Seasoned professional with 30 years of experience in managing Department of Defense intelligence and SIGINT programs. Skilled in leading diverse teams in intelligence operations and Security Cooperation initiatives at all levels. Expertise in coordinating MAJCOM Security Cooperation and SIGINT engagement plans while advising on foreign policy matters. Strong collaboration within Joint Operations and Coalition Forces drives impactful outcomes and fosters stakeholder relationships.
Work History
Senior SIGINT SME and COR
1 Year 10 Months
HQ ACC | 01.2025 - Current
Functioned as the Air Combat Command Senior SIGINT SME and Program Manager. Contributed to the organization's strategic goals as a senior level practitioner. Directed the team on multifaceted projects; developed solutions for financial, scheduling, methodology, and tools; established long and short-range plans for application selection, systems development, processes, procedures, and production methods.
Serves as an expert intelligence operational specialist who performs analyses of Combatant Command requirements for the purpose of determining the viability of proposed capabilities for achieving military results that cannot be accomplished through conventional approaches.
Manages a $7.7M contract with 34 contractors spread out over 23 different locations providing analytic support to the US Air Force and Joint Forces across a spectrum of intelligence disciplines ensuring time and relevant information is received by the CJFACC to make timely and critical decisions.
Plans and carries out all assignments, resolving conflicts which arise and interprets existing policy to make technical or operational decisions necessary to process, all-source materials and produce innovative analyses in assigned area(s).
Functioned as a contracting officer's representative (COR) to support the contracting officer in the technical development and daily management of a global contract with non-traditional vendors carrying out highly unusual work.
Created and maintained liaison with high-level intelligence professionals at other intelligence agencies and allied countries to provide or obtain information on complex and unique problems; represented the activity as an expert on panels and committees with commitment authority in assigned area(s).
Intelligence Analyst GG-0132-13
40 hours/Week
Senior Program Manager for Air Force National Tactical Integration (NTI)
4 Years
HQ ACC | 01.2021 - 01.2025
Directed the AF NTI program, contributing to the organization's strategic goals. Led a team in executing complex projects; developed solutions for financial, scheduling, methodology, and tool challenges; and established plans for application selection, systems development, and procedural improvements.
Advises and provides counsel to the field regarding policies, procedures, and directives of the ACC Director of Intelligence.
Provides integrated ISR capabilities to collect, process, exploit, and disseminate information that provides battle space awareness to combatant commanders and customers to plan and conduct operations.
Provided expertise as a senior technical authority on ISR requirements and intelligence gap issues.
Led complex analysis and intelligence production projects to support planning and operations for component, combatant command, and support agency.
Developed and presented ISR capabilities to service, national, and coalition customers, delivering intelligence information that enhanced Commanders' operational effectiveness by optimizing friendly forces, exploiting adversary weaknesses, and countering adversary strengths.
Created and managed support services for programs and projects, collaborating with government staff to implement program goals and establish key performance metrics for strategic baseline.
Manages 25 locations and 181 Military and Civilians ensuring all aspects of the ACC Air force National Tactical Integration program office is executed in accordance with Air Force and NSA policy. Continually monitors and reviews assigned program/areas and develops appropriate OT&E initiatives.
Focused on an 'up, out, and forward' strategy and advised the commander regarding potential concerns and opportunities identified through external information.
