Kevin Smith
US Army Fort Huachuca
Fort Huachuca,AZ
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Results-driven intelligence leader with a strong background in conducting intelligence support to maneuver operations and targeting. Skilled in enhancing workflow through systems and processes while instilling excellent organizational culture through mentorship and communicating clear performance objectives.
Work History
Brigade Operations Chief
6 Months- Managed daily operations to ensure mission readiness and efficiency.
- Coordinated logistics support for training exercises and operational deployments.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to enhance workflow.
- Assisted in budget preparation and resource allocation for organizational needs.
- Collaborated with adjacent teams to optimize communication strategies and organizational effectiveness.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, training, and clear performance objectives.
- Improved data-driven decision-making processes for improved strategic planning and execution.
Company Commander
1 Year 3 Months- Led training exercises to enhance team readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Developed strategic plans for mission execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed logistics for personnel and equipment deployment during field operations.
- Conducted performance evaluations to better manage talent in the US Army.
- Established clear expectations for subordinates through transparent communication of goals, objectives, and performance metrics.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency, enabling the company to meet critical deadlines consistently.
- Collaborated with adjacent units to share best practices, enhancing overall effectiveness across the organization.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
Intelligence Captains Career Course Instructor
8 Months- Designed and implemented course curriculum for intelligence training programs.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing targeted feedback and support.
- Mentored junior instructors on effective teaching methodologies and course delivery techniques.
- Mentored junior officers on what the next steps in their career may look like.
Assistant Brigade Intelligence Officer
2 Years- Collaborated with intelligence teams across the DOD to provide comprehensive intelligence products to the Division Fires Community.
- Conducted briefings on emerging global threats and trends fostering informed responses within the organization.
Gray Eagle Company Executive Officer
5 Months- responsible for training and resourcing the Division Gray Eagle Company- serving as the Division HQs pre-eminent ISR assets that was capable of supporting world wide mission sets.
Battalion Assistant Operations Officer
1 Year 1 Month- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Scout Platoon Leader
1 Year 1 Month- Led the BN Scout Platoon comprised of over 45 reconnaissance and security experts with 8 armored vehicles.
- Served as the Senior Reconnaissance Subject Matter Expert within an Armored Battalion.
- Advised senior officers on best placement of reconnaissance and security assets.
- Responsible for gaining and maintaining contact with enemy maneuver forces.
BN CBRN Officer
1 Year 1 Month- Served as the Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear subject matter expert on a BN Staff.
- Informed BN leadership of emerging, global, CBRN threats.
- Coordinated training to ensure CBRN readiness across the formation.
- Oversaw maintenance of equipment, ensuring compliance with DOD regulations and operational standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Skills
Operations management
Organizational development
Workforce planning
International operations
Executive leadership
Management
Strategic planning
Risk management
Operations oversight
Performance management
Personnel development
Accomplishments
- Author of “Military Intelligence in a Galaxy Far Far Away,” published in Angry Staff Officer in 2024.
- Commanded a company of US Army personnel responsible for executing all functional branch training for the Army Intelligence Community and managing the BN staff.
- Successfully coordinated cross continent movement of two BNs worth of maneuver equipment valued at over $1.4 billion with no loss of equipment.
- Divested multiple intelligence programs from the Functional Training Branch valued at $18 million in excess equipment.
- Consistently works above his level of responsibility and outside of his training concentration while achieving superior results.
- Selected above peers to observe a national level training event and integrate lessons learned into the Army intelligence community.
Certification
- Joint Fires Course - Certified
- Intelligence Collection Planner Course- Certified
- Army Space Cadre Basic- Certified
- Military Intelligence Captains Career Course- Certified
- Officer Transition Course- Certified
- Basic Officer Leaders Course (BOLC)- Certified
- Unit Movement Officer- Certified
- Combatives level 1- Certified
Timeline
Brigade Operations Chief
US Army Fort Huachuca
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Company Commander
US Army
12.2024 - 03.2026Read More
Intelligence Captains Career Course Instructor
US Army, Intelligence Center of Excellence
04.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Assistant Brigade Intelligence Officer
US Army
04.2022 - 04.2024Read More
Gray Eagle Company Executive Officer
US Army, FT Riley
03.2021 - 08.2021Read More
Battalion Assistant Operations Officer
US Army FT Riley
02.2020 - 03.2021Read More
Scout Platoon Leader
US Army, FT Riley
10.2018 - 11.2019Read More
BN CBRN Officer
US Army, FT Riley
09.2017 - 10.2018Read More
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science from Political Science
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