Erik Heiser
Warrenton,VA
Summary
Experienced analyst with expertise in Targeting, focusing on network development, individual analysis, and monitoring techniques. Proficient in Counter-IED networks covering procurement, manufacturing, and operational employment. Demonstrated ability to enhance network efficiency and effectiveness through strategic analysis and targeted interventions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
OPX Phalanx Counter-UAS Data Analyst
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
Fort Belvoir, VA
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Engage directly with supported DoD customers to create comprehensive analytical products that enhance activities aimed at protecting critical infrastructure, delivering an improved risk perspective for DoD that supports risk-based decision making for force protection concerning potential UAS threat activity against installations, assets, and personnel.
- Skillsets required include geospatial expertise (ArcGIS, Google Earth), practical proficiency in MS Office, Excel, SQL, and PowerBi.
Intelligence Lead Analyst
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
Fort Belvoir, VA
06.2021 - 09.2024
- Lead contract intelligence analyst responsible for the production of 176 analysts addressing the Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) and Emerging Threats mission set.
- Deliver mentorship and guidance to resolve production requests from external agencies.
- Demonstrated expertise compiling and maintaining all production metrics for the Integrated Operations division (OAO) as well as all peer divisions (4x) regarding support to the Ukraine Crisis (FEB22-MAR23).
- Demonstrated expertise in problem solving, team building, and optimizing staff functions to achieve government-desired end state.
- Conducted thorough review of DTRA Director’s Strategic Intent, DTRA’s Capabilities and Activities Manual (DCAMs), National Defense Strategy (NDS), and joint publications to ensure alignment of division’s intelligence activities with strategic and operational guidance.
Senior Analyst
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
Reston, VA
07.2012 - 05.2021
- Address IED challenges by targeting networks involved in procurement, facilitation, construction, and emplacement within Operation Enduring Freedom Area of Operations.
- Provide fused multi-intelligence products for inclusion in unit ops through multiple tactical areas of responsibility.
- Research, construct, and deliver daily briefings to JIDO Intelligence Chief (J2).
- Advanced from analyst to team lead analyst to task force lead analyst within 4 years, selected among peers requiring Contract PM and J2 approval to supervise entire Afghanistan-Pakistan TF analytical effort.
- Delivered over 80 daily intelligence summaries to RS HQ Intelligence Directorate (CJ2) which were forwarded to the RS commanding general while deployed to Resolute Support HQ, Kabul, AFG.
HUMINT Exploitation Facility Executive Officer
Task Force 373
Bagram, Afghanistan
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Execute comprehensive targeting exploitation of Human Intelligence (HUMINT) sources and captured enemy material to facilitate future operations centered on High Value Individuals (HVIs) on battlefield.
- Oversaw exploitation efforts of HUMINT facility, processing up to 70 tactical intelligence reports daily; guided and mentored thirty analysts and forty interrogators to target collection on actionable information regarding multiple HVIs across four lines of operation in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Intelligence Watch Officer
HQ USMC National Military Command Center
Washington, DC
01.2008 - 07.2009
- Enhance situational awareness of global and emerging threats for general officers with emphasis on US national and USMC service-specific matters.
- Updated daily reports on current status of USMC assets and interests in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) (OEF).
- Deliver weekly intelligence updates to Commandant, USMC and Secretary of Navy.
Liaison Officer
Office of Regional Affairs (ORA)
Baghdad, Iraq
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Solely responsible as the detention authority for a Special Tactics Unit engaged in target prosecution of HVIs operating in insurgent groups throughout Baghdad.
- Served as primary military liaison for effective detainment of HVIs through capture, screening, and final disposition with US military (USMIL) Detention Holding Annexes (DHAs).
- Participated in over 80 missions in Baghdad, effectively contributing to the capture of 300+ individuals.
Theater Assessment Officer
Marine Forces Pacific Command (MARFORPAC)
Aiea, HI
07.2003 - 07.2006
- Led G-2 Analysis section in formulating weekly intelligence updates and developing special products for commanding general, supporting input to emergency Operational Planning Teams.
Group Intelligence Officer (S-2)
Marine Aircraft Group Eleven
San Diego, CA
07.2000 - 07.2003
- Coordinate intelligence support for commanding officer, MAG-11, alongside other principal staff officers.
- Overall responsibility for intelligence support to the group.
- Built and maintained the implementation of 53 Intelligence-MOS Marines in support of combat sorties during Operation Iraqi Freedom I (OIF).
- Established Group Intelligence Center delivering relevant, time-sensitive intelligence to 7 squadrons of F/A-18 Hornets and 1 KC-130 Hercules aircrew.
Education
Technical or occupational certificate -
JIEDDO Advanced Analytics Training Course (A3P)
Reston, VA, United States09.2012
Technical or occupational certificate -
USMC Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS)
Kailua, HI, United States04.2008
Technical or occupational certificate -
USMC Weapons Tactics Instructor School (WTI)
Yuma, AZ, United States06.2001
Technical or occupational certificate -
USMC Marine Intelligence Officers Course (MIOC)
Virginia Beach, VA, United States06.2001
Technical or occupational certificate -
US Army Armor Officer Basic Course (AOB)
Fort Knox, KY, United States05.1997
Bachelor's degree - Political Science
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD, United States05.1996
Skills
- Geospatial analysis
- Data visualization
- SQL database utilization
- Risk assessment
- Analysis optimization
- i2 Analyst Notebook (AnB)
- Excel functions
- ArcGIS Software Proficiency
Accomplishments
- Researched and created multi-slide powerpoint "Indications and Warnings of Five Provincial Capitals" in Afghanistan, provided to Resolute Support Combined Joint Intelligence and Operations Center-Afghanistan in 2018, to predict Taliban actions required in possible re-attack of these locations.
Timeline
OPX Phalanx Counter-UAS Data Analyst
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
02.2025 - 09.2025
Intelligence Lead Analyst
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
06.2021 - 09.2024
Senior Analyst
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
07.2012 - 05.2021
HUMINT Exploitation Facility Executive Officer
Task Force 373
08.2009 - 05.2012
Intelligence Watch Officer
HQ USMC National Military Command Center
01.2008 - 07.2009
Liaison Officer
Office of Regional Affairs (ORA)
08.2006 - 08.2007
Theater Assessment Officer
Marine Forces Pacific Command (MARFORPAC)
07.2003 - 07.2006
Group Intelligence Officer (S-2)
Marine Aircraft Group Eleven
07.2000 - 07.2003
Technical or occupational certificate -
JIEDDO Advanced Analytics Training Course (A3P)
Technical or occupational certificate -
USMC Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS)
Technical or occupational certificate -
USMC Weapons Tactics Instructor School (WTI)
Technical or occupational certificate -
USMC Marine Intelligence Officers Course (MIOC)
Technical or occupational certificate -
US Army Armor Officer Basic Course (AOB)
Bachelor's degree - Political Science
United States Naval Academy