Special Agent Operations Officer
Resume:
NEIL PATRICK COOK
Madison, AL 35758
***************@*****.***
CLEARANCE LEVEL: TS/SCI Security Clearance (as of 11 September 2020)
SKILL SET AND EXPERIENCE: Extensive combined
(military/private sector) experience in, Personnel Security Administration, Facility Security Officer and Intelligence Analyst positions covering a career of 30+ years. Specific experience includes over 25 years of leadership/managerial positions that included Administrative oversight, regulatory compliance, mentoring/counseling and professionally developing subordinates while effectively instituting diverse problem solving techniques. Professionally interacted through effective combined communications within diverse leadership levels within the U.S. Army and prominent Defense Contractors. Comprehensive training and experience regarding all aspects of Personnel / Facility Security Officer, e-QIP documentation, administration and (JPAS) administration process from completion of initial documentation to the official granting of a security clearance which included the investigate process behind the security clearance procedure. Wide-ranging excellent experience with all associated Microsoft Office applications to include Excel, Power Point and accomplished computer, typing and extensive analytical research skills. Mastered several Government databases that included: DISS, PTS, JPAS, MDA SSO database. Contributed extensive essential input regarding Request for Proposal that resulted in contract renewal. Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC). Effective September 2012. Certification renewal effective until September 2023.
SENIOR PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST. Sep 2010 to
Present Dese Research Inc 315 Wynn Drive NW # 2,
Huntsville, AL 35805
Executed and coordinated all Intermediary duties to ensure that assigned MDA personnel complete their periodic re-investigation and or initial security clearance. Reviewed for quality control all SF-86 and other pertinent security documentation to determine and adjudicate MDA personnel security status. Provided appropriate security notification ensured that MDA newcomer personnel were properly in-processed to include complying with Standard Form 312 “Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement”, NATO and CNWDI requirements. Ensured that MDA departing personnel were properly out-processed to include complying with Standard Form 312 “Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement”, NATO and CNWDI requirements. Processed and maintained the MDA NATO Secret Document Database. Provided NATO and CNWDI briefing/debriefing, as required, to MDA personnel. Continuously Updated the Personnel Security Tracking databases, JPAS, IAC’s and all other security Data Bases as required. Issued to government and military MDA personnel and maintain record of, Courier Authorization Cards. Obtained security clearance and investigation data via the DCII, e-QIP, PTS, DISS and/or JPAS personnel security databases. Assisted in rewriting specific MDA Security instructions and annual training slides for NATO and CNWDi refresher training. Coordinated with other DoD agencies and departments to obtain/verify current security related information, security clearance transfers and products. SFPC Certified as of 20 October 2013.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST. Nov 2008 to Sep 2009 DATALINE LLC, 2551 Elthan Avenue Suite K Norfolk, VA., 23513 (Regional Manager: Mike Allen)
Directly supported Special Operations Task Force Central Iraq (5th SFG) by providing critical time sensitive Targeting and All Source intelligence in direct support of Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha Teams. As an intelligence analyst I provided timely Intelligence/analytical support through Counter Insurgency interrogations and detailed intelligence research that produced daily essential intelligence products to the Military Intelligence Detachment Officer in charge of the Temporary Holding Facility (THF) in Baghdad Iraq. Daily responsibilities required regarding COMSEC management and support to the Joint Intelligence U. S. Army units within the Iraqi theater of operations using secure voice and computer transmissions. Worked directly with Interrogators that produced critical intelligence regarding insurgent hierarchy, methods of operations and locations of significant enemy weapons caches and terrorists organizations. Acknowledged by General Odinero as the best THF in the Iraqi Theater of Operations to send Insurgents if you want exceptional and actionable intelligence produced.
SECURITY / INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR. Oct 2006 to Sep 2008 WILL Technology Inc., 1570 the Boardwalk, Huntsville, AL
(CEO Crystal B. Shell 256-***-****)
Served as Corporate Security/Intelligence Director for a 120 person company. As Facility / Personnel Security Officer I proactively provided expertise, guidance and advice to executive management as required concerning all security administrative functions in support of a NISP complaint Security Department. My required functions included the maintaining, processing and verification of personnel security clearances via JPAS and e-QIP software systems, sound working knowledge of the Executive Order 12968, NISPOM, record maintenance, comprehensive understanding of the intelligence community, access requests, administering security awareness training programs and preparing and submitting visit requests. Additional duties included, conducting new employee briefings, exit interviews, debriefings and all special tasks assigned directly by the CEO. Initiated/coordinated internal security controls through performance of DSS compliance assessment reviews and self-inspections to ensure compliance with government and company regulations and requirements. Responsible for 8500 square foot Corporate Headquarters facility management that included all maintenance and security systems.
