Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Timeline
Generic

KAMERON BESS

Summary

Analytical and professional individual with expertise in multiple intelligence disciplines and analysis roles. Skilled in interpreting complex data to provide actionable insights. Collaborative and results-oriented, adaptable to changing requirements. Proficient in critical thinking and strong analytical problem-solving skills. Experienced analyst in intelligence operations and data interpretation, adept at identifying trends and patterns for strategic decision-making. Collaborative team player with a focus on achieving mission objectives through effective communication.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

All-Source Intelligence Analyst – Combined Special Operations Joint Task Force – Centeral (CSOJTF-C)

CACI International
07.2024 - Current
  • Collected and analyzed intelligence across disciplines to support military operations.
  • Briefed senior military officers daily on emerging mission threats.
  • Provided analytical support for DoD, SOCOM, SOF initiatives, and USAREUR-AF missions.
  • Conducted analysis of security metrics, generating reports and insights for regional stability.
  • Assisted Special Operations in threat identification to commercial shipping through AIS and OSINT.
  • Produced comprehensive Human Terrain Analysis and Campaign briefings for strategic operations.
  • Created High Value Individual Targeting products for effective operational planning.
  • Executed nodal analysis of threat networks, delivering intelligence to disrupt adversaries.

All-Source Intelligence Analyst – CHASE-OIR Reachback, Baghdad Team Lead

CACI International
02.2021 - 06.2024
  • Directly support HUMINT and CI operations under CJTF-OIR
  • Develop all-source association matrices on individuals identified in reporting.
  • Construct link diagrams
  • Develop Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR)/ Host Nation Information Requirements (HNIR)/IR analysis of reporting
  • Assisted in the construction of a flow chart that helped reduce production time from an average of 15 days to 10 days
  • Collaborated with Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) units out of Fort Gordon, GA in the development of target packages and military source operations
  • Proficient in various OSINT tools such as Dataminer and Maltego
  • Integrated Open-Source data to contribute to and/or produce draft and finished Open-Source assessments
  • Perform general intelligence analysis related to counterterrorism, HUMINT, Iraq, Syria, Jordan and Southwest Asia regional issues, political/military analysis, and targeting as requested. Log new requirements into tracker
  • Responsible for production of time-sensitive requests for information (RFI) from a Combatant Command (COCOM) intelligence customer
  • Creates and designs analytical products (production reviews, threat summaries, identity/lead development packages, insider threat identification and exploitation packages, social network analysis, vetting/enhanced vetting, trend analysis, pattern of life analysis, counterintelligence/ force protection (CI/FP) vulnerability assessments, intelligence information report reviews, link chart analysis, and asset validation) to US Central Command, and Combined Joint Task Force – Operation INHERENT RESOLVE (CJTF-OIR) J2-X, and Special Operations Joint Task Force staff
  • Produced counterintelligence-focused products including network analyses, operational support supplements, source counterintelligence reviews, and vetting
  • Evaluated and disseminated Contact Reports (CR) for Asset Validation and further HUMINT and CI purposes
  • Produced approximately 35 human intelligence-focused products including production reviews and source code reliability assessments
  • Evaluated over 220 Intelligence Information Reports for various entities including DoD, FBI, CIA, and NGIC personnel
  • Assisted in bringing a data analytic approach to HUMINT and counterintelligence operations. Utilized Microsoft Power BI to develop line and bar graphs to depict my Area of Responsibility’s (AOR) different attack trends, reporting, and patterns of life
  • Oversees the production of time-critical intelligence products with regards to threat information derived from multi-source intelligence disciplines and databases relating to adversarial intelligence collection or hostile action conducted by host nation officials, violent extremist organizations, international threat networks, state, and non-state actors
  • Conducts initiative based in-depth/enhanced vetting of locally employed persons working aboard US installations to detect nefarious relationships, derogatory relationships, and adversarial source/sub-source networks to expose potential insider/hostile threats
  • Taught numerous new hires the proper use of numerous intelligence tools and methods of creating professional intelligence products
  • Proficiency in various tools such as Analyst Notebook and other tools that require SIPR/JWICS Access; M3 - Multimedia Messenger; SOMM - Source Operations Management Module; Proton - JWICS Access Required.
  • Supervised a team of four analysts as the CHASE-OIR All-Source support team lead providing oversight, quality control, and dissemination intelligence products to include CI/HUMINT threat summaries, counterintelligence spotlights, enhanced vetting of other country nationals, and counterintelligence threat assessments. In addition, I created standard operating procedures, product templates, and conducted multi-disciplined toolset intelligence training to fellow analysts

