SUMMARY
. Current TS/SCI Security Clearance with Full Scope NSA Polygraph
. 20+ Years of HF Collection/Manager of Collection Resources Experience
. OCONUS Experience in Joint NSA/USAF Operations (HF Collection) - (14
Years)
. CONUS Experience with Remote Operations Facilities (ROF's) with analysis,
tasking, collection
. Extensive experience with Overhead and International Commercial Leased
Communications
. Automated Document Management System (ADMS) Program Analyst
. Web Page Development Experience
. Developer of Two Communications Satellite Courses IAW Instructional
Systems Development (ISD) Standards
. Technical Development Seminar Program Manager (NSA)
. SIGINT Subject Matter Expert in the Development of CBT/WBT Courses
supporting the SID
. FOIA/PA Case Processing Center Expert
. 14 Years of International SIGINT experience with 3 extended tours in the
European Theater as a HF SIGINT Collector, Manager, Product Reporter and
Senior Training Officer
. SIGINT Collection (Search, Analysis, Identification, Exploitation,
Reporting of HF Single Channel/Multi-Channel Signals, Facsimile, Morse
Code, and Voice
. Traffic/Intelligence Analyst
. Information Mapping Certified Professional
. SIGINT Analyst of Multiple Multiplexing/Modulation Systems; Time Division
Multiplex (TDM), Pulse Code Modulation (PCM), Frequency
Division Multiplex (FDM)
. U.S.N. Cryptologic Technician (R) High Frequency Direction Finding (HFDF)
Flash Circuit & Wideband Operations
SKILLS
. Primary Skill Sets Focused On Full Career Of Collection Operations And
Management Of Collection Resources
. Program Manger for the ULLMAN System involved with the HF Bauded Systems
Upgrade (BSU)
. SIGINT (HF) Subject Matter Expert in support of the SID
. FOIA/PA
. Intranet Web Page Developer
. Cryptologic Course Development (ISD)
. IT Technical Development Seminar Program Manager (NSA) support the
IAD/SID
. CBT/WBT Course Developer
. Traffic/Intelligence Analyst
. Technical Expert of Multiple Multiplexing & Modulation Systems
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Exceptional Software Solutions, Inc. (2009) Linthicum, MD
Program Manager
Mr. Barnes supported ESS as the Program Manager to write an
Automated Document Management System (ADMS) proposal in response to an NSA
RFP.
MERITO, Inc., (June 2003-September 2009) Fort
Meade, MD
Technical Expert, Level "D", Subject Matter Expert
Project Leader of various NSA Contracts supporting the Automated Document
Review System (ADRS) to include; The Scientific & Technical Information
(STINFO)
Processing Center with 8 subordinates under a Grant from the Office of
the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), processed 126,630 Documents
and Appraised,
Cataloged and Stored in 4,132 National Records Center Containers for
permanent storage; Deputy Team Leader of the Case Processing Center (CPC)
in creating new
Cases under the FOIA, PA, and referrals to IC partners for
declassification and release, redaction, or denial of release; Manager of
the Archives Ready/Science &
Technology Center of 6 contractors conducting a complete inventory of
the NSA Records Center and Cryptologic Archives; Managed a Maintenance
Contract at the
Signals Processing Laboratory (SPL); supported an HR contract for 2
years in the processing of NSA Employees Yearly Personnel Appraisals (P3s)
and for 3 years in the processing of the Agency's Official Personnel Files
(OPF's). Placed on furlough due to contractual problems and resigned from
Company in September 2009. MERITO was one of the bidder's on the new ADMS
contract but was not awarded the contract.
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON (May 2002-June 2003) Fort Meade, MD
Senior Technical Writer/ Subject Matter Expert
Supported the BAH National Intelligence Team in writing Software user
Manuals and other documentation for the IAD and developed a enhanced
version of the Intranet
Web Site
KATHPAL Technologies, Inc., (December 1999-December 2001) Fort
Meade, MD
Archivist, Developer/Evaluator & Course Developer
Archived the Senior Cryptologic Course (CY-600), provided statistical
feedback for constant improvement of the curriculum and provided
audio/visual support
Subject Matter Expert in the design of Skill Matrices to upgrade courseware
for the Defense Acquisition University
National Security Agency, Civilian Employee, (July 1995-April 1999)
Fort Meade, MD & OCONUS Site
Subject Matter Expert as an IT Technical Development Seminar Manager
Developed, Maintained and enhanced collaborations with IT Industry
Champions and Best-of-Class Academia to identify and provide 175 Technical
Seminars
To 16,559 Students from NSA and other Intelligence Community Partners;
utilized open source and classified sources of information, along with a
variety of intelligence analysis tools, to interpret and integrate
intelligence from multiple sources to select IT Vendors capable of
providing the most current and accurate solutions to exceed government
technical requirements.
