Christian D. Orr
Manassas Park
Summary
I am an accomplished Public Policy & Intelligence Analyst and defense journalist, with 26 years of real-world foreign and domestic experience with investigating and analyzing public policies, intelligence, counterintelligence, security programs and projects for U.S. Government Departments and Agencies, Think Tanks, Academic Communities and Media Outlets.
I confidently engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather sensitive and classified information. I have the ability to analyze economic and military strengths / weaknesses of U.S. and foreign countries to produce statistical and quantitative reports. Furthermore, I have the patience to analyze complex data and field reports to identify patterns and security threats. I am also competent at editing and proofreading academic and editorial papers for factual accuracy and integrity. I am highly experienced in utilizing technology, including Virtual Risk Assessment Database (VRAD) and Palantir Intelligence Software to rapidly analyze and organize information to relay security threats and recommendations to Senior Officers and field personnel.
👉 During my career, I have worked with / for organisations such as Kegman at the Marine Corps Base, Quantico, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Air Force, The Heritage Foundation, Sallyport Global, Chenega Total Asset Protection, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. Typically, my strategic input results in reduced operational risk and policy improvements.
My Specialties:
✓ Foreign Policy
✓ Intelligence Analysis
✓ Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
✓ Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD)
✓ Counterintelligence
✓ Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
✓ Political Advocacy & Lobbying
✓ Writing & Proofreading
✓ Political Campaigns
✓ Risk Assessment Databases
✓ Air Force & Military Operations
✓ Security Programs
✓ Terrorist Threats
✓ Border Security
✓ Data Mining
✓ International Relations
✓ Team Leadership & Mentoring
✓ Risk Assessments
✓ Commentator & Public Speaker
✓ East Asian Affairs
✓ Middle Eastern Affairs
✓ Military Leadership
✓ Federal Law Enforcement
✓ Criminal Justice
✓ Spanish, Arabic & Japanese
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Editor
ANSER
01.2025 - Current
- In support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Research and Development Directorate, develop communications and marketing materials as well as provide technical editing and writing support.
- Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Author and/or editor for official documents and written packages (memos, papers, strategies, etc.) for Director's approval and signature
- Serve as Directorate point of contract for matters related to written media, communications services and products, and web presence
- Manage adherence to a style guide for all branding and messaging. Ability to lead revision and updates to the Directorate's style guide
- Develop and revise editorial/communications standard operating procedures
- Support additional activities such as preparing the newsletter, developing workshop and training materials
- Frequently interface with high-level military, government, intelligence, and corporate personnel on matters related to communications media, documents and web presence
Defense Expert
The National Interest
10.2024 - Current
- Write three articles per week 650+ words apiece, on military technologies and national security issues.
- Published topics covered thus far include: the USS Nimitz-class aircraft carriers; 4th Generation jet fighters such as the F-14 Tomcat, F-15 Silent Eagle, and F-16 Fighting Falcon; and 5th Generation stealth fighters such as the Chinese Chengdu J-20, Russian Sukhoi Su-57 “Felon,” and American Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II.
Military and Defense Aviation Writer
Valnet Inc. (Simple Flying)
03.2024 - 10.2024
- As a freelance military and defense aviation writer, am responsible for creating engaging and informative content on everything related to global air warfare programs and technologies.
- Worked closely with the editorial team to pitch, research, and write articles that inform and inspire readers.
- Produced high-quality, well-researched, and original content
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
06.2023 - 08.2023
- In support of the Staff Center of Development of Security and Excellence (CDSE), provided services for the following ST CDSE entities: the DCSA Security Training Division, the DOD Security Training Division, the Insider Threat Division, and the Education Division.
- Support course content development and delivery.
- Played instrumental role in the development of new advanced and graduate-level courses.
Senior Communications Manager
TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
01.2023 - 05.2023
- As de facto Program Manager, supported the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Intelligence & Analysis (OIA), Information Management and Employee Engagement teams.
- Composed, wrote, and edited Annual Report, presentations, emails, newsletters, etc.
- Fulfilled divisional and Front Office requests for communication products, special projects, and event production and coordination as needed.
- Assisted Employee Engagement Specialist (EES) with AA Leadership Messages
- Identified, researched, wrote, and compiled material to include in bi-weekly newsletter for all I&A employees
Technical Writer
U.S. Department of State
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided technical writing, editing, and documentation review in support of the U.S. State Department Information Security Systems Support (ISSS) contract
- Organized material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology
- Conferred with subject matter experts to establish technical specifications and to determine subject matter material to be developed for publication
Senior Defense Editor
19FortyFive AKA National Security Journal (NSJ)
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Wrote two articles per week 650+ words apiece, on military technologies and national security issues.
- Published topics covered thus far include the AbramsX tank, USS Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, and B-52 bomber.
Advanced Mission Systems Operator
Amentum
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Operated more advanced Electronic Warfare Threat to Air Operations (EW TTAO) systems (single in manual mode and multiple in automated/semi-automated modes), instructing the subordinate mission system operators on proper EW TTAO system operations and tactical employment, and leading multiple element EW TTAO firing units in order to meet customer unit(s) receiving training Desired Learning Objectives (DLOs).
- Provided knowledge and communication about EW TTAO systems capabilities and limitations in their ability to replicate real world threat systems (Ground Based Air Defense [GBAD] and Integrated Air Defense System [IADS]) capabilities/tactics in order to meet customer unit(s) receiving training DLOs.