All Source Intelligence Analyst – CHASE-OIR Analyst Deployed OCONUS

CACI International
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked as the CHASE-OIR Forward Deployed analyst/liaison directly supporting CJTF-OIR daily intelligence operations
  • Worked directly with HUMINT/Counterintelligence Agents, NSA representatives, and DoD SIGINT analyst in identifying CI threats, insider threats, and Green on Blue threats in Iraq and Syria
  • Assisted in conducting CELLEX Exploitation and further analyzing any potential threats utilizing various multi-intelligence (HUMINT, CI, SIGINT etc.) tools
  • Completed 68 HUMINT/CI related Requests for Information (RFI) which were directly actioned for HUMINT/CI source/target operations over a six-month rotation
  • Assisted in the development of target packages created by various agencies in support of HUMINT, CI, and ground operations
  • Conducts all-source analytic production on sources and products of information available from public, private, and U.S. and foreign Government open-source materials within established security protocols.
  • Analyzes foreign and domestic-based publicly available information to identify trends, patterns, and relationships that provide unique insights to address defense intelligence requirements.
  • Proficient and experienced in HUMINT/CI military source development
  • Briefed daily to senior level military and DoD personnel on potential threats posed from hostile networks identified throughout multi-intelligence platforms and military source operations
  • Conducts intelligence analysis, OSINT analysis, operational planning, and fusion/integrating of intelligence data to produce reports, answer Requests for Information (RFI), recommendations, findings, and products to priority intelligence requirements as directed
  • Worked closely with personnel from various letter agencies such as the DIA, NSA, and FBI
  • Create and answer key intelligence questions based on knowledge of DoD and policy priorities and available intelligence
  • Participate in analytical and information exchange briefings with subject matter experts, government agency analysts, and military analysts to ensure the dissemination of relevant and timely material to essential intelligence components
  • Wrote 29 Intelligence Information Reports (IIR) for CJTF-OIR HUMINT/CI operations in Iraq/Syria while deployed forward in Kuwait

All-Source Intelligence Analyst

Georgia Army National Guard
07.2016 - 11.2022
  • Assisted in the development of an Intelligence Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for peace and war time missions; trained subordinate soldiers on duty requirements, job fundamentals, and tactical and technical skillsets
  • Developed intelligence products by using DCGS-A, Palantir, ArcGIS, 2D Map, and Google Earth; applied research principles to search data, process analysis, produce products and brief to leadership
  • Utilized the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and the Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB) process to assist the command; developed products to support the Find, Fix, Finish, Exploit, Analyze, and Disseminate (F3EAD) process
  • Created PowerPoint briefs, target logs, PMESSI- ASCOPE Charts, ISR Matrix, Weather Logs, and in-depth terrain analysis reports
  • Conducted 24/hour TOC ops to produce complex multi-source intelligence products derived from intelligence data collection and analysis and brief Senior-Level Officials
  • Lead and advancing the intelligence development and production cycles using focus groups and other structured discussions and engagement
  • Assisted in the development of instructional plans and products for deploying Brigade sized elements in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel/Resolute Support implementing DCGS-A into the intelligence warfighting function

