumed 24/7 duties, leveraging Analysis & Control Element capabilities, OSINT, National Collections, analysis, and exploitation necessary for the 82d Commanding General’s battlefield visualization. Actions were crucial to the successful evacuation of over 122,000 civilians.
- Enforced use of prescribed technical procedures, designing monitoring protocols to confirm compliance with guidelines.
- Served as primary point of contact for triaging technical issues.
Senior Intelligence Division Chief
21st Theater Sustainment Command
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Supervised the production of all source intelligence products with direct responsibility for sixty cross-disciplinary personnel; charged with developing intelligence professionals and leaders of character.
- Coordinated with the intelligence community and defense intelligence enterprise to satisfy intelligence requirements; assessed personnel’s professional skill-related qualifications to maintain competitiveness within the agency.
- Supervised the quality control of over one hundred finished intelligence products, critical to the creation of the warning intelligence estimate directly impacting the organization’s decision making.
- Optimized resource allocation by identifying opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining high-quality outputs.
- Navigated complex negotiations with stakeholders, resulting in mutually beneficial agreements that advanced division interests.
Executive All Source Intelligence Technical Officer
1st Armored Division G2
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervised one senior leader, six mid-level team members, and nine subordinate employees; managed the collection, analysis, and dissemination of timely intelligence, directly influenced global political stability across multiple regions.
- Utilized subject matter expertise to improve overall section knowledge and ensure operational success; recognized for an approachable demeanor, empathy for honest mistakes, and providing accolades for significant accomplishments.
- Coordinated and collaborated with the intelligence community at all levels to ensure relevant intelligence was given to higher leadership; prepared and coordinated intelligence training programs to ensure personnel were up to date on the most current systems and capabilities.
- Applied structured analytical techniques to produce over forty thorough and accurate products; identified talented personnel and empowered them to accomplish tasks usually assigned to those of greater skill level.
- Created a knowledge management database to increase efficiency and decrease overhead associated with downtime; assisted the department in planning, supervising, and evaluating procedures and operations.
Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T – Technical Training Instructor)
JRTC Operations Group
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Trained, coached, and mentored infantry battalion Intelligence Officers and Enlisted Soldiers; provided lasting impacts by advising seventeen different prior to respective combat deployment.
- Prepared and conducted Intelligence Warfighter functions and After-Action Reviews, which contributed significantly to developments and updates for real time Doctrine, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for combat operations.
- Selected by the Senior Intelligence Officer OC/T to serve as the senior Intelligence Officer in Charge (as a Senior NCO) of a newly created task force.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in data collection by regularly reviewing and updating observation protocols, ensuring consistency across all team members.
- Streamlined data collection processes through the development of detailed observation templates for consistent reporting.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree -
University of Maryland Global Campus
12-2025
Associate in Applied Science - Business Management & Administration
Excelsior College
Skills
- Instructional program development
- Comprehensive due diligence
- Effective communication
- Data-driven trend analysis
- Surveillance operations
- Workflow optimization
- Quality assessment expertise
- Data pattern analysis
- Access control management
- Proactive risk assessment
- Comprehensive policy enforcement
- Functional requirements evaluation
- Problem-solving skills
- Site security assessment
Key Information
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/derek-alexander-wirkki-aa159332a
U.S. Citizen: YES
Veteran's Preference: YES
Security Clearance: Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartment Information (TS/SCI)
Certification
- OS301 Basic Open-Source Intelligence
- OS302 OSINT Analytic Tools and Tradecraft
- Certified as of 2024: Information Assurance Related Training (Cyber Awareness) | Annual Security Refresher Training (INSCOM) | Anti-Terrorism Level 1 | Derivative Classification | DoD Mandatory Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) | Foreign Disclosure, Rules of the Road | INSCOM Intelligence Oversight and Civil Liberties | Operation Security (OPSEC) | Records Management Annual Training | Threat Awareness & Reporting Program (TARP) | Counterintelligence Awareness & Security Briefing | OPSEC Awareness for Military Member, DoD Employee and Contractors | Insider Threat Awareness | NATO Security Briefing | Intro to Quality 101 | 2024 Code of Conduct | PII, Identifying and Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Version 3.0 | DISS Training Modules
- Enrolled in STEPP/CDSE: SCI Security Refresher SCI 100.16, Storage Containers and Facilities PY105.06 | Introduction to Personnel Security PS113.16 | Introduction to DOD Personnel Security Adjudications PS001.18 | Derivative Classification IF103.16, Identifying and Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) DS-IF 101.06 | Introduction to Information Security IF011.16 | Marking Classified Information IF105.16, Transmission and Transportation for DOD IF 107.16 | Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information for DOD and Industry, IF 130.16 | JPAS/Joint Clearance and Access Verification System (JCAVS) User Levels 2 thru 6 PS183.16.
Specialized Training Emphasis
Security Management
All Source Intelligence (Basic, Advanced, Master)
Intelligence Analyst (Basic & Advanced)
Advanced Technical Advisor
Leadership Skills Expertise (Basic & Advanced & Skills Expertise
Leadership Development (Basic & Advanced)
Professional Writing
Communications Speech & Written
Technical Competencies
Software: Army / Microsoft Office Suite 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Google Workspace: Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Meet & Chat
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home option4-day work weekTimeline
Access Control Officer
(Chenega Global Protection) W/ 513th MI BDE
10.2024 - Current
OSINT Department Research & Intelligence Management
513th MI BDE
10.2022 - 10.2024
Senior Intelligence Technical Department Advisor
513th MI BDE
11.2020 - 10.2022
Senior Intelligence Division Chief
21st Theater Sustainment Command
11.2017 - 11.2020
Executive All Source Intelligence Technical Officer
1st Armored Division G2
01.2015 - 01.2017
Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T – Technical Training Instructor)
JRTC Operations Group
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor’s Degree -
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate in Applied Science - Business Management & Administration
Excelsior College
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