Maria Haynes
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly experienced and accomplished Geospatial Intelligence Analyst with Top Secret-SCI clearance with over 20 years of expertise in geospatial analysis, intelligence operations, and military leadership. Proven track record of delivering actionable intelligence products and supporting mission-critical operations across multiple theaters, including AFRICOM, CENTCOM, INDOPACOM, SOUTHCOM, and other combatant commands. Extensive experience aligns closely with the requirements of senior-level Geospatial Analyst positions, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in high-stakes environments. Recognized for leveraging advanced analytical skills to drive strategic decision-making and enhance operational effectiveness.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior GEOINT Instructor
Leidos/Cherokee-Federal
San Antonio, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Trained over 150 personnel on advanced geospatial analysis techniques, which increased their mission readiness
- Developed geospatial intelligence products that supported 50+ successful missions in the SOUTHCOM,CENTCOM and INDOPACOM Areas of Responsibility
- Created GEOINT scenarios in the Intelligence Electronic Warfare Tactical Proficiency Trainer (IEWTPT) and the Technical Control Cell (TCC)
- Supported individual, crew and collective training in support of mission command and unified land operations utilizing the IEWTPT and the TCC by creating imagery products using Esri ArcGIS Platform and SOCET GXP software
- Conducted geospatial analysis using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Electro-Optical (EO), and Infrared (IR) imagery
- Trained personnel on utilizing the Moving Target Indicator (MTI) using MOVINT software
- Hours per week: 40
GEOINT Analyst
Castalia Systems
Fort Sam Houston, TX
07.2016 - 03.2020
- Developed and coordinated with Collection Managers on Theater Army Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities and requirements
- Researched national imagery databases for current and historic collection;
- Conducting extensive research on multiple areas of interest (AOI) within the AOR.
- Capable of processing and exploiting Advanced Geospatial Intelligence (AGI) products utilizing Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data.
- Conducted analysis of SAR, Infrared (IR), Electro Optical (EO), and Commercial imagery utilizing SOCET GXP software
- Experienced in acquiring Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) based Imagery derived from national, theater, and tactical imagery systems
- Processed all requests for information answered all Essential Elements of Information (EEI) prior to requested suspense date.
- Created National Areas of Interest (NAI) and derived collection strategies to accomplish Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR).
- Disseminated intelligence information using GEOINT Enterprise Tasking, Production, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TPED) Services (GETS) and Imagery Exploitation Support System (IESS)
- Hours per week: 40
Staff Officer
U.S Army
Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States
09.2014 - 04.2016
- Responsible for ensuring that the GEOINT reporting standards were followed and adhered to in the GEOINT section from the Brigade
- Provided research and drafts of Title X intelligence requirements, functions, and efforts for the Intelligence Warfighting Function.
- Served as the Imagery Liaison between the ARSOUTH G2 and the 470th Integrated GEOINT Division (IGD).
- Received SOUTHCOM’s Operational orders and tasked the 470th MI BDE Collection Manager and the IGD section allowing them to critique and provide positive and negative feedback.
- Produced and updated intelligence plans, annexes and appendixes; creating staff action papers for the ARSOUTH G2 approval.
- Hours per week: 40
Integrated GEOINT Division OIC
U.S Army
Camp Humphreys, South Korea
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Served as a liaison to South Korean imagery officers, facilitating joint intelligence projects that improved cross-border situational awareness.
- Created a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that explained in detail how to prepare Soldiers to conduct live environment training outside of South Korea with sister units in the same Area of Operations.
- Prepared story boards of successful mission accomplishments and changes on patterns of life.
- Developed SOPs, coordinated Theater Army Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities and requirements of new and current target deck.
- Prepared and consolidated weekly and monthly reports on production numbers for Imagery Reports and Imagery products.
- Maintained 99% MOS proficiency in the Imagery Section and the required amount of personnel on every shift.
- Streamlined geospatial data processing workflows that allowed easy integration to new team members.
- Hours per week: 60
Requirements Manager OIC
U.S Army
Wiesbaden Airbase, Germany
07.2010 - 05.2013
- Led a team of 15 analysts to develop geospatial intelligence products, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate for mission-critical reports
- Developed and coordinated Theater Army Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities and requirements within Single Source sections, (SIGINT, CI/HUMINT, IMINT) in the ACE.
- Responsible for mission planning and identifying intelligence gaps, informed Single Source sections of their intelligence gaps and made recommendations to close the gap through the resource manager and supporting current intelligence mission requirements.
- Managed intelligence gaps and recommended solutions using PostGIS and Oracle spatial databases.
- Directed, planned, and coordinated technical and administrative functions within the All Source and the Single Source sections, (SIGINT, CI/HUMINT, IMINT) in the ACE.
