JIRA
Matthew A. Reid
Top-Secret/SCI Technology Consultant
Urbandale,IA
Summary
Experienced technology consultant with over 15 years of experience in the DoD and Intelligence Community. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Stakeholder Enagement Specialist
Novetta
Omaha, NE
03.2018 - Current
- Reviewed and monitored IC programs regularly and coordinated resources and materials for integration and synchronization efforts.
- Developed and implemented software testing requirements and programs.
- Coordinated and implemented various community engagement activities.
- Contributed to work plans, technical reports, success stories and other deliverables.
- Conducted surveys and analyzed data, and prepared and maintained reports and records.
- Studied US national strategic objectives, promotional policies, or needs of IC organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting positive ideas.
- Engaged in professional networking with clients to maintain strong relationships with communications and IC professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service as an intelligence professional.
Military Intelligence Officer
United States Army And United States Army Reserve
Washington DC, DC
12.2006 - Current
- Prioritized threat levels for analyzing and communication.
- Advised senior military members and commanders based on intelligence findings.
- Performed interviews and interrogations of suspected terrorists and prisoners.
- Monitored surveillance and personnel to maximize unit and facility safety.
- Analyzed and collected various forms of data.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Conducted reconnaissance to compile field information, focusing on complex terrain and hostile locations throughout CENTCOM AOR.
- Briefed General Officer, and senior government leaders on emerging threats.
- Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.
- Screened and interpreted all-source intelligence information.
- Applied new and advanced tools and techniques to intelligence cycle, addressing complex challenges with emphasis on big data analytics and data visualization.
- Supervised gathering, review and dissemination of intelligence information from human sources, electronic sources, and counter-intelligence.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Collected information about enemy strengths, movements and activities.
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
- Reported on incidents, suspensions and other concerns to supervisory personnel.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Senior Military Intelligence Analyst
Northrop Grumman
Boise, ID
10.2014 - 02.2020
- Coaches, teaches, and mentors during Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) to assist the commander in achieving training objectives.
- SME for brigade and below organizations to assist commanders and staff during the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and provide on-site feedback, to include After Action Review (AAR) of MTC collective events.
- Research, provide input, and help Commanders develop training scenarios which achieve their training requirements in the desired operating environment.
- SME in the areas of military Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming (LVC-G) training methods and procedures to include Simulations, Stimulations, and other Mission Command Training enablers.
- Plans, coordinates, prepares, and conducts doctrinally current battle CPXs, Integrated STAFFEXs, Section STAFFEXs, Digital COMMEXs, MDMP workshops, and other associated events.
- Prepares a Final Exercise Report (FER) that addresses the planning, preparation, and execution of each collective exercise.
- Ensure that Government and contract guidelines, regulations, policies, and standards are compiled to safeguard personnel and GFE.
- Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Provided strategic plotting and navigation for warfare areas.
WIM Systems Administrator
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
Johnston, IA
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Provide accreditation and certification support for intelligence focused training systems.
- Employ the WARSIM Intelligence Module (WIM) and other intelligence simulation training support systems as directed
- Provide WARSIM Intelligence Model (WIM) operational and maintenance support to the Government in a classified, government owned and operated environment.
- Assist the government in development, review, submission and maintenance of accreditation and certification documentation for contractually maintained simulation systems.
- Establish and maintain accounts on classified networks.
- Employ WIM and other intelligence simulation training support systems as directed.
- Created patches and solutions to fix bugs in existing applications.
- Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.
- Developed and deployed SSRS reports to report manager.
- Planned and implemented complex internet and intranet applications on multiple platforms.
- Orchestrated integration and communication of software upgrades.
- Coached and mentored employees and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement.
- Determined compatibility with various software by developing modification and integration programs.
- Kept software licenses current for computers and mobile devices.
- Spearheaded inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment, supplies, tools and replacement parts.
- Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
- Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
- Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
- Enhanced availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, thorough testing, efficient implementation and comprehensive support.
- Performed network security design and integration duties.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Drake University
Des Moines, IA 12.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA 12.2004 - 12.2006
Associate of Science - Cybersecurity
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA 09.2019 - Current
Skills
Information gathering and analysis
Excellent Communication
Written Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Partnership building
Teamwork and Collaboration
Network Analysis
Cybersecurity Tools
Leadership
CI/Polygraph
Accomplishments
- Achieved Combatant Command software integration by introducing Integrated Mission Management for end-user feedback.
- Resolved product issues through network domain testing on secure networks: JWICS, SIPR, and NIPR
- Developed Microsoft Excel templates to capture and document command collection processes for linkages to program-wide tracking spreadsheets.
- Coordinated across the embed team to design, develop, and implement a system user manual.
- Documented and resolved system-wide issues that led to the Combatant Command Functional Assessment of a recently introduced agency software.
- Utilized JIRA, Confluence, and government driven IPAT software testing procedures for documenting enhancements, features, and identifying software deficiencies for resolution by our development team
- Collaborated with a team of product owners and UX/UI in the development of Integrated Mission Management.
Affiliations
- Freemason
Software
Confluence
Microsoft Office
Kali Linux
PRISM
CRATE
CHROME
GIMS
COUGAR
NMRS
NSRP
DCGS-A
CPOF
Tableau
OSCAR-MS
HOT-R
COLISEUM
JWICS
Firehawk
Interests
Golf
Travel
Technology
Sporting Clays
Timeline
Associate of Science - Cybersecurity
Des Moines Area Community College
09.2019 - Current
Stakeholder Enagement Specialist
Novetta
03.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Public Administration
Drake University
12.2014 - 12.2016
Senior Military Intelligence Analyst
Northrop Grumman
10.2014 - 02.2020
WIM Systems Administrator
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
01.2013 - 03.2013
Military Intelligence Officer
United States Army And United States Army Reserve
12.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Grand View University
12.2004 - 12.2006