SPECIAL AGENT INVESTIGATOR. Jan 2003 to Oct 2006. Federal Investigative Service Office of Personnel Management
Immediately excelled as an Investigator for the Federal Investigative Services (formerly known as Defense Security Service). Produced superb results averaging 41 weighted leads per day after only two months of graduating the Defense Security Service Basic Agent Course. Routinely conducted personnel security investigations that involved a variety of sensitive issues; medical, psychological, financial, legal and personal in nature with consistent professional results. Effectively projected communications skills and interviewed a variety of individuals covering the entire psychological and professional spectrum with consistent positive results. Produced numerous high quality Reports of Investigations (ROI), with specific attention to detail and accuracy. Commended for outstanding job performance and was presented with six productivity incentive awards over a twenty month period from the Redstone Arsenal, AL (Field Office) Senior Agent in Charge. Formally commended by the Defense Security Service Director William Curtis for excellence in job performance
STAFF INTELLIGENCE OFFICER.
Dec 1999-Dec 2002. Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, Ft. Sam Houston, TX Deputy 5th Army Intelligence/Facility Security Officer
Developed intelligence products, annexes, and estimates for the Commander and Fifth Army Staff. Served as Deputy Facility / Personnel Security Officer, and Intelligence Staff Officer for the Response Task Force-West (RTF-West. Reviewed and provided written input to intelligence regulations, field manuals, and policy papers while acting as the trusted advisor to the Commander. Requested, collected, managed, and disseminated intelligence products, files, and references supporting 360 personnel employed in a Headquarters organization as well as two training support organizations and associated brigades. Managed the administration of Top Secret sensitive compartmented information (TS/SCI) positions. Worked daily with the Global Command (Classified) Communication System. Developed training information used to prepare RC units for deployment to the Balkans and Southwest Asia. Responsible for classified material destruction, classification marking guidance, protection of sensitive information, and verification of personnel and facility security clearances and support within 5th United States Army Headquarters. Additional duties as required were document destruction, marking and accountability of all classified documents.
DETACHMENT COMMANDER.
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Apr 1998-Nov 1999. ACE DET, 501 Military Intelligence Battalion
Commanded a specialized intelligence organization and made numerous changes which transformed it into an organization which was described as “a high performance unit with solid systems.” Applied my strong planning and organizational skills in eliminating over 130 lines of excess equipment which tied up at least half a million dollars in worthless assets. Evaluated in writing as “a splendid leader and highly professional officer of high moral character” as Commander of the Analysis and Control Element (ACE) Detachment for a military intelligence battalion which conducted missions on three continents. Trained and supervised 56 employees in 16 different occupational fields who were involved in collecting, analyzing, producing, and disseminating intelligence in support of the Commanding General’s Priority Intelligence Requirements. Managed $16 million in assets which included a fleet of tactical vehicles, trailers, power generators, as well as intelligence and (classified) communications processors. Was praised in writing for exceptional team-building skills which created a highly cohesive organization. As commander I was personally responsible for all aspects of the Analytical Control Element (ACE) COMSEC account management and support to subordinate units within the battalion. Provided regulatory oversight of Personnel Security program and processes.
BATTALION LOGISTICAL OFFICER S-4.
Dec 1997-May 1998 U.S. Army, 501st Military Intelligence Battalion Dexheim, Germany.
Managed a comprehensive logistics program for a 360 person military intelligence battalion in support of Operation Joint Guard, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Managed a property book valued at $55 million and accounted for the task force’s Class I, II, IV and VII accounts while supporting 17 Counterintelligence teams located on 12 base camps spread over an area the size of the state of Maine. Was proactively involved in an ongoing national level priority one mission and was credited with “deftly providing logistical support to sensitive intelligence missions and coordinating transportation, maintenance, and supply issues with multiple organizations and agencies.” Was praised for handling complex issues with ease, and was described in writing as “a meticulous planner who prepares for every eventuality.”
OPERATIONS AND TRAINING OFFICER.
