Engineer Manager

Theodore J. Hoffer

H: 703-***-****

W: 703-***-**** x4457

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Objective: Integration and Test Engineer

Summary: Over 20 years core intelligence experience in SIGINT collection, analysis,

and reporting while serving in the U.S. Army. Skilled in coordinating analysis efforts

across military services and government agencies. Following military retirement in 2001,

efforts have centered on supporting ground hardware and software test and evaluation for

spacecraft operations, to include requirements verification for delivered systems to

remote sites. Have experience creating and maintaining an integrated verification trace

matrix to facilitate requirements sell off. Assignments have included providing outreach

to IC mission partners. Holds active TS/SCI security clearance with recent CI polygraph.

Education

M.S., Social Science, Syracuse University, Dec 99

B.A., Asian Studies, University of Maryland, May 95

Korean Language Course, Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA, Jun 84 – May 85

Work History

Systems Engineer / Apr 2008 - Present

Welkin Associates, Chantilly, VA

Develops the SIGINT Mission Manager’s Program Issue Review briefings, to include

preparing notes for the issues addressed. Reviews and disseminates for comment QPR

briefings from Program Offices that may have system impacts, delay key milestones, or

incur cost or mission risk. Assists the Enterprise Risk Manager in identifying, defining,

and managing enterprise risks associated with the acquisition programs, architecture

studies, and SIGINT mission impacts. Recommends the level of effort that systems

receive by Readiness Review Teams; monitors the status of system readiness, especially

focusing on schedule slips, and discrepancy reporting from early verification testing.

Systems Engineer / Jan 2006 – Nov 2007

Northrop Grumman Information Technology, Chantilly, VA

Supports System Integration activities by leading a specific Multi-Segment Test

effort. Coordinates with developers and Core Team Leads. Reviews and

manages the Integrated Verification Trace Matrix document, and all applicable

test procedures for accuracy and completeness to formally verify Sponsor

requirements. Selected to lead Requirements Verification effort for testing of

major delivery to OCONUS facility, as well as technical meetings to reconcile

requirements and procedures that were executed during testing.

Senior Systems Analyst / Mar 2005 – Dec 2005

Science Applications International Corporation, Chantilly, VA

Supports the Pacific Theater as Operational Support Office SIGINT SME for Pacific

Command (PACOM). Prepares, travels, and delivers SIGINT briefings as part of a

Mobile Education and Training Team to PACOM locations; trains and coaches on the use

of SIGINT data websites. Works extensively with COCOM collection management

personnel on best practices for identifying and mitigating collection gaps, through the use

of national and tactical assets. Routinely engages with the Services and national agencies

on supporting deployed units. Coordinated TOPI office visits and mission briefings at

Fort Meade for team IMINT representatives in effort to enhance cross-domain

knowledge.

Senior Systems Engineer / Sep 2002 – Mar 2005

L-3 Communications, GSI, Chantilly, VA

Drafts plans and procedures for Operational Readiness Demonstrations (ORDs) for multi-

site testing of hardware and software installations within a 24-hour operational setting.

Reviews and integrates procedures and practices from operational requirements, interface

control documents, and security regulations into operational checklists for crew positions

at remote sites. Analyzes intelligence reports and prepares finished products for senior

civilian and military officials.

Functional Analyst / May 2002 – Sep 2002

Science Applications International Corporation, Reston, VA

Acted as team member for MASINT applications and architecture development for

government customer. Effort was part of integrating with ICMAPP architecture, and

required extensive cooperation between software companies, the DOD, and national

agency partners. Translated Korean documents and tutorials on an ad hoc basis.

Systems Engineer / Apr 2001 – May 2002

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Springfield/Reston, VA

Conducted mission/program specific real-time spacecraft/satellite operations during

readiness, execution, and evaluation phases. Developed detailed plans and procedures to

provide maximum mission support in areas such as orbit dynamics, satellite performance

analysis, and command and control of on-orbit satellites. Utilized system software to

accomplish all spacecraft control tasks and recommend improvements.

Central Security Service (CSS) Staff Action Officer / Nov 1999 – Mar 2001

National Security Agency, Fort Meade, MD

Senior Operational Staff Officer for the Central Security Service. Coordinated daily with

the Service Cryptologic Elements and NSA offices on national intelligence matters.

Evaluated, prepared position papers, and tracked a wide range of issues; reported findings

and recommendations directly to a general officer, the Deputy Director of the CSS.

Cryptologic Services Group (CSG) Watch Officer / Jul 1998 – Oct 1999

Cryptologic Services Group, United States Forces Korea (USFK)

CSG representative in the USFK Indications and Warning 24-hour watch center. Briefed

senior USFK officials on targets of high national interest; initiated and coordinated

analytical exchanges between theater and national intelligence agencies. Trained watch

officers on technical SIGINT matter and reporting relationships. Commended and

awarded joint medal by the USFK Deputy Chief of Staff (then MajGen Hayden) for

actions taken during the search and sinking of a North Korean infiltration craft.

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