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Sean Brendle

@seanbrendle

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All-Source Intelligence and OSINT Specialist with 14 years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values collaboration and innovation, offering growth opportunities.

I am an All-Source Intelligence and OSINT Specialist with 14 years of proven experience in the field. My career has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for driving organizational efficiency through critical analysis and information gathering. I have successfully collaborated with diverse teams and management levels, consistently delivering measurable results in dynamic environments.

Throughout my career, I have developed a comprehensive background in OSINT Collection and Threat Intelligence Analysis. My expertise includes training and developing personnel, creating effective OSINT processes, and leveraging innovative tools to enhance data collection and analysis capabilities. I take pride in my ability to provide actionable insights that support decision-making at the highest levels, ensuring that my contributions have a lasting impact on mission success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Open-Source Intelligence SME

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Leidos | Joint Forces Headquarters Cyber

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Serves as the OSINT SME for the Intelligence division of JFHQ-C, focusing on OSINT collection and cyber targeting support. Provides expertise in OSINT, PAI, and methodologies supporting ongoing missions. Developed training programs and enhanced team capabilities while creating a functional OSINT process.

OSINT Cyber Targeting Team Leadership Operations Management

Open-Source Intelligence Collector

Defense Intelligence Agency

Jun 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Focused on open-source reporting for the Department of Defense, covering regions like the Middle East and Latin America. Authored over 167 reports and developed SOPs while training junior collectors and streamlining production.

Reporting Customer Feedback Team Leadership

Senior Intelligence Analyst

The Buffalo Group, A Jacobs Company

Oct 2018 - Jun 2022 (3 years 8 months)

Provided intelligence support to USCENTCOM, delivering timely and accurate intelligence products. Collaborated with various agencies and briefed high-ranking officials to inform operational decisions.

Agency Briefing Reporting Support Operations Critical Thinking Customer Engagement

All-Source Intelligence Analyst

United States Army

Jun 2015 - Nov 2018 (3 years 5 months)

Served as an Intelligence Analyst for Special Operations, providing critical intelligence support and developing reports. Coordinated training and collaborated with multiple intelligence organizations.

Reporting Operations Management Intelligence Requirements

Intelligence Analyst

Joint Task Force Special Operations

Sep 2014 - Mar 2015 (6 months)

Provided timely intelligence reporting and developed targeting packets for Special Operations forces. Conducted threat update briefs and utilized social media analytics to enhance targeting processes.

Intelligence Reports Social Analytics Collaboration