Current scope of responsibility is overseeing the National Tactical Integration (NTI) program management office for the Air Force, supporting AOCs and DCGS across the world. The Air Force NTI (AF NTI) Program is designed to significantly improve the responsiveness of the national Intelligence Community (IC) to the needs of Air Component organizations (e.g., Component Numbered Air Forces [CNAF], Air Operations Centers [AOC], and AF targeting entities at the operational and tactical levels of war). AF NTI accomplishes this mission by ensuring national intelligence processes, including cutting-edge technical capabilities, are effectively integrated into the Air Component Commands’ operational planning and execution cycles. AF NTI accomplishes this by: 1) providing Near-Real-Time (NRT), two-way interactive information exchange among the Combined/Joint Force Air Component Commander (C/JFACC), other Joint/AF customers, and the national IC, and 2) integrating national-level actionable intelligence from traditional activities (Signals Intelligence [SIGINT], Geospatial Intelligence [GEOINT], Measurement and Signature Intelligence [MASINT] and Human Intelligence [HUMINT]) and emerging activities (Publically Available Information [PAI], Cyber Intelligence [CYBER]) along with associated collection, reporting, and analysis capabilities directly into the C/JFACC’s AOC planning, threat analysis, and assessment processes. The AF NTI Field Sites and AOC teams provide this support on behalf of Air Force Warfighters.
Authored statements of work, cost estimates, and functional requirements documents.
Advises management on programming and/or budgeting resources to ensure effective accomplishment of mission and program objectives.
Researches, interprets, analyzes, complies with, and applies applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and other guidance to develop, enhance, and/or execute program(s) and projects for which responsible.
Provided subject matter expertise as the signals intelligence and cryptologic technical expert within HQ ACC/A22A.
Represented A22 as the SIGINT subject matter expert during the CCP budget prioritization drill.
Conducts unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources and producing collection requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities in support of consumers, customers, and clients.
Maintains and develops organizational internal strategy processes and methods for evaluating Air Force, Joint, and DoD strategy and plans.
Maintains a continuous liaison with MAJCOM, Joint HQ, COCOM, OSD, Joint Staff, sister-service organizations, DoD offices, and other Federal Agencies.
Synchronizes, documents and communicates organizational strategy, plans, and programs. Serves as the organization’s SIGINT authority on plans, policies, and doctrine and determines/articulates courses of action necessary to remedy deficiencies.
Interprets policies, evaluates the Air Force NTI Future Operating Environment, Concept for Employment, and Mission Guidance.
Performed detailed analysis of intelligence data.
40 Hours/Week
Chief, Intelligence Engagements and Theater Security Cooperation Africa Branch
6 Years
USAFRICOM and USEUCOM AORs | 01.2015 - 01.2021
Manages and directs engagement strategy with foreign partners within the USAFRICOM and USEUCOM AORs.
Led Security Cooperation programs as Branch Chief and Program Manager for 54 countries within Africa Command area of responsibility, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Interprets and advises higher level officials on International Affairs, Security Cooperation capability portfolio management, strategic planning, and security cooperation issues.
Guided staff in understanding policies, procedures, and directives from higher level management.
Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations on the political-military, economic, and security assistance aspect of the United States Air Force relations with and interests in the countries in the Africa Command (AFRICOM) area of responsibility.
Developed program goals, provided policy guidance for the direction, integration, management, and supervision of international programs and activities associated with the Department of the Air Force regarding country and/or regional responsibility.
Executed US and USAF policy, fostered military contacts and cooperative activities, carried out country and regional reviews, directed USAF security assistance, disclosure policy, and related activities, handled technology transfer, and organized senior AF official's international travel and visits of senior foreign officials to USAFE-AFAFRICA Headquarters.
Planned, organized, and directed intelligence-related security cooperation programs across USAFRICOM and USEUCOM AORs, establishing strong partnerships to enhance intelligence sharing through exchange programs.
Develops and builds intelligence relationships with USAFRICOM and USEUCOM components and U.S. Intelligence Community inter-agencies.
Coordinates with partner nations to assist in developing their capabilities to help improve overall NATO and USAFRICOM theater intelligence.
Provided Intelligence support to the USAFE-AFAFRICA TSCTP strategies and planning processes. Plans, organizes and directs the USAFE-AFAFRICA intelligence security cooperation program, including developing relationships, building partner capacity and conducting Intelligence exchange program activities for the USAFRICOM and USEUCOM AORs.
