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- 1. Page 1 of 8 CHRISTOPHER S. ANDREWS 17710 August Meadows Lane, Spring, TX, 77379 United States Email: chris.sean.andrews@gmail.com Mobile Phone: 301-915-7825 GOAL: To accentuate my federal career by serving in a job position empowering me to research and analyze critical intelligence information in assessing developments, trends, and threats to national security. EXPERIENCE: Mission Essential 12/2015 to Present Contingency Operating Base - Morehead $92,000 per year SOJTF Counterintelligence Support Specialist Average hours per week: 84 Supervisor: Melvin Lewis (Senior Counterintelligence Support Specialist - CIST-20 Team Leader) Federal Grade: N/A Phone: (DSN) 318-787-8593 Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Principal advisor to Afghan National Army Special Operations Advisory Group (ANASOAG). INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS: Member of a specially selected group to advise and assist ANASOAG. Biometrically enrolled all incoming ANASOC Commando candidates. Vetted ANASOC Commandos through CI interviews, PCASS and CELLEX. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: *Improved report writing through Quality Assurance/Control (QA/QC) of other screeners. *Enrolled approximately 500 Afghan National Army (ANA) Commandos using SEEK II & HIIDE biometric systems within 72 hours. *Successfully screened and vetted more than 150 ANA Commandos in an extremely short timeframe. *Conducted CI interviews, PCASS examinations and database searches to locate any derogatory information. *Conducted basic analysis and produced Target Intelligence Packets for high-risk subjects. *Recommend continued or denial of base access. *Recommended retention or termination of high-risk subjects from ANASOC based on full CI Screenings. Mission Essential 05/2015 to 12/2015 Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan $92,000 per year Counterintelligence Support Specialist Average hours per week: 84 Supervisor: Richard Jones (TAAC-E CJ2X Advisor/Operational Control Team) Federal Grade: N/A Phone: (DSN) 318-481-3852
- 2. Page 2 of 8 Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Team lead of Counterintelligence support seam consisting of four screeners and four interpreters vetting employment of local Afghan workers on Bagram Airfield (BAF). INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS: Manage daily operations and maintained accountability of all sensitive equipment. Produce daily and weekly activity reports for supervisor update. Conduct Counterintelligence (CI) and Force Protection (FP) screenings and Preliminary Credibility Screen Assessment System (PCASS) examinations of local national workers and linguists being employed on BAF. Recommend continued access or denial of base access based on screening results. Conduct post-attack interviews with base guards and local nationals to assess for CI indicators. Create intelligence analytical products in support of support Biometric Enabled Watchlist Nominations. Experience utilizing Open Source research methods, to include social media exploitation and managed attribution Open Source research to support All Source analytic production. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: *Increased team-reporting activity within first month of assignment, receiving praise from TAAC-E CJ2X. *Implemented additional mission of screening local hire CAT 1 linguists for CI/FP indicators. *Vetted over 150 Local National (LN) linguists, employees, and armed security guards. Fulcrum IT 05/2014 to 09/2014 Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan $76,000 per year Counterintelligence Screener Average hours per week: 84 Supervisor: Shane ONeil Federal Grade: N/A Phone: N/A Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Screened local and foreign national workers entering and exiting BAF. INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS: Assessed LNs for potential indicators of deception and threat level. Granted or denied base entry access based on results. Debriefed LNs and foreign national workers for intelligence collection. Communicated and worked closely with Air Force Office of Strategic Intelligence (OSI), TFAN CELLEX/MEDDEX, Army Counterintelligence, and Criminal Investigation Division (CID) teams to identify and mitigate corruption, CI threats, and to support collection operations. Employed and updated various biometric and intelligence-reporting databases to verify the veracity of screened individuals. Performed PCASS examinations on local nationals to assess for truthfulness and trustworthiness. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: *Improved the security and situational awareness of the Entry Control Point for BAF by proactively identifying Counterintelligence and FP threats to the base based on interviews and previous reporting. *Produced intelligence summaries and analytic products distributed to various military customers to support mission and increase situational awareness. Mission Essential Personnel 05/2013 to 10/2013
- 3. Page 3 of 8 Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Performed HUMINT source deconfliction for collection teams in the field. INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS: Conducted source validation, assessment, and reliability reviews through analysis of previous HUMINT reporting and other corroborating data. Authored and tracked source-directed requirements and source validation requests. Declassified or downgraded HUMINT and CI reporting, where appropriate, for release to host nation and international coalition partners. Authored daily regional intelligence summary and performed local HUMINT reporting database management. Facilitated the development of more integrated solutions by engaging and actively working with others possessing relevant expertise. