John M. Phipps

40+ hours per week

• Lead instructor and subject matter expert in intelligence collection tradecraft, collection management, personnel security, investigations, and operational security.
• Conducts global collection and OPSEC training for the U.S. Forces and allied nations, enhancing operational capabilities, and strengthening relationships globally.
• Creates a class curriculum reflecting the continuing evolution in DoD terminology and training priorities.
• Manages course execution, including enrollment, instruction, and assessments.

40+ hours per week

• Directed, planned, and executed security investigations for 150+ analysts and agents, ensuring staff were qualified for federal employment.
• Represented DIA on the Global Threat Working Group (TWG) to establish security posture at our Embassies and Consulates. Met bi-weekly with representatives from agencies across the Intelligence Community to allocate funding for and vote on Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) security at all Embassies.
• Traveled to numerous SCIFs across multiple Embassies and Consulates to assess physical and information security measures; made these findings available to the TWG.
• Trained and led a team of investigators to conduct Division-wide audits of US Persons information to ensure compliance with federal law, safeguarding the 4th Amendment right of US Citizens and legal permanent residents.
• Assisted in revising IOO and security policies in accordance with DoD Manual 5240.01.
• Built and maintained a database of individuals with Division-wide SCIF access to ensure adherence to federal security guidelines.
• Kept records of access to Special Access Programs (SAP) via the Joint Access Database (JADE).
• Monitored and conducted audits of SCIF physical security.
• Planned and executed Counterintelligence investigations of insider threats in tandem with the Counterespionage Division (OCI-2).
• Liaised with OCI Office of the General Counsel to validate investigative results.
• Collaborated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and Joint Field Office Afghanistan to develop, coordinate, and execute investigative operations of high value targets.
• Designed and implemented division-wide security training programs, optimizing professional development.
• Instructed Security Administration, Classification Guidelines, and Intelligence Oversight Training at the Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy (JCITA).
• Developed analytical products for and led executive level communication to deepen their understanding of current threats to facilitate action on critical security issues.

40+ hours per week

• Conducted strategic counterintelligence analysis on Iranian operations in Afghanistan.
• Synthesized and delivered actionable insights, and made security recommendations for local collectors based on intelligence analysis and leads.
• Planned and executed counterintelligence investigations of insider threats.
• Performed detail-oriented reports that focused on factual, objective validation of gathered intelligence.

40+ hours per week

• Delivered actionable intelligence on irregular warfare, counterinsurgency, OPSEC, and unconventional warfare.
• Planned and executed counterintelligence investigations of insider threats.
• Collaborated with the FBI, DIA, and CIA to strengthen convoy security operations in Afghanistan.
• Managed sensitive information in accordance with federal security guidelines.

40+ hours per week

• Produced critical intelligence assessments supporting battalion operations.
• Managed intelligence collection efforts, and strengthened force protection measures.
• Managed sensitive information in accordance with federal security guidelines.
• Recruited and met with intelligence assets in Iraq and Afghanistan.
• Utilized the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) to conduct investigations of Marines for security clearance adjudication.