FMV/Imagery Analyst/All Source Analyst

T-3 Solutions, LLC
11.2019 - 02.2021
  • Analyzed real-time feed and intelligence products based on SOP’s, tactical threat, and pattern of life analysis for the 116th Military Intelligence Brigade
  • Exploit, identify, monitor, and analyze existing and emerging trends, dynamic events, and solve intelligence problems
  • Thorough understanding of DoD and Service collection techniques, capabilities, and applications.
  • Experience with communications capabilities within JWICS, INTELINK, and SIPRNet (e.g. MIRC, Jabber Chat, etc.)
  • Responsible for persistent surveillance of full motion video (FMV) feed while on target
  • Communicate with higher, lateral, and subordinate commands/organizations' collection and requirements Managers including entities to answer intelligence related RFIs, and to de-conflict or collaborate on AOR requirements and reporting
  • Reported exploitation results in accordance with mission reporting requirements based on Essential Elements of Information (EEI) to support indications and warning, current intelligence, and battle damage assessment requirements
  • Engages with analysts to determine intelligence needs, identifying and developing possible collection postures and strategies and convert these intelligence needs into collection requirements to satisfy USCENTCOM, INSCOM, and AFRICOM’s intelligence requirements
  • Provide real-time 24/7/365 support in a shift work environment as an integral part of a team
  • Conducted a range of callouts to include but not limited to: POL (patter of life) and physical characterizations of people and objects
  • Created mission storyboards, imagery products, and RFI products while on shift
  • Fulfilled RFI requests in dynamic environments while performing normal PED processes
  • Experience with the following tools and systems: Microsoft and Adobe suite of tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, and SharePoint), Planning Tool for Resource Integration, Synchronization and Management (PRISM), INTELINK Collaboration Tools, Google Earth, Multi-Media Messaging (M3), GEOINT Enterprise TPED Services (GETS), Data Analytic Tools (Tableau, and Microsoft Power BI), Atlassian JIRA and Confluence, Automated Information Discovery Environment (AIDE) Suite of Tools (Beast, Ares, ISR Tool Kit, VidEx), NGA Map of the World (MoW), WebBVI, Time-Lapse Viewer and iSpy, Palantir (Raven), FADE/MIST, MI Online across various networks (CPN-X, BICES, SIPRNET, COE)
  • Access and exploit FMV and other types of imagery from airborne ISR sensors in a high tempo 24/7 operational environment
  • Analyze and Integrate imagery, geospatial, and all-source information to produce and present correlated intelligence products in support of military operations
  • Deliver products including summary-type reports, detailed mission graphics, database remarks, ad-hoc reports, and daily briefings
  • Monitors a wide range of available organic and non-organic collection systems for new nominated requirements, then validates and distributes them as required
  • Provide analyses of terrorism-associated targets utilizing a variety of platforms and not just FMV
  • Provide exploitation of multi-spectral, Hyper spectral, Infra-Red (IR), Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), and LiDAR imagery
  • Worked alongside military officials to ensure the successful accomplishment of the mission of providing Imagery, Geospatial, or SIGINT intelligence and products

