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Ian Webster

Ian Webster

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Mission-driven Intelligence Analyst with over 14 years experience in Communications Signal Analysis and multi-source fusion analysis, in the United States Navy. Proven track record of applying advanced research and analysis skills to identify potential threats. Ability to work collaboratively in high-pressure situations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Training Support Specialist III

Huntington Ingalls Industries
11.2022 - Current
  • Assessed additional needs based on training progress and collaborated with management to meet requirements.
  • Trained and mentored 47 personnel through classroom training.
  • Documented participation and evaluated learning for each participant.
  • Assisted in analyzing and assessing training and development needs for organizations, departments and individuals.
  • Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for cryptologic operation training courses.
  • Supported Information Warfare Training Group (IWTG) with the testing, maintenance, preparation, and readiness of the SI-PEK (Portable Embarkable Kit)
  • Provided SI-PEK Train the Trainer (TTT) to IWTG Instructors as required
  • Developed, scripted and delivered SI-PEK scenario training to support IWTG Norfolk OFRP Basic Phase training requirements to include CSAR at the TS/SCI level
  • Developed, scripted, and delivered SI-PEK scenario training in support of USFF FST events as required
  • Supported testing, integration, execution of STS scenarios and hardware in NCTE and NIWDC LOEs and LVC training framework as required
  • Assisted Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Norfolk in the execution of Stallion and SI_PEK training venues (i.e., SSEE INC E/F Operator Training, AIWTT, SETT, and FATT) as required by CIWT
  • Executed FDNF Rota SSES Team Training, Afloat Signals Analysis Training (ASAT) and Advanced Cryptologic Afloat Training (ACAT) Mobile Training Teams as required by DESRON 60, NAVIFOR, and CIWT

FURY (EMW) Engineering Technician V

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assists EMW Mission Coordinators with daily FURY EMW training operations.
  • Plans, coordinates, and executes FURY EMW system operations in support of customer requirements.
  • Coordinates with surface SSES and sub-surface teams to collect performance data, provide remote assistance, and evaluate EMW training operations.
  • Assists EMW Mission Coordinators to provide assessment to Fleet stakeholders of unit and group performance during EMW training mission execution.
  • Provides training to contract and military personnel on new systems to support EMW training requirements.

SSEE Inc-F Supervisor

USS Paul Ignaitus (DDG-117)
08.2017 - 02.2022
  • Served instrumental role in establishing Cryptologic (CRY) Warfare area onboard ship. Collected, organized, and compiled 102 documents as well as tracked completion status of tasking and training for CRY Warfare Binder resulting in 90% passing score in ships first CRY Warfare Area review.
  • Coordinated and oversaw installation and System Operational Verification Test (SOVT) off Ships Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment Foxtrot (SEE INC-F) in Ships Signal Exploitation Space (SSES).
  • Tracked receipt and installation of 50 classified hard drives. Additionally, created classified inventory procedures and naming conventions for all classified materials held in SSES. Ensured Standard Form (SF) 700, 701, and 702 are accurately completed and filled on monthly basis or as necessary.
  • Aided in creation and establishment of ships Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Emergency Destruction Plan (EDP) for SSES.
  • Drafted and established 10 standard operating procedures for SSES watchfloor.
  • Implemented instruction and guidance of three cryptologic tasking messages to monitor, collect, analyze, and report on 40 different Signals of Interest (SOI) across United States Navy 2nd, 4th, and 6th Fleet Areas of Responsibility.
  • Led five personnel through 64 hours across 32 tactical watchfloor training scenarios resulting in overall score of 95% upon completion of pre-deployment certification event.

Fleet/Team Trainer

Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Norfolk
11.2013 - 07.2017
  • Conducted training on tactical employment of SSEE INC E/F, DRT, BLUESTREAM, and RED FALCON to 242 Sailors across 36 ships in 4 year period.
  • Sought out to visit and provide hands-on on signals collection and tactical watchfloor operations training to Ships Signal Exploitation Space (SSES) personnel, throughout entire pre-deployment cycle to include 25 Basic Phase events, six Composite Training Unit Exercises, and four Group Sail exercises.
  • Developed robust cryptologic training scenarios to simulate real-world operations, delivered to SSES teams throughout fleet.
  • Devoted 144 hours to aiding in creation of communication rotational tasking and supporting documentation in support of weekly Cryptologic Stimulator Exercise (CSE). Graded 620 submitted CSE time-sensitive reports.
  • Coordinated and instructed in classroom settings. Delivered lessons on SSES cryptologic watchfloor operations, basic communications signals recognition and analysis, cryptologic chain of command, and signals intelligence (SIGINT) time-sensitive reporting.
  • Monitored student workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
  • Coordinated, implemented, and oversaw inter-departmental training scenarios.
  • Committed 40 hours validating 60 job tasks, including, but not limited to: intelligence analysis and reporting, signals analysis and reporting, system operations, etc., performed by CTRs E-1 to E-7, onboard surface combatants in order to identify critical NECs and training gaps in CTR rating.