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: *Disseminated intelligence reporting to theater and sub-commands, enhancing local battlefield commanders situational awareness of battlespace. *Provided Quality Assurance/Control of intelligence reporting, leading to fastest turnaround time and publication rate for intelligence reporting theater-wide. U.S. Army, Headquarters, 109th Military Intelligence (MI) Battalion 01/2010 to 01/2013 Fort Lewis, WA $49,044 per year HUMINT Collection Analyst Average hours per week: 45 Supervisor: Various Grade: Sergeant, E-5 Phone: N/A Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Managed and trained a multifunctional HUMINT/Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) team to prepare for deployment. PERSONNEL TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP: Designed and organized up-to-date and relevant training to prepare for future combat deployment. Ensured all team personnel were trained in their respective intelligence specialty and at the proper grade level. Maintained training proficiency and administrative data for team. Implemented training plans, guidelines, and procedures, reports, and assessments for the individuals assigned. Ensured all training was conducted in accordance with Army training doctrine. Coordinated and monitored use of all training facilities, area, and live-fire ranges. Procured, reproduced, and distributed a variety of training aids necessary for personnel. Provided counseling feedback and disciplinary measures, as warranted. Ensured maintenance and accountability for all assigned equipment. PROBLEM SOLVING: Routinely identified complex issues out on the horizon and well prior to reaching critical stage. Engaged upfront with problem-solving process, leading up to and concluding with optimal Kandahar, Afghanistan $72,000 per year Analyst/Collection Specialist - Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Average hours per week: 84 Supervisor: Sheila Sanders Federal Grade: N/A Phone: N/A
- 4. Page 4 of 8 solution implementation. Ensured problems were solved at the lowest practicable level prior to any consideration of escalation and that all involved parties were informed. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: *Trained team to higher level of readiness than any other team in the Brigade with routinely recorded fastest and most accurate performance during pre-deployment exercises. *Ensured 100% accountability of all assigned equipment valued at more than $15M. U.S. Army, Headquarters, 109th Military Intelligence (MI) Battalion 01/2009 to 01/2010 Mosul/Tal Afar, Iraq $44,520 per year HUMINT Collection Team Source Handler Average hours per week: 65 Supervisor: Various Grade: Specialist, E-4 Phone: N/A Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Served with and coordinated with host nation law enforcement personnel and military on a daily basis. Worked CI/HUMINT Support Teams, U.S. Secret Service (USSS), and other agencies. INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS: Worked closely with SIGINT Collection Assets, Counterintelligence Teams, Fusion Cell Analysts, Strategic Transition Teams, and Special Forces in Northern Iraqi Area of Operations (AOO) supporting operations against local insurgent and criminal leaders, reducing crime, and increasing local morale. Conducted field interrogations in conjunction with Iraqi national security forces, as well as key leader engagements with host nation local and high-level government and tribal leaders. Advised management on latest techniques of data collection, threat analysis, and projection. Maintained visibility of political-military development within assigned area. Maintained close contact with counterparts in other government agencies, and ensured continual coordination with lateral organizations. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: *Supervised training of host nation military and law enforcement on intelligence operations, increasing effectiveness and self-sufficiency. *Wrote 60 intelligence information and 3 spot reports, thus thwarting 3 attacks on Iraqi and U.S. forces. *Collaborated with analytical cells to develop extensive targeting packages and Order of Battle layouts (grouping of organizations) of the Islamic State of Iraq action cells in Eastern Mosul, which removed insurgent leaders from battlefield. *Provided post-attack reporting in Mosul and Tal Afar in Nineveh Province as well as strategies that included humanitarian aid drops and key leader engagements to help local maneuver units mitigate potential insurgent violence during 2009-2010 Iraqi presidential elections. *Performed HUMINT Analysis to identify transportation routes along Tigris River and emerging tactics of using anti-tank grenades and high-risk routes through Mosul while mitigating loss of life and property.
- 5. Page 5 of 8 U.S. Army, Headquarters, 524th MI Battalion 01/2007 to 01/2008 Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK) $37,296 per year Intelligence Manager Average hours per week: 50 Supervisor: Various Grade: Private First Class, E-3 Phone: N/A Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Intelligence Manager for military intelligence-gathering organization. INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS: Co-developed strategic reporting requirements for HUMINT Operations Chief, Foreign Military Collection Activities (FORMICA), and liaison collection teams. Reviewed and edited translations of foreign documents and material for accuracy and completeness. Conducted liaison with Host Nation (HN) agencies. Provided oversight for foreign language interpretation into English while ensuring the accurate exchange of statements, ideas, and intent. Co-directed Counterintelligence force source protection operations. Edited interrogation and translation reports. Determined requirements for summary, extract, or complete translation of documents. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: *Ensured accuracy, continuity, and tracking of overt and clandestine source reporting statistics by topic, frequency, and Area of Operations across entire Korean theater of operations. *Held key responsibility for entering Intelligence Information Reports (IIRs) into database on classified systems for worldwide dissemination to intelligence agencies. *Published hundreds of IIRs to national databases for review and analysis. EDUCATION: Cochise College Major: Intelligence Operations Sierra Vista, AZ, United States Minor: N/A Associates Degree GPA: 3.63 Completion Date: 05/2016 60 Semester Hours Earned Honors: High Honors, Magna Cum Laude, Deans List OTHER: Job Related Training: PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: N/A RELEVANT TRAINING: *American Military University, Charles Town, VA, Certificate Diploma, Cybersecurity, 2016 *U.S. Army Interrogation Course, U.S. Army Intelligence Center, Fort Huachuca, AZ, 2007 *U.S. Army Tactical Source Operations Course, Fort Huachuca, AZ, 2007 *Joint Analyst-Interrogator Collaboration Course, Fort Huachuca, AZ, 2012 *Reid & Advanced Reid Technique of Interrogations, Fort Lewis, WA, 2010 *Interrotec Byars Kinesics Approach to Interviewing, Fort Lewis, WA, 2010
