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DAMIEON TOBIAS BENITEZ
San Antonio, TX 78253
**************@*****.***
SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE (SIGINT) TECHNICIAN
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Army Signals Intelligence Warrant Officer with over 23 years of experience working in the Intelligence Community. Experience managing multiple intelligence disciplines in support of battle planning and management for national and multi-national organizations. As an intelligence professional, I have been responsible for extracting, correlating and coordinating intelligence data from/to multiple reporting sources/databases to support operational and strategic level decision making.
Experienced in intelligence network management, intelligence collection, processing, analysis, reporting and dissemination. Fifteen years of experience with DOD Information Assurance requirements and procedures.
Over 16 years of experience as a mid-senior manager supervising between 20-70 providing JWICS network systems support to intelligence cells around the world in support of GWOT, CENTCOM, EUCOM, OEF and OIF.
Able to prioritize, review, and validate Intelligence Collection Requirements.
Developed target packages and write intermediate SIGINT reports and Informal Technical Notes
Performed target discovery and development supporting force protection operations
Trained mid-level analysts on analytic processes, software, and technological exploitation
SIGINT analyst and reporter; produced approximately 50% of branch’s product output
Coordinated Requests for Information balancing customer demands and resource constraints.
Knowledge of SIGINT reporting of Klieglights, Tactical Reports (TACREPS), Product Tip-offs, Preliminary Mission Summaries (PREMS), and Product Reports.
Knowledge of Special Reconnaissance Operations (SRO) and capabilities of the ISR platforms and associated systems.
Knowledge of Intelligence applications related to multi-discipline intelligence collection.
Experienced in all-source research and analysis of multi-discipline intelligence and exploitation of SIGINT and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) information.
Self-starter and able to learn and employ new technology quickly. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ARMY: E2 – CW4 July 22, 1993 – September 01, 2016 Began Army career as an enlisted Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Analyst and was selected to become a SIGINT Technician Warrant Officer in May 2003.
SIGINT Advisor, 66th Theater Intelligence Brigade (TIB) July 2015 – June 2016 Wiesbaden, Germany
• Provided SIGINT advice to the BDE Staff and subordinate battalions in support of the mission, intent, vision, and priorities of the Brigade Commander.
• Leveraged and provided SIGINT expertise and management of operations, Contingency Plans (CONPLANs), Operations Plans (OPLANs), and theater-level exercises in support of European Command (EUCOM) and United States Army Europe (USAREUR).
• Supported USAREUR G2 requirements and built trust and confidence in the support relationship.
• Oversaw SIGINT mil-to-mil relationships and sought out innovative ways to increase communication between partners.
• Served as the Brigade SIGINT Intelligence Oversight Officer. Senior SIGINT Technician and Mission Manager for Guardrail Common Sensor (GRCS) Operations August 2013 – July 2015 Wiesbaden, Germany
• Directed ISR GRCS collection, exploitation, analysis, quality control, reporting, Intelligence Oversight, and maintenance efforts of over 110 Soldiers and contract support personnel.
• Directed the time-sensitive dissemination of Indications and Warning data to engaged OEF forces.
• Advised and assisted commanders and staff officers in the development of SIGINT collection activities.
• Managed the collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED) of over 60,000 national, tactical, and time-sensitive/force protection related reports.
• Oversaw PED transition and coordinated directly with leadership at NSA-G, 116th MIB, 224th MI BN, and TF ODIN to maintain continuity of operations recognized by 116th AIB command for integrating the mission at Fort Gordon.
• Pursued the implantation of new missions that enabled other battalions and units within the brigade and garrison to cross train and effectively use excess capacity within the Mission Operation Facility. SIGINT Chief, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Joint Command (IJC) SIGINT & Electronic Warfare Operations Cell (SEWOC)
May 2012- April 2013 Afghanistan
• Provided COMIJC, his staff, Regional Commands (RC), and other theater agencies with timely and accurate SIGINT to support ISR combat operations, planning, and decision making.
• Coordinated and briefed COMISAF on the execution of collection and targeting operations throughout the theater.
• Provided COMIJC with SIGINT to develop, deconflict, and prioritize targets.
• Coordinated with NATO SIGINT personnel at the RC level and assisted and acted as their advocate during engagements with ISAF and SHAPE.
• Maintained relationships with several intelligence agencies and coordinating cross-site operations among nu- merous troop contributing nations, which significantly increased intelligence production and directly improved timely indications and warning to ground commanders and shaped the reduction of enemy communication net- works.
SIGINT Chief, V Corps G2 Analysis and Control Element (ACE) September 2011 – April 2012 Wiesbaden, Germany
• Prepared the G-2 SIGINT section of a newly transformed V Corps for global deployment with a comprehensive understanding of the complex Afghanistan operational environment and deployed operations at the IJC.
• Prepared the Corps to operate on arrival in Afghanistan with all requisite SIGINT authorities, ensuring the V Corps CG would not miss a minute of critical intelligence.
• Coordinated with collection management to ensure asset were focused on the V Corps Commander’s Priority Intelligence Requirements.
• Maintained section access to national databases and provided oversight on their use.