Advises A2 senior leadership on potential impact of geopolitical developments on the USAFE-AFAFRICA Intelligence Security Cooperation program.
Establishes enduring relationships with allied/coalition partners within the USAFRICOM and USEUCOM AORs.
Manages intelligence-related international plans, policies and agreements.
Executes ISR-focused theater engagement activities in coordination with A5/8/9 and combatant command counterparts.
Evaluates, prioritizes, and synchronizes proposed security cooperation activities in assigned African states and provides Division Chief with concise but thorough recommendations to approve or deny each Security Force Assistance and Defense Institution Building (DIB) activity.
Works with respective US Embassies, Department of Defense, AFSAT, SAF/IA, State Department, Defense Governance and Management Team (DGMT), Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), RAND Corporation, and the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) to develop plans and priorities for Security Cooperation programs for submission/coordination through supervisor to include budget and execution of the following: Foreign Military Financing (FMF), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), International Military Education and Training (IMET), Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program (CTFP), Military to Military (M2M) program, State-Partnership Program (SPP), and other security cooperation programs.
Created 1206/2282/333 proposals for Foreign Military Funds (FMF), Counter Terrorism (CT), and ISR integration initiatives across Africa.
Leads USAF delegations during intelligence exchanges with Partner Nations throughout AFAFRICA area of responsibility.
Assists in Development of Combatant Command Policy, planning, and program implementation guidance for Security Cooperation and assists in synchronizing the programs with other funding sources.
Intelligence Analyst GG-0132-13
40 Hours/Week
Intelligence Engagements and Theater Security Cooperation Officer
1 Year
USAFE-AFAFRICA/A2 | 01.2014 - 01.2015
Applies the National Security Strategy, Theater Strategy, Campaign Plan, Security Objectives, Regional Engagement Strategy, & Mission Strategic Plans to develop effective engagement plans.
Conducts research on the area of responsibility to maintain up-to-date expertise on the state of political affairs in the Africa region.
Functioned as the signals intelligence and cryptologic technical expert, providing subject matter expertise within the USAFE-AFAFRICA/A2.
Evaluates, prioritizes, and synchronizes proposed security cooperation activities in assigned African states and provides Branch/Division Chief with concise but thorough recommendations to approve or deny each activity.
Developed security cooperation engagement recommendations for consolidation at annual Theater Security Cooperation Conference (TSCC).
Developed security cooperation prioritization and planning for specific countries and coordinated programming to support yearly Theater Security Cooperation Conference and Africa Planners Conferences.
Collaborated with embassies to establish plans and priorities for security cooperation programs, including budget execution for Foreign Military Financing (FMF), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), International Military Education and Training (IMET), and other key security cooperation initiatives.
Managed 1206/2282 proposals, FMF, CT funds, and ISR integration funding for the African continent.
Lead representative for USAFE-AFAFRICA/A2 on emerging AFRICOM Data Sharing Network(ADSN) and partner integration efforts.
Maintains all ISR Cessna 208B training proposals on the continent and develops training packages.
Assists SOCAF with Theater Security Cooperation Proposals to enhance partner nation combat capabilities.
Ensures TASKORDs are sourced and executed in a timely and efficient manner.
Executes in country ISR assessments and tasked event pre-deployment site surveys.
Executes title 10/22 engagement events when applicable and tasked by AFRICOM J2 and J5.
Created shared vision outlining future state; anticipated and evaluated solutions to threats and opportunities affecting mission accomplishment.
Provided critical analysis of intelligence to inform decision-making.
Squadron Superintendent
1 Year
450 Intelligence Squadron | 01.2013 - 01.2014
Functioned as the signals intelligence and cryptologic technical expert, delivering subject matter expertise within the 693rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group.
Organized, trained, and equipped 202 intelligence personnel in AF/NSA processing, exploitation, and dissemination.
Worked with NRO utilizing a comprehensive range of signals intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices to use multi-source intelligence information systems to capture data in order to make recommendations in developing intelligence capabilities, new hypotheses and theories, and threat assessments.
