Dennis P. Hirth

North Chicago, IL *****

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Senior Intelligence Analyst

Repeated success providing high quality, fact-driven analysis of global security risks and geopolitical climate strategy with established and emerging technologies to achieve maximum operational impacts with minimum resource expenditures. Talent for launching programs related to personnel training, threat assessment, briefings and written reports, and high-level thinking critical for strategic planning and risk mitigation. Expert presenter, supervisor, and analyst; able to forge solid relationships with strategic partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels. Previously held U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) TS/SCI (Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information) and U.S. Department of State (DOS) TS/SCI- clearances. Twenty-year military veteran with multiple tours overseas; to include Iraq and Afghanistan; Headquarters, First Air Force Superintendent for Intelligence and lead briefer during 9/11 crisis.

Highlights of Expertise

Risk Management

Security and Operations

Information Analysis / Security Risks

Corporate Governance / Structure

Intelligence Analysis

Insider Threat

Operations Security

Computer Security

Threat Research

All-Source Collection and Analysis

Operation Center

Strategic Planning and Security Coordination

Business Relationship Development

United States Air Force /Reserves Veteran

Threat Intelligence

Decision Making

Intelligence Community

Public Relations

Career Experience

Ready Protective Services / Remote

Senior Intelligence Analyst / Security Consultant

October 2022 – Current

●Responsible for the early stages of threat detection by identifying threats at the first phase of an attack or compromise. Utilizes data analysis, threat intelligence and cutting-edge security technologies to find unusual behavior and malicious activity. Documents findings and incident investigations. Provides feedback and training to improve security controls. Working as an Intelligence Analyst, examines information from a wide array of foreign information. Evaluates and assesses gathered information with the intention of developing meaningful intelligence assessments, free of bias.

●Writes reports and creates oral briefings. Abides by all security protocols. Integrates the cultural context from foreign sources into desired products. Works under tight deadlines and effectively with a cross functional team.

●Provides subject matter expertise and insight to clients about industry attack trends and defenses by developing and maintaining deep awareness and understanding of evolving threats, adversaries, and intrusion trends. Provides subject matter expertise to less experienced team members.

Sallyport Global Services / Balad Air base (Iraq)

Program Manager (Intelligence) Senior Intelligence Analyst / Security Risk Manager

March 2020 – September 2022

●Provided direct support to the Sallyport Balad Air Base Program Manager and Security Director in overseeing day-to-day intelligence operations within the Sallyport Risk Management Department. Monitor and direct collection, processing, analysis, presentation, and dissemination of open-source information products in support of all aspects related to the tactical intelligence preparation of the environment (IPOE) for Balad Air Base in line with the Performance of Work Statement (PWS). Comply with and implement relevant sections of ISO 18788 ‘Management Systems for Private Security Operations’.

●Manager of the Balad Air Base Insider Threat and Operations Security Programs. Manages, develops and maintains Sallyport Risk Management collection, processing, analysis, presentation, and dissemination of open-source information products in accordance with the PWS and client needs.

●Provides quality assurance/quality control of all Risk Management analytical products to ensure accuracy. Disseminates products to approved organizations and personnel as directed.

●Responsible for developing scenarios and exercise support material in support of required base security exercises and drills.

●Responsible for identifying and facilitating resolution of all Risk Management personnel issues including financial, logistical, emergency, or any other issue which may impact employee performance.

●Establishes plans, creates schedules and long-range calendars and ensures that Risk Management personal remain in compliance with all safety, training, and evaluation/auditing requirements as required.

●Directs and monitors mentoring efforts and facilitates the flow of information, products, and briefs between Risk Management, Project Management, clients, and others as required.

●Responsible for supporting the successful integration of IqAF Intelligence personnel within the BDOC through mentoring and information support. Facilitates the flow of critical information within the BDOC, the Balad Air Base Risk Management (RM) section and the IqAF section.

●Established standard operating procedures (SOP) for the intelligence support position within the BDOC; providing exercise and real-world support as the BDOC intelligence officer.

Strategic Aviation (Hoplite Group) / Balad Air base (Iraq)

Senior Intelligence Analyst / Data Manager

May 2016 – June 2017

●Responsible for identifying hazards and assessing criticality and ranking each accordingly and overseeing the production of commercial intelligence estimates, threat assessments, aviation risk assessments and appropriate reporting, and the development of risk mitigation tactics, aircrew briefings and debriefings.

●Conceptualized, developed, and initiated education and training for staff to lead risk awareness and create increased understanding of security protocol.

●Created the Balad Air Base aviation standard for pre-flight missions, was specifically singled out by visiting aircrews for comprehensive intelligence briefings, mission planning and threat avoidance.

●Analyzed information in the field of general intelligence, terrorism and force protection, in support of counter-insurgent operations in support of Balad Air Base.

