Joshua Janove
Ewa Beach
Summary
Strategic intelligence professional with over 21 years of joint, interagency, and combatant command experience. Proven record in SIGINT analysis and reporting, Target development, COMINT operations, with deep expertise in supporting national and theater-level operations. TS/SCI clearance with a track record of excellence supporting USINDOPACOM, NSA, and global operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Superintendent
692d ISR Group
07.2024 - Current
- Senior enlisted advisor to the 692d ISR Group Commander on operations, readiness, training, and personnel management for 900+ Total Force intelligence professionals across multiple squadrons and NSA mission elements on execution of INPACIFIC, CENTCOM, and NORTHCOM focused analytic lines of effort.
- Spearheaded enterprise-wide training standardization across 5 squadrons and 20+ mission elements; developed Tiered Training Models and OJT frameworks aligned with Air Force and NSA requirements.
- Orchestrated IG compliance recovery actions post-inspection; closed all deficiencies and rebuilt continuity for 100% training program compliance within 90 days.
- Partnered with NSA-Hawaii leadership to shape analytic support to INDOPACOM; ensured integration of Air Force ISR teams with joint cyber and targeting priorities.
- .Developed training programs to enhance workforce skills, resulting in higher quality work output.
- Managed budgets responsibly; optimized allocation of financial resources toward priority items without compromising quality or effectiveness.
- Mentored junior enlisted members, facilitating career advancement opportunities and personal development.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing innovative solutions to improve productivity.
- Managed resources effectively to optimize personnel utilization and reduce unnecessary expenditures.
- Delivered informative briefings to senior leadership on operational status, challenges faced, and proposed solutions for continuous improvement.
- Identified potential risks or threats affecting mission readiness; developed mitigation plans accordingly.
- Oversaw the successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
Operations Superintendent
37th Intelligence Squadron
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Analyzed complex datasets, identifying patterns and trends that informed actionable recommendations for decision-makers.
- Integrated SIGINT and cyber effects across NSA and Air Force platforms; enhanced global cyber defense operations in support of USCYBERCOM and INDOPACOM priorities.
- Orchestrated squadron support to cyber operations exercises and targeting working groups; ensured ISR integration into cyber effects planning and execution.
- Championed mental health, resilience, and wellness programs; cultivated a culture of psychological safety, trust, and accountability across the enlisted corps.
- Conducted extensive research on emerging threats, enabling proactive measures to counter potential risks.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of intelligence gathering techniques, recommending improvements as needed.
- Provided critical support to national security objectives through comprehensive threat assessments and risk analysis.
- Handled classified material responsibly while maintaining best practices in information security and safeguarding sensitive data.
- Coordinated Cyber-ISR teams in preparation for crisis/conflict situations, ensuring timely response actions based on accurate intel.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to maintain high-performance standards throughout the organization.
- Aligned Squadron Commander objectives with INDOPACOM strategy by effectively allocating limited resources toward high-priority initiatives.
Joint Senior Enlisted Leader/ Senior Reporter
37th Intelligence Squadron With Duties at NSA-Hawaii
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Served as principal enlisted advisor to NSA mission leadership, representing 5+ service branches and civilians across a 120+ member joint intelligence team.
- Integrated enlisted force development, mentorship, and performance management across multi-service elements; ensured operational cohesion and mission alignment.
- Led joint efforts to align mission-essential task lists (METLs) with service-specific competencies; increased training relevancy and multi-service integration.
- Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the joint enlisted corps, fostering a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and psychological safety.
- Served as NSA-certified Technical Contracting Officer's Representative for $700,000 in high-value contracts supporting SIGINT, cyber, and ISR operations; monitored execution of contractor performance and deliverables.
- Released time-sensitive, serialized SIGINT reports to national-level consumers; ensured accuracy, classification compliance, and alignment with reporting policies (USSIDs, DIRs, and EO 12333).
- Acted as final authority on product line quality control, applying advanced knowledge of SIGINT tradecraft, target development, and reporting criteria.
- Collaborated with TOPIs and mission partners across NSA and U.S. Combatant Commands to refine analytic priorities, shape product lines, and close intelligence gaps.
- Conducted compliance checks and release validations for all outgoing reporting under NSA SIGINT Reporting Guidelines; maintained zero-incident quality assurance record.
- Served as subject matter expert for structured OJT and formal instruction; delivered Reporting Bootcamp (RPTG2335) and tradecraft development modules across joint teams.