Represented the National Cryptologic School (NCS) as a technical expert and
training advisor/Subject Matter Expert to the Agency Technology Forecasting
Steering Group
Coached over 45 Signals Collection Aspirants for Professional Certification
and chaired and/or was a member of the Signals Collection
Professionalization Board to test their skills, knowledge and abilities to
achieve Professional Certification status in their career field. Success
rate of applicants was 88% in their first attempt and 98% in subsequent
testing
Chaired a Engineering & Physical Science Professionalization board for 3
technicians from another US SIGINT Site, 2 of which were Certified in their
career field
SME for the Development of 2 Communications Satellite Courses for Platform
and Computer Based Training (CBT); Utilized the Secure Distance Learning
Facility to Broadcast Training Courses and Conferences. Scheduled, prepared
and facilitated 12 course offerings of the Overhead Collection Management
Course.
NSA Senior Watch Officer, Senior Education & Training Officer, Senior
Collection Officer (May 1986-July 1995), OCONUS site DODJOCC & Fort Meade,
MD
Managed a Major SIGINT Site's Operational Mission in a Joint NSA/USAF HF
environment with 7 work center direct reports and 45 personnel in the
acquisition, analysis, reporting and forwarding of Mission Data;
Performing Collection, Management, Signals Analysis & Traffic/Intelligence
Analysis
Served as overseas site's Senior Education & Training Officer, increasing
the training program 125% with cross training to upgrade students skills
for meaningful development in career progression; served as a Senior
Technical Subject Matter Expert in all activities of this position
Performed HF Signals Collection at Remote Operations Facilities (ROF's)
using console based systems to include Maroon Archer
As a Senior Subject Matter Expert, performed Dialed Number Recognition
(DNR) and Directory Management functions in tasking COVERT resources
Utilized various Automated HF Signals Collection Systems to include;
ULLMAN/ ICEFALL/BALANCER II/TEBO, FLEXSCOP/BULLET/KINDER Systems to copy
and forward a myriad of SIGINT Collection.
NSA Subject Matter Expert/Program Lead for Acquisition of a major
equipment upgrade for a Major Mission expansion (April 1994-February 1995)
OCONUS site DODJOCC
Capitalized on UK base realignment/base closure initiatives in planning,
coordinating & arranging shipment of 8 HF Console Based Collection Systems,
and ancillary
Components from a European site closure, and an additional Data
Concentrator System (DCS) Mission Forwarding Computer from another closure
station to increase our station's collection and forwarding capability by
25%.
National Security Agency, Civilian Employee (February 1982- August
1986) Fort Meade, MD
Senior Leader for R&D Project, Subject Matter Expert for Training for
Project GUESTMASTER
Experience in 2 R&D Organizations in the Research, Development, Testing,
Evaluation, and Deployment of a Major HF Collection Systems initiative
Supporting the Bauded Signals Upgrade (BSU), SME for a major Research &
Development effort designing a Console Based General Purpose Collection
Position (GPCP), General Purpose System Console (GPSC) and the RCA Data
Forwarding System and researching various Corporations leading the field of
Simulation Devices to develop a simulated system suite for use in
training at a contractor site and overseas locations; after completion of
the simulated systems, used the latest available Simulation and touch
screen technology to control devices replicating the ancillary equipment
in the console based systems, deployed to the National Cryptologic School
(NCS) to develop training courses for the systems using the Interservice
Procedures for Instructional Systems Development (ISD) to complete the BSU
initiative.
NSA Signals Collection Operations/Management (March 1967-February 1982)
Fort Meade, MD & OCONUS site Menwith Hill Station
Served in a variety of SIGINT HF Collection and Collection Management
positions at NSA HQ and in OCONUS Field positions including Dialed Number
Recognition
& Dictionary Management functions in tasking a variety of COVERT
collection resources. Performed as Operations Manager for a variety of
Multiplexing systems
To include Time Division Multiplex (TDM), Pulse Code Modulation (PCM),
Frequency Division Multiplex (FDM), Single Channel printer, Facsimile,
clear and
Enciphered Speech, International Commercial Communications, and
manual/automatic Morse systems
United States Navy Cryptologic Technician "R", High Frequency Direction
Finding Operations (December 1961-April 1966) - Training & Pacific AOR
Never to forget - where I came from! Proudly served in the U. S. Naval
Security Group as a Cryptologic Technician at Navy Communications stations
on the Island of Guam and the Republic of the Philippines as a High
Frequency Direction Finding (HFDF) flash circuit and wideband operator.
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Master Level Certification in NSA's Signals Collection Career Field,
Technical Track Program (1 of 7) awarded in the Extended Enterprise - 9/98
Certification in Information Mapping Applications - 3/97
NSA Director's Productivity Improvement Award - 1/95
Graduated from the NSA Mid-Level Leadership Program - 7/94
Senior Education & Training Officer Professionalization - 3/94
Senior Signals Collection Officer Professionalization - 3/90
EDUCATION
BS in Business (1969-1974), University of Maryland European Division
Certificate in Management, (1970) University of Maryland
Anne Arundel Community College (1974-1977) - (Various Self Improvement
Studies)