●Provided upper-level all-source intelligence and monitored ongoing threats in Iraq, the Middle East and Northern Africa while producing intelligence reports higher Headquarters.

Established standard operating procedures (SOP) for the intelligence support position within the BDOC; providing exercise and real-world support as the BDOC intelligence officer.

Analyzed information in the field of general intelligence, terrorism and force protection, in support of counter-insurgent operations in support of Balad Air Base.

Discover Financial Services, Corporate Headquarters, Riverwoods, Illinois

Senior Intelligence Analyst / Data Manager

Mar 2010 – May 2010

Provided private contract on-site security services for third largest credit card brand in the United States with nearly 50 million cardholders.

Identified a crucial training and communication issue; mitigating any future mishaps concerning high profile visiting dignitaries to Discover Corporate Headquarters. Provided analysis of personnel security, physical infrastructure, and recommendations for corrective measures.

Accountable for 14 security personnel during eight-hour shifts; in charge of scheduling, compliance, post order development, performance tracking and metrics; trained employees and provided feedback; worked directly with local police; wrote reports and attended meetings to review incidents, breaches, and resolve issues.

Triple Canopy, US Embassy, Baghdad (Iraq)

Senior Intelligence Analyst

Mar 2010 – May 2016

Produced all-source intelligence products over broad range of issues as a result of diligent and fact-driven analysis; focused on insurgent capabilities and actions, political and cultural climates, tribal and social networks, and any other issues as required.

Reviewed operations to monitor and analyze threat intelligence, including assessment of credibility, urgency, and specific target information; oversaw 13 intelligence analysts supporting the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Regional Security Officer [RSO], Tactical Operations Center [TOC], and various U.S. Embassy support staff.

Drafted intelligence reports and brief the senior RSO Officer on a daily; provided strategic and special briefing to TOC; offered technical expertise in security protocol, intelligence information, and crisis management procedures.

Senior Intelligence representative to the RSO Crisis Management team during the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) takeover of two thirds of the Iraq land mass. Authored in-depth terrorist threat assessments, briefings, and point papers on ISIS potential courses of action.

Intelligence point of contact for the Baghdad Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC). Selected to present the annual security briefing to the largest OSAC Chapter in the world.

Supported the Human Intelligence (HUMINT) reporting process from collection to analysis; and authored numerous Intelligence Information Reports (IIR).

Capstone Corporation, Great Lakes Naval Station, Chicago, Illinois

Battle Watch Supervisor - Senior Intelligence Analyst

September 2007 – February 2010

Monitored Battle Watch Specialist and global events that may affect Navy shore installations in as many as 16 different states while providing situational awareness and operational support as needed

Planned and orchestrated daily workflow; supervised team as Senior Battle Watch team member and reported directly to the Navy Regional Commander in addition to coordinating with the DoD and a host of federal and local governmental agencies.

Established planning priorities and validated requirements for operational and intelligence support during national, regional, and local emergencies and contingencies. Produced finished intelligence, including detailed studies, briefings, and responses to requests for information on terrorist groups, networks, capabilities, and locations.

CACI International Inc (Computers and information technology company) Baghdad (Iraq)

Site Lead - Senior Intelligence Analyst

Mar 2004 – May 2016

Senior Intelligence Analyst to the Multi-National Corps – Iraq (MNC-I) Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (MNC-I AT/FP) Assessment Team. Senior Intelligence Analyst to the MNC-I Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Section.

Conducted research, collate, evaluate, and analyze all-source intelligence concerning Foreign Intelligence Security Services (FISS) / CI capabilities of the Middle East. Analytical work focused on substantive intelligence matters involving terrorist’s groups and networks, force protection issues, and semi-automated timeline and event modeling.

Analyzes all-source; multi-disciplined information using intelligence applications and methodologies to prepare reports and assessments of extremist terrorism trends in Iraq. Acted as the functional expert for Intelligence on the MNC-I AT/ FP assessment team; performing vulnerability assessments.

Drafted terrorism threat level assessments for various locations in the AOR in accordance with DOD directives; coordinated products with other Commands, Services and National Agencies and conducted liaison with joint, allied, coalition elements.

Senior Intelligence Analyst to the Multi-National Corps – Iraq (MNC-I) Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (MNC-I AT/FP) Assessment Team. Conducted research, collate, evaluate, and analyze all-source intelligence concerning Foreign Intelligence Security Services (FISS) / CI capabilities of the Middle East. Analytical work focused on substantive intelligence matters involving terrorist’s groups and networks, force protection issues, and semi-automated timeline and event modeling.

Analyzed all-source; multi-disciplined information using intelligence applications and methodologies to prepare reports and assessments of extremist terrorism trends in Iraq. Acted as the functional expert for Intelligence on the MNC-I AT/ FP assessment team; performing vulnerability assessments.

