Sterling H. Nelson
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
- Intelligence Community (IC) professional specializing in Intelligence Analysis within the Space, Cyber, Counter-UAS, and Special Operations sectors
- Active TS//SCI and 12+ years of experience providing support within the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Supported organizations include the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Space Force (USSF), Army Futures Command (AFC), Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), the Combined Air and Operations Center (CAOC), U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), and Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
- Employs open-minded, unbiased, and inquisitive approach, in addition to regularly networking and liaison-building, to bring excellence to development of client deliverables
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Requirements Analyst
Deloitte & Touche LLP
01.2023 - Current
- Serve as primary developer, writer, editor, and presenter for 30+ whitepapers and slide decks to enhance and drive Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System, Mission Autonomy, Cyber, DevOps, and Intelligence Community business development
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering results within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards
- Lead and mentor teams of junior and senior personnel on effective techniques for eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and managing requirements
- Ensure timely project delivery by prioritizing requirements based on business strategy and stakeholder feedback
- Resolve ambiguities in requirements documentation, promoting clarity within technical teams and reducing rework efforts
- Drive client satisfaction through consistent engagement and proactive issue resolution during project lifecycles
Cyber Analyst/Trainer
Deloitte & Touche LLP
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Created and delivered training content and refined qualification standards for U.S. Space Force (USSF) Cyber Defense Operator (CDO) Initial Qualification Training (IQT)
- Examined and analyzed complex technical information and converted it into clear, concise, and ingestible training products for entry-level military personnel
- Organized, prepared, and presented briefings on timelines and metrics for project and military leadership
- Collaborated with cross-functional product development teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency
- Coordinated with USSF, USG, and contractor personnel for RFI submissions and responses
- Led contract personnel in strategic planning sessions, aligning efforts with USSF goals
C-UAS Project Analyst
Deloitte & Touche LLP
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) in development and implementation of overall training plan for Strategic Weapons Facility (SWF) operators
- Translated highly technical C-UAS software and system information and publications into comprehensible training modules and deliverables to enhance and expand training program for SWF personnel
- Reviewed, refined, and published operator guidelines to standardize UAS incursion responses and develop alternate courses of action
- Interviewed stakeholders to identify information gaps and mitigate training shortfalls
- Held daily, weekly, and monthly meetings to ensure client satisfaction with deliverable development
- Coordinated with and researched organizations within the C-UAS space to advise SSP leadership on augmented training options for C-UAS operators
C-UAS Intelligence & Operations Analyst
Red Gate Group
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Analyzed and fused raw C-UAS data with multi-INT disciplines to identify threats infrastructure
- Created actionable products with qualitative and quantitative intel for Command and base defense teams
- Researched and presented information on changes to emerging technology and enemy TTPs
- Enhanced data accuracy through meticulous attention to detail in data analysis and management
C-UAS Analyst & Engineering Tech
Darkblade Systems
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Developed analytic design and research processes to support C5ISR and CJTF-OIR UAS and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threat mitigation and base defense operations
- Analyzed and fused raw data, classified and unclassified information, and input from Subject Matter Experts to modify and develop new training tools and deliverables
- Utilized TECHINT, FISINT, COMINT, ELINT, SIGINT, OSINT, and Weapons Technical Intelligence (WTI) to identify violent extremist organization attack patterns, objectives, UAS platforms, IED components and switches, key players, lines of communication, staging locations, storage facilities, methods of operation, international non-government and government relations, and information gaps
- Authored INTSUMs, predictive SITTEMPS, and deep dives to present UAS data and pattern analysis
- Maintained situational awareness of TTPs, capabilities, trends, and interoperability of AOR PMESII-PT
JAST Intelligence Analyst
Rigid Tactical
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Generated, evaluated, and fused intelligence data and information on improvised threats to create all-source products for DTRA
- Supported forward deployed warfigthers and decision-makers with multi-INT C-IED, C-UAS, and C-WMD intelligence products
- Examined development and employment of emerging technology and patterns of activity
- Identified information gaps and implemented solutions with multi-INT disciplines and operational methods
Military Operations & Space Exercise Analyst
PeopleTec, Inc.