Collection Manager – Operation Freedom Sentinel/Resolute Support

US ARMY ALL SOURCE INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Worked as a collection manager for TF-Warrior/COMBAF that assisted in monitoring and managing the collection efforts for various ISR assets (MQ-9, ScanEagle, MARSS, PTDS, etc.) throughout the AOR
  • Analyzed real-time feed and intelligence products based on SOP’s, tactical threat, and pattern life analysis for Special Operations Forces (SOF) and coalition forces while down-range
  • Collaborated with USFOR-A personnel on the availability of ISR assets to ensure the needed coverage and support of operations is conducted
  • Assisted in the determination on which ISR systems provides the best support and coverage for the required mission sets
  • Briefed the ISR portion in the daily Commander’s update brief which provided daily updates to COMBAF’s Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR), Essential Elements of Information (EEI), and ISR scheduling.
  • Reviewed collection requirements, evaluated incoming intelligence, and direct semi-complex to complex requirements for ISR mission sub-sets
  • Knowledge of a full range of ISR and Collection Management related concepts, principles, and practices and skills in applying this knowledge to a challenging, multi-agency work assignment
  • Ensured information requirements are translated into collection requirements and properly tasked within my given AOR (Afghanistan and Iraq)
  • Coordinated with various government agencies (CIA, NSA, DIA) to ensure their collection requirements are clearly defined and valid to the current threat situation in the AOR
  • Review recommendations to advise planners and operators of options to accomplish objectives on a broad range of disciplines to include SIGINT, HUMINT, OSINT, Cyber, and Special Operations missions
  • Conduct analysis of raw and fused signals intelligence data of insurgent threat activities, and responsible for analysis related to insurgent threats, mission planning, target development, damage assessments, and counterterrorism within Afghanistan in support Operation Freedom Sentinel/Resolute Support
  • Prepares ISR assessment metrics of all levels of intelligence products to gauge the effectiveness of collection operations
  • Utilize, build, maintain research, establish, administer, and update knowledge of the primary collection management system and system tools to support collection planning, execution, and assessments
  • Constant communication with coalition and joint partners regarding collection priorities.
  • Researched and disseminated intelligence products using intelligence communication networks to include NGA GETS, SIPRNET, JWICS, INTELINK, PIDGIN, MIRC Chat, and DCGS-A
  • Reported exploitation results in accordance with mission reporting requirements based on Essential Elements of Information (EEI) to support indications and warning, current intelligence, and battle damage assessment requirements
  • Post ISR mission analysis/review of imagery and sensitive information collection to provide an operational overview of intelligence gathered during period of coverage and highlight developing trends or new observations
  • Reviewed SIGINT, FMV (Full Motion Video), LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), and GMTI (Ground Moving Target Indicator) during period of collection for pre-determined targeted areas based on collection plan

Targeting/SIGINT Analyst

Department Of Defense - Army
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Targeting Analyst with TF Warrior/COMBAF mainly focusing on targeting highly appointed Taliban/ISIS-K officials and their associates, IED networks, and HME facilitation that posed a threat to Kabul, Afghanistan, and Bagram Air Force Base. Used SI classified tools to identify an imminent baseline, so the Commander and COMBAF can identify the best COA (Course of Action) to pursue a target or network
  • Conducted national support to aerial/ground SIGINT collection, national SIGINT operations, and Coalition Force Protection
  • Ability to maintain classified databases and national collection platforms in support of Department of Defense operations
  • Provided timely information about regional events during both deployments to give early warnings of possible attacks on coalition forces
  • Oversaw physical security of classified material and facility while in combat zones
  • Worked closely with NSA SIGINT reporters to develop and capture enemy forces (Taliban, ISIS-K)
  • Created, developed, and briefed intelligent reports (SIGINT, IMINT, GEOINT, OSINT mostly) on current tactical events with complete comprehension of up-to-date operations to COMBAF, the commander of Bagram Air Force Base
  • Maintained communications with subordinate entities throughout Afghanistan to range from all branches of the United States military and government agencies (FBI, CIA, DEA, and NSA)
  • Conducting network analysis in support of Commander Bagram Airfield (COMBAF) – Brigadier General (O7) targeting and force protection efforts to satisfy Division-level staff requirements
  • Producing strike packets fused from multi-discipline intelligence that are briefed to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCoS OPS) - Major General (O8) for approval
  • Works in a joint environment with other service branches, government agencies, DA civilians, and contractors to perform tactical and strategic level intelligence; conducts complex analysis, coordination, and interaction
  • Uses DCGS-A, Palantir, M3, Voltron and HOTR to gather intelligence and produce products and briefs; conducts research and evaluates data for accuracy, credibility, and relevancy; briefed products to the Commanding General and staff
  • Utilizes Microsoft Office tools, to include power point and excel programs, to develop slideshows, country studies, and IED attacks
  • Studies numerous Taliban and ISIS trends with inter-clan dynamics to develop the Common Operating Picture (COP), Intelligence Summaries; provides data to command staff during desk side, Commander Update briefs) Operation and Intelligence briefs
  • Conduct all-source intelligence analysis to identify insurgent and IED networks, which include leaders, facilitators, financiers, cell members and bomb makers to identify potential targets for possible lethal and non-lethal action
  • Produce intelligence assessments for formal production and release to the Intelligence Community (IC), Special Forces units and other consumers
  • Develop regional network assessments of IED and insurgent networks
  • Produce targeting support products for deployed forces
  • Provide support to the US Army National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) and other partner agencies with counterinsurgency network analysis, to counter improvised explosive device (IED) attribution-related intelligence, and to provide operational support to facilitate targeting
  • Worked tentatively with various SIGINT and JIDO tools to produce target packets and SIGINT support packets.