Drafted terrorism threat level assessments for various locations in the AOR in accordance with DOD directives; coordinated products with other Commands, Services and National Agencies and conducted liaison with joint, allied, coalition elements.

1985 – 2005 United States Air Force / Air Force Reserves: Military Highlights: Served honorably in the United States Air Force, United States Air Force Reserves and the National Guard for over 20 years. I retired in 2005. Wide range of military deployments; has supported numerous major contingencies to include Desert Storm/Shield; Operation Provide Comfort; Operation Enduring Freedom; Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Iraqi Freedom. I deployed overseas as the sole 928th intelligence representative to both Operation Provide Comfort (U.S. and Coalition support to the Iraqi Kurds) and Operation Provide Promise (U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) support to the Former Yugoslavia). During the 9/11 terrorist bombings in New York and at the Pentagon; was the Continental North American Region Commander (CONR) Noble Eagle Crisis Action Team lead briefer and senior analyst. I was responsible for researching, developing and presenting intelligence products at the operational level for senior leaders, to include Homeland Defense, counterterrorism and Global regional issues. As a member of the Headquarter, First Air Force Staff Assistance Team coordinated with senior level National Guard personnel on a variety of intelligence issues. I was responsible for organizing, planning and directing Intelligence training in support of unilateral, joint, and combined theater contingency operations and exercises; with specific attention to focusing on unit preparedness and mission execution. I was the Senior Enlisted Intelligence Analyst/briefer on the Continental United States North American Region (CONR) Region Air Operations Center (AOC) battle staff. I had the responsibility to advise the Senior Intelligence Officer on all applicable matters, forecast any potential problem areas, and to manage the division enlisted force; was on 24-hour/day standby for real world contingencies; chief analyst on Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction. Worked with representatives from DIA, Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Coast Guard and the Milwaukee Police Department in determining the threat to the city of Milwaukee. Researched, authored, and coordinated threat assessments to support the Commander and other senior leadership on political-military developments, military capabilities and doctrine, weapons acquisitions, and employment of military forces.

Education & Credentials

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree, Computer Technology, Innova University, Wilmington, Delaware, Associate Applied Science Degree, Communications Applications Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois (1yr), Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois (1.5 yrs.)

Professional Development: Illinois Security Permanent Employee Registration Card, American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification training, United States Air Force (USAF) Senior Non-commissioned Officer leadership and management courses, Federal Emergency Management Agency courses on Incident Management, Preparedness, Response & Recover during national disasters and terrorist incidents

Awards and Publications: United States Air Force Reserve Component Intelligence Senior NCO of the Year, Military Airlift Command Reserve Intelligence NCO of the Year, Air Combat Command Reserve Intelligence NCO of the Year, 9th Air Force Reserve Intelligence NCO of the Year, 928th Airlift Wing NCO of the Year, Air Combat Command Reserve Senior Intelligence NCO of the Year (4x), 1st Air Force Reserve Intelligence Senior NCO of the Year (5x).

Security Professional Training: Illinois Security Permanent Employee Registration Card American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification training United States State Department Worldwide Protective Services National Private Security Transition Course United States State Department Worldwide Protective Services II Course Department of Defense Counterterrorism Analyst Course Joint Military Intelligence Training Center (JMITC) Counterterrorism Analyst Course US Pacific Command Joint Intelligence Training Activity, Pacific (JITAP) Introduction to Terrorism Joint Military Intelligence Training Center (JMITC) Counterterrorism Analyst Course Survival United States Air Force Reserve Escape, Recovery and Evasion (SERE) training Security Safety “Active Shooter” Balad Air Base Fire Department Fire Extinguisher Training Course Center for Development of Security Excellence – Cybersecurity Awareness Defense (DoD) CONUS Replacement Center Civilians, and Non-Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (Non-LOGCAP) Contactors deploying to and redeploying from theaters of operations in support of overseas contingency operations.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Courses: Federal Emergency Management Agency courses on Incident Management, Preparedness, Response & Recover during national disasters and terrorist incidents FEMA 100 - Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS) FEMA 120 - An Introduction to Exercises FEMA 200 - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents FEMA 275 - Role of EOC in community Preparedness, Response & Recovery FEMA 546 - Continuity of Operations (COOP) Awareness FEMA 700 - NIMS, an Introduction FEMA 800 - National Response Plan (NRP) FEMA 821 - Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Support FEMA 860 - Introduction to the National Infrastructure Protection

Computer Training: Microsoft Office Suite Google Earth Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) system Webpage Software Analyst Notebook Department of Defense (DOD) Defense Messaging System Data Analysis Training Vulnerability Assessment Intelligence Analysis Crisis Management Threat Analysis · Security Training Data Mining Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)

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