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Joshua Cates

2026 Copper Creek Drive, Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Experienced Developmental Cryptologic Signals Analyst,Mobile Integrated Ground Suite (MIGS) Command and Control technician, and satelite operation engineer. Bringing 6 years of experience with U.S. Army and 4 years as a civilian contractor for AI-Solutions and LinQuest. Excellent communication, project management and conflict resolution skills. Looking for dynamic and growth-oriented position. Current TS/SCI level clearance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Operations Analyst POPS-I Contract

AI-Solutions
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2022 - Current
  • Worked on a team to manage the health and wellness of experimental satellites.
  • Investigated ground system issues and conducted trouble shooting procedures.
  • Aided in the training and certification of new team members.
  • Acted as a liaison between contractor team and government counterparts.
  • Scheduled and executed contacts
  • Aided in the development of of operation procedures and maintenance.
  • Managed evaluations and certification of new team members.
  • As operations lead, coordinated with project management and government to ensure mission requirements were met, and offsite leadership were kept up to date on daily operations.

Operations Engineer-STEC 14 Contract

LinQuest
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • Worked on a team to manage the health and wellness of experimental satellites.
  • Investigated ground system issues and conducted trouble shooting procedures.
  • Aided in the training and certification of new team members.
  • Acted as a liaison between contractor team and government counterparts.
  • Scheduled and executed contacts
  • Aided in the development of of operation procedures and maintenance.
  • Aided in the end of life operations of satellites.

Command and Control Technician: Space Detachment

I2CEWS Battalion US Army
JBLM, WA
10.2018 - 08.2020
  • Coordinated with the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC) and Mobile Integrated Ground Suite (MIGS) teams to provide both parties near real time mission updates and situational awareness.
  • Supported 1st Space Brigade with their missions overseas
  • Participated in Joint Warfighter Assessment with the Multi-domain taskforce (MDTF) and helped test a new overhead collection platform.
  • Part of the first MIGS crew to successfully certify for MIGS in the I2CEWS Space detachment

Training and Travel Manager

A.Co HQ 715th Military Intelligence Battalion
Schofield Barracks, HI
05.2016 - 09.2018
  • Kept track of and managed Alpha companies training records making sure everyone was in compliance with Army standards.
  • Managed requests for travel and ensured all requests were within compliance with Joint travel regulations at the company level.
  • Acted as an entry agent for those who did not have access to the Defense Travel System.
  • Created and reviewed travel vouchers for approval.
  • Attended meetings and kept detailed notes aiding in the planning and implementation processes of training and morale events.

Overhead Collection Operator

US Army
Schofield Barracks , HI
11.2015 - 05.2016
  • Worked in 24/7 joint force operational environment.
  • Acted as a liaison between agencies to negotiate and acquire overhead assets for other agency shops to satisfy their mission requirements
  • Managed overhead assets to ensure quality collection for the shops we provided coverage for.
  • Kept a detailed log of events during shifts which were briefed to senior agency leadership daily.

Terrestrial Collection Operator

US Army
Schofield Barracks, HI
08.2014 - 11.2015
  • Worked in 24/7 joint force operational environment.
  • Managed collection for the majority of shops in the facility.
  • Coordinated with the facility Signal Development center to locate and report on signals of interest.
  • Kept detailed logs on shift collection and briefed to senior agency leadership daily.

Backroom Associate

Walmart
Mays Landing, NJ
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Unloaded incoming trucks and stocked merchandise in correct storage areas.
  • Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
  • Operated forklift to elevate or place merchandise in appropriate areas.
  • Kept stockroom clean and neat for maximum productivity.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ

Skills

  • Command and control
  • Command and control operational reporting
  • Commander advisement
  • Certified C2 technician for MIGS
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office
  • Intelligence analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Personnel Management
  • Training Oversight
  • Test Administration

Timeline

Senior Operations Analyst POPS-I Contract

AI-Solutions
09.2022 - Current

Operations Engineer-STEC 14 Contract

LinQuest
09.2020 - 09.2022

Command and Control Technician: Space Detachment

I2CEWS Battalion US Army
10.2018 - 08.2020

Training and Travel Manager

A.Co HQ 715th Military Intelligence Battalion
05.2016 - 09.2018

Overhead Collection Operator

US Army
11.2015 - 05.2016

Terrestrial Collection Operator

US Army
08.2014 - 11.2015

Backroom Associate

Walmart
01.2011 - 01.2013

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Atlantic Cape Community College

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