Jessica Callahan

Jessica Callahan

Associate Director

Fayetteville, NC (will relocate)
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Associate Director; An Experienced Senior Executive Officer at Corporate Level with a demonstrated history of working in the military industry. Primary background is Intelligence based and expertly Skilled in Joint Military Operations, Leadership, Management, event coordination/project management, Intelligence Analysis, Microsoft Word, Government, and research. Strong managerial, intelligence and administrative/HR professional with a TS clearance and multifaceted intelligence and leadership background. Extremely Experienced at Event Planning, Public Speaking, and Customer Service, Executive Support, Manager of large teams, multitasker and able to thrive in fast paced environments. I thrive under chaos. Let me bring my skills to your team. Resume available. Pursuing a BA in Organizational Leadership from Univ of Arizona. Decades of experience in program management and operations management as well as Leadership Development.

Experience

2019 Feb - Present
Senior Associate, Security Analyst
GRA Maven Corporate Security Services / Southern Pines, NC

* Provided Threat assessments using Publicly Available Information in support to Fortune 500 Companies and high-profile client's sensitive activities using Open Source Intelligence and Publicly available information data aggregators to protect client's identities while traveling and conducting business on behalf of their corporations or businesses.

* Researched and implemented software and data applications to stream line analytical products in order to provide top quality research and risk mitigation to real time and scenario-based operations

* Created and disseminated assessments of clients and venues related to client engagements and travel; analyzed sentiments and threat with online reputation management best practices and monitoring of nefarious or critical actors online. Provided in depth security analysis of locations visited by clients and provided best security practices to clients, clients families, and clients associates and business partners.

* Provided information technology and physical vulnerability reports and instituted controls within the enterprise system, promoting strategies for security protocols.

* Managed intelligence efforts providing multiple Fortune 500 leaders and companies with proactive risk mitigation strategies.

* Processed open-source intelligence data providing over 100 threat intelligence reports to multiple high-wealth clients.

* Used proprietary "persistent monitoring" LINUX methods to ensure Client safety during high visibility travel to 42 locations, domestic and internationally.

* Developed, and managed 6 "white label" Client intelligence portals; providing real-time, accurate threat intelligence, minimizing risks, threats, and vulnerabilities.

* Conducted multiple physical security assessments to include professional sports organizations.

* Developed a threat reporting process that was tailored to specific client requirements.

2018 Jul - 2019 Jan
Researcher and Analyst; Identity Management Technician/Contractor
Office of Special Warfare / Fort Bragg, NC

* Provided Threat assessments using Publicly Available Information in support to Operation of Special Warfare and Select sensitive activities using Open Source Intelligence and Publicly available information data aggregators to protect unit members identities while supporting worldwide operations and training exercises

* Researched and implemented software and data applications to stream line analytical products in order to provide top quality research and risk mitigation to real time and scenario-based operations

* Created and disseminated assessments of candidates during consecutive OSW recruitment, assessment, selection and training programs; helped identify great candidates and provide insight on candidates that were not ideally suited to the mission set based off of individual characteristics and traits in their online presences

2016 Jul - 2018 Jul
Executive Advisor/Operations Management/ Executive Level Support (Master Sergeant)
Joint Special Operations Command / Fort Bragg, NC

* Supervised Command Group Staff; responsible for cross level coordination between multiple Senior-level elements across the globe for meetings, executive correspondence and travel

* Directed the synchronization and coordination of intelligence, information operations, logistics, communications, and administrative support during daily and no-notice Joint Chief of Staff directed operations and exercises

* Primary liaison with multiple General Officer Headquarters, Department of State, multinational personnel officials and other government agencies; directly coordinated all trips, transportation, billeting, personal security and country clearance requirements for the JSOC CSM and the JSOC CG

* Maintained files up to and including Top Secret/SCI; coordination of execution and protocol functions

* Developed, coordinated and mentored JSOC NCOs and Petty Officers during the JSOC NCO and Petty Officer's Leadership Development Program

* Managed the Command Team Classified Social Collaboration Platform

2016 Mar - 2016 Jul
Operations Manager;First Sergeant, Military Intelligence Company
3d Special Forces Group (A) / Fort Bragg, NC

* Led and managed a multi-intelligence discipline company of 125 people responsible for conducting Intelligence collection, analysis and reporting activities around the world; kept unit members proficient and trained in the respective discipline in order to be deploy worldwide in support of multiple Special Operations missions and deployments

* Consulted with conventional General Officers on the application of SOF Signals Collection and interception; Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operations in support of operations, foreign language support to support any SOF mission, and analysis and reporting to the Intelligence Community writ large

* Advised Group and Battalion Leadership on best use of Intelligence assets in real world deployment missions

* Managed over $950K worth of equipment

Special Operations Joint Task Force-Afghanistan, Kabul

2015 Jan - 2016 Mar
Program Management; Joint Intelligence Synch Element NCOIC/Senior
Special Operations Joint Task Force-Afghanistan / Kabul, Afghanistan