Education

Associates of Intelligence Operations -

Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ

Bachelor’s - Software Engineering

Western Governor’s University
10.2025

Skills

  • All-Source Intelligence Analyst Course, MOS 35F, Fort Huachuca, AZ
  • Distributed Common Grounds System – Army (DCGS-A) Certified
  • Meritorious Service Medal Recipient
  • Army Achievement Medal Recipient
  • US Army Open-Source Intelligence Course, OSINT 301-302 Certified
  • Source Operations Management Module (SOMM)
  • 12AR Biometric Data Base
  • Data Mining
  • Google Earth
  • Data Collection
  • Open-Source Collection/Analysis
  • Intelligence Systems and Databases
  • Research and Analysis
  • CHROME
  • Boolean Logic Knowledge
  • IBM Analyst Notebook
  • Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Java/ C
  • SQL
  • PowerShell
  • Report writing
  • Research and analysis
  • Team player
  • Intelligence gathering
  • Risk analysis
  • Hold a TS/SCI clearance

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I am a former U.S. Army All-source Intelligence Analyst with 8 years of experience in All Source, Counterintelligence (CI)/HUMINT analysis, ISR, FMV, and Collection Management. Possessing a Department of Defense Top Secret/SCI clearance, I have a proven track record of preparing and coordinating various forms of intelligence discipline assessments and targeting products. I’ve briefed senior-level military and DoD personnel and am adept at coordinating with various three letter Agencies (FBI, NSA, CIA, and DIA) organizations in a combined/joint environment. My capabilities include conducting All-source Intelligence along with CI and HUMINT analysis to identify insurgent, insider threats, cyber threats, and IED networks for possible action by conventional and SOF ground combat forces. My capabilities also include the ability to fuse various forms of intelligence to support the production of assessments using the F3EAD targeting process for forward-deployed military units. My analytical skills extend beyond traditional intelligence applications, as I am currently pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering. I’ve become proficient and knowledgeable in various systems such as Microsoft Azure, Python, SQL, Java, and Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Microsoft Power BI). Known for my strong organizational skills and attention to detail, I bring a high level of critical thinking to my work. I am a selfless team player with a motivating attitude and have experience both independently and as a leader in forward-deployed environments. With extensive experience, proficiency in various tools, and dedication to intelligence analysis, I am well-equipped to support the safety, security, and welfare of Department of Defense operations, corporate businesses, and government personnel. My combination of military and contractor experience, along with my focus on cybersecurity, makes me an asset to any team or mission.

Timeline

All-Source Intelligence Analyst – Combined Special Operations Joint Task Force – Centeral (CSOJTF-C)

CACI International
07.2024 - Current

All Source Intelligence Analyst – CHASE-OIR Analyst Deployed OCONUS

CACI International
09.2022 - 05.2023

All-Source Intelligence Analyst – CHASE-OIR Reachback, Baghdad Team Lead

CACI International
02.2021 - 06.2024

FMV/Imagery Analyst/All Source Analyst

T-3 Solutions, LLC
11.2019 - 02.2021

Collection Manager – Operation Freedom Sentinel/Resolute Support

US ARMY ALL SOURCE INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
10.2018 - 06.2019

Targeting/SIGINT Analyst

Department Of Defense - Army
10.2018 - 06.2019

All-Source Intelligence Analyst

Georgia Army National Guard
07.2016 - 11.2022

Bachelor’s - Software Engineering

Western Governor’s University

Associates of Intelligence Operations -

Cochise College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
KAMERON BESS