Ryan User

Produce strategic intelligence products for senior defense leaders, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of War. Selected to serve in a senior-level role above current position, managing responsibilities typically assigned to the next leadership tier.

Led an intelligence team responsible for personnel, physical, and threat security of a 600-person organization, including counterintelligence activity. Produced weekly enterprise threat and risk assessments and managed credentialing for 300+ personnel, coordinating interagency security planning for high-visibility events.

Coordinated enterprise-level task management across multiple directorates, serving as central integrator for executive initiatives. Developed standardized reporting templates and workflow governance processes, reducing task response time by over 50%.

Trained on Project MAVEN AI/LLM systems to analyze large-scale datasets and produce actionable intelligence. Integrated structured analytical methodologies into decision-support products, graduating top of class.

Selected for US Army Special Forces training, led 12-person cross-functional operational teams in high-risk environments. Conducted key leader engagements and managed multi-phase mission lifecycles under compressed timelines.

Led platoon and company organizations of 16 and 55+ soldiers, directing logistical operations for 60 personnel and $100M+ in assets. Designed and implemented a battalion-wide maintenance SOP improving combat readiness to above 90%.

Master of Arts in Security Studies from Georgetown University, completed in May 2026.

Activities and societies: Dean's List

Bachelor of Science in Defense & Strategic Studies from the United States Military Academy, graduated in May 2016 and named to the Dean's List.