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Erik Carter

Converse,TX

Summary

Motivated and goal-oriented leader aspiring to ensure the safety and integrity of our nation's national security. Mission-driven Intelligence Analyst with 20+ years of experience in the Intelligence Warfighting Function. Proven track record of applying advanced research and analysis skills to identify potential threats. Works collaboratively in high-pressure situations. My mission is to serve every organization I work for honorably and ethically while improving intelligence standards, production and elevating morale.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

All Source Intelligence Analyst, Contractor

ManTech International Corporation / Prescient Edge LLC
02.2021 - Current
  • Serving over the past two years as the South America subject matter expert on violent extremist networks operating throughout the continent, and their impacts on domestic and international security, and illicit trafficking.
  • Occasionally assist with Political/Military topics for Andean Ridge countries, and Central America. Develop and present executive level briefings to the U.S. Army South Commanding General, General Staff, military, and inter-agency customers operating throughout the area of responsibility.
  • Create and published over 100+ intelligence notes, assessments, counter-intelligence force protection papers, human intelligence report evaluations, and impromptu intelligence products answering customer's request for information while coordinating with other intelligence and government agencies.
  • Tasked to serve in the counterintelligence HUMINT analytical cell producing derogatory reports, report evaluations, source directed requirements, analytical and assessment notes on possible threats to US personnel.
  • Use a variety of intelligence tools to accomplish assigned or ad hoc taskings that includes PULSE, CIAWire, TRIDENT, COLISEUM, CHROME, and PALANTIR.

Senior Consultant - All-Source Intelligence Analyst

Government Secure Solutions CGS Inc.
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provide instruction, instructor assistance, and appropriate scenario development support for intelligence personnel, teams, and units in support of allocated intelligence systems.
  • Provide expertise for the development and revision of intelligence systems platforms, including Individual to collective training materials and scenarios.
  • Support exercises and conduct training to support the intelligence operations of I CORPS units to include Special Operations units located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Coordinate with Department of Army G37 TREX to deconflict ways to integrate military intelligence training scenarios that best serves the tactical unit.

Deputy G2 / All-Source Intelligence Technician (MOS 350F)

13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command (U.S. Army)
07.2017 - 01.2020
  • Prepared monthly Operations and Intelligence briefings, intelligence read-books, and open source reports to the commanding general, general staff and subordinate units.
  • Distributed products, to include white papers, primarily focused on the Command's COMCOM priorities which is CENTCOM and EUCOM.
  • Conducted mission analysis and course of action development with the unit's operations planners for upcoming missions and exercises. Experience writing an Annex B for Operational Orders production.
  • Coordinated information regarding sustainment operations and environmental impacts with state-wide agencies in the event of a humanitarian aid operation within the US (Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Florence, OPERATION FAITHFUL PATRIOT).
  • Served as the collection manager for the Corps Consolidation Area (rear-area) during Corps level Warfighter exercises.

Senior All-Source Intelligence Technician (MOS 350F)

2nd Cavalry Regiment (U.S. Army)
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Developed and Published a weekly read book, desk side brief, and executive summary paper for the Regimental Commander on the intelligence impacts to U.S. forces within the operational environment.
  • Developed and Maintained Knowledge Management through classified systems and intelligence web portals. Assist the Collection Manager with developing named areas of interest and coordinating collection with higher headquarters.
  • Conducts Intelligence Preparation and Mission Analysis on numerous US Army Europe support operations.
  • Provided training to intelligence analyst located at the Regiment S-2 and Regiment Military Intelligence Company regarding military decision making process, and scenario based mission analysis.

FUSION Chief (MOS 350F)

III Corps (U.S. Army)
08.2012 - 06.2015
  • Senior analyst of a 10 person cell informing the Corps Commander of intelligence updates concerning the Pacific and North/South/Central America areas of responsibility.
  • Conducted a weekly Operations and Intelligence briefing to the Commanding General and Staff as well as producing daily Open Source Intelligence Analysis that is included in the daily read-book.
  • Deployed: Served in a variety of positions while deployed in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM to include regional command senior analyst, Afghan National Security Force Development Analyst and Insurgency Analyst.
  • Tasked for additional duties such as organizing social events, conducting investigations for Judge Advocate General, and accountability for sensitive items inventory.

Watch Analyst and Country Desk Officer (MOS 35F)

U.S. Southern Command (U.S. Army)
06.2009 - 01.2012
  • Served as the Jamaica country desk officer developing weekly intelligence briefings for Combatant Commander regarding political, military and socials issues.
  • Coordinated products with various government agencies. Served as the Haiti migration analyst for OPERATION UNIFIED RESPONSE for up to ten months preparing weekly intelligence briefings for the Combatant Commander, and developed and coordinated the Migration Indications and Warnings with various government agencies.
  • Watch Floor intelligence analyst informing the J2 of real-time intelligence impacts of events occurring within the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility, and assisted in the production of daily read books for the general staff.

All-Source Intelligence Analyst (Army MOS 35F)

US Army
10.2003 - 06.2009
  • Junior intelligence analyst for 8th U.S. Army, Yong-in, South Korea creating and analyzing intelligence products with 3rd Republic of Korea Army intelligence counterparts (OCT 2003 - OCT 2004).
  • Assigned to 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division as an intelligence sergeant in support of upcoming counter-terrorism operations. Conducted two rotations to Joint Readiness Training Center within a four year timeframe.
  • Additional duty as the battalion's personnel security representative tracking and updating clearances and investigations for 300+ personnel.
  • Twice deployed in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM to various locations throughout Iraq conducting counter insurgency operations, population stabilization, targeting, link analysis, and training Iraqi counterparts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
05.2020

Skills

  • Effective communication;
  • Collaboration
  • Network analysis
  • Research proficiency
  • Predictive analyses
  • Intelligence products
  • Conducting briefings
  • Threat assessment
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Hold a TS/SCI w/ CI Poly Clearance
  • Verbal, interpersonal, and written communication
  • Report writing
  • Research and analysis
  • Team player
  • Intelligence collection

References

  • Mr. Gilberto Rios, USMC(R), Current Supervisor, (956) 683-5636
  • Mrs. Lisa Heath, USA(R), Former Supervisor, (315) 777-1207
  • Mr. Travis Menchaca, All-Source Analyst, Work Colleague, (956) 410-8538
  • Mr. Colton Curtis, All-Source Analyst, Work Colleague, (512) 557-8469
  • Mr. Lou Renew, USA(R), Former Work Colleague, (360) 561-0426

Timeline

All Source Intelligence Analyst, Contractor

ManTech International Corporation / Prescient Edge LLC
02.2021 - Current

Senior Consultant - All-Source Intelligence Analyst

Government Secure Solutions CGS Inc.
03.2020 - 01.2021

Deputy G2 / All-Source Intelligence Technician (MOS 350F)

13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command (U.S. Army)
07.2017 - 01.2020

Senior All-Source Intelligence Technician (MOS 350F)

2nd Cavalry Regiment (U.S. Army)
06.2015 - 06.2017

FUSION Chief (MOS 350F)

III Corps (U.S. Army)
08.2012 - 06.2015

Watch Analyst and Country Desk Officer (MOS 35F)

U.S. Southern Command (U.S. Army)
06.2009 - 01.2012

All-Source Intelligence Analyst (Army MOS 35F)

US Army
10.2003 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

East Tennessee State University