Evaluated and assessed state-of-the-art signals intelligence and cryptologic technologies; formulated and advocated for policy positions impacting signals intelligence operations.
Deputy Program Manager for EUCOM Security Cooperation and training efforts ensuring synchronized and timely training and collection while ensuring SAF/IA policy is adhered to.
Senior SIGINT SME to the Group/CC, advised CC and led SIGINT Operations for 230 personnel.
Supported theater ISR planning, international engagement, national SIGINT Operation’s, and Distributed Ground System-4 operations.
Developed mil-to-mil relationships; enabled Theater Security Cooperation and partner nation ISR capacity growth.
Provided leadership, management and advice to 140 intelligence analysts on all aspects of the exchange process.
Managed Group roles as DoD lead for 7 mil-mil exchanges and garnered unique US target accesses.
Handpicked to represent USAFE/A2 on partner exchange...gained Sr level ally advocacy for ISR capacity growth.
Developed combined intel collection with key partner; aligned US-Ally requirements and built rock solid relations for future operations.
Steered $3M DGS-4 Ops center relocation plan enabling strategic vision to plus up mission & integration with NSA data center.
Solved Coalition ISR gap; linked $2M Predator SATCOM signal with direct AOR feed and established 1st NATO UAS feed.
Coordinated FY15 E&I sonnet upgrade with advanced technology, achieving $3M savings and enhancing future upgrade capabilities.
Group Operations Superintendent
3 Years
693 ISR Group | 01.2010 - 01.2013
Oversaw all operational aspects of a $5B weapon system; ensured continued operability for mission execution.
Provided cryptologic subject matter expertise for long-term strategic planning of cryptologic tasks, collaborating with internal and external personnel to refine objectives and conducting comprehensive reviews of intelligence information and analysis from ISR assets.
Functioned as the signals intelligence and cryptologic technical expert, delivering subject matter expertise within the 693rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group.
Managed efforts with 3 AF, USAFE, EUCOM, AFRICOM, and CENTCOM to develop ISR integration plans.
Provided cryptologic subject matter expertise for the long-term, strategic planning of cryptologic tasks, interacted with internal and external personnel to refine requirements for planning objectives associated with development of cryptologic initiatives, and provided comprehensive reviews of detailed intelligence information and analysis derived from ISR assets.
Provided technical expertise/advice to 693 ISRG senior leaders on cryptologic Collection and Operations systems, tools, concepts, and architectures.
Oversaw development, review, and coordination of policies and requirements, ensuring alignment with mission objectives.
Advised 693 ISRG senior leaders on cryptologic collection and operations systems.
Ensured the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmatic viewpoint to ensure overall information protection requirements met mission requirements.
Presented national and ISR capabilities to a variety of service, national, and coalition customers.
Managed collaboration with 3 AF, USAFE, EUCOM, AFRICOM, and CENTCOM to develop integrated ISR plans enhancing operational effectiveness.
Oversaw development, review, and coordination of policies and requirements to meet mission needs.
Squadron Superintendent
3 Years
451 IS | 01.2007 - 01.2010
Led/vectored 125 Intelligence Professionals matrixed into joint and combined ops supporting NSA’s largest field site.
Deployed as Cobra Focus Superintendent; Led analysis and reporting for tactical units within Iraq.
Developed National Tactical Integration efforts for NSA Ops, enhancing strategic operational capabilities.
Developed and planned National Tactical Integration efforts into NSA Ops to provide Strategic Effects.
Led intelligence transformation efforts by aligning joint service analysis, reporting, and dissemination efforts.
Led force development for site support to OCO, aligning AF and CST requirements for 140 Joint Service personnel.
Spearheaded Counter IED analysis and system integration for new site-wide project, improving operational effectiveness.
Spearheaded Counter IED analysis, reporting, and system integration efforts for new site wide project.
