David Foster
Biography:
Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance
Military Experience: 15.9 years
Work Experience: 13.1 years
Military Service:
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Branch/Position: Army
Period: November 2017 - March 2027
Occupation: 35M - Human Intelligence Collector - 35M
Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance
Duties Description:Member of 20th Special Forces Group. Senior 35M who holds responsiblity and leadership over 8+ 35M soldiers. Delpoyed to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve with 20th Special Forces Group ODA 2332. Graduate of Defense Language Intitue with a target lanague of Spanish. Graduated with level 2 in listening, 2+ in reading, and 2 in speaking. Responsible for information collection operations; Screen human intelligence sources and documents; Debrief and interrogate human intelligence sources; Participate in human intelligence operations; Analyze and prepare intelligence reports. Have served missions in Ecuador, Guyana, Kuwait, and others. Still currently part of 20th Special Forces Group on a reserve basis
Training courses:
- ARCOM w/ Combat Device
- Airborne Certified
- OIR Campaign Ribbon w/ Star
- Special Forces Basic Combat Course
- Overseas Service Ribbon
Rank: Sergeant
Branch/Position: Marine Corps
Period: May 2011 - November 2017
Occupation: 0814 - High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance
Duties Description:As a member of a HIMARS battery, operators prepare the HIMARS for movement, combat, and firing. They inspect and prepare the launcher system for employment to include movement to and from concealment positions and firing positions, operate the fire control systems, and handle multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) family of munitions (MFOM). HIMARS operators perform preventative maintenance and clean system components. They make routine tests and authorized repairs to HIMARS. They provide security, camouflage positions, and protect HIMARS from chemical warfare agents. Also served as 1 of 2 Platoon Sergeants for Kilo 2/14
Training courses:
- Navy Army Achievement Medal
- Marine Reserve Good Conduct (2x)
Work history:
Job Title: (GS-13) Intelligence Specialist and Law Enforcement Coordinator
Company: Department of Justice - US Attorney’s Office Eastern District of North Carolina
Period: July 2023 - present
Trainings, Certifications and Licences:
- ACAMS AML Certification (In Progress)
- FC204 Combating Transnational Crime & Terrorism Financing - NW3C
- Anti-Money Laundering Analysis & Prosecution - DOJ National Advocacy Center
- FC105 Financial Examination and Analysis - NW3C
Intelligence Specialist (IS), Law Enforcement Coordinator (LEC), and District Office Security Manager (DOSM) with the DOJ’s US Attorney’s Office- Eastern District of North Carolina (40 hours per week). As IS, I primarily conduct financial analysis through BSA/SAR review, COVID loan fraud (PPP/EIDL loan), anti-money laundering, investment fraud, elder fraud, public trust fraud, and more. I also perform national security all-source intel, targeting, and support to OCDETF investigation. Co-head of multiple financial crime prevention groups such as the state-wide SAR Review Team, Intel Financial Crime Working Group, and the national-wide Disruptive Technology Strike Force where I also provide export analysis. Liaison for the US Attorney at multiple events,briefings, and conferences. I plan, develop, organize, and conduct special research studies in order to provide comprehensive assessments of broad, complex, and highly sensitive issues pertaining to national and state issues. As LEC, I construct, lead, and organize conferences and trainings such as the OCDETF conference, Bank Secrecy Act Seminar, and PSN Gang Conference. I establish and maintain direct liaison contact and staff coordination with partners located in and out of state, to include city officials to federal agency leaders. As DOSM, I conduct threat investigations, security, risk management, and threat exercise and planning.
Job Title: Senior HUMINT Collector
Company: 20th Special Forces Group
Period: November 2017 - present
Trainings, Certifications and Licences:
- HUMINT Tradecraft Course - Utah
- Closed Access
Head Senior Human Intel Collector of 20th Special Forces Military Intel Company in reserve status (approximately 6 hours per week). Proficient in Spanish at a 2+/2/2 level. Deployed locations include Iraq, Guyana, Ecuador, Kuwait, and Qatar. Extensively conducted Military Source Operations on a forward combat deployment attached to a SOF Operational Detachment Alpha Team. Continuously works with others in the IC in order to advance the mission. Exchanges intelligence on a wide array of topics such as defense, cyber, space and counterspace, foreign intelligence, terrorism, drug trade, and WMD.
Job Title: (GS-13) Intelligence Research Specialist
Company: United States Agency for International Development
Period: January 2021 - June 2023
Trainings, Certifications and Licences:
- SOF Interagency Collaboration Course
Previously served as an All-source Intelligence Analyst at USAID (40 hours per week). Served as the lead in strategic intelligence for the Middle East Bureau, Environmental Office (IUU fishing, wildlife trafficking, logging, etc.) and Civilian-Military Cooperation (CENTCOM & AFRICOM). Researched, wrote, and produced intelligence products for the listed offices and multiple others within and outside the agency, all while staying aware of intelligence directives. Provided oral briefings to senior staff members, ambassadors, missions directors, and others on a wide array of topics such as national defense, governance, terrorism, infrastructure, economic issues, post safety, and overall interest to senior leadership. Acted as liaison with the agency, other governmental, and multilateral organizations to learn, inform, and gather situational awareness on USAID’s mission set. Worked within OFAC sanctions compliance with partnering nations.
Job Title: Financial Crimes Intelligence Analyst
Company: METIS Solutions LLC (Contracted w/ FinCEN)
Period: May 2020 - January 2021
Role Description:Contracted position with The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network at 40 hours per week. Conducted BSA/SAR research and analysis on requests from different countries, with tasks focused on money laundering, crypto, counterterrorism, wire/ mail fraud, anti-narcotics, and shell companies. Made sound and well thought-out decisions when faced with intelligence gaps in order to meet guidelines and time frames.
Job Title: Crime Intelligence Analyst
Company: Louisville Metro Police Department
Period: November 2016 - May 2020
Trainings, Certifications and Licences:
- Chief of Police Top Unit Award
Worked as an Intelligence Analyst supporting all aspects of investigations, 40-60 per week. Constructed subject packets using intelligence collected via HUMINT, IMINT, OSINT, and SIGINT. Used a plethora of analysis methodologies such as structured analysis, and benchmarking. Coordinated with outside governmental agencies to exchange information on crime trends.
Job Title: Artillery Crewmember & HIMARS Chief
Company: United States Marine Corps
Period: May 2011 - November 2017
Role Description:Sergeant / E5 of Marines in a reserve status averaging 5 hours per week. Platoon Sergeant who led, was in command, and took accountability of 24+ Marines. Worked as security chief in charge of placement of Marines, vehicles systems, and weapons for optimal security and safety.
Education:
University of Alabama
Bachelor's Degree – Major in Criminal Justice. Minor in Computer Science
Period: August 2012 - August 2016
Defense Language Institute
Associate's Degree – Spanish
Period: July 2018 - March 2019
Utah Valley University
Associate's Degree – Intelligence Stuides
Period: October 2020 - May 2022
if you are a job seeker click here