- Advised directorate leadership on reporting metrics, trends, and analyst readiness; enhanced decision-making on manpower, training priorities, and mission tempo.
Section Chief, Training, Standards and Evaluations
5th Intelligence Squadron With Duties at NSA-Georgia
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Directed enterprise training strategy for joint cyber and intelligence professionals across Combat Mission Force (CMF) teams supporting USCYBERCOM and NSA missions.
- Led course nominations and certifications for 120+ Airmen; ensured full mission readiness for two CMF teams by synchronizing 62 USCYBERCOM-required courses.
- Fused five NSA courses into a streamlined Initial Qualification Training (IQT) program, reducing OJT timelines by 20% and enabling earlier mission onboarding.
- Spearheaded the stand-up of a local teaching methodology course; certified 8 adjunct instructors and bolstered the installation's cyber training cadre by 30%, saving over $75K in TDY costs.
- Aligned free courses with cyber mission requirements; overhauled the cyber training pipeline to increase efficiency.
- Established a cyber training liaison position within NSA’s training division to deliver 60 annual courses by 27 instructors.
- Prevented operational training shortfalls by evaluating employee performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement efforts.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in increased productivity across the section.
- Reduced overhead costs, identifying and eliminating unnecessary expenses in the department budget.
- Improved communication between sections, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced team efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures for daily operations.
Cyber Operations Planner
613th Air Operations Center
05.2013 - 09.2017
- Integrated non-kinetic effects—including cyber, electronic warfare (EW), space, and information operations—into daily Air Tasking Orders (ATOs) and Master Air Attack Plans (MAAPs) supporting Combatant Command objectives.
- Coordinated with NSA, CYBERCOM, and joint partners to synchronize time-sensitive cyber operations with kinetic strike packages and ISR missions across INDOPACOM AOR.
- Served as cyber lead on the Strategy-to-Task team; translated strategic guidance into executable objectives across all non-kinetic lines of effort.
- Developed target nomination packages for cyber and information effects; ensured compliance with legal, policy, and Rules of Engagement (ROE) standards.
- Directed non-kinetic coordination cells during real-world operations and major exercises; ensured real-time deconfliction of cyberspace and electronic effects with air and maritime operations.
- Built and maintained Special Technical Operations (STO) and Joint Restricted Frequency List (JRFL) deconfliction processes; protected blue-force communications and ensured EMS superiority.
- Briefed senior leaders and component commanders on non-kinetic planning timelines, options, and impacts; influenced CONOPS development and campaign design.
- Integrated cyber capabilities into Dynamic Targeting (DT) and Time-Sensitive Targeting (TST) processes; enabled agile response to emerging threats.
Senior Reporter
Special U.S. Liaison Advisor to Korea (SUSLAK)
03.2011 - 05.2013
- Served as a mission analyst in a joint, multi-national environment; led all-source analysis and SIGINT fusion efforts supporting United States Forces Korea (USFK) and PACOM intelligence operations.
- Acted as the unit’s authority on reporting policy; enforced standards for formatting, accuracy, and timeliness across 3,000+ reports, reducing critical errors by 80%.
- Produced high-impact intelligence briefs delivered to the USFK Commander and senior national decision-makers; informed regional posture adjustments during periods of elevated DMZ tension.
- Directed quality control for reporting efforts across three field sites; drove 15 major reporting changes and led SOP revisions that enhanced analytic consistency.
- Administered eight CRITIC evaluations and assessed six joint-service watch officers; maintained compliance with the National Command Authority’s alerting system.
- Developed and managed production statistics and reporting accuracy databases; provided weekly leadership briefings that shaped operational and strategic decision-making.
- Streamlined the unit’s primary reporting tool by consolidating multiple data streams into a unified platform—cut issuance time by 50%.
DCGS Surveillance & Warning / Product Reporter
13th Intelligence Squadron
03.2008 - 03.2011
- Authored and released over 3,000 serialized SIGINT reports (KLs, TACREPs) in support of real-time ISR missions for U.S. and coalition forces during Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Iraqi Freedom (OIF).
- Delivered time-sensitive intelligence that enabled force protection, route clearance, and kinetic strikes; contributed directly to the interdiction of insurgent networks and the prevention of imminent threats.
- Provided SIGINT overwatch for tactical ISR platforms (e.g., U-2, MQ-1 Predator, RC-135) tasked with overwatch of high-value targets, convoy movements, and raid operations.