Deputy Chief, Emerging Systems Integration Branch
3 Years
RAF Menwith Hill | 01.2004 - 01.2007
Led 64 multiservice, multinational operators performing signal analysis and reporting at NSA’s largest field site.
Led and mentored analysts in technical data analysis from foreign weapon systems, enhancing reporting accuracy to HHQ in support of NDS priorities.
Validated, vetted, and tracked watch operations reports in support of national and COCOM requirements.
Developed and implemented training programs that aligned with operational strategic objectives for Information Operations, improving team readiness.
Led training and implementation of database applications and analysis tools for over 200 personnel.
Integrated signal analysis and reporting tools across three work sections, streamlining operations and enhancing interdepartmental collaboration.
Provided all-source analysis of potential adversary military capabilities in support of strategic and tactical requirements from across the Department of Defense.
Monitors and implements new and emerging technologies within the scope DoD requirements.
NCOIC Tactical Analysis Cell, Special Access Program, Detachment 1
1 Year
18th Intelligence Squadron | 01.2003 - 01.2004
Lead Combined Forces Command Electronic Warfare Coordination Cell during combined exercises.
Led Combined Forces Command Electronic Warfare Coordination Cell during combined exercises.
Developed tactical analysis plans for targeting, enhancing inclusion in theater operations plans.
Directed technical and all-source analysis, reporting, and dissemination for effective warfare planning and execution.
Integrated new operational capability into Korean peninsula exercises to reduce threat warning reporting times.
Integrated operational capability into Korean peninsula exercises, improving threat warning reporting times.
Performed and directed intelligence research analysis assignments/projects entailing unique problems, in-depth assignments, and use of established techniques and methodologies, and advanced approaches and technologies.
Monitored and integrated intelligence by obtaining and using available analysis/collection tools and systems as well as through contacts with appropriate personnel.
Deputy Chief of Analytical Productions
2 Years
RAF Menwith Hill | 01.2001 - 01.2003
Executed off-line signal analysis and developed training directives while implementing effective reporting methods.
Directed intelligence research analysis projects addressing unique challenges through established techniques, methodologies, and advanced technologies.
Performed and directed intelligence research analysis assignments/projects entailing unique problems, in-depth assignments, and use of established techniques and methodologies, and advanced approaches and technologies.
Maintained and authenticated target nation records in the Modernized Integrated Database, ensuring data accuracy for intelligence operations.
Coordinated with external intelligence and operational organizations regarding country specific IADS.
Trained over 400 joint service analysts in signal analysis, reporting and dissemination for high priority taskings.
Created, maintained and authenticated information on target nation Modernized Integrated Database Records.
Led watch operations to ensure full Indications & Warnings support to US and Allied military operations.
Senior Communications Research Analyst
2 Years
RAF Menwith Hill | 01.1999 - 01.2001
Updated environmental databases, manuals, and working aids using applicable systems.
Recognized, analyzed, and disseminated threat information to inform decision-making.
Tracked and documented high value individuals associated with insurgent organizations.
Implemented policy and procedures affecting SCI information and systems security.
Performed on-line and off-line signal analysis, processing, and dissemination of information.
Utilized national and tactical assets to locate and report enemy positions.
Conducted directed search and analysis to support national crisis action reports and enhance situational awareness.
Senior Signals Analyst
2 Years
RAF Menwith Hill | 01.1997 - 01.1999
Provided real-time advisory threat warning support to naval vessels and aircraft within the Gulf.
Produced comprehensive intelligence reports for dissemination to national and theater level decision makers.
Led software upgrades and ensured transition, enhancing reporting capabilities.
Conducted analysis and reporting evaluations, validating effectiveness of new training plan.
Functioned as a collection technician and reporter for the National Security Agency.
Conducted Analysis and Reporting evaluations consequently validating the effectiveness of new training plan.
Provided in-depth signal analysis reports and developed scripts to support future analysis efforts.
