Nicholas A. Olivares
Space Operations & Intelligence Professional
Colorado Springs, CO,Colorado
Skills
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Leadership
Communication
Organization
Management
Budgeting
Strategic Planning
Space Threat Analysis
STO/SAP Operations
Training and Development
Teamwork
Critical Thinking
Flexible & Adaptable
Computer Proficient
Signals Intelligence Analysis
Summary
Motivated and talented Senior Space Control Planner and Intelligence Analyst with a current TS/SCI security clearance and 12 years of proven experience. Recognized consistently by Leadership for excellent work performance, professionalism, and contributions to ensure successful mission objectives. Performance-oriented, analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading, and maintaining excellent customer relations. Makes timely, informed decisions accounting for SMART goals, constraints, and risks. Career supported by a Bachelor of Science, Criminal Intelligence Analysis with a minor in Cybersecurity from Utica College.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
Specialized Courses
Work History
Senior Military Operations Analyst
U.S. Army, Space & Missile Defense Command
Colorado Springs, Colorado
2017 - Current
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Army Space and Missile
Defense Command (USASMDC), responsible for researching,
planning, training, and exercising 1st Space Brigade space
control operations. - Perform SME functions in logistics, site surveys, maintenance,
transportation, operations, technology advancements,
analytical assessments for operations and operational support
tools on behalf of USASMDC. - Manage relationship with customer, team, and vast network of
space and intelligence professionals. - Maintain communication with customer to ensure satisfaction
and effectiveness of meeting contract requirements. - Regularly lead team meetings to discuss requirements,
schedules, and constraints. Set clear, meaningful, challenging,
and attainable group goals and expectations that are aligned
with those of the organization. - Participate in high-level strategy meetings, contributing to
strategic, financial and logistical framework planning for
real-world operations and exercises
Space Intelligence Analyst
U.S. Air Force, Joint Space Operations Center
Vandenberg AFB, California
2013 - 2017
- Directed and supervised team of four intelligence analysts
engaged in assessing US space threats with mission
requirements and priorities, meeting or exceeding
expectations of senior leadership. - Developed recommendations to assist multiple agencies with
efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation
in multiple theaters of operation. - Supported multiple real-world operations and exercises as a
Space Control Operator and Intelligence Analyst within 614th
AOC/Unified Space Vault. - Provided inter-agency liaison services with JFSCC J2, NSDC,
various Air Operations Centers, and the Intelligence
Community to provide seamless operations integration and
requests regarding intelligence and technological needs. - Produced, maintained, and presented useful and timely intelligence briefs at all levels to include General/Flag Officers.
Signals Intelligence Analyst
U.S. Air Force, Alaska Mission Operations Center
Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
2009 - 2013
- Conducted and managed daily operations utilizing cryptologic collection suites to collect and exploit foreign threat signals IAW mission requirements resulting in successful completion of all assigned tasks.
- Advised commanders and national decision makers with intelligence summaries, time-sensitive reporting/assessments and indications and warnings.
- Performed signal development of high-profile air defense network communications resulting in enhanced coverage tracking and monitoring capabilities of foreign militaries.
- Knowledgeable operator with 7,500+ hours of raw collection, identification, and exploitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Intelligence Analysis
Utica College
Utica, NY 2018 - 2021
Associate of Science - Intelligence Studies and Technology
Community College Of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 08.2013 - 05.2015
Certification
Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI) (In Progress)
Accomplishments
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
United States Air Force Basic Training Honor Graduate
Vandenberg Air Force Base Airman of the Quarter Award
Superior Performer Awards
- Red Flag 14-3
- Global Thunder 15
- Pacific Sentry 16-1
Private Pilot License (In Progress)