Technical Product Air Force

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Clayton Besse has over ** years of combined experience in technical product ownership, ISR capability management, and intelligence analysis. His Air Force military career includes progressively challenging technical and managerial positions at locations to include NASIC, NSA, NRO and AFISRA/25AF. Now at GTRI’s Cyber Lab, Besse serves as Branch Chief of the Integrated Analytics Branch. He leads engineers and scientists in applied R&D projects for various DoD (24AF, AFLCMC, AFRL, JIOWC, & SOCOM) and DoE sponsors. His group delivers technical analyses, quick reaction capabilities, and software in the cyber ISR domain. As an independent researcher, Besse serves as a senior technical product owner for the AF DCGS program office, instructor and authors impactful strategic plans, concepts of operation, technology roadmaps, and risk assessments for high-profile sponsors at AFLCMC, the Pentagon (AF/A2), and DoE Headquarters.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

● Organizational Leadership ● Multi INT Fusion Expertise ● Strategic Planning

● Certified ELINT Professional ● Ops/Intel/Acq Community ● Change Management

● Problem/Conflict Resolution ● Multi-Site Operations ● Cross-Functional Team Leadership

● Technical Product Ownership ● Systems Thinking ● Intelligence/Cyber Tradecraft

EDUCATION

Masters of Engineering, Engineering Management University of Louisville

Bachelors of Arts, Mathematical Sciences (Cum Laude) University of Illinois, Springfield

Associate of Applied Science, Intelligence Studies Community College of the Air Force

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Branch Chief, Integrated Analytics 2016 – Pres

Leads cross-functional software development/program management/electronic warfare team serving several DoD and DoE organizations. Provides technical leadership and direction for the systems engineering, test and evaluation, and technology maturation of ISR in the land, sea, air, space and cyberspace domains. Oversees day-to-day operations, including a current $4M and growing project portfolio. Performs operational concept development, technical investigations, modeling, performance analysis, planning, and verification and validation activities. Routinely participates in and provides hands-on supervision on concurrent sponsor engagements, customer relationship management, and bid and proposal efforts.

●Aligned development priorities with mission requirements for 4 geographically separated development teams.

●Fused information from operational arenas, subject matter experts, and intelligence assessments to strengthen warfighter capabilities.

●Cultivated working relationships between various defense organizations by a) analyzing GTRI strengths against sponsor needs and b) determining how data and products can be used to address warfighter needs.

CACI

Signals Analyst, Lead 2010 - 2016

Technical ELINT analyst responsible for providing analysis, characterization, interpretation, and reporting of complex RADAR related waveforms. Capable of providing insight, advice, and technical guidance on complex analytical problems; specifically, on sophisticated signal and weapon system problems, analysis of new RADAR technologies, electronic attack signals, and system vulnerability assessments based on sound interpretive/engineering judgment. Knowledgeable in Technical ELINT analysis tools and resources, national signals databases, radar functions, pulse level detail, and general RADAR/weapon system familiarity and able to accurately represent RADAR signal characteristics in reports and national databases.

●Guided development of predictive new threat awareness methods; improved accuracy for rapid targeting

●Drafted system report verifying counter tactics simulation testing for foreign material exploitation

●Conducted analysis of new complex signals data, coordinated future acquisition and consummated first exploitation of world deployed threat in over 5 years

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Cryptologic Program Director & Sr Enlisted Representative 2015 - 2106

Represented national organizations in the leadership and management of special projects providing guidance in areas including policy development, customer interaction, and needs assessment. Builds and motivates military/civilian teams to accomplish goals, enable strong customer focus, and maintain high expectations for performance. Collaborates/partners across intelligence disciplines and advises leaders at various levels to accomplish goals while supplying timely, accurate, and relevant information to assist senior leadership, customers, and/or management in making decisions. Increases the capabilities, performance, and effectiveness of 52 joint military personnel by influencing policy and resolving issues pertinent to job assignment, training, professional development, and recognition.

●Established 42-mbr flight supporting national intelligence requirements for 7 Combatant Commands

●Led reallocation of 26 joint military personnel resulting in over 15% growth in under 3 months

●Developed non-traditional data extraction initiatives supporting rapid electronic warfare reprogramming

Operations Superintendent 2014 – 2015

Led operational oversight and support for 36 career fields across 6 geographically separated organizations toward the advancement of the Cyber Mission Force. Partners with multiple USAF and Department of Defense organizations developing cyber integration supporting the National Intelligence Community and Combatant Commanders. Develops total force integration strategies with Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve partners to further expand cyber ISR capabilities.

