Keith Humbard
@keithhumbard
Seasoned intelligence operations leader driving OSINT, HUMINT, and CI excellence across complex, multi-unit organizations.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an intelligence subject matter expert and organizational leader with 20+ years leading diverse intelligence organizations, focused on building resilient teams that deliver high-quality results.
I established the first-ever OSINT cell for 1 Special Forces Command (Airborne), authored governing policies, and led interagency coordination with agencies including the FBI and DHS. I have directed CI/HUMINT operations, managed debriefing efforts during the Afghanistan withdrawal, and synchronized intelligence across 11 subordinate units.
My background includes program and operations management at corps and task force levels, oversight of large sensitive facilities, and experience with a broad range of intelligence tools and training; I prioritize quality people, clear communication, and mission-focused innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
OSINT Director
1 Special Forces Command (Airborne)
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Directs OSINT enterprise activities including planning, programming, budgeting, and execution; established the command's first OSINT cell and authored policies ensuring legal, compliant intelligence production across 11 subordinate units.
Deputy Senior Intelligence Officer
1 Special Forces Command (Airborne)
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Assisted the G2 in directing and coordinating intelligence sections, managed policies, resources, and readiness across HUMINT, SIGINT, CI, OSINT, and fusion elements supporting 11 subordinate units.
Chief of Staff
Task Force 40-25, 1 Special Forces Command (Airborne)
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Served as Task Force Chief of Staff, created and implemented staff systems and processes for a trans-regional irregular warfare headquarters and managed security for a large SCIF at Fort Bragg.
Director G2X
1 Special Forces Command (Airborne)
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Led CI and HUMINT operations across the command, developed CI/HUMINT policies and CONPLANs, and managed private-sector debriefing operations during the Afghanistan withdrawal referenced to Joint Staff briefings.
Intelligence Planner
XVIII Airborne Corps
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)
Served as G2 operations officer overseeing long-range intelligence planning, campaign support, exercise planning, COP/CIP management, and intelligence collections for Corps-wide strategic response operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WUWebster University
Master of Arts, Business and Organizational Security
Master of Arts in Business and Organizational Security completed in 2019 with focus on organizational leadership and security topics.
UCU.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Command and General Staff College Certificate, Organizational Leadership / Strategy
Completed the Command and General Staff College curriculum with emphasis on organizational leadership, advanced warfighting, and strategy in 2017.
CUCarson–Newman University
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Bachelor's degree in Biology completed in 2006.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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