JAMES CHRISTOPHER MORAN
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proven track record in gathering and analyzing critical information. Renowned for a collaborative approach that consistently leads to impactful outcomes. Recognized as a reliable and adaptable individual with strong analytical and communication skills, highly valued by employers.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intelligence Officer
United States Navy
01.2002 - 12.2019
- A Military Officer Professional noted for exceptional leadership with expertise in Intelligence Analysis, Counter-Terrorism, Counterintelligence
- Over 19 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility managing highly trained, cross-functional teams in intelligence operations and risk management
- Experience spans the gamut from tactical to theater and national level intelligence agencies and includes operations ranging from peacekeeping to combat
- Managed both ground and air intelligence operations, maintains a TC/SSBI security clearance and has worked throughout the Middle East, Europe, and East Asia
- Managed sensitive information with discretion, ensuring proper handling and dissemination to authorized personnel only.
- Led a team of analysts in providing actionable intelligence, resulting in increased situational awareness for decisionmakers.
Security Manager
General Dynamics Land System
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed GDLS Industrial Security program per NISP standards
- Guided employees on classification guides and specifications for closed areas
- Served as FSO and Cl SME ensuring NISP compliance
- Analyzed and shared threat info with GDLS and government partners
- Oversaw FSOs at other GDLS sites, managing Industrial Security staff
- Maintained Facility Clearance (ECL) at Sterling Heights
- Directed clearances, document control, and international security programs
- Conducted security education and training to support DOD missions
- Managed a team of security personnel, providing regular training for improved performance and professional growth.
Special Agent-Counterintelligence
Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA)
07.2012 - 10.2017
- Serve as DOD security interface for cleared contractor facilities in Detroit AOR
- Implement security program compliant with National Industrial Security Program
- Clear industrial facilities, personnel and associated systems
- Collect and analyze threat information for industry and government
- Manage foreign ownership risks in cleared industry
- Deliver security education and training
- Evaluate and grant facility security clearances
- Ensure compliance with security agreements and regulatory requirements
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Managed sensitive informants with discretion, obtaining vital information while maintaining source confidentiality.
Deputy Program Manager
Europe & Africa IT
04.2009 - 07.2012
- Created, facilitated, and instructed intelligence-related courses and materials to EUCOM, AFRICOM, NATO and Partner Nation defense personnel
- Supported an emerging requirement to provide general military intelligence courses to international partner nations
- Augmented training teams as necessary, providing instruction in basic military intelligence and analytic procedures and Counter-Intelligence
- Operated and oversaw daily management functions of an $8 million contract with 29 full-time positions
- Interacted with high-ranking/influential members of the community, private sector, military, and other government agencies
- Conducted daily interviews of diverse populations for various needs in both COCOMS and prepared reports for Northrop Grumman headquarters and other government officials
- Implemented new efficient processes, products, and/or services that provide value and high quality support to stakeholders throughout the COCOM's
- Spearheaded cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration among diverse groups for successful project outcomes.
Police Officer/Firefighter/Paramedic
Grosse Pointe Shores Police Department
02.1995 - 04.2009
- Planned, scheduled, and conducted highly complex and difficult investigations and identified resources required
- Developed means/methods of improving overall effectiveness of investigative efforts relating to investigations
- Gathered evidence and analyzed policy to apply appropriate guidelines to specific situations
- Recognized potential of issues to surface or a need for involvement of other agencies
- Prepared interim and final investigative events such as pertinent findings and conclusions
- Analyzed facts clearly, accurately, logically and objectively for oral discussion and writing reports of investigations
- Verified and built proof necessary for successful adjudication
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
Education
Ph.D. - Intelligence
Kings College, London
United Kingdom06-2012
Master of Science - Intelligence & International Security
Kings College, London
United Kingdom06-2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Rochester College
Rochester, Michigan03-2003
Skills
- Open Source Research
- Collaborative teamwork
- Physical fitness
- Innovative thinking
- Understanding Global Dynamics
- Information gathering
- Technical surveillance
- Threat assessment
- Open source intelligence
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 29 civilian and military staff in the development of COIN
- Supervised team of 367 staff members
- Achieved 28 Million USD through effectively helping with 29 full-time positions (HR, payroll and benefits problem mentoring and counseling.
- Documented and resolved enhancing partnerships with international organizations which led to success.
- Expert with Microsoft,
- Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Global Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) - GIAC Security Certifications.
- Tactical Crime Analysis Certificate Program – International Association of Crime Analysts.
- Microsoft Certified, Data Analyst Associate – Microsoft Corporation.
- Critical Thinking and Structured Analysis Course Certificate– Various intelligence community training providers.
- Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) Membership - Intelligence and National Security Alliance.
- Defense Strategic Debriefing Course Certificate – Defense Human Resources Activity.
- Cybersecurity Forensic Analyst Certification (CSFA) – CyberSecurity Institute.
- Analytic Writing Workshop Certificate– Sherman Kent School for Intelligence Analysis.
- Certified Intelligence Analyst (CIA) - IALEIA & LEIU.
- Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting for DoD Course Completion Certificate– Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.
- Foreign Language Proficiency Certificates/Diplomas in Relevant Languages e.g., Arabic, Russian, Mandarin- Various organizations depending on the language.
- Advance Police Officer, State of Michigan
- Firefighter 1&2, State of Michigan and IAFF
- National Paramedic, National Board, State of Michigan
- Advance Interrogations
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
irish
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Elementary
Timeline
Security Manager
General Dynamics Land System
01.2017 - 04.2019
Special Agent-Counterintelligence
Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA)
07.2012 - 10.2017
Deputy Program Manager
Europe & Africa IT
04.2009 - 07.2012
Intelligence Officer
United States Navy
01.2002 - 12.2019
Police Officer/Firefighter/Paramedic
Grosse Pointe Shores Police Department
02.1995 - 04.2009
Ph.D. - Intelligence
Kings College, London
Master of Science - Intelligence & International Security
Kings College, London
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Rochester College
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