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Performed technical and operational analysis for SMDC's Warfighter Exercise (WFX) team
- Designed, created, coordinated, and implemented realistic space-related effects and injects as member of white-cell to train/test Army Space Support Teams (ARSSTs) and brigade Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (IPOE)
- Researched, compiled, and analyzed data and information from OSINT, ELINT, SIGINT, COMINT, HUMINT, and OPIR pertaining to U.S and adversary capabilities to form exercise materials
- Supported Exercise Control Group's annual exercise scenario design and publications with white-paper on multi-INT analysis of U.S and adversary capabilities throughout multiple Combatant Commands (COCOMs)
- Maintained data sets, developed workarounds, created variations, and coordinated ATOs
- Recognized the need for, developed, and presented recommendations for improvement of planning, preparation, execution, evaluation phases of military exercises involving space elements
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst
CACI International
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Supported U.S faction of Coalition Intelligence Fusion Cell (CIFC) at Combined Air and Operations Center (CAOC) in Qatar
- Utilized commercially available SQL tools, IC databases, finished intelligence products, media platforms, and other publicly-available information (PAI)
- Detected emerging patterns, evaluated existing threats, monitored capability developments, analyzed events, gauged accuracy of information, determined source credibility, assessed international relations, and identified information gaps
- Developed new template for and produced weekly Open-Source INTSUMs, authored ad hoc products and white papers, responded to RFIs, and briefed CAOC leadership to present strategic-level OSINT analysis
Vetting Analyst
Department of Homeland Security
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Completed complex, technical analysis of computer-based vetting results to examine potential matches of commercial airline passengers to the terrorist watchlist for TSA's post-9/11 Secure Flight program
- Researched and reviewed large data sets to deliberate watchlist matches via mining data, intelligence, and law enforcement information from classified and unclassified databases using passenger Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and published information of Known or Suspected Terrorists (KSTs)
- Recognized new and changing KST flight patterns, presented findings to Branch Officers, and collaborated with various TSA entities to further examine data and compose products pertaining to KST trends
- Identified information gaps and initiated procurement of additional intelligence tools and data
- Detected software and data-processing algorithm issues and provided recommendations to technical team
All-Source Intelligence Analyst
Florida National Guard
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Conducted all-source analysis for and presented pre-deployment intelligence briefings to cleared 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team leadership and personnel deploying to support base defense operations in AFRICOM
- Enhanced intelligence team performance by leading training sessions on advanced analytical techniques and software applications
- Maintained subject matter expertise in assigned areas of responsibility through ongoing professional development activities
- Created and briefed refresher presentations on subjects including: fundamentals of intelligence analysis, security functions, documents and forms, INTs, unit sections, joint organizations, IC tools, and generic product templates
All-Source Intelligence Analyst
United States Army
11.2011 - 06.2015
- Performed operational-level analysis as 35F for 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) personnel in deployed, garrison, and training environments
- Supported international counter-terrorism, counter-narcotic, C-IED, and C-WMD objectives
- Mentored seniors, peers, and subordinated in collection, analysis, production, and dissemination of intelligence products
- Deployed to Afghanistan to fill senior analyst position as junior Soldier assigned to Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force (CJSOTF-A) on 40-member team of multi-agency and multi-echelon organizations
- Applied critical thinking and public speaking skills to produce and present 500+ daily Command team briefings, weekly INTSUMs, RFI responses, enemy SITTEMPs, and ad hoc intelligence products
- Identified information gaps and collaborated with ISR team to develop new and refine existing requirements
- Utilized Link Analysis and F3EAD training to identify and target emerging blocs of insurgent networks
- Pioneered coordination between CF units, Afghan National Security Forces, CJSOTF-A Commander, counterintelligence agents, and the Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) to facilitate information sharing pertaining to insider threats
- Garnered and expanded familiarity with variety of Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)
- Promoted to SGT/E-5 and supervised team of 5-6 junior Soldiers
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Operations
Cochise College
01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Castleton University
01.2011
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multi-Tasking
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Relationship Building
- Self-Motivated
- Customer-Oriented
- Quality Assurance
Systemexperience
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
- FADE MIST
- Thresher
- Bodhi
- MIDB
- ANTS
- Google Earth
- M3
- HOT-R
- ArcGIS
- DCGS
- Palantir
- Intelink
- Berber Hunter Tool Kit
- DataMinr
- SFUI
- WEAT
- NIBRS
- CIA WIRe
- TIDE
- ATSP
- WebEOC
- TECS
- USVISIT
- Accurint
- WIDOW
- LEXIS/NEXIS
- SKIWeb
- ACAS/Nessus
Software & Application Experience
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook), FADE MIST, Thresher, Bodhi, MIDB, ANTS, Google Earth, M3, HOT-R, ArcGIS, DCGS, Palantir, Intelink, Berber Hunter Tool Kit, DataMinr, SFUI, WEAT, NIBRS, CIA WIRe, TIDE, ATSP, WebEOC, TECS, USVISIT, Accurint, WIDOW, LEXIS,/NEXIS, SKIWeb, ACAS/Nessus
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Cyber Analyst/Trainer
Deloitte & Touche LLP
01.2024 - 08.2024
C-UAS Project Analyst
Deloitte & Touche LLP
08.2023 - 01.2024
Requirements Analyst
Deloitte & Touche LLP
01.2023 - Current
C-UAS Intelligence & Operations Analyst
Red Gate Group
02.2022 - 09.2022
C-UAS Analyst & Engineering Tech
Darkblade Systems
07.2020 - 07.2021
JAST Intelligence Analyst
Rigid Tactical
04.2020 - 07.2020
Military Operations & Space Exercise Analyst
PeopleTec, Inc.
01.2019 - 10.2019
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst
CACI International
10.2018 - 01.2019
Vetting Analyst
Department of Homeland Security
09.2016 - 12.2017
All-Source Intelligence Analyst
Florida National Guard
06.2015 - 01.2017
All-Source Intelligence Analyst
United States Army
11.2011 - 06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Operations
Cochise College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Castleton University
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