Oct 1996-Sept 1997. U.S. Army, A. Co., 716th MI Bn., 902nd MI Group, Redstone Arsenal, AL
Operations Officer for the U.S. Army Missile Command Provost Marshal Office, planned, organized, and directed law enforcement training for an organization with 46 military police, 30 Department of Defense Police Officers, 65 Department of Defense Security guards, and 27 support personnel. Planned law enforcement activities to support a community of 65,000 people. Planned patrol operations for a 38,000-acre area with 400 structures. Devised a system described as “flawless” for managing DoD Police, DoD Security Guards, and administrative support personnel training files.
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE / COUNTERTERRORISM WATCH OFFICER.
May 1996-October 1996. U.S. Army, Joint Analysis Center, Molesworth, England
Filled a critical position and gained vast knowledge of diverse terrorist groups in EUCOM AOR. Provided reasoned, predictive counterterrorism intelligence support to forces in Bosnia, Macedonia, and northern Iraq. Wrote over 70 current intelligence articles praised as “superb” which related to potential threats to deployed forces. Produced finished force protection reports, and conducted database searches while collecting information from classified and unclassified multiple sources for all 83 countries in EUCOM. Supported Operations JOINT ENDEAVOR, PROVIDE COMFORT, ASSURED RESPONSE, and ABLE SENTRY as well as the Beirut Air Bridge.
COMMANDER, SPECIAL SECURITY DETACHMENT (CSDS).
Sept 1995-April 1996 U.S. Army, 716th MI BN, Redstone Arsenal, AL.
Mastered the process of contractor support as it related to Department of the Army contracts, and became knowledgeable about the relationship between DA contractors and the Contractor Support Security Officers (CSSOs). Commanded a Special Security Detachment which provided Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security advice and oversight to 59 Department of the Army contractors with 100 contracts in 20 southeastern/central states. Supervised all personnel, physical information, and technical security support to corporations providing SCI contractual work. Trained CSSOs and Army contracting personnel in all SCI security measures. Acted as operations manager for the Internal Controls Program.
OPERATIONS OFFICER, COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) DETACHMENT.
June 1994-Sept 1995. U.S. Army, 716th MI BN, Redstone Arsenal, AL.
Excelled as Operations Officer of a 25-person strategic counterintelligence (CI) detachment. Managed CI/Operations Security (OPSEC) support activities for Department of the Army and Department of Defense Special Access Program (SAP) and for Category I and II Acquisition Systems Protection Programs (ASPP) in the Redstone Arsenal and Huntsville, AL area. Supported chemical inspections. Provided current threat information to SAP and ASPP Program Managers and Program Security Managers. Coordinated SAEDA and threat briefings tailored to customer needs. Conducted liaison with DOD, military and civilian intelligence, security, and law enforcement agencies including the CIA, NSA, FBI, and CID. Routinely worked with SAPs and ASPP. Was praised for managing the best out of six CI detachments.
EDUCATION.
B.S., Administration of Justice Pre-Law, Portland State University, 1990.
Professional Education.
Chemical Officers Basic Course, Fort McClelland, Alabama 1990.
US Army Intelligence Officers Career Course, Fort Huachuca, Arizona 1993.
35E Counterintelligence Officers Course, Course U. S. Army Fort Huachuca, Arizona graduated with diploma May 1994.
U. S. Army Special Access Programs Course, Department of Defense Security Institute, Richmond Virginia, December 1994, graduated with diploma.
Combined Arms Services Staff School, U. S. Army Fort Leavenworth Kansas September 1999.
Security Managers Course Fort Mckoy Wisconsin, May 2000 graduated with diploma.
Department of the Army (Space and Missile Defense Command) Operational Security Course (DA OPSEC) Redstone Arsenal, Alabama September 2001 graduated with diploma.
Department of the Army, U. S. Army Intelligence Center & Fort Huachuca Arizona, Intelligence in Combating
Terrorism February 2002 graduated with diploma.
Security Fundamentals Professional Certification.
September 2012 (Certification current until September 2023)
HONORS and AWARDS
Recipient of Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medals.
Awarded Special Agent Counterintelligence Badge and credentials in May 1994.
Creighton Abrams National ROTC Scholarship recipient (19881990).
Formally commended by the Defense Security Service Director William Curtis for sustained excellence in job performance.
(2003-2004)
WILL Technology Inc. Employee of the year (2007)
Sustained exceptional professional job performance November 2011- 2016 ManTech International.
References provided upon request.
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