- Performed rapid validation, formatting, and dissemination of SIGINT products in accordance with NSA policy (USSIDs) and classification guidelines—maintained 100% compliance as a certified Report Releaser.
- Coordinated closely with mission crews, linguists, and ground units to confirm activity of interest (AOI); ensured target data met releasability thresholds and operational timelines.
- Integrated multi-source intelligence (HUMINT, IMINT, OSINT) to add contextual value to SIGINT products; enhanced commanders' decision-making in dynamic combat environments.
- Trained and mentored junior analysts and reporters; conducted report QC and coached proper application of tradecraft and NSA formatting standards.
- Maintained situational awareness across multiple AORs; adapted reporting priorities in real time to shifting battlespace conditions and ISR tasking updates.
- Supported multiple intelligence fusion centers and tactical units, including SOF elements, by providing serialized reporting that shaped CONOPs and targeting.
- Recognized for analytical precision and mission impact—directly supported successful high-value individual (HVI) captures and neutralizations.
Tactical Reporter
390th Intelligence Squadron
03.2005 - 03.2008
- Authored and released over 1,000 serialized SIGINT reports (EGRAMs & KLs) supporting RC-135 and EP-3 Special Reconnaissance Operations (SRO) missions monitoring near-peer military activity along territorial boundaries.
- Provided critical near real-time Indications and Warning (I&W) to national consumers and theater-level commanders; contributed to U.S. situational awareness and strategic posture in the Pacific region.
- Leveraged real-time SIGINT collection to identify, validate, and report foreign military communications, air defense activity, and command-and-control patterns.
- Maintained 100% compliance with SIGINT reporting standards and NSA policy guidance (USSIDs, classification guidelines, dissemination procedures); ensured product integrity and releasability.
- Collaborated with linguists, geolocation analysts, and mission operations crews to ensure timely and accurate reporting of high-interest activity and emerging threat trends.
- Enabled ISR platform survivability by delivering threat location reports during dynamic airborne collection missions in contested electromagnetic environments.
- Interfaced with national intelligence centers to clarify reporting thresholds and contribute to target development on Chinese military networks and installations.
- Mentored junior analysts in proper application of SIGINT tradecraft, reporting format, and source validation processes; elevated team reporting quality and throughput.
Education
Strategic Intelligence
National Intelligence University
Bethesda, MD01-2025
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Villanova University
Villanova, PA01-2017
Bachelor of Science - Leadership Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD01-2014
Associate of Applied Science - Applications Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2007
Skills
- Analytical problem-solving
- SIGINT and COMINT data interpretation and presentation
- Target development
- NSA TOPI support
- Understanding of INDOPACOM threat landscape
- Organizational strategy development
- Operational leadership
- Employee development
- Production optimization
- Customer service
- Experienced in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Certification
NSA-certified Report Releaser (SID: jkjanov)
NSA-certified Adjunct Instructor: Reporting Bootcamp (RPTG2335)
NSA-certified Adjunct Instructor: Creating and Delivering Structured OJT (EDUC2525)
Project MAnagement Professional
Awards
Meritorious Service Medal (3x)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Joint Service Achievement Medal (2x)
Air Force Achievement Medal (5x)
Cybersecurity Directorate-Hawaii (NSA) Senior Enlisted of the Year 2022
Cybersecurity Directorate-Hawaii (NSA) Senior Enlisted of the Year 2022
37 Intelligence Squadron Senior NCO of the Year (2023)
659 ISR Group Senior NCO of the Year (2023)
Timeline
Operations Superintendent
692d ISR Group
07.2024 - Current
Operations Superintendent
37th Intelligence Squadron
03.2023 - 07.2024
Joint Senior Enlisted Leader/ Senior Reporter
37th Intelligence Squadron With Duties at NSA-Hawaii
11.2019 - 03.2023
Section Chief, Training, Standards and Evaluations
5th Intelligence Squadron With Duties at NSA-Georgia
09.2017 - 11.2019
Cyber Operations Planner
613th Air Operations Center
05.2013 - 09.2017
Senior Reporter
Special U.S. Liaison Advisor to Korea (SUSLAK)
03.2011 - 05.2013
DCGS Surveillance & Warning / Product Reporter
13th Intelligence Squadron
03.2008 - 03.2011
Tactical Reporter
390th Intelligence Squadron
03.2005 - 03.2008
Strategic Intelligence
National Intelligence University
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science - Leadership Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Applied Science - Applications Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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