- Maintained familiarity with current and developing US/NATO/potential adversary force capabilities/tactics.
Senior Analyst
U.S. Army G-3/5/7 Strategic Operations Management
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed and track to completion all Tasks assigned to the Division utilizing the Task Management Tool (TMT).
- Managed the Divisions Master Calendar and synchronized with Division Leaders' calendar and synchronized Division updates to higher headquarters
- Prepared talking points, information papers, decision papers and review correspondence.
Strategy and Policy Analyst
US Navy Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Coordinated across DoD and DoN to develop service policy positions for White House, OSD, Joint Staff, and interagency coordination, i.e. Director-level staff support, DOD Protocol.
- Drafted material for competitive strategies, strategic thought pieces, and deterrence operations particularly those related to Irregular Warfare (including cybersecurity threats posed by “Near-Peer” rival nations.
- Assisted with interagency engagement and nuclear weapons related issues along with developing Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) policy.
Quick Reaction Force Assistant Team Leader
Sallyport
04.2015 - 12.2018
- Served in a high readiness and technologically advanced force capable of being deployed quickly to hostile or questionable situations in the AOR wherever needed.
- Reported to Response Force Manager and was directly responsible for local national QRF team comprising of 3 team members.
- Supervised Foreign Nationals, CCTV / Radio-Telephone Operators and local national Linguists at the Balad Airbase Base Defense Operations Center in support of the Iraqi Air Force and Lockheed Martin's F-16 program, particularly in the operation and assessment of Ground-Based Radars (GBRs).
Force Protection Supervisor (BDOC Battle Captain and Site Lead)
Protection Strategies Inc
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Supervised and evaluated CCTV camera operators and radio telephone operators at the Base Defense Operations Centers (BDOC) of Camp Taji and Umm Qasr Port, coordinating with Base Expeditionary Targeting and Surveillance Sensors-Combined (BETTS-C) and Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) system operators to maintain vigilant surveillance on and within the base perimeter, including inbound oil tankers and onshore oil refineries.
- Utilized Iraqi linguists/interpreters to obtain intelligence reports on Iraqi politico-military affairs and maintain channels of communication with Iraqi Army, Iraqi Air Defense, Iraqi Navy, Iraqi Marines, and Iraqi Police leadership.
- Served as company's de facto acting Site Lead, liaison to the installation's Mayor Cellsenior leadership consisting of the Installation Manager, OSC-I Site Lead, and Force Protection Officerand to the State Department Regional Security Office (RSO).
Police Instructor
Al Shaheen Adventure LLC
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Taught basic law enforcement concepts (speed limits, road signs, effects and consequences of crimes, First Aid) to Emirati teenagers grades 8-12 for the Al Bayariq Student Citizenship Program, the UAE's equivalent of the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC).
Special Agent/Criminal Investigator
Immigration & Customs Enforcement
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Conducted criminal and civil investigations of violations of over 200 criminal statutes pertaining to customs (Title 19 U.S. Code) and immigration (Title 8 U.S. Code) laws, national security threats, terrorism, drug smuggling, child exploitation, human trafficking, illegal arms export (International Traffic in Arms Regulations [ITAR]), financial crimes, commercial fraud and more.
Customs and Border Protection Officer
CBP
11.2006 - 08.2009
- Enforced laws related to revenue and trade, seizure of contraband, interdiction of agricultural pests and diseases, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and admissibility of persons.
Education
M.A. - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
Charlestown, NH10.2021
B.A. - International Relations
Southern Califr
Los Angeles, CA05.1997
Skills
Content Editing
Research
Journalistic Writing
AP Style
Accomplishments
—Top Graduate (Sgt. Louis H. Fisher Award), U.S. Air Force Security Forces Academy
—Distinguished Graduate, U.S. Customs and Border Academy
—Order of the Sword and Shield National Honor Society
Affiliations
—Naval Order of the United States (NOUS) National Capital Commandery
—British Officers Club of Washington DC
—Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) Washington DC Branch
—Returned & Services League (RSL) of Australia- Washington DC Sub-Branch
Certification
Federal Series 1811 Criminal Investigator
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Albanian
Elementary
Arabic
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary
Spanish
Limited Working
Russian
Elementary
Timeline
Technical Editor
ANSER
01.2025 - Current
Defense Expert
The National Interest
10.2024 - Current
Military and Defense Aviation Writer
Valnet Inc. (Simple Flying)
03.2024 - 10.2024
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
06.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Communications Manager
TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
01.2023 - 05.2023
Technical Writer
U.S. Department of State
06.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Defense Editor
19FortyFive AKA National Security Journal (NSJ)
05.2022 - 12.2022
Advanced Mission Systems Operator
Amentum
05.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Analyst
U.S. Army G-3/5/7 Strategic Operations Management
10.2019 - 07.2020
Strategy and Policy Analyst
US Navy Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
05.2019 - 10.2019
Quick Reaction Force Assistant Team Leader
Sallyport
04.2015 - 12.2018
Force Protection Supervisor (BDOC Battle Captain and Site Lead)
Protection Strategies Inc
11.2012 - 12.2013
Police Instructor
Al Shaheen Adventure LLC
11.2011 - 08.2012
Special Agent/Criminal Investigator
Immigration & Customs Enforcement
08.2009 - 06.2011
Customs and Border Protection Officer
CBP
11.2006 - 08.2009
M.A. - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
B.A. - International Relations
Southern Califr
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