Matthew Coombs
Chicago,United States
Summary
Driven, high-integrity, and detail-aware analyst seeking an LEO position that will hone investigative skills from prior Open-Source Intelligence experience in addition to advancing interpersonal capabilities. I thrive in intellectually stimulating settings that enable continuous learning, promote accountability, and encourage vocational growth. Work experience includes developing tactical and strategic products utilizing Open-Source Intelligence, refining intelligence products and mentoring via peer review, and utilizing various databases to achieve intellectual and logistical milestones. Solid foundation in product development and refinement, data collection, critical thinking, project management, and research. Holds TS/CI-eligible clearance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Support Technician
U.S. Department of Justice
04.2025 - Current
- Manage daily operations of FBI Firearms Range in Chicago’s Area of Responsibility. Primary responsibilities:
- Oversee multiple administrative and logistical projects to support efficient distribution of physical assets to Special Agents.
- Provide timely and relevant information to external law enforcement and internal Department Of Justice stakeholders.
- Organize and optimize files and other physical assets to enhance daily workflows.
- Additional voluntary support of Range Professional Staff and Instructors on various tasks to promote an efficient and mutually positive work environment.
- Provided technical support for operational systems, ensuring seamless functionality and user satisfaction.
- Assisted in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, enhancing overall system reliability.
Warehouse
Metro Electric Supply
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Ensured safe, timely and accurate delivery of electrical materials to residential and commercial job sites
- Managed and maintained orderly and efficient storage of custom electrical products orders
- Obtained Class C driver’s license to assist with driver shortage
Executive Officer (XO) / Analysis Team Lead
Fairmont State University
07.2022 - 05.2024
- The FSU OSIX is comprised of high-performing National Security & Intelligence students, professor-selected, to work in and lead intelligence projects requested by the WV Fusion Center, WV National Guard and U.S. Federal Agencies.
- Team Lead promoted to XO of the lab during Senior year. Primary responsibilities:
- Deliver actionable insights on complex topics (Russo-Ukraine Conflict and PRC Strategic Initiatives)
- Organized weekly meetings to align OSIX teams with customer needs while providing analytical support to junior analysts, leading analytical projects, and peer reviewing all products in preparation for Director review
- Collaborated in teams of 2-4 individuals to produce 3 Threat Assessments and a Strategic Intelligence project
- Experience with creating products on Outlaw Motorcycle Groups
Education
BA - National Security & Intelligence, Political Science, Criminal Justice
Fairmont State University
Fairmont05.2024
Skills
- Open source intelligence
- Data analysis
- Threat assessment
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Intelligence gathering
- Data interpretation
- Holds a TS/CI
- Technical troubleshooting
- File organization
- Logistical coordination
- Administrative support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
Operational Support Technician
U.S. Department of Justice
04.2025 - Current
Warehouse
Metro Electric Supply
05.2024 - 04.2025
Executive Officer (XO) / Analysis Team Lead
Fairmont State University
07.2022 - 05.2024
BA - National Security & Intelligence, Political Science, Criminal Justice
Fairmont State University