JOE A. MCCARTY
Washington,DC
Summary
Seeking to apply expertise in cybersecurity, intelligence operations, and program management in a leadership role.
Cyber Intelligence and Operations Leader with expertise in SIGINT, cyber threat analysis, and intelligence operations. Proven ability to lead mission-critical programs, develop cybersecurity policies, and optimize intelligence collection. Skilled in cross-agency collaboration, data analytics, and strategic planning to support national security objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Intelligence & Operations Lead
United States Air Force
12.2021 - Current
- Led USCYBERCOM malicious cyber actor targeting program, identifying 13 critical adversary capabilities, enabling 42 operational opportunities, and increasing intelligence gathering by 25%
- Directed DIA HUMINT modernization efforts, integrating 6M data points into a new system, enhancing ISR coordination and mission-critical intelligence support
- Authored DoD HUMINT policy updates, improving data integration and securing deconfliction for 3K personnel across 10 agencies, optimizing intelligence operations
- Advised USCYBERCOM, DIA, and Air Force leadership on cyber capabilities and manpower, resolving 4 critical staffing issues and streamlining 20 ISR missions
- Developed advanced analytics and network analysis processes, generating 200 cyber targets, enabling 20 operations, and supporting first-of-its-kind cyber engagements
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Led 34 HUMINT operations, producing 72 intelligence reports with a 114% feedback rate, ranking as the #2 top-producing collector out of 35 analysts
- Managed 6-member HUMINT team supporting HAF/A2, coordinating with 8 agencies to deconflict collection operations across 4 combatant commands
- Established interagency partnerships, improving POTUS/SecDef intelligence report usage by 300% through a weekly Det intelligence rollup
- Directed ODNI collaboration, incorporating 162 National Intelligence Manager Key Intelligence Questions (KIQs), expanding Det portfolio by 41%
- Spearheaded cyber intelligence operations, uncovering adversary robotics, propulsion, and radar technologies, producing 70+ reports influencing DoD planning
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Analyst
United States Air Force
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Operated advanced intelligence collection systems aboard RC-135 aircraft, processing 90 high-priority signals and completing 15 theater taskings supporting national decision-makers
- Deployed 72 days supporting USEUCOM OP ATLANTIC RESOLVE, flying 20 missions (184 hours) and fulfilling 5 Combatant Command (CCMD) priorities
- Supervised 2 personnel, developed 5 new crew mission briefs, and supported 801 members across 132 training sorties as Assistant Step Desk NCOIC
- Conducted 12 hours of cyber threat training, processed 23 advanced signals, and enhanced ISR capabilities, directly meeting higher headquarters tasking requirements
- Authored 84 intelligence reports, delivering time-sensitive data to national databases and assisting CCMDs with target development and operational planning
Tactical Systems Operator
United States Air Force
05.2013 - 02.2016
- Deployed 120 days supporting OEF, flying 89 missions (420 hours) and delivering real-time SIGINT to USCENTCOM, enabling 6 successful helicopter infiltrations/neutralizing 24 enemy combatants
- Managed training and qualification of Tactical Systems Operators (TSOs) for 9 OG flying operations, ensuring mission readiness for global ISR and contingency operations
Firefighter & Disaster Response Coordinator
United States Air Force
09.2006 - 05.2013
- Led fire operations for F-16 EPU activation, established decontamination area, and safeguarded 17 responders
- Deployed in support of OEF, protecting 1K personnel, 230 buildings, and $400M in Navy aircraft
Education
BA - Cyber Security
American Military University
01.2024
BS - Fire Service Management
Organization
01.2018
AA - Degree
Community College of the Air Force
01.2016
AA - Degree
Community College of the Air Force
01.2014
Skills
- Palantir
- Analyst Notebook
- Joint Targeting Toolbox (JTT)
- XKeyscore
- TAC (Targeting Access Control)
- Rivet Joint Mission Systems
- Signal Analysis Tools (GEOINT, ELINT, COMINT)
- NSANet Tools
- Airborne SIGINT Platforms
- Microsoft Project
- Jira
- Confluence
- Microsoft Power BI
- Wireshark
- Nmap
- Linux (basic security operations)
- Intelink
- MIDB (Modernized Integrated Database)
- CHROME
- Coliseum
- Cyber Threat Intelligence & intelligence Operations
- Project & Program Management
- Strategic Leadership & Advisory
- Targeting & Data Analysis
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI/Cy Poly [active]
Timeline
Cyber Intelligence & Operations Lead
United States Air Force
12.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
02.2018 - 12.2021
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Analyst
United States Air Force
02.2016 - 02.2018
Tactical Systems Operator
United States Air Force
05.2013 - 02.2016
Firefighter & Disaster Response Coordinator
United States Air Force
09.2006 - 05.2013
BS - Fire Service Management
Organization
AA - Degree
Community College of the Air Force
AA - Degree
Community College of the Air Force
BA - Cyber Security
American Military University
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