Eltressa Spencer
Professor/Editor/Academic Support
Pike Road,AL
Summary
Retired USAF Colonel with active Top Secret security clearance, and fully joint qualified. My qualifications are based on civilian and military experience in graduate/undergraduate-level academic instruction, intelligence, research and analysis, military planning, program management, joint/combined operations and joint interagency experience with the United States Air Force, both in the active and reserve components. Qualified intelligence professional with strong oral/written communication, training, supervision/management, and interpersonal skills. Additionally, I have extensive international travel, inter-cultural knowledge, exposure, and awareness, to include deployments in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF) and OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF).
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Reserve Advisor to the Air University Commander & President
Maxwell AFB
01.2020 - Current
- Principal advisor to the AU/CC and 11 subordinate commanders and commandants on reserve matters, processes, and procedures
- Key node to ensure Air Force Reserve (AFR) goals and objectives related to educational force development requirements for both officer and enlisted are captured in AU processes
- Managed training and personnel processes involving assigned/attached reserve personnel to AU
- Responsible for interacting with Headquarters Reserve Affairs, HQ Air Force Reserve Command, and National Guard Bureau on issues relevant to development, education, and application of Air Force, joint, and multinational education.
Director, Commander’s Action Group
Air Force Reserve Command
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Led an elite team responsible for directly supporting the dual-hatted Chief of AFRC and Commander, AFRC
- Oversaw the development of special studies, oral presentations, and written communications for the commander
- Coordinated with HQ directorates, direct reporting units and three numbered air forces to meet Commander's intent
- Interfaced with SECAF, CSAF and other MAJCOM Action Groups to respond to Secretary and Chief of Staff taskings
- Additionally, assisted as policy advisor to the Commander on AFRC administrative and operational issues for over 70,000 AF Reserve personnel and 360 AF Reserve aircraft.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering team members to voice their ideas.
Department of International Security Deputy Chair & Assistant Professor
ACSC
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Led day-to-day operations, in order to develop, execute and revise resident program core courses
- Support curriculum development for three core courses [War Theory, International Security I (ISI) and II (ISII)], end-of-course (EOC) process and preparing for the educational program committee (EPC)
- Mentor and manage administrative tasks for 35 faculty, including US and foreign field grade officers and PhDs, on but not limited to: defense travel system, officer performance reports, promotion recommendation forms, and training reports
- Conduct department preparations for higher Headquarters and Joint Staff inspections and civilian accreditation; familiar with Officer Professional Military Education Policy CJCSI 1800.01E and Process for Accreditation of Joint Education (PAJE) reaffirmation criteria
- Instruct and facilitate IS1, IS2 and Leadership seminars to educate mid-level US, foreign officers and interagency civilians
- ISI course focuses on the international factors that shape US Grand Strategy
- ISII focuses on national security decision making on the use of military means for achievement of Grand Strategy objectives
- Adjunct instructor for International Officer School development course, which prepares international officer (IOs) for the rigors of the ACSC in-residence curriculum
- This program regularly supports an estimated 80 IOs from about 70 countries annually
- Collaborated with the Academic Dean and the Dean of Students to author the ACSC Fellows operating instruction that codifies the program, developing the purpose, process, and procedures
- Supports 25 Fellows on issues and challenges regarding outplacement assignments
- Liaising between Fellows and ACSC leadership (Commandant, Vice Commandant, and Dean).
Air War College in-residence
Maxwell AFB
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Mastered major and relevant scholarship dealing with military strategy, US national decision-making, war planning, and military leadership
- Regional Cultural Studies trip was focused on West Africa, specifically Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal and contained a full array of diplomatic, information, military, economic and cultural (DIME-C) experiences
- Senior-level engagements occurred in every country and included all aspects of the DIME-C model, which included the opportunity to meet with Ambassadors, other State Department officials, other federal agencies’ personnel, high-level foreign government, and senior military officials, as well as United States Agency for International Development site visits.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Functional Plans Deputy Branch Chief
United States Pacific Command
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Oversaw the functional plans and staff for the Homeland Defense and Pandemic and Emerging Infectious Disease concept plans (CONPLAN)
- Lead planner for the Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) CONPLAN - completed the joint planning and execution community process, the time phased force deployment data process, as well as successfully prepared the newly assigned USPACOM Mobilized Augmentee (MA) to the USPACOM commander to present the DSCA plan to the Secretary of Defense for approval
- Liaised and coordinated with Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff (JS), Interagencies, USPACOM J-Staff, USNORTHCOM, Hawaii National Guard (HING) and Guam National Guard, Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IX, and subordinate units in planning and socializing the DSCA plan’s key concepts, and after approval coordinated requirements and responsibilities
- Briefed the Undersecretary of Defense for Plans and Policy on the DSCA plan
- Designed and planned USPACOM DSCA exercise to test newly approved plan
- Led USPACOM participation in USNORTHCOM’s VISTA COMPASS 4-star SLS C2 and VISTA TIDE exercises
- Coordinated and supported USPACOM participation in HING DSCA and emergency response exercises
- USPACOM lead for OSD Complex Catastrophe regularly scheduled meetings and Senior Steering Groups
- Primary contact officer for Australian foreign exchange officer assigned as the Branch Chief
- Managed all taskings for the branch, as well as managed and provided guidance/supervision for eight reservists assigned to the branch.
