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National Air And Space Intelligence Center

Provide analytical support to the Production Flights of the OPEC through time-critical processing and technical evaluation of complex OPIR data for various fixed and dynamic target sources. Provide planning and coordination in support of systems tasking, production, and reporting to ensure timely delivery of operational products in accordance with NASIC and GEOINT requirements. Expert in the OPIR Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) process.

National Air And Space Intelligence Center

Manage and provide leadership to a technical intelligence functional area representing five GEOINT OPIR disciplines comprised of 23 team members with 14 direct reports. Provide technical guidance to determine specific areas of focus for each team and identify where training and mentoring may improve team performance and success. Represent Radiance while interfacing and coordinating with government customer(s) to ensure data exploitation and analysis performed by Radiance employees and their sub-contractors is satisfying internal and external end-user needs; attend all pertinent technical performance meetings. Coordinate research efforts for several In-Depth Analysis (IDA) positions; broker work that IDA analysts perform with the government customer to ensure the most important projects are identified and prioritized. Prepare comprehensive Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) and metric analysis for each specific exploitation discipline; identify weak areas and implement strategies to improve individual and team performance. Encourage employee development by conducting thorough feedback sessions, formal reviews, and establishing obtainable short and long term goals individualized for each person. Review resumes for company technical job openings and conduct phone and in-person interviews of potential candidates; proactively communicate interview feedback with program/task order managers and maintain communication with candidates throughout the recruiting/hiring process. Review appropriate Requests for Proposals to ensure requirements are understood and win themes identified. Gather pertinent information and develop base proposal drafts. Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop language specific to their area(s) of expertise and work with design team to create graphics for proposals and executive summaries. Responsible for all edits and finalizing of proposalsCurrent TS/SCI Security Clearance (05/2020). C/I Polygraph 03/2007.

National Air And Space Intelligence Center

GEOINT OPIR Subject Matter Expert (SME) in ScarSearch phenomenology and analysis techniques, Led a 6-person contractor team responsible for the processing and exploitation of GEOINT OPIR ScarSearch data. Provided technical expertise and guidance to assist Maritime analysts in the interpretation of GEOINT OPIR ScarSearch and Advanced Geospatial Intelligence products. Coordinated directly with internal and external customers to ensure Maritime end-products are satisfying user needs and requirements. Participated in Intelligence Community forums, meetings, and conferences to keep abreast of current and future GEOINT OPIR technology and processes. Expert in the OPIR Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) process. Expert in the use of ScarSearch tools (Palette, ArcGIS) and provide critical assistance in ScarSearch tool development and testing. Assisted the joint service Team Lead in testing of all major (and interim) software releases for the OPEC. Prepared weekly activity reports (WAR), monthly duty schedules, and compile daily metric analysis of ScarSearch data exploitation. Responsible for training of all new analysts including contractors, government, and Navy Reservists and am involved in the recruitment and hiring of new analysts.

National Air And Space Intelligence Center

GEOINT OPIR Subject Matter Expert (SME) in ScarSearch phenomenology and analysis techniques, Led a 6-person contractor team responsible for the processing and exploitation of GEOINT OPIR ScarSearch data. Provided technical expertise and guidance to assist Maritime analysts in the interpretation of GEOINT OPIR ScarSearch and Advanced Geospatial Intelligence products. Coordinated directly with internal and external customers to ensure Maritime end-products are satisfying user needs and requirements. Participated in Intelligence Community forums, meetings, and conferences to keep abreast of current and future GEOINT OPIR technology and processes. Expert in the OPIR Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) process. Expert in the use of ScarSearch tools (Palette, ArcGIS) and provide critical assistance in ScarSearch tool development and testing. Assisted the joint service Team Lead in testing of all major (and interim) software releases for the OPEC. Prepared weekly activity reports (WAR), monthly duty schedules, and compile daily metric analysis of ScarSearch data exploitation. Responsible for training of all new analysts including contractors, government, and Navy Reservists and am involved in the recruitment and hiring of new analysts.

Nasic

GEOINT OPIR SME in ScarSearch phenomenology and analysis techniques. Assisted the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) in determining the utility and feasibility of implementing GEOINT OPIR data and techniques in support of maritime operations. Identified GEOINT OPIR techniques, coordinated with national and service exploitation and production centers, and adapted these exploitation and analysis techniques to solve maritime intelligence problems. Developed OPIR-related exploitation techniques, methodologies, and procedures related to ONI and Navy Missions. Exploited current and newly-developed geospatial sensor data. Assisted in the customization of the ScarSearch TCPED. Provided GEOINT OPIR exploitation in support of Naval exercises and Fleet Battle Experiments. Provided GEOINT OPIR Fleet outreach. Acted in an advisory role for ONI on GEOINT OPIR technologies, techniques, applications, and methodologies at meetings and conferences. Developed comprehensive ScarSearch training and certification program; trained new analysts on GEOINT OPIR exploitation and analysis techniques.

Nasic

Expert GEOINT OPIR analyst in the processing and exploitation of Environmental and Hot Search intelligence Data. Singlehandedly re-engineered the Hot Search analysis section to incorporate other GEOINT OPIR sensor data. Performed quality control of various GEOINT OPIR end products. Performed routine baselining and trending of GEOINT OPIR data. Expert in the use of the Wide Area Combustion Detection System (WACDS). Processed, analyzed, and correlated various types of GEOINT OPIR ground truth data. Conducted Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) of GEOINT OPIR data sets and tools. Created comprehensive training materials for GEOINT OPIR Environmental and Hot Search intelligence processes and procedures.

Career meteorologist with over twenty years experience. Various assignments around the world including the Air Force Weather Agency, Keesler Schoolhouse, and HQ AFMC.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Geography

Instructor Of Technical And Military Studies, Instructor Of Technical And Military Studies

Meteorology, Meteorology