• Conducted SIGINT pre-deployment and partner training to build capacity among NATO professionals. SIGINT Advisor, USAREUR G2
February 2010 – August 2011 Heidelberg, Germany
• Advised the USAREUR Commander, G2, and key staff on theater-wide SIGINT operations, plans, systems integration, and architecture in both US and NATO Coalition environments. Planed and coordinated SIGINT support to USAREUR operations and exercises.
• Developed, maintained, and monitored theater SIGINT collection and analysis requirements for USAREUR G2 and its Major Subordinate Commands.
• Planned and coordinated training for deploying Soldiers from USAREUR MSCs. Provided staff assistance for technology insertions, requirements development, and funding.
• Ensured deploying USAREUR subordinate units received the best possible SIGINT readiness training by coordinating with the Army TCAE OEF section to provide an Afghan AOR-specific MTT hands-on courses.
• Coordinated with INSCOM’s TROJAN Management Office to provide required training for a newly established TOJAN Switch Extension which enabled Soldiers to conduct SIGINT training at home station.
• Served as the SIGINT Tech in USAREUR’s Contingency Command Post (CCP); assisting with the collaboration and dissemination of intelligence information. Operations Chief, All Source Analysis and Warning (ASAW) Division, J2, United States Forces Korea (USFK) February 2009 – February 2010 Seoul, Korea
• Provided real world multi-disciplined, ground intelligence analysis of the North Korean threat for the joint and combined warfighters in the republic of Korea.
• Coordinated and integrated the Ground Component Command-Combined Analysis and Control Center intelligence into a joint/combined common operation picture for the commander.
• Synchronized ROK and US National Intelligence regarding North Korean ground intelligence as well as provided collection guidance to US/ROK collection platforms.
• Assisted the All Source Analysis and Warning division senior leadership with mission planning, task management, and the daily operations within the Intelligence Fusion Cell.
• Worked with J2 intelligence Operations Division officers with the planning of Korean-wide exercises WINTER SURGE 2010, KEY RESOLVE 2010, and ULCHI FREDOM GUARDIAN 2010. Deputy Chief, Systems Exploitation (SE) Menwith Hill Station United Kingdom (UK) February 2006 - February 2009 Harrogate, England
• Provided oversight for 4 watches, totaling 86 US/UK joint-service and DOD workforce, conducting 24 hour inter-agency intelligence operations.
• Liaised with US/UK national agencies to determine high priority intelligence targets and ensured taskings were executed properly.
• Composed and performed quality control on technical intelligence reports that informed national decision makers on the capabilities of developmental, strategic, and tactical military systems.
• Worked with senior officers, civilian managers, and watch analysts to improve tasking and training techniques.
• Established relationships with other intelligence agencies and coordinated cross-site operations in direct support of Theater Commanders and Strategic decision makers.
• Provided technical leadership and vision on all aspects of the missions, to include engineering, research, and collection issues.
Chief, U.S. Army Central Command Technical Control and Analysis Element (TCAE) May 2003 – February 2006 Fort Gordon, Georgia
• In charge of daily operations of the US Army Central Command and Combined Forces Component Commander Theater Technical Control and Analysis Element’s Ground Emanations Cell.
• Provided SIGINT analysis, reporting, and emitter mapping support, maintained technical SIGINT databases and updates, and provided technical SIGINT product in support of OEF and OIF.
• Assumed the duties of theater TCAE Chief as necessary and provide support to theater SIGINT requirements.
• Spearheaded the establishment of the 513h MI BDE’s first-ever Ground Emanations Cell responsible for both communication and non-communication signals miter-mapping and tern analysis
• Oversaw the integration and operator training of the DCGS-A and IC Extension Node systems into TCAE operations
• Developed and maintained diverse relationships amongst tactical, theater, and national level SIGINT organizations in order to execute divisions of efforts between host units analytic efforts and that of the Army TCAE.
• Ensured the ACTCAE’s CFLCC Support team provided relevant and timely SIGINT support to forward deployed team members to meet ARCENT requirements. DATES OF RANK
WO1 - 13 December 2002
CW2 - 13 December 2004
CW3 - 01 September 2008
CW4 - 01 October 2012
MILITARY EDUCATION SUMMARY
OVSC-1100
OVSC-1800
OVSC-2200
INSCOM Intelligence Oversight Officer Certification Course IOAC Annual IA Awareness Training
OVSC-1203 FISA Amendment Act
SIGINT Analytical Support to Military Operations Course CRSK-1000 Intro to SIGINT Development
NETA-2005 Intro to GSM
NETA-2008 Digital Network Intelligence Workshop
NETA-1021 Internet Technologies
GEO-BOOTCAMP
EO for Supervisors
Military Satellites Course
Action Officer Course
Warrant Officer Basic Course
Warrant Officer Candidate Course
Basic NON-Commissioned Officer Course
ELINT Collector Course (EA-280)
EW/Signal Intelligence NON-Communications Course 14 Weeks Technical ELINT Collection and Analysis
Technical and Operational ELINT Course
Primary Leadership Course
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal - 2
Joint Service Achievement Medal - 3
Army Achievement Medal - 2
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Overseas Service Ribbon – 2
National Defense Service Medal - 2
REFERENCES
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