Joint Reserve Intelligence Center (JRIC) Regional Operations Officer
Defense Intelligence Agency
07.2009 - 01.2013
- Provided management, oversight and guidance for JRIC personnel located in five different states and reported to JRIP leadership on major issues and/or concerns on monthly and quarterly JRIC activities
- Led multi-service JRIC integration of reserve military intelligence missions that provide direct intelligence support to Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs) and warfighters
- Responsible for $2M network equipment/management/system operations to ensure warfighter readiness and connectivity across three domains
- Key point of contact for JRIC tenant’s units, which included Navy reserve units, National Guard, and local federal personnel staff that required access to JRICs
- Promoted JRIC capabilities to potential users, developed strong relationships with local partners, and maximized use of the facility resources.
Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT), J2 Plans
MacDill AFB
02.2007 - 07.2009
- Coordinated intelligence planning, collection, analysis, targeting and dissemination activities in support of Operations OEF, OIF, and GWOT
- Collaborated with adjacent units on planning requirements, establishing and maintaining relationship as points of contact
- Selected to function as J2 Director during his 30-day deployment; responsible for providing operational-level intelligence support to the commander, staff, and apportioned Army, Navy, and Air Force Special Operations Forces (SOF)
- Worked directly with US, Allied and coalition forces to develop the common intelligence picture, future plans and support for combat operations, contingencies, and exercises
- Planned combined forces scenario for annual SOF Exercise with other primary directorates and Partner Nation forces
- Created SOCCENT J2 first Intelligence Engagement Program.
Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command (CFSOCC), Officer in Charge, J2 Operations and Plans Forward
Camp As-Sayliyah
09.2006 - 02.2007
- Led the Intelligence Support Element (ISE) forward comprising 17 joint and civilian personnel in intelligence production, analysis, targeting, imagery, operational intelligence, collection management, joint intelligence operations, and strategic intelligence
- Efforts supported over 4,400 SOF in 15 countries that directly impacted combat operations in operations OEF, OIF, and GWOT
- Ensured mission requirements were properly documented, completed, and forwarded to subordinate units to conduct operations
- Presented bi-weekly intelligence briefings to the Commanding General SOCCENT/CFSOCC
- Ensured the weekly training of ISE analysts on SOF capabilities that resulted in more effective analysis to support SOF operations.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships among team members and promoting open communication channels.
Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command (CFSOCC), Officer in Charge, J2 Operations and Plans Forward
Camp As-Sayliyah
03.2006 - 09.2006
- Led 13-person team responsible for the execution of intelligence planning, combat weather, SOCCENT liaisons, JWICS computer systems, special security office, and administration functions
- Focused on support operations; directed CFSOCC intelligence planning in support of three CENTCOM directed crisis response efforts
- Ensured that the CENTCOM CSAT received required intelligence support prior to its departure for Lebanon NEO support in 2006
- Represented the J2 on a site survey in Afghanistan to create a temporary sensitive compartmented intelligence facility (TSCIF) and gain additional work stations to support US and coalition special operations forces.
Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, Special Projects Officer
Florida
04.2005 - 03.2006
- Provided intelligence support to DEA, DOD, FBI, and ICE analysts and agents in counterdrug operations
- Provided tactical analysis and submitted drug movement and tactical communications alerts based on source information
- Responsible for writing the weekly activity reports, which highlighted operations for the counter drug community
- Tracked and updated daily port and pier reports and other special projects.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with well-defined milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
- Optimized project processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
Caribbean and Central American Deputy Branch Chief
United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)
10.2004 - 04.2005
- Supervised a regional team responsible for 30 countries and 11 protectorates, directed analytical focus, guided research, and reviewed/edited intelligence products in support of theater security cooperation plan and crisis management
- Provided exceptional analysis on Nicaragua and El Salvador focused on Nicaragua's man portable air defense systems (MANPADS) destruction program
- Leadership and analytical efforts were instrumental in reducing MANPADS
- Recognized as the subject matter expert on Nicaragua and El Salvador
- Coordinated regularly with the Nicaraguan Defense Attaché and other intelligence agencies on analytical products
- Provided invaluable input to numerous intelligence community forums.
