Joshua K. Sterling
Temecula,CA
Summary
Dynamic Intelligence Specialist with extensive experience in the U.S. Marine Corps, excelling in intelligence analysis, and operational planning. Proven track record in enhancing mission capabilities through critical threat assessments, and effective team leadership. Adept at navigating fast-paced environments while implementing robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive information and providing accurate and effective intelligence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Squadron Aviation Intelligence Specialist
U.S. Marine Corps
MCAS Miramar, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Supported the facilitation of operational planning and execution of intelligence operations and military information support operations for the 3rd MAW. (Secret/NATO, FVEY, NORFORN, and TS-SCI)
- Identified potential threats and vulnerabilities impacting aviation and ground assets within the 3rd MAW.
- Provided the 3rd MAW General and Staff with daily and monthly updates on strategic and operational intelligence, with an emphasis on new and emerging adversary technologies. (Secret/NATO, FVEY, NORFORN, and TS-SCI)
- Identified opportunities for intelligence collection operations and coordination of said collection operations.
- Provided real-world support operations through the use of space-based tools and intelligence community tools (CENTCOM, INDOPACOM, and USEUCOM).
- Provided intelligence on adversary aviation activity in INDOPACOM (MARFORPAC and 7th Fleet).
- Supported coordination of joint operations between U.S. and partner nations' forces during exercises. (NATO, FVEY)
- Provided guidance and support to junior personnel responsible for conducting various types of intelligence activities.
- Conducted and supported analysis of information operations (IO) intelligence related to political, economic, social, cultural, physical, geographic, technical or military issues in specific foreign countries.
Intelligence Specialist, Systems Manager
U.S. Marine Corps
MCB Pendleton, CA
10.2022 - 05.2025
- Developed and distributed intelligence products focused on supporting the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Division operations (Secret/NATO, FVEY, NOFORN, and TS-SCI).
- Produced daily situational awareness reports for senior leadership teams, outlining current developments in assigned areas (Secret/NATO, FVEY, NOFORN, and TS-SCI).
- Provided analytic support during tactical operations by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to the mission.
- Provided operational and tactical-level intelligence products to enhance the capabilities of 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Division.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal regulations governing the collection, storage, dissemination, and destruction of sensitive information (DoD Manual 5200.01/.02 and Marine Corps Orders).
- Documented repair processes and helped streamline procedures for future technical support actions. (MCIWs, CIWs, and MCHs)
- Performed functionality testing on various systems and applications to confirm suspected faults and malfunctions. (MCIWs, CIWs, and MCHs)
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
Cyber Intelligence Specialist
US Marines Corps
MCB Pendleton, CA
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Participated in risk assessment exercises designed to identify areas of vulnerability within the organization's IT infrastructure.
- Investigated suspected intrusions or breaches into the USMC/DoD computer networks and systems.
- Monitored user activities on the network for suspicious behavior or malicious activity.
- Provide senior officers and staff with comprehensive intelligence briefs regarding state, non-state, and criminal actors' current cyberwarfare capabilities (Secret/NATO, FVEY, NOFORN, and TS-SCI).
Education
High School Diploma -
Redondo Union High School
Redondo Beach, CA06-2021
Warfighting For Intelligence Specialists (WAR)
USMC RITC
Camp Pendleton , CACenter of Gravity (COG)
USMC RITC
Camp Pendleton, CASpace Intelligence Tools (SPIT)
USMC RITC
Camp Pendleton, CAFundamentals of Intelligence Writing (WRIT)
USMC RITC
Camp Pendleton, CAIntelligence Support to MCPP
USMC RITC
Camp Pendleton, CAMAGTF Intelligence Specialist
Information Warfare Training Command (MARDET)
Dam Neck, VASquadron Aviation Intelligence Specialist
Information Warfare Training Command (MARDET)
Dam Neck, VASkills
- Intelligence analysis
- Operational planning
- Threat assessment
- Data collection
- Adaptability
- Cybersecurity measures
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Fast-paced environment
- Team leadership
Technical Skills
- Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
- National Background Investigation Service (NBIS)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- SharePoint
- Security Augmentation Force (SAF)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Squadron Aviation Intelligence Specialist
U.S. Marine Corps
05.2024 - Current
Intelligence Specialist, Systems Manager
U.S. Marine Corps
10.2022 - 05.2025
Cyber Intelligence Specialist
US Marines Corps
09.2022 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Redondo Union High School
Warfighting For Intelligence Specialists (WAR)
USMC RITC
Center of Gravity (COG)
USMC RITC
Space Intelligence Tools (SPIT)
USMC RITC
Fundamentals of Intelligence Writing (WRIT)
USMC RITC
Intelligence Support to MCPP
USMC RITC
MAGTF Intelligence Specialist
Information Warfare Training Command (MARDET)
Squadron Aviation Intelligence Specialist
Information Warfare Training Command (MARDET)
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