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Wynter D. Lighthizer

Fort Meade,MD

Summary

Seasoned Intelligence Specialist with background in military and civilian sectors. Possesses strong analytical skills, adept at interpreting and integrating complex data for strategic planning. Proven ability to lead teams, balance multiple projects, and maintain confidentiality in high-pressure environments. Previous roles focused on enhancing security measures and developing comprehensive intelligence products.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

GS-13 Supervisory Intelligence Specialist

Department of the Army
Fort Meade, Maryland
12.2024 - Current
  • Effectively managed the daily operations of the intelligence section, ensuring timely and accurate production and dissemination of intelligence products.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the intelligence team, resulting in six qualifications in six months, increasing mission readiness by 66%.
  • Supervised nine Department of Defense civilians, contractors, and joint-service members in target tasking, analysis, and production and dissemination of intelligence products.
  • Developed and provided whitepapers, briefings, and other ad hoc products to Senior and Flag
    Officers, ensuring effective Command and Control of cyberspace operations.
  • Analyzed, edited, and released more than XX intelligence reports, leading to the execution of XX cyberspace operations.

Crisis, Contingency, and Emergency Services (CCES) Desk

ClearRidge Defense Contractor
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Operated the Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) to release and route received mission-related orders and pertinent situational awareness general administrative message traffic.
  • Continuously monitored and operated the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) phone and Emergency Control Console (ECC) for USCYBERCOM JOC.
  • Perform JOC Data Transfer Agent (DTA) actions as required, and monitored and assisted with updates, maintenance, and controls of the systems that project on the JOC Knowledge Walls.
  • Coordinate and perform battle rhythm and daily Skype conferences and supported the Battle Captain in the execution of his/her duties.
  • Supported the development, revision, and execution of emergency action procedures, ensuring strict adherence to USCYBERCOM’s Emergency Crisis Action Plan (ECAP) and Joint Chiefs of Staff Emergency Action Procedures (EAP)..
  • Coordinated and deconflicted DoD cyberspace operations by maintaining situational awareness, tracking CMF activities, supporting incident response and vulnerability assessments, and reviewing technical documentation, policies, and plans to ensure synchronized efforts across DoD and U.S. Government partners.

Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA)

U.S. Navy – Cryptologic Technician Collection
Fort Meade, MD
07.2020 - 12.2023
  • Conducted target development on multiple Tier-1 mission sets to support critical national level foreign intelligence requirements for USCC and CNMF objectives.
  • Implemented and improved analytical procedures and methodologies streamlining operational requirements throughout the Task Force.
  • Performed advanced long-term analysis of DNI and open-source data to ensure target continuity in providing national, operational, and strategic level intelligence to USCC and CNMF missions.
  • Organized formal and impromptu training for numerous TAR’s and TDNA’s on work role-specific functions, database knowledge, and operational tradecraft.

Target Analyst Reporter (TAR/ Releaser)

U.S. Navy – Cryptologic Technician Collection
Fort Meade, MD
12.2019 - 12.2023
  • TAR for United States Cyber Command (USCC) Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) Joint Task Force Two.
  • Displayed extensive knowledge as a TAR with both T50 and T10 Releasing Qualifications.
  • Prepared detailed USCC Title 10 and Title 50 serialized reporting in support of ongoing global operations, emerging situations and planning efforts for near-, mid-, and long-term efforts.
  • Authored, contributed, and quality controlled serialized reports in support of USCC and CNMF objectives. Over 60 serialized reports receiving over 19,000 views, 60 forms of feedback from over 40 intelligence agencies.
  • Provided operational oversight, training, mentorship for 10 Target Analyst Reporters improving quality of work and ensures the Intelligence Communities reporting standards.
  • Responsible for research, creation, and editing of reports on emerging potential risk to National Security Systems to multiple customers.
  • Subject matter expert for 240 person Joint Task Force providing operational training and certification of junior Target Analyst Reporters.
  • Led multiple training initiatives and quality control reviews, excelling as a technical advisor to the reporting cell, and ensuring that all products being disseminated at a national level are correct.
  • Provided analysis and consolidated, produced, and released serialized intelligence products.
  • Responsible for overseeing daily operations for the reporting team ensuring that reports were drafted, quality-controlled, and released to meet customers’ needs and deadlines.
  • Provided Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) research to enable Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) in support of both State and Non-State cyber online entities.
  • Drafted more than 30 serialized reports in support of USCYBERCOM and CNMF objectives. Receiving over 15,000 views, 60 forms of feedback from 49 DOD agencies. Seven reports received an assessment of critical feedback and nine received an assessment of high feedback from partner agencies.

Education

Bachelors - Cybersecurity Management and Policy

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD
05-2026

Associates - General Studies

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD
08.2024

Cryptologic Technician Collection 'A' School
Pensacola, FL
07.2020

Skills

  • TS/ SCI with CI
  • Collection
  • Telecommunications
  • Enhanced Querying
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Network Traffic Analysis
  • Research and Analysis
  • Course Instruction
  • Report Writing (Intelligence/ technical reporting)
  • Report Quality Control
  • Report Releasing
  • Digital Network Intelligence (DNI) Metadata Analysis
  • Target Research and Development
  • Collection management
  • Foreign Intelligence Organizations
  • Geolocation
  • Military Capabilities Integration
  • Operational Flexibility
  • National Security Understanding
  • Trainer/ Instructor Expertise
  • Information Assurance
  • DataXplorer
  • XKeyscore
  • Identifier Scoreboard
  • Scout
  • Foreman
  • Target Profiler
  • Event Warehouse and Content Warehouse
  • ICON
  • DevNav
  • Kickawesome
  • Rockstar
  • Gander
  • Zoom
  • UTT
  • Sobbing Chicken
  • Grapevine
  • Pulse/ Testflight
  • Unified Engagement Environment
  • Automated Message Handling System (AMHS)

Certification

  • RPTG4398 Report Releasers Course
  • NETA2401 Analysis Phase 1
  • NETA2402 Analysis Phase 2
  • NETA2400 Analysis Introductory Course
  • NETA1400 Technology Fundamentals for Analysis
  • NETA1030 Digital Network Intelligence Gateway Course
  • T10 and T50 Releasing Certifications
  • Senior TAR Job Qualifications Requirements
  • Basic TDNA Job Qualifications Requirements

Additional Duties

  • Knowledge Manager
  • Access Sponsor
  • Classification Advisory Officer

Timeline

GS-13 Supervisory Intelligence Specialist

Department of the Army
12.2024 - Current

Crisis, Contingency, and Emergency Services (CCES) Desk

ClearRidge Defense Contractor
01.2024 - 12.2024

Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA)

U.S. Navy – Cryptologic Technician Collection
07.2020 - 12.2023

Target Analyst Reporter (TAR/ Releaser)

U.S. Navy – Cryptologic Technician Collection
12.2019 - 12.2023

Bachelors - Cybersecurity Management and Policy

University of Maryland Global Campus

Associates - General Studies

University of Maryland Global Campus

Cryptologic Technician Collection 'A' School

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