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) Analysis Team Chief
USSOUTHCOM
03.2002 - 10.2004
- Supervised a team of 12 analysts, to include joint officers, enlisted, reserve personnel, civilian and contractors, responsible for monitoring time-sensitive information that identified critical intelligence issues on foreign developments threatening US security interests
- Recognized subject matter expert on the FARC, personally produced over 90 high value, strategic intelligence products, several of which were presented to the Combatant commander
- Participated in the 4th Analytical Exchange between SOUTHCOM and the Colombian Armed Forces.
Chief, Targeting Development Team
USSOUTHCOM
01.2002 - 03.2002
- Managed an intelligence analysis team in the development of target folders in support of counter narcoterrorism
- Led production, analysis and dissemination of multiple source derived intelligence products related to the FARC
- Researched, produced, and provided intelligence assessment and information operations on insurgency forces for the Commander SOUTHCOM, senior staff, components, and task force commanders’ deployed forces, US Embassy country teams and the intelligence community
- Provided guidance and direction on information and formatting requirements
- Ensured regular coordination with the collection manager to obtain intelligence to populate databases on the FARC
- Identified essential elements of information (EEIs) and ensured EEIs were updated regularly.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Operations Research Analyst
National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC)
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Monitored unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and associated technology proliferation in foreign militaries and markets
- Reported significant findings to US policymakers and combatant commands; prepared and delivered oral and written presentations to key-management on findings
- Represented NASIC at the United Kingdom International Air Show.
Education
MSS -
Air War College
01.2016
DBA -
Argosy University
01.2012
MEd -
University of Oklahoma
01.1998
BS -
Angelo State University
01.1994
AA -
Community College of the Air Force
01.1992
Skills
- Presentations and Public Speaking
- Academic Counseling
- Student Development
- Career Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Research Abilities
- Data Interpretation
- Strategic Planning
- Group Facilitation
- Relationship Building
- Training and Mentoring
- Emotional intelligence
- Time management
- Decision making
- Goal setting
- Cross-functional coordination
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Student Support
- Individual Counseling
Accomplishments
Projects:
20th Annual International Sustainable Development Research Conference: Panel Facilitator for Resilience; The New Research Frontier at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim 18-20 June 2014
Publications:
A Qualitative Study of a Green Building Policy, US-China Public Administration, Jun 1, 2013
Sustainable Design and Social Entrepreneurship, A Common Path Toward Social Innovation? Lambert Academic Publishing, Jan 1, 2013
Academic honors:
Member of Sigma Beta Delta · Issued Aug 2013
Professional Military Education
- Reserve Component National Security Course, 2022
- Intelligence Master Skills Course, 2010
- Air Command and Staff College, 2009
- Joint Officer Development Leadership Dev Sem II, 2006
- Squadron Officer School, 2004
- Reserve Officer Developmental Education Course Ph I, 2003
- Intelligence Master’s Skills Course, 2001
Timeline
Reserve Advisor to the Air University Commander & President
Maxwell AFB
01.2020 - Current
Director, Commander’s Action Group
Air Force Reserve Command
08.2018 - 01.2020
Department of International Security Deputy Chair & Assistant Professor
ACSC
06.2016 - 08.2018
Air War College in-residence
Maxwell AFB
07.2015 - 06.2016
Functional Plans Deputy Branch Chief
United States Pacific Command
01.2013 - 07.2015
Joint Reserve Intelligence Center (JRIC) Regional Operations Officer
Defense Intelligence Agency
07.2009 - 01.2013
Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT), J2 Plans
MacDill AFB
02.2007 - 07.2009
Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command (CFSOCC), Officer in Charge, J2 Operations and Plans Forward
Camp As-Sayliyah
09.2006 - 02.2007
Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command (CFSOCC), Officer in Charge, J2 Operations and Plans Forward
Camp As-Sayliyah
03.2006 - 09.2006
Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, Special Projects Officer
Florida
04.2005 - 03.2006
Caribbean and Central American Deputy Branch Chief
United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)
10.2004 - 04.2005
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) Analysis Team Chief
USSOUTHCOM
03.2002 - 10.2004
Chief, Targeting Development Team
USSOUTHCOM
01.2002 - 03.2002
Operations Research Analyst
National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC)
01.2001 - 01.2002
MSS -
Air War College
DBA -
Argosy University
MEd -
University of Oklahoma
BS -
Angelo State University
AA -
Community College of the Air Force
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