Senior All-Source Intelligence Analyst and Planner

John Armeau

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SENIOR INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST, INTELLIGENCE SUPERVISOR, PLANNER

SUMMARY QUALIFICATIONS

Offer over 40 years of experience overseeing the development of timely all-source intelligence products that provided situational awareness to decision makers and operators. Conducted research using diverse data sets, include AI generated content. Prepared and delivered intelligence briefings and reports on terrorist groups and other national security threats to senior level officials across the Intelligence Community, Counterterrorism Organizations, and US Government Agencies. Innovative thinker, promoted for developing and applying new intelligence concepts, guides, and methodologies in the solution of unprecedented problems and national security crises. Independent thinker with a unique combination of technical skills and practical experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Open Source Intelligence Analyst, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), 106K, Ft. Campbell, KY February 2023 – Present

Senior Open Source Intelligence analyst, researcher, and lead writer in support of Special Operations Command. Produce and deliver high quality, operationally relevant, and all-source intelligence to decision makers and operators in support of mission requirements. Conduct threat assessments in support of concepts, plans, operations, and capability development. An expert on identifying intelligence gaps using various intelligence disciplines, quality, and credible sources, and distinguishing between facts and raw reporting. Identify threats at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels.

- Produced reports and briefings on terrorist groups, Russia, China, and Iran.

- Demonstrated classification management for proper information dissemination, safeguarding sensitive material.

Accomplishments

- Led a team that wrote over 100 timely and accurate reports disseminated to over 160 members of Special Operations, Intelligence Community, and US Interagency partners deployed overseas in support of US national security interests.

- Commended for the quality of “insanely useful” reports by deployed Joint Task Force senior members, to include detailed information on smuggling routes and use of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Senior Intel Analyst, Missile Defense Agency, MOBIUS, 110K Redstone Arsenal, AL May 2022 – Feb 2023

Lead analyst, writer, and briefer on Electronic Warfare, hypersonic missiles, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and other threats to the Missile Defense System. Developed technical intelligence products that supported the acquisition process.

- Set short-and-long range planning goals by developing and assigning work plans, maximizing team potential.

- Led collaboration efforts with multiple intelligence agencies and corporations on highly technical threats.

- Led the development of intelligence products that provided situational awareness to decision makers and operators.

Accomplishments

- All section members were commended and received bonuses for superior production and contributions.

- Distribution of monthly intelligence summaries on technical threats exceeded 200 customers within three months.

Senior Planner, Special Operations Command, CACI, 110K MacDill AFB, FL July 2018 – May 2022

Authored complex concepts of operations, papers, and briefings in support of senior decisionmakers. Gained experience leading, directing, and managing subordinate staff engaged in providing sensitive intelligence analysis, operational support, and program or project management of the Law Enforcement/ Customs and Border Protection/ Intelligence Enterprise.

- Enhanced existing relationships with intelligence customers and stakeholders within Customs and Border Protection, FBI, and the Intelligence Community, to drive collection of raw unevaluated intelligence reporting.

- Spearheaded research that supported complex planning efforts that facilitated management or leadership situational awareness and decision making in furtherance of national security and border security operations.

- Demonstrated expertise at applying critical thinking, pioneering new approaches and tools, while evaluating collected information to determine whether or not the information accurately responded to the Intelligence Community collection requirements and thresholds for IIR conversion and for Open-Source Intelligence reporting.

- Informed appropriate personnel and organizations to new developments and significant changes impacting Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, and the Intelligence Community.

Accomplishments

- Recognized for planning and providing intelligence for US interagency operations, including DHS, against terrorist groups.

- Provided the prerequisite data for requests to Congress for tens of millions of dollars for the command.

Senior Planner, DIA and Mission Essential, 147K Molesworth, UK, GG14 Step 10, August 2010 – July 2018

Supervised diverse teams of military, civilians, and contractors in the production of intelligence annexes and appendices for major plans and exercises, encompassing information operations. Ensured that subordinate analytic products met established expectations and standards of quality. Based on depth of experience, served in a variety of supervisory positions, to include: Intelligence Operations Branch Chief for the Counterterrorism Division, Senior Intelligence Analyst responsible for reviewing and editing products for the Defense Intelligence Agency for senior decision makers.

Represented the command at senior-level national planning teams and war games on key threats to Europe and the U.S.

- Recognized for proficiency in overseeing the development of high quality, timely all-source intelligence products that provided situational awareness to decision makers and operators

- Provided detailed and comprehensive feedback to the subordinate staff in analytical production, which may include any necessary corrective action taken.

- Briefed intelligence assessments and positions to Intelligence Community and Law Enforcement representatives.

- Established performance standards and evaluated employee performance for military, civilians, and contractors.

- Instituted program for developing, modifying, and interpreting performance standards, and evaluating the work performance of subordinates by providing an evaluation of overall performance and regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses in concert with the Agency's established performance.