- 6. Page 6 of 8 *Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence Automated Reporting and Collection System (CHARCS) Certification Course, Fort Lewis, WA, 2010 *Intelligence Contingency Fund Class B Agent Certification, Fort Lewis, WA, 2011 *Intermediate Tactical Site Exploitation Course, Fort Lewis, WA, 2012 *National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) Media Exploitation Certification, Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Fort Polk, LA, 2012 *NGIC Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Subject Matter Expert Course, NGIC, Charlottesville, VA, 2013 *Distributed Common Ground System - Army (DCGS-A) Certification, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), Fort Belvoir, VA, 2013 Organizations/Affiliations: American Military University, Student Veterans of America Southwest Ambassador Free and Accepted Masons Master Mason Additional Information: In Progress: Bachelors degree in International Relations w/minor in Cybersecurity. Expected completion date, 05/2018. Currently hold active Secret Security Clearance with Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (TS/SCI out of scope). Polygraph updated 12/2015. Availability: Immediate. Job Type: Permanent, Temporary, Term, Detail, Seasonal, Summer, Presidential Management Fellows, Recent Graduates, Multiple Appointment Types, Intermittent, Internships, Telework. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift Work, Intermittent, Job Sharing, Multiple Schedules. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Dynamic, goal-driven, and detail-oriented analyst and trainer with nine years of multifaceted and progressively responsible experience in military intelligence operations, Human Intelligence collection, and analysis. Strong communicator and demonstrated leader, with excellent oral and written presentation skills. Work well independently or as part of a team to support national security operations. Experience with gathering intelligence data from a variety of sources. Proven record of accomplishment in meeting or exceeding expectations. Demonstrated effective use of methodologies, processes, tools, Quality Control, and procedures. Provide exceptional training, mentoring, coaching, and support to clients and colleagues. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and numerous intelligence-gathering software applications. SELECTED PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: *Subject Matter Expert in gathering intelligence data from a variety of sources, conducting analysis, and developing a product for use throughout the Intelligence Community. *Professional who thrives in demanding work environments and possesses the expert knowledge to assist others. Actively sought out for advice and assistance. *Provided mentoring and training on multiple software applications and functionality to a number of junior analysts throughout several organizations. *Extremely adaptable to mission changes and their collateral effects, to include making immediate and logical decisions for uninterrupted mission continuance and development of contingency plans, well prior to need.
- 7. Page 7 of 8 *Integrated with lateral organizations to search and find the most effective tools for intelligence gathering and analysis to support the warfighter in the field. *Possess a strategic and far-reaching vision by looking at the current scenario, visualizing where it may be going, and planning accordingly. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT CAREER EXPERIENCE: N/A AWARDS: Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal (2) Certificate of Achievement (2) Certificate of Appreciation (3) SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS: Information Technology systems and applications: Microsoft (MS) Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and Word), all MS Windows environments, system administration, Windows Server Intelligence Database Publication/Management: HOT-R, CIDNE, Portico, SOMM/DSOMS, QueryTree, M3 and TCOP Imagery Systems: FalconView/TalonView, Tactical Ground Reporting System (TIGR), GeoQuest, ArcGIS, Google Earth, Gazetteer Analytical Toolsets: Analysts Notebook, Palantir, ATAC, DCGS-A, CHARCS, CHATS, and CHIMS, BI2R, CELLPACK Biometric Collection and Database Management: Biometrics Automated Toolset (BATS), HIIDES, Harmony, FIDO Explosives Detector, SEEK II, PCASS Operator/Supervisor Certified Forensic Systems and Software: AccessData Forensic Toolkit/Imager, Guidance Software EnCase Forensic, Passware Kit Forensic, Cain and Abel, BackTrack 5, Kali Linux, Tableau Forensic Hardware, Logicube, Inc. Cellular, FRED and FREDDIE Forensic Workstations REFERENCES: Melvin Lewis Supervisor U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) melvin.lewis@socom.mil DSN: 318-787-8593 Professional
- 8. Page 8 of 8 Shane ONeil Supervisor soneilky@gmail.com Professional Sheila Sanders RC-S CJ2X HUMINT Analyst Cell Supervisor simplymssheila@gmail.com Professional Matthew Berzinskas INSCOM 66th MI Group, Staff Sergeant U.S. Army matthew.j.berzinskas.mil@mail.mil Professional Scott Batley Sergeant U.S. Army 832-929-5780 scott.l.batley.mil@mail.mil Professional