* Served as the Senior SIGINT advisor in theater for all Special Operations SIGINT capabilities and operations; enabled placement of people and equipment in order to support unconventional warfare

* Established and resourced the first Publicly Available Information/Open Source Intelligence Cell for the SOJTF-A Commanding General; provided real time intelligence and fusion with classified intelligence to create better picture of the battlefield

* Managed the readiness of over 100 personnel and equipment while coordinating logistical and support requirements during a 12-month deployment in Kabul

* Advised and assisted in efforts with the Special Missions Wing-Afghanistan in order to train host nation Soldiers and pilots how to operate off the shelf intelligence equipment and sync across the real time battle space

2013 Jul - 2015 Jan
Operations Management; First Sergeant (Manager of Operations), Military Intelligence Company
3d Brigade, 82d Airborne Division / Fort Bragg, NC

* Led and managed a multi-intelligence discipline company of 115 people responsible for conducting Intelligence collection, analysis and reporting activities around the world; kept unit members proficient and trained in the respective discipline in order to be recalled in 2 hours or less to deploy as America's Global Response Force

* Consulted with conventional General Officers on the application of Special Signals Collection and interception; Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operations in support of operations, foreign language support to support any mission, and analysis and reporting to the Intelligence Community writ large

* Advised Brigade Leadership on best use of Intelligence assets in real-world deployment and training exercise missions

* Advised in the creation of a fusion intelligence operations cell and created real-time intelligence preparation and synchronization of the battlefield

* Accountable for over $725K worth of equipment

10th Special Forces Group (A), Fort Bragg, NC

2012 Jul - 2013 Jul
Program Management; Senior SIGINT Advisor
10th Special Forces Group

* Served as the Senior SIGINT Advisor to the Group Commander; briefed the latest intelligence, training and asset support for real world SOF led unit missions

* Selected as the Group Intelligence LNO in support of a Task Force during Sept 2012; deployed alone to Germany for 3 months

* Created a 10th Special Forces SIGINT webpage via to streamline intelligence collection, policy, and analysis across the SOF Intelligence Enterprise

2010 Oct - 2012 Jul
Senior Mission Watch Officer/Platoon Sergeant
Aero Dataspace Facility/NSA / Aurora, CO

* Managed a real time intelligence data collection mission with over 150 contractors, civilians, and military members on rotating shift work 24/7 for over a year; selected to serve as a platoon sergeant and lead a platoon of intelligence analysts and reporters' writers

* Managed the readiness of personnel, intelligence and professional training, to meet personal development and mission requirements

* Provided motivated and educated analysts and intelligence collectors to support SOF deployments worldwide

* Served as the Unit Master Resiliency Trainer; provided resources for all members to be better resilient and capable members in high stress and shift work environments

2008 Mar - 2010 Oct
Event Coordinator/Assistant Team Leader/ Parachute Jump Demonstrator
United States Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team / Fort Bragg, NC

March 2008 - October 2010

* Served as the Assistant Team Leader of the USASOC Black Daggers Parachute Demo Team

* Flawlessly coordinated with multiple agencies, FAA, NASCAR, NCAA, etc. at over 500 events for high risk parachute demonstrations to multiple events across the United States;

* Sought out to speak on National and local TV and Radio events to provide Public Affairs interviews in support of the United States Army Special Operations Command and its recruiting and retention efforts as well as provide Community support and accessibility

* Served as a Videographer-jumper for multiple military free fall courses in support of Special Operations Soldiers professional and operational development

* Managed the Parachute Teams Travel order creation and voucher submittal; ensured timely accountability of funding and budget needs

* Represented the United States Army Special Operations Command at multiple Public events and engagements

United States Special Operations Command G2, Fort Bragg, NC

2004 May - 2008 May
Logistics and Training Management; Technical Control Analysis and Equipment Element NCOIC
United States Army Special Operations Command

* Served as the NCOIC of the TCAE shop; provided tracking of over $3million dollars' worth of equipment distribution to 5 active duty special forces groups and 2 national guard special forces groups

* Managed the readiness of personnel and equipment while coordinating logistical requirements for equipment upgrade and ongoing training support of intelligence personnel

* Provided real world analytical support to the USASOC G2 director in support of SOF deployments

3d Special Forces Group (A) NC/Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force, Bagram AFG

2000 Jan - 2004 May
SOT-B Team Leader
3d Special Forces Group - Special Operations Team

Managed the readiness of personnel and equipment while supporting a battalion of Special Forces Soldiers with real world intelligence collection and analysis while in training and in real world deployments; was first intelligence support with 3d group SOF into Afghanistan

1998 May - 2000 Jan
Shift Lead Reporter/Analyst
NSA-Hawaii / Kunia, Hawaii
  • Served as the lead intelligence analyst and reporter on a real-world intelligence collect mission based out of Kunia, Hawaii
  • Authored over 2000 intelligence reports that fed into the National Intelligence Community; provided a clear picture on adversary movements of conventional ground army forces

Education

2019 - 2019
University of Arizona
Organizational Leadership / Business Management

Skills