Accomplishments

- Served as the center’s lead readiness representative, identifying and tracking resource shortages, resulting in the center receiving several million dollars in funding for eight new positions.

- Received five outstanding performance awards, including a Joint Civilian Service Achievement Award for Counterterrorism planning and intelligence support for national level security threats.

Senior Intelligence Analyst, USAF Civilian, 125K Lackland AFB, TX, GG14 Step 10, July 2000 – August 2010

As a senior GG14, implemented a strategic plan for analytical production that established the future vision for the division aligned with the Intelligence Enterprise strategic vision which included identifying program priorities, goals, objectives; and outlines the overall process to achieve them. Supervised teams that produced intelligence reports on a wide variety of national security threats to include transnational terrorist groups. Provided intelligence in support of multiple geographic and functional commands. Supervised the Strategic Communications Cell for U.S. Strategic Command and oversaw the development of military information operations in coordination with Public Affairs, State Department, DHS, and other agencies. Served as the Major General’s liaison to U.S. Cyber Command.

- As the senior intelligence analyst, led the production of Command’s Intelligence Training Officer, developed classes, projected attendance, and forecasted travel costs.

- Prioritized and organized collected information based on leadership guidance, priority collection management intelligence requirements, customer priorities, and suspense timelines.

- Offered guidance, counsel, and instructions to subordinate staff on intelligence functions and operational issues

Accomplishments

- Helped write Strategic Communication and information plans to inform audiences and avoid armed conflict.

- Helped defend America against cyber threats, while disrupting terrorist use of the internet.

- Quickly promoted up through the senior civilian ranks to GG14/Step 10.

Senior Intelligence Analyst, US Army Civilian, 86K Ft Belvoir, VA, GG13 Step 6 April 1996 – August 2010

As Chief of the Models and Simulations Team, selected software for the Army Land Information Warfare Activity, which include Cyber Warfare and intelligence in support of multiple geographic and functional commands.

- Wrote detailed reports on systems that would enhance mission accomplishment by the US Army and persons deployed overseas .

- Headed the Army's first Vulnerability Assessment Team. Conducted vulnerability assessments of two divisions and a squadron preparing for deployment to Bosnia.

- Organized collected information on systems and vulnerabilities, based on leadership guidance, priority collection management intelligence requirements, customer priorities, always delivering products within timelines.

Accomplishments

- Hand-picked as a senior intelligence analyst to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Staff Training Program.

- Received medal for exceptional performance.

Military Intelligence Analyst, US Army Pentagon, VA November 1979 – April 1996

During a diverse career in Military Intelligence, led groups from 5 to 225 intelligence personnel. Trained CIA, DIA, and NSA personnel for deployment as members of National Intelligence Support Teams. Served in a wide variety of assignments, to include: Deputy G2, 7th Infantry Division; Chief, Targeting Section, US Army III Corps; Apache Squadron S-2; and Chief of the Army Intelligence Support Element to the First Marine Expeditionary Force during the Persian Gulf War, and as a Company Commander at the Defense Language Institute. Supervised the Strategic Communications Cell for U.S. Strategic Command and oversaw the development of military information operations in coordination with Public Affairs, State Department, and multiple agencies. Served as the Major General’s liaison to U.S. Cyber Command.

- Served as a Spanish interrogator. Interviewed “Marielitos” in Miami who recently arrived in the US from Cuba.

- Wrote series of HUMINT IIRs on Cuba. Applied US Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Customs and Border Protection collection and reporting, concepts, principles, directives, and policies, to produce high-quality IIRs that respond to information gaps and intelligence collection requirements.

- After a year deployment supporting the Marine Corps during the Persian Gulf War, wrote Master's thesis on the need for Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace, incorporated into joint doctrine..

Accomplishments

Awarded Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal and many other medals for exceptional performance.

EDUCATION

MS, National Intelligence University, Wash DC, in Strategic Intelligence, 1991 BA, Methodist College, NC, Business Management, 1985

TRAINING

Washington Executive Seminar for SES Candidates, Joint Professional Military Education II, National Senior Intelligence Course, Post-Graduate Intelligence Program, Advanced Analyst Collection Course, Cross-Cultural Communications Course, Critical Thinking and Structured Analysis Course, Community Collaboration Course, Joint Military Planner’s Course, Military Deception Course, Operations Security Course, Joint Information Warfare Staff Officers Course, Electronic Warfare Staff Officer Course, Military Intelligence Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, DoD Models and Simulations, Middle East Orientation Course, Open Source Intelligence Research and Analysis, Open Source Fundamentals, US Army Open Source Basic Course, Cyber Advanced Support Operations, Commercial Signature Reduction I and II, Basic Interrogation Course, and Chinese Mandarin Course. Fluent in Spanish, Basic in Chinese.

AWARDS

Six Exemplary Civilian Service Awards, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4th Award), Navy Commendation Medal, and many others.

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