Manager Analyst

MICHAEL THOMAS, Intelligence Analyst, 216-***-****

Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Formal Education: Graduate Certificate, Local and Urban Management, Levin College,

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, 2005; M.P.A., Public Administration, Levin College,

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, 2004; B.S., Political Science/Economics, Illinois

State University, Normal, Il, 2000

Military: Captain (Reserve)/03, US Army, MOS: 35D & 37A, 10 years active duty

SUMMARY OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Currently Intelligence Analyst for CENTCOM specializing in Iraq and Afghanistan

governance and tribal composition. Reserve All Source Intelligence Analyst for EUCOM.

Served as a brigade staff officer in IRAQ doing ISR and analysis for unconventional forces

utilizing multiple Intel sources to present Courses of Action to Brigade Commander on PSYOP

campaigns.

Served as a subject matter expert in Iraq and Afghanistan on cultural analysis and trends.

Served as a mentor for the intelligence officer assigned to unconventional forces training for

deployment to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa.

Served as a CO Commander (Africa and Iraq), BN S2(x2), Antiterrorism, OPSEC, Security

Officer, and All Source Analyst.

Serve 5 year as a Support Enforcement Officer II doing analysis of cases for the courts

utilizing financial, court, and private records.

Graduate of the Military Intelligence Career Course and Intelligence for Combatting

Terrorism Course, ISR (Intelligence, Surveilance, and Reconn.) Synchronization Manager’s

Course, Special Operations Qualification Course, multiple Joint Special Operations University

courses, and OSINT course in Molesworth, England.

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF QUALIFICATIONS

6.5 years directing and performing intelligence analysis in support of USACAPOC, EUCOM,

and 1st BDE.10th MTN DIV.

2012to Present, Common Language Inc., Intelligence Analyst, CENTCOM, McDill Air Force

Base, FL: I served as an intelligence analyst on the Human Terrain Analysis Team and then Iraq

Governance Team. I perform duties monitoring assigned areas in order to keep abreast the

CENTCOM commander and/or his decision makers of crucial events. I reported the event as

Summary Intelligence Report (SIR) and Commander’s Executive Intelligence Highlight (CEIH)

with source document allowing the commander and the decision maker to review the pertinent

information. I attended counter terrorism meetings representing my section in addition to

Coalition meetings weekly. I served as a subject matter expert (SME) for Iraqi Sunnis and

western Afghanistan tribal dynamics. I monitor traffic utilizing NIPR, SIPR, and JWIC utilizing

WISE, CIA Wire, M3, HOT R, and TAC and other systems to identify and validate information

received from the multiple sources. I assisted in the production of J2 Intelligence Highlights

(JIH) by verifying information addressing my expertise. Communicated with multiple

Intelligence Community (IC) partners by requesting approval of intelligence products and for

verification of information addressing and on other intelligence products. I presented completed

intelligence products to Senior analyst for dissemination. Recorded product in central data base

for future utilization and cataloguing.

2011 to 2012, U.S. Army, Sr. Research Intelligence Analyst Manager, Intelligence Fusion

Center, Herat, Afghanistan: While serving as the Intelligence Analyst, I performed duties as the

RFI manager, accepting requests for information utilizing multiple assets, directing requests to

the correct assets for collection, performing analysis of collected data, and producing high

quality products as requested. I supervised and trained research managers assigned to

subordinate units and coordinated product production of the other managers and requests for

information. I established protocols for working with liaisons of ISAF/NATO partners. I created

a searchable data base by merging multiple data bases from multiple systems to one. I functioned

as the knowledge manager for the organization in my area of operation representing the

organization at knowledge management meetings. I addressed all intelligence matters for the

team and reviewed all reports submitted to higher headquarters for review. I was responsible for

area assessments for villages in my area of responsibility. I served as part of the personal

security team / detachment on missions outside of the base. I attended and presented to

commanders and their general officer, culturally relevant information with the area of operation.

I accepted full responsibility for the maintenance and improvement of the web portal, document

production, and weekly staff briefings to the Director of the Intelligence Fusion Center.

