Alec Arterburn
Aurora
Summary
Results-driven intelligence professional with a proven record of advancing national security objectives by directing strategic intelligence collection, cryptologic engagement, and operational execution that deliver mission-critical results. Applies expertise in signals analysis, metadata analysis, signal processing, and data analytics to identify actionable intelligence, disrupt emerging threats, and accelerate high-impact operational decisions. Leads technical problem-solving, threat assessment, cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance oversight efforts, consistently producing measurable mission outcomes, strengthening operational readiness, and reducing risk exposure. Drives cross-functional collaboration, spearheads complex initiatives, and forges strategic partnerships that improve mission effectiveness, enhance organizational performance, and enable successful execution of priority objectives. Recognized for decisive critical thinking, rigorous analytical capabilities, policy development, and emergency response coordination that support rapid, effective action in high-stakes environments. Trusted communicator who influences stakeholders, delivers high-impact presentations, and converts complex intelligence into clear, actionable recommendations that strengthen decision-making and advance organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cryptologic Engagement Officer
US Army
Aurora
02.2024 - Current
- Served as primary liaison between NSA/CSS and external entities, including government agencies, foreign partners, and industry stakeholders, to drive collaborative projects and initiatives.
- Successfully represented the agency in high-level meetings and briefings with congressional representatives, Department of defense officials, and international counterparts
- Advised senior leadership on policy changes and implementation strategies, influencing decisions that impact agency operations.
- Prepared and delivered compelling presentations and briefings on complex cryptologic topics on both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver mission critical products and services, while safeguarding assets and sensitive information.
- Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with academic institutions to foster research collaboration and talent acquisition.
Collection Officer
United States Army
Wiesbaden
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Operated and managed advanced collection and processing equipment to acquire and analyze target communications signals.
- Performed first-line network and target analysis including global network analysis and mapping, to identify and catalog signals of interest.
- Resolved collection and processing issues through technical problem-solving and procedural determination.
- Analyzed and decoded digital data streams to extract intelligence.
- Ensured data collection quality by monitoring and addressing data flow issues.
- Collected and processed signals to maintain end-to-end data flow and uphold data quality standards.
- Performed metadata analysis and target analysis to produce actionable intelligence for future operations.
Education
GED -
Waterloo High School
Waterloo, IL05-2020
Skills
- Signal analysis
- Data analysis
- Technical problem solving
- Metadata analysis
- Collaboration skills
- Team coordination
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Research collaboration
- Signal processing
- Data processing
- Cryptologic engagement
- Threat assessment
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Policy development
- Risk management
- Compliance oversight
- Presentation skills
- Emergency response coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Strategic partnerships
Languages
Russian
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Honor Graduate of 460, Class of December 2020
- Distinguished Honor graduate of Basic Leader Class of May 2024
Timeline
Cryptologic Engagement Officer
US Army
02.2024 - Current
Collection Officer
United States Army
01.2021 - 02.2024
GