William Selber

Authored weekly articles for The Bulwark and Long War Journal on defense policy, national security, and veterans issues during post-service transition; work was cited and republished by Politico and The Free Press for its clarity, insight, and policy relevance, and featured as a guest on weekly podcasts to discuss key national security topics.

Served as Deputy Commander for a 1,100-person global intelligence organization during a leadership transition; directed daily operations, mentored subordinate leaders, and ensured seamless execution of intelligence missions worldwide—maintaining full mission readiness and operational continuity across a geographically dispersed enterprise.

Commanded 240 military personnel, civilians, and contractors conducting global multi-domain intelligence operations; managed a $100K annual budget and a $1M facility, delivering critical intelligence to the President, National Security Council, and Secretary of Defense—ensuring strategic decision-makers received timely, mission-critical insights.

Served as the senior military advisor to the U.S. Ambassador during Afghanistan’s volatile transition, engaging daily with Afghan military and government leaders and authoring over 200 high-impact intelligence reports that directly informed policy decisions by the Secretary of Defense, National Security Council, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs—significantly shaping U.S. strategic posture in the region.