2009 to 2011, US Army, CPT, Executive Officer/S2, 1st BN/1st BDE, USACAPOC: As the Senior

Intelligence/PSYOP Staff Officer, I directed the training of deploying PSYOP Soldiers and

mentored the BN/BDE S2 section to ensure that they were able to execute the Intelligence

Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB) and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance. I

utilized JPAS and JCAV to initiate and validate security clearances. I advised the commander

and subordinate units on enemy situations, capabilities, vulnerabilities, and weather and terrain. I

briefed command staff of the status of the unit’s S2 sections. I liaised with the USACAPOC G2

on intelligence and clearance issues. I represented the BDE S2 on Army Support Activity (ASA)

Dix when my unit moved forward from Ft Bragg. Interpreted Air Force, Navy, and Army

security and Intelligence directive to produce the BN standard operating procedures (SOP) on

the newly established Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakeland (JBMDL). I liaised with the National

Ground Intelligence Center to secure briefings for deploying Soldiers. I served as the

Antiterrorism and OPSEC Officer and as the Security Manager creating protocols for the

efficient execution of duties.

2007to 2008, US Army, CPT, Detachment Commander, 350th Tactical PSYOP Operations

Detachment: I successfully supervised and lead 1 headquarters and 4 tactical PSYOP teams

(TPT) within Kirkuk Governance of Iraq (9679 kilometers) through a dynamic PSYOP campaign

conducted utilizing socio cultural traits and trend analysis of the local populace in direct support

of a light infantry brigade assigned to the area of operation (AO). I identified the data

requirement for TPTs to collect for multiple PSYOP campaigns within the AO that addressed

information gaps allowing for a better informed decision. I organized the information collected

from the TPTs, Civil Affairs Teams (CAT), and HUMINT teams to locate and identify source of

influences within the AO allowing the BCT to target asset in to specific areas of influence within

the AO. I designed complex collections plans. I integrated collection plans with patrol sets from

varies units within the supported BDE to include aviation assets to effectively collect data. I

facilitated negotiations between the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and local leaders to

resolve socio cultural issues within the AO that concerned both parties resulting in an increase

of trust from the residents and the members of the PRT. I served as the subject matter expert

(SME) to the BDE on the local socio cultural and PSYOP issues, providing insight and direction

during the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and crisis situations, providing possible

secondary and tertiary effects of certain actions/decisions by the BCT to reduce the possibility of

negative incidents. I directed, collected, analyzed, and interpreted the collection of assessment

data from across AO to identify trends in the social and economic patterns of the residents to

shape effective PSYOP campaigns. I presented multiple briefings weekly to the BDE

Commander, Deputy Commander Officer (DCO), and the Operations Officer utilizing Power

Point presentations, EXCEL spreadsheets, and executive summaries resulting in a well informed

brigade leadership staff. I reviewed all reports from the TPTs to ensure relevancy and accuracy

of the report before forwarding to higher headquarters. I successfully wrote, submitted, and

executed numerous contract proposals for PSYOP operational support resulting in being

appointed the Fires and Effects Cell contract officer. I approved and awarded funds for the

PSYOP contracts to contractors developing a nourishing relationship with the contractors. I

tracked and reported funds available on the contracts to higher headquarters on a weekly basis

ensuring that my higher headquarters were informed of the status of all contracts resulting in

being ordered to present a brief to the Division Commander via the Chief of Staff (Coos) for the

special funding of a project. I reviewed the passive INTEL collection and analysis to ensure

accuracy before forwarding to the S2 (intelligence) section. I reported the collection of INTEL

from numerous open sources that answered Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR) and

