Team Leader Cyber Operations

MATTHEW E. GARRISON

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*******.**********@******.*** LinkedIn url: www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-garrison TS-cleared intelligence professional with over 16 years of experience in HUMINT, source operations, cyber operations, and analytical reporting across military and joint operational environments. Demonstrates a strong foundation in operational security (OPSEC) and intelligence oversight compliance. Proven ability to collaborate with interagency and joint task force partners to drive mission-critical intelligence collection and dissemination. Experienced team leader and mentor in high-pressure, high-stakes environments, known for integrity, discipline, and operational effectiveness. Highly skilled in generating clear, data-driven intelligence reports and executive- level briefings. Proficient in Microsoft 365 and a range of analytical tools to support strategic decision-making. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• HUMINT Intelligence

Operations

• Category I/II and III Source

Operations

• HUMINT Source Analysis

• Microsoft 365

• Critical Thinking

• Digital Persona

Mangement

• Security Management

• Cyber Operations

• Strategic Planning

• Mission Planning

• Report Writing

• Data Management

• Microsoft Office

• Open Source Research

• Risk Assessments

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Lead Military Analyst level 4

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) – San Antonio, Texas; October2023-May2025

• Maintained compliance with cyber policy and OPSEC guidelines while managing digital personas in support of mission objectives.

• Provided expert-level analysis on cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to support strategic decision-making and mission assurance.

• Inputted all acquired mechanisms into the Sensitive Activities Database.

• Designed, implemented, and maintained secure cyber infrastructure supporting mission- critical operation across classified networks.

• Ensured compliance with DoD cyberspace operations policy, authorities, and legal frameworks, maintaining alignment with U.S. Cyber Command and service-specific guidance. Lead Military Analyst level 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) - Augusta, Georgia; June2019-October2023

• Coordinated and executed over 150 sensitive operations with multiple state and Federal law enforcement agencies.

• Planned and executed over 200 Surveillance Detection Routes (SDR) covering over three geographical areas without incident.

• Specialized in signature reduction and operational security.

• Provided subject matter expertise and innovation during training events, conferences, working groups, and organizational meetings to support mission planning objectives and directed tasks.

• Developed, drafted, and maintained TTPs based on an ever-changing environment for field operations. Reviewed program documents, wrote Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other required regulatory documents to ensure compliance with U.S. law and Department of Defense (DoD) polices and regulations. Senior Plans and Exercise Coordinator (PLEX), 513th MIB (T), Fort Gordon, GA; Sept 2017 – Mar 2019

• Supported a climate of dignity and respect for Military and Civilians resulting in zero SHARP, EO and EEO relations. Implemented and supervised tactical and physical training Brigade events.

• Collaborated with senior leadership, interagency partners, and coalition forces to synchronize plans, logistics, and intelligence integration across complex operational environments.

• Performed periodic inspections enhancing risk mitigation procedures.

• Oversaw the development of operational plans (OPLANs), concept of operations (CONOPs), and exercise support packages in support of combatant command initiatives.

• Effectively enforced risk management through inspections and engaged leadership resulting in zero safety violations.

• Served as the primary liaison between planning cells, operations staff, and exercise control elements, ensuring seamless communication and execution across all phases. Military Source Operations Handler, Joint Detachment Apollo- Afghanistan (JDA-A), USFOR-A, Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct 2016-Aug 2017

• Planned, resourced and led HUMINT Source Operations, and debriefings.

• Conducted HUMINT mission analysis, collected and reported counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, threat finance and foreign intelligence information.

• Prepared/reviewed intelligence, and operational reports. Utilized and managed interpreter/translator operations. Piloted liaison and coordination between US Intelligence Community and Coalition Forces.

• Led and supported 65 high-risk operations in a non-permissive environment resulting in zero loss of life, equipment, or incidents. Coordinated OPSEC training resulting in enhanced OPSEC threat analysis in classified environments.

• Planned, resourced, and led over 75 HUMINT Source Operations, and debriefings. Conducted HUMINT mission analysis, collected and reported counterterrorism, counter-narcotics, threat finance and foreign intelligence information.

• Piloted liaison and coordination between US Intelligence Community and Coalition Forces. Led and supported 85 high-risk operations in a non-permissive environment resulting in zero loss of life, equipment, or incidents.

• Prepared/reviewed intelligence, and operational reports. Utilized and managed interpreter/translator operations.

Senior Operations Supervisor, 202nd Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Gordon, GA, Jan 2015 – Sep 2016

• Implemented support and oversight to training exercises. Performed open-source research, all-source intelligence analysis, and targeting. Enforced mitigation of security violations through scrupulous attention to detail. Successfully refined battalion range operations.

• Assisted with daily operations, emergent planning and coordinating mission requirements with headquarters of three companies.

• Used advanced collection and analysis techniques to support information requests concerning force protection, indications and warnings, counter threats, counterintelligence, and all source intelligence integration and assessments.

• Selected to attend and validate the new Source Operations course, based on expertise which played a critical role in the development and improvement of the course. Source Operations Course Military Supervisor, Human Intelligence Training-Joint Center of Excellence, Fort Huachuca, AZ, Aug 2013-Feb 2015

• Assessed risks involved with training in four off base locations using 90 government vehicles, implemented risk mitigation which resulted in zero preventable accidents over twelve months.

• Maintained strict accountability without incident of $2,000,000 of organizational equipment utilized by 450 Members of the Department of Defense (DoD).

• Maintained operational security and confidentiality while managing human Intelligence (HUMINT) assets in dynamic enviroments

Senior Detachment Supervisor, 35M10 HUMINT Intelligence Course, 309th Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Huachuca, AZ, Aug 2011-Aug-2013

• Mentored soldiers to Initial Entry Training (IET) soldiers and NCOs reclassifying from other Military Occupational Specialties (MOS).

• Developed wrote and revised training support packets, course schedules and scenario materials in support of DOD training objectives; provided instruction for doctrinal material and field & technical manuals; managed and monitored equipment valued at $1,000,000.

• Supervised military instructors including 49 civilian cadre; provided leadership and guidance to 532 Student officers, Warrant Officers, Noncommissioned Officers, and Enlisted Soldiers. EDUCATION

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Intelligence Operations, Honor Graduate, Cochise College, Sierra Vista, AZ, March 2015, 3.68 GPA

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies at American Military University, expected graduation DEC, 2026

JOB-RELATED TRAINING

• Basic Operations Support Course (BOSC); San Antonio, TX

• Personal Safety-Digital and Data Security, Fort Meade, MD

• Personal Awareness Course (PSAC); San Antonio, TX

• Certificate, HUMINT Intelligence Course; Ft. Huachuca, AZ,

• Certificate, CI-HUMINT Operations Management Course, Fort Huachuca, AZ

• Certificate, Weapons Intelligence Course, Ft. Huachuca, AZ

• Joint Source Validation Course, HT-JCOE, Ft. Huachuca, AZ

• Joint HUMINT Analysis and Targeting Course, Ft. Huachuca, AZ

• Source Operations Course (2.0) HT-JCOE, Ft. Huachuca, AZ

• Counterinsurgency (COIN) Course, Joint Warfighter Center (JKDDC), Suffolk, VA

• Certificate, Army Instructor Training Course, Fort Benning, GA. CLEARENCE

• TOP SECRET Security Clearance with access to SCI

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