●Guided 7 x 64-person teams and 9 x 120-mbr units’ mission growth; cyber operations integrated in 5 OPLANS; amplified armory for 4 Combatant Commands

●Enabled Command and Control of Air Force cyber forces; coordinated w/ COCOMs; sync’d 14 GSUs Ops

●Coord’d RED FLAG cyber ISR; led tailored intel analysis; directly enabled integrated live-fly air and cyber ops

BLUE DEVIL Program Manager Spring 2012

Program Manager, Deputy Liaison Officer and Senior Leader for multi-million dollar distributed quick reaction capability airborne ISR program. Led 30+ government & contractor team through deployment/ops/enhancement of fused intelligence tactical military operations. Provided fused counterinsurgency/counternarcotic products supporting OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. Constructed ISR reporting process streamlining efficiency to the operational customer.

●Senior Leader supporting 3 Task Forces/31 Combat/160 counterinsurgency missions

●HQ AFISRA Tech & SIGINT Lead for SAF QRC & Deputy Liaison Officer to US and foreign forces

●Built data exchange process across the intelligence community enabling ISR layered planning cycle

Manager, TechSIGINT & Space Capabilities 2010 - 2014

Space and technical signals intelligence subject matter expert continuously pursued implementation of advanced multi million dollar USAF ISR research & development programs through the management of software embedded/intensive projects. Functioned as HQ AFISRA Airborne Signals Intelligence Payload program manager enhancing warfighter intelligence system operations and threat awareness within the AF DCGS. Authored policy & baseline tactics, techniques and procedure improvements for Air Force technical signals analysis operations and organized, trained and equipped many dozens of global organizations. Coordinated ongoing support to USAF EW capabilities advocating development, coordination and implementation of DoD and intelligence community EW modifications.

●Established USAF TechELINT Management Office; streamlined EW Tasking, Collection, Processing Exploitation, and Dissemination to improve next generation weapon system capabilities

●Maximized multi billion dollar emerging overhead constellation; ensured Air Force access and near real time aircraft survivability during military operations

●Directed multi million dollar Intelligence Broadcast System – Joint Integration of Nationally Derived Intelligence program development and implementation to enable beyond line of sight threat awareness

Senior SIGINT Analyst & Deputy Mission Manager 2007 - 2010

Deputy Mission Manager, Senior Manager and Senior Multi mode systems analyst employing ten figure intelligence system satisfying US and coalition operational and intelligence requirements. Operated highly technical multi million dollar computer controlled demodulation and analysis equipment to identify and geolocate adversary threat information for US and allied warfighters. Performed arms control agreement verification, real-time data forwarding, software intensive projects, and follow-on research/analysis detailing adversary threat system advancements. Trained analysts in solution process, implements production techniques and writes reports disseminated throughout the United States and allied intelligence community.

●Led multiple teams to tops in skills, efficiency & teamwork; Awarded Top 1% USAF TechELINT analysts

●Executed emergency relocation for father and three kids in under 10 days from austere location; commended by Air Force Technical Applications Center Commander and Senior Leader

●Recognized exemplary performance and highly effective leadership; consistently sets pace for mission accomplishment

Flight Chief, Warfighter Support 2005 - 2007

Guided 4 geographically separated units’ space superiority support for Combatant Commander and Joint Force Air Component Commander successful mission execution for both current and future operations. Ensured effective planning, resource management and space operational TTP integration into all phases of planning for the AF, Joint Chiefs of Staff and coalition operational preparation of the environment. Subject Matter Expert for Special Access Program in direct support to the Joint Space Operations Center, Joint Space Air Component Commander, 14 AF, Air Force Space Command and Combatant Commands. Coordinated development of realistic exercise scenarios to meet warfighter requirements.

●Drove “train like we fight” mentality; successfully led first Global War on Terrorism electronic support to SAP capabilities deployment in over four years

●Boosted successful support to highest in five years; set basis for combatant command directive

●Quarterbacked over 1500 hours of exercise support and awarded Secretary of Defense Joint Test and Evaluation Team recognition for capability integration into global air operations

SPECIALIZED EDUCATION & TRAINING

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) 4.0 Agilist Certification

Professional Management Certification Community College of the Air Force

Distinguished ELINT Professional Certification National Cryptologic School, NSA

Sr Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Academy Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL

Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Academy Air University, Ramstein AB, GE

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