Samuel Sasser
Captain, Intelligence Officer · United States Air Force Reserve
Manhattan Beach, CA
In My Own Words
Experienced Intelligence Officer with a demonstrated history of success in the military industry. Skilled in Leadership, Negotiation, Operations and Account Management, and Data Analytics, with a background in Computer Science. Strong leader committed to brining progress and growth to challenging opportunities within the private sector.
Work Experience
Captain, Intelligence Officer
United States Air Force Reserve2019 – Present
Section Manager, Cyberspace Operations: Guided and merged human efforts of 12 geographically dispersed reserve members to further the USAF's only strategic debriefing and reporting program - Refocused operations and training for 12 employees balancing two careers; authorized funding and travel to maximize team's limited time resource; enhanced communication at team-level, up to C-suite.
Captain, Intelligence Officer
NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE INTELLIGENCE CENTER2018 – 2019
Section Manager, Aeronautical Systems: Directed and managed collection for a tight-knit, globally deployable 6 person Human Intelligence operations team - Hand-picked to join Human Intelligence unit as most junior officer. 2x awarded DoD Team of the Year. - Managed 20+ national accounts; coordinated with CIA, DIA, FBI; planned and executed sensitive client interviews with technical experts and industry leaders in government, private sector, and academia. - Aligned operations with organizational priorities; data-driven decisions spurred 40% production growth of actionable intelligence reports; informed policy makers, government agencies, and USAF executives. Training Manager: Developed, provided, and refined expert-curated initial and continuation training for 75 military, civilian, and contractor personnel spanning 7 global locations - Formalized training for employees to hone air, space, and cyber expertise; enabled 20 trainers to deliver consistent industry and organizational best practices; increased business effectiveness by 25%. JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS TASK FORCE - Captain, Operational Support Flyer Afghanistan
Tactical Systems Operator
Special Ops2017 – 2018
Geo-located high value targets supporting Joint Special Ops Task Force - Conducted 118 flights, geolocated 550 targets, and neutralized 102 high-value targets; coordinated with airborne and ground assets to disseminate critical, real-time intelligence information.
Lieutenant, Intelligence Officer
NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE INTELLIGENCE CENTER2016 – 2017
Section Manager, Operations Management: Managed 7-member team supporting USAF's only strategic Human Intelligence collection and production capability, operating 24/7 across 7 worldwide locations - Guided 250+ operations in 5 continents; managed collection and production for 75 members; ensured regulatory compliance to guarantee client confidence and mitigate operational risks. - Engaged with senior leaders to align operational requirements with AF priorities; directed release of 1,500 reports; assessed operational outcome and showcased impact to executive leaders.
Deputy Team Lead
European Command Air Forces2015 – 2016
Managed the production of analytical studies to answer European Command requirements on enemy aircraft capabilities and force employment - Developed assessments on enemy Air Force capabilities; coordinated production and collaborated with multiple government agencies; recognized as subject matter expert on niche aeronautical platforms. - Led squadron physical training program for 40 employees and 8 trainers; improved fitness results 30%.
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