- Processed and taught section leaders how to submit requirements via COLISEUM and and developmental software suites
- Produced Intelligence estimates to later brief the Battalion and Brigade Commander and G2 on number of requirements received, requirements being worked on and number of requirements completed.
- Developed internal standard operating procedures and controls relative to ACE requirements received from V Corps.
- Conducted extensive coordination for the Distributed Common Ground System software and hardware upgrades. Coordinated required training with contractors locally and in CONUS.
- Served as the ACE representative at working groups, meetings, and conferences by briefing successful missions during times of crisis in the AOR.
- Hours per week: 50
Collection Manager
U.S Army
Ft. Sam Houston, TX, United States
03.2007 - 07.2010
- Functioned as the primary interface on all collection requirements, to include intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) planner to the G2.
- Developed, planned, supported, Single Source and All Source sections on managing their national and theater requirements.
- Used COLISEUM as the primary collection requirement tool.
- Knowledge of Microsoft office tools and graphic design principles.
- Had access to SOUTHCOM Collection Manager to submit ARSOUTH collection requirements and ensured that these requirements were included in the ISR matrix.
- Served as the quality control for all reports and products leaving the organization.
- Supported the collection and acquisition of intelligence to answer the Commander’s Priority Intelligence Requirements.
- Understood the national to tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities and its limitations through dialog with NGA and SOUTHCOM point of contacts.
- Hours per week: 50
Distributed Imagery Exploitation System OIC
U.S Army
Wiesbaden Airbase, Germany
03.2003 - 12.2007
- Dealt on a regular basis with other MACOMs such as ARCENT, DOD, and non-DOD federal agencies while deployed to Iraq. Identified IMINT and SIGINT collection gaps and personally coordinated with requirement managers who would include such gaps in their daily Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) matrix.
- Developed comprehensive information and identified critical requirements from G2 priority intelligence.
- Trained 40 Soldiers on multidiscipline intelligence operations as they were applied to specific theater of operations and the management of operations in terms of planning, programming, and executing.
- Created and maintained an Iraqi target Database that contained ground, air and naval, enemy weapons, and enemy equipment defenses in specific areas and maintained customers aware of movement in their locations. These targets that were updated daily.
- Executed directives and strategies provided by G2 staff to enhance operational readiness for upcoming exercises.
- Performed continuous and comprehensive analysis of capabilities designed to enable the prediction, prevention, detection, neutralization, and mitigation of IED activities in Iraq. Allowing US convoys to avoid suspicious IED routes and take alternate routes.
- Hours per week: 80
Imagery Section Manager
U.S Army
Fort Hood, TX, United States
07.2000 - 03.2003
- Responsible for over $300,000 of Army Space Program Office (ASPO) funds provided for imagery training with NGA, allowing Soldiers to train in a live environment situation.
- Created Standard Operating Procedures with applicable policy and regulations that explained how to utilize funds and keep accountability of expenditures.
- Developed and maintained a Database of over 500 Imagery products utilized during the National Training Center Rotations (NTC). This database allowed the Commander to see and target the enemy’s location.
- Interfaced with the G2 and staff by providing advice regarding enemy locations needed to make intelligent and timely decisions.
- Trained and coordinated live environment training for 12 Soldiers, allowing them to use their skills in different environments.
- Hours per week: 50
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
University of Maryland University College
Wiesbaden, Germany05-2013
Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts
University of Maryland University College
Wiesbaden, Germany12-2011
Skills
Mission Focused
Strong work ethic
Critical Thinker
Attention to detail
Certification
- Collection Manager Course – 2007 – Bolling AFB
- Open-Source Course – 2008 – FT Leavenworth
- MASINT Course – 2009 – Virginia
- Introduction to Remote Sensing – 2019 – NGA
- Thermal Infrared Imagery and Analysis (TIR-1101D) – 2019 – NGA
- Introduction to the Electromagnetic Spectrum – 2019 – NGA
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior GEOINT Instructor
Leidos/Cherokee-Federal
03.2020 - Current
GEOINT Analyst
Castalia Systems
07.2016 - 03.2020
Staff Officer
U.S Army
09.2014 - 04.2016
Integrated GEOINT Division OIC
U.S Army
06.2013 - 05.2014
Requirements Manager OIC
U.S Army
07.2010 - 05.2013
Collection Manager
U.S Army
03.2007 - 07.2010
Distributed Imagery Exploitation System OIC
U.S Army
03.2003 - 12.2007
Imagery Section Manager
U.S Army
07.2000 - 03.2003
Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
University of Maryland University College
Availability
- Availability: JUN 2026
- Job Type: Permanent
- Work Schedule: Full-Time