Kristian Burks
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Skilled Geospatial Intelligence Analyst with extensive management and leadership experience responsible for the overall success of the geospatial intelligence (GEOINT processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED) mission supporting warfighting operations. Specialized in the exploitation of full-motion video (FMV) supporting Tier 1 & 2 Special Operation Forces on a variety of aerial platforms with the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment with demanding timelines while maintaining high quality of work. Seasoned analyst with multiple qualifications as an Imagery Mission Supervisor (IMS), Geospatial Intelligence Analyst (GA), SOF ISR Tactical Controller, Collections Manager, and a well versed experience in fusion intelligence utilizing HUMINT, SIGINT and OSINT.
Security Clearance: DoD Top Secret-SCI
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Geospatial Intelligence Analyst
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborates with intelligence community counterparts outside NGA to strengthen analysis and synchronization of information to support the warfighter.
- Applies analytic tradecraft to operate as 24/7 point of contact for personnel recovery and search and rescue events globally.
- Advises Time Dominate Operations Center Intelligence Director on breaking geopolitical issues, natural disasters, and crises/conflicts to maintain global situational awareness.
- Led over 154 daily mission synchronizations with foreign partners and critical intelligence community partners.
- Maintains GEOINT databases that yield pattern and trend analysis of target objectives
- Provides geographic information system expertise in support of live missions, and maintains thorough knowledge of areas of responsibility (AORs) and TTPs in order to provide focused and concise intelligence
- Analyzes FMV to produce customized intelligence products in support of conventional and Special Operation forces (SOF) performing counterinsurgency operations
- Develops and presents current intelligence and mission briefs; provides target information updates to TDOC Intelligence Director while informing key Intelligence Community Partners.
- Attached to NGA's Support Team to the Defense Intelligence Agency supporting HUMINT Operations.
SOF ISR Tactical Controller / Collections Manager
5th Special Forces Group
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Hand selected to attach to SFOD-A 5122 / 5323 as an ISR Tactical Controller / Collection Manager.
- Controlled multiple tactical UAS and theatre level assets remotely utilizing SDN-L V4 BGAN.
- Coordinated base-wide defensive measures to combat OWUAS threats
- Provided tailored J3 ISR Collection Manager support to the southern air corridor for Syria. Generated 147 mission taskings and enabled over 1.7k hrs of surveillance.
- Generated of 152 pre-mission briefs to the SFOD-A prior to team ground movements. Provided detailed rundown of air support and informed safety of flight and collection windows.
- Augmented with Explosive Ordinance Disposal team and assisted with the successful destruction of over 700 LBS of UXO's.
- Aided in the support of internally displaced persons, provided over 22hrs of support by collecting bio-metrics and providing basic TCCC.
- Led three separate theatre wide exercises with the CAOC employing two F-18 aircraft and two MQ-9's as well as two tactical UAS systems (SCANEAGLE). Validated air assets ability to detect and defeat low-level UAS systems.
Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst
11th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Performed mission management functions and supervision of PED crews to ensure mission success of up to four simultaneous missions.
- Exploits multi-sensor imagery including NTM to produce intelligence multi-int products.
- Provides geographic information system expertise in support of live missions, and maintains thorough knowledge of areas of responsibility (AORs) and TTP's in order to provide focused and concise intelligence.
- Analyzed FMV (Full Motion Video) to produce customized intelligence products in support of Tier 1 and 2 Special Operations Forces (SOF) performing counterinsurgency operations.
- Analyzed raw EEI activity and synthesized data in to clear, focused intelligence reports to support target development, intelligence preparation of the battlespace (IPB), pattern of life (POL) development.
- Nominated as a Special Operations Forces ISR Tactical Controller
- Handpicked by Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) as first analyst to take part in an analyst exchange program. Supported the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron for four months.
Education
Associate of Arts - Intelligence Analysis
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
Manassas, VA05.2025
Skills
- Counterterrorism Operations
- Geographical and cultural aspects of foreign countries
- Military capabilities of potential enemy weapon systems and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
- Graphic, oral and written intelligence information presentation
- Personnel Recovery Support
- Fusion Intelligence Analyst (HUMINT,SIGINT,GEOINT)
- Collections Manager
- SOF ISR Tactical Controller
- Open Source Intelligence Analyst
- ArcGIS
- FalconView
- Palantir
- MiRC
- Google Earth
- Windows Tactical Assault Kit
- RemoteView
- Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK)
- GPC-F
- GPC-IA-II
Accomplishments
- Awarded the 2022 Outstanding Airman of the Year (Air Force Level)
- Army Commendation Medal W/ Combat Device
- Awarded Army Combat Action Badge
- Awarded Joint Commendation Medal
- Awarded Air Force Achievement Medal
Timeline
Geospatial Intelligence Analyst
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
07.2022 - Current
SOF ISR Tactical Controller / Collections Manager
5th Special Forces Group
08.2020 - 02.2022
Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst
11th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron
01.2019 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Intelligence Analysis
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
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