SSEE Inc-E Supervisor

USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), USN
09.2011 - 10.2013
  • Conducted analysis and reporting of SIGINT collections in support of afloat information operations.
  • Led and supervised two sailors in validation of 100,000 Signals of Interest (SOI) resulting in creation of 400 time-sensitive reports, providing tactical support to national and theatre consumers during two multi-national exercises and four special missions while deployed in United States Navy (USN) 5th Fleet and 6th Fleet Areas of Responsibility.
  • Organized, cataloged, and maintained physical security for 278 pieces of classified material. Efforts streamlined inventory procedures and reduced time required to locate mission-critical materials.
  • Collected 632 SOI, drafted, reviewed, and released 415 time-sensitive reports during ships pre-deployment training cycle leading to Cryptologic Warfare Area being certified for major combat operations.

Combat Direction Finding Supervisor

USS Mustin (DDG-89)
06.2008 - 08.2011
  • Oversaw, managed, and operated Combat Direction Finding (CDF) cryptologic collection suite in support of 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility mission tasking.
  • Drafted, reviewed, and released 430 time-sensitive Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) reports to United States Navy (USN) 7th Fleet Commanders and national-level decision makers, increasing real-time intelligence picture and battlespace awareness.
  • Aggressively conducted Signals Research and Target Development (SRTD) to find, fix, finish, exploit, analyze, and disseminate (F3EAD) intelligence products to theatre and national consumers.
  • Utilized knowledge of radio frequency (RF) spectrum to lead junior Sailors and Ships Signal Exploitation Space (SSES) personnel in all aspects of afloat naval cryptology to include direction finding and geolocation of adversary forces.

Education

Intermediate Communication Signals Analyst

Center For Information Dominance, Corry Station
Pensacola, FL
06.2018

Ship Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment F

Information Warfare Training Center (IWTC)
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2017

Ship Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment Echo

Center For Information Dominance Learning Site
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2011

Combat Direction Finding Operator

Center For Information Dominance, Corry Station
Pensacola, FL
05.2008

Communications Signals Collection And Processing

Center For Naval Cryptology, Corry Station
Pensacola, FL
02.2008

High School Diploma -

Penn Hills Senior High School
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2007

Skills

  • TS/SCI w/ CI Poly (15AUG23)
  • SIGINT expertise and Afloat Cryptologic Operations
  • SSEE Increment E/F, Alaska/DRT, BLUESTREAM, and RED FALCON
  • Understand use of Electromagnetic Spectrum and Radio Wave Propagation Theories
  • Working knowledge with use of spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and RF generation systems
  • Strong critical thinking capabilities
  • Providing briefings
  • Training & Development
  • Class Lecturing
  • Job Skill Building

Work Availability

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Interests

Cooking

Reading

Playing guitar/bass

Fishing

Timeline

Training Support Specialist III

Huntington Ingalls Industries
11.2022 - Current

FURY (EMW) Engineering Technician V

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation
06.2022 - 11.2022

SSEE Inc-F Supervisor

USS Paul Ignaitus (DDG-117)
08.2017 - 02.2022

Fleet/Team Trainer

Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Norfolk
11.2013 - 07.2017

SSEE Inc-E Supervisor

USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), USN
09.2011 - 10.2013

Combat Direction Finding Supervisor

USS Mustin (DDG-89)
06.2008 - 08.2011

Intermediate Communication Signals Analyst

Center For Information Dominance, Corry Station

Ship Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment F

Information Warfare Training Center (IWTC)

Ship Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment Echo

Center For Information Dominance Learning Site

Combat Direction Finding Operator

Center For Information Dominance, Corry Station

Communications Signals Collection And Processing

Center For Naval Cryptology, Corry Station

High School Diploma -

Penn Hills Senior High School
Ian Webster