Served as a collection technician and reporter responsible to the National Security Agency.
Education
Associates Degree - Applied Science
USAF Community College | 01-2006
Master of Science - IT/Project Management
University Of Maryland | 01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University Of Maryland | 01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Studies
University Of Maryland | 01-2014
Skills
Team development
Data analysis
Strategic thinking
Innovative mindset
Deep expertise
Intelligence analysis
Client engagement
Innovative problem-solving
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 186 staff members spread across the globe.
Certification
International Affairs Certification Tier III
Master Business Management Certificate
NATO Security Cooperation Course Certification
AFSO21 Facilitator
Professional Manager Certification (PMC)
Six Sigma Green Belt
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
Senior SIGINT SME and COR
HQ ACC
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Senior Program Manager for Air Force National Tactical Integration (NTI)
HQ ACC
01.2021 - 01.2025Read More
Chief, Intelligence Engagements and Theater Security Cooperation Africa Branch
USAFRICOM and USEUCOM AORs
01.2015 - 01.2021Read More
Intelligence Engagements and Theater Security Cooperation Officer
USAFE-AFAFRICA/A2
01.2014 - 01.2015Read More
Squadron Superintendent
450 Intelligence Squadron
01.2013 - 01.2014Read More
Group Operations Superintendent
693 ISR Group
01.2010 - 01.2013Read More
Squadron Superintendent
451 IS
01.2007 - 01.2010Read More
Deputy Chief, Emerging Systems Integration Branch
RAF Menwith Hill
01.2004 - 01.2007Read More
NCOIC Tactical Analysis Cell, Special Access Program, Detachment 1
18th Intelligence Squadron
01.2003 - 01.2004Read More
Deputy Chief of Analytical Productions
RAF Menwith Hill
01.2001 - 01.2003Read More
Senior Communications Research Analyst
RAF Menwith Hill
01.1999 - 01.2001Read More
Senior Signals Analyst
RAF Menwith Hill
01.1997 - 01.1999Read More
University Of Maryland
Bachelor of Science from Business Studies
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University Of Maryland
Bachelor of Science from Human Resource Management
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University Of Maryland
Master of Science from IT/Project Management
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USAF Community College
Associates Degree from Applied Science
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS EXPERIENCE
Proficient in use of UNIX, MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Google Earth, Common Production Environment (CPE), Intelink, JWICS, SIPR, AMHS, NSAnet.
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
A versatile, highly motivated Intelligence Professional with a track record of demonstrated leadership, proven performance and exceptional work ethic, who is driven by his continued desire to become one of the best intelligence analyst and security cooperation professionals in the community. Always looking to improve on product quality and maintaining awareness of technological progress. A proficient multi-tasker who always delivers results at or ahead of deadlines. An eager learner who acquires new skills quickly and can thrive in loosely defined conditions. Extremely flexible to change and at ease with adopting new technology. A Problem Solver who consistently moves toward resolution of roadblocks and the completion of mission critical issues. A team builder and mentor often called upon to assist co-workers in learning new or evolving techniques. Demonstrated experience building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community.
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
2016 Air Force International Affair Excellence Winner, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2), Meritorious Service Medal (2), Joint Service Commendation Medal, AF Commendation Medal (2), Joint Service Achievement Medal (3), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Korea Service Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, NATO Medal
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Basic Non-Morse Course Corry Station Pensacola, FL 1989
Basic Cryptanalysis Course Menwith Hill Station, UK 1994
Airman Leadership School Feltwell AB, UK 1995
Proforma Course Menwith Hill Station, UK 1994
Intermediate Signals Analysis Course (60) Corry Station Pensacola, FL 1995
Advanced Signals Analysis Course (452) Corry Station Pensacola, FL 1998
Certified NSA Adjunct Faculty Member Ft Meade, MD 1999
Master Space Certification Colorado Springs, Co
FISINT Analysis Course (J1) Ft Huachuca Sierra Vista, AZ 2003
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