Command Critical Information Requirements (CCIR) allowing the brigade commander to make

critical decisions resulting in or report being pick utilized by higher headquarters elements and

outside government agencies. I analyzed and interpreted data through trend analysis, to prepare,

plan, execute, and assess the effectiveness of psychological operations (marketing) campaigns

within the AO. I synchronized IO and PSYOP campaigns within the AO to ensure maximum

effectiveness resulting in a weekly report that incorporated our weekly effectiveness rate being

monitored through the media, social programs, and public awareness. I reviewed, designed, and

approved all media campaign product (radio, billboard, and newspaper) messages for correct

intent and content. I served as the BCT Staff PSYOP Officer where I briefed the highest ranking

officer in the AO, the BCT Commander and his DCO on all PSYOP projects, proposal, and

missions utilizing Excel spread sheets and PowerPoint presentations. I served as the Officer In

Charge (OIC) of multiple Tactical PSYOP Teams responsible for over 990 missions (including 6

air missions). I directed all TPTs on PSYOP missions and training in support of BCT to include

assessments and interviews to be conducted by the TPTs with task force AOs. I served as

spokesman/liaison for the Fire &Effects Coordination Cell. Primary advisor to BCT staff on all

PSYOP issues within AO and served as the subject matter export. I reviewed of photo data of

graffiti around AO to ascertain origin and areas of increased insurgent activities. I served as a

personal security detachment commander for assorted personnel, providing security at meeting

and other events.

2001 to 2007, Cuyahoga County Enforcement Agency, Support Enforcement Officer II. I

performed analysis and provided counseling to clients. I interpreted and analyzed orders from

court. I calculated and analyzed arreages due from absent parent. I reviewed and verified child

support information and payments. I determined modification of cases based on child support

guidelines and percentages. I interviewed and responded to walk in clients. I reviewed

delinquency list for cases to be processed for prosecution. I assisted clients in receiving child

support services. Answered and returned correspondence. I prepared motions for the court. I

sent requests to the court for the reduction or termination of child support orders. I prepared

findings and recommendations for the court.

Entire Work Experience

2012 to Present, Intel Analyt, CLI Solutions, CENTCOM

2011 to 2012, U.S. Army, Sr. Research Manager, Intel. Fusion Center, Herat, Afghanistan

2011 to Present, U.S. Army Reserve, Senior Analyst, EUCOM Det 2

2010 to 2011, US Army, S2/Security Manager/Trainer, 1st BN/ 1st BDE/USACAPOC

2009 to 2010, US Army, Executive Officer, A CO/1st BN/ 1st BDE/USACAPOC

2007 to 2009, US Army, Detachment Commander, 350th Tactical PSYOP Co., Iraq

2001 to 2007, Cuyahoga County Enforcement Agency, Support Enforcement Officer II

2000 thru 2000, Corporate Shell Oil, Manager, Chicago, IL

1999 to 2000, Ride the Nine, Bartender/ Bar Back, Normal, IL

1991to 1998, US Army, Pharmacy Technician, Ft Bragg, NC

RELEVANT TRAINING AND SKILLS / PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Training and Certifications/Qualifications: ISR (Intelligence, Surveilance, and Reconn.)

Synchronization Manager’s Course, 2013; Joint Analysis Intelligence Center Core Courses,

Molesworth, England, 2012; OSINT Course, Molesworth, England, 2012; Military

Intelligence Captains’ Career Course, Ft Huachuca, AZ, 2011; Intelligence in Combating

Terrorism, Ft Huachuca, AZ, 2010, Operations Security Officer Certification Level II, Ft

Pickett, VA, 2010, Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course, Ft Bragg, NC, 2010, Security Manager

Course, Ft McCoy, WI, 2009, Network Manager Security Course, Ft McCoy, WI, 2009,

Physical Security, Ft McCoy, WI, 2009, Psychological Operation Officers Qualification

Course, Ft Bragg, NC 2007, Civil Defense Officer (5Y), Army Instructor (5K), Public Safety

Officer (6H). Experience with Office Applications / Intelligence-related Applications:

Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excess, Access Pro, Map HT, SPSS, Share Point, CIDNE,

TIGR, Arc GIS, Intellipedia, Intelink, M3, HOT-R, Analyst Notebook, WebTAS, and NATO

Intelligence Tool Box.

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