Russell Hartley
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic intelligence professional with extensive experience working across national agencies, excelling in risk assessment and operational coordination. Proven track record in fostering relationships with C-suite executives and leading strategic analysis initiatives. Adept at ensuring security compliance and enhancing operational resilience, driving mission success in high-stakes environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controlled Access Program Coordination Chief
US Army, G2
Washington, USA
06.2024 - Current
- Delivered tailored briefings and analyses to US Army C-suite leadership, enhancing strategic decision-making and fostering trust-based relationships.
- Oversaw information and personnel security for inter-agency intelligence compartments, ensuring compliance and safeguarding sensitive data to protect national security.
Manager, Strategic Competition Analysis
US Southern Command, J2
Miami, USA
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Accountable for intelligence analysis production for 25 joint service and military personnel; provided purpose, direction, and motivation in support of national and theater requirements.
- Led the creation of the first Intelligence Community intelligence estimate on adversarial campaign plans in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Executive Briefer
Defense Intelligence Agency
Washington, USA
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Delivered daily strategic intelligence briefings to Joint Chiefs of Staff directors for Intelligence (J2) and Operations (J3).
- Coordinated with intelligence community, combatant commands, and allies to provide executives with timely, relevant intelligence.
- Enhanced operational readiness by furnishing executives with critical insights in a fast-paced environment.
Manager, National Joint Ops and Intel Center
Defense Intelligence Agency
Washington, USA
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Directed intelligence training and operations for 40 personnel, ensuring consistent strategic warning notifications and timely intelligence delivery to national leaders.
- Led intelligence working group for National Military Command System to enhance operational efficiency.
- Synchronized signals, human, and geospatial intelligence support while providing analytical assistance to intelligence watch teams.
Watch Officer, National Joint Ops and Intel Center
Defense Intelligence Agency
Washington, USA
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Supported the on-duty Deputy Director for Intelligence within the National Military Command Center.
- Provided oversight of production and dissemination of time sensitive intelligence to the President of the United States, the Secretary of Defense, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Intelligence Plans Officer
US Army
Ft. Leavenworth, USA
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Developed synchronized intelligence training scenarios which for executive level officers to develop mission command skills.
- Served as the organizational security manager, providing oversight and risk analysis of information and personnel security policies and procedures.
Organizational Logistics Manager
US Army
Savannah, USA
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Accountable for the training, operations, welfare, and morale 90 Soldiers along with the well-being of their families.
- Shifted the organization from garrison priorities to deployment operations following short-notice orders; prepared soldiers to conduct their tactical level tasks within the framework of a strategic deployment.
- Resolved a 1,000 work-hour deficit of scheduled maintenance by reorganizing personnel and establishing tailored plan that could be sustained regardless of operational tempo.
Senior Intelligence Officer
US Army
Savannah, USA
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Directed intelligence coordination among tactical military intelligence offices and strategic intelligence agencies for a multi-national aviation brigade in Afghanistan.
- Collected, produced, disseminated, analyzed, and assessed intelligence; developed priority intelligence requirements and the information collection plan.
- Conducted classified investigations into violations of information security and prepared written reports to provide the senior commander the facts, findings, and recommendations.
Education
MS - Strategic Intelligence
National Intelligence University
Washington, DC06-2019
MA - Security Policy Studies
The George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2017
BS - Political Science
North Georgia College and State Univ
Dahlonega, GA05-2008
Skills
- Risk assessment and threat analysis
- Security compliance and regulatory adherence
- Data safeguarding and policy development
- Operational resilience and program management
- Team leadership and operational coordination
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- Relationship building
Certification
• Top Secret//SCI Clearance
• CI Polygraph, 11/01/24
• Certified Information Systems Security Practitioner (CISSP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Defense All Source Analyst (CDASA-I)
• Strategy and Policy Development
• CI Polygraph, 11/01/24
• Certified Information Systems Security Practitioner (CISSP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Defense All Source Analyst (CDASA-I)
• Strategy and Policy Development
Timeline
Controlled Access Program Coordination Chief
US Army, G2
06.2024 - Current
Manager, Strategic Competition Analysis
US Southern Command, J2
06.2022 - 06.2024
Executive Briefer
Defense Intelligence Agency
06.2019 - 06.2022
Manager, National Joint Ops and Intel Center
Defense Intelligence Agency
06.2019 - 06.2022
Watch Officer, National Joint Ops and Intel Center
Defense Intelligence Agency
06.2019 - 06.2022
Intelligence Plans Officer
US Army
06.2017 - 04.2018
Organizational Logistics Manager
US Army
01.2014 - 05.2015
Senior Intelligence Officer
US Army
01.2013 - 12.2013
MS - Strategic Intelligence
National Intelligence University
MA - Security Policy Studies
The George Washington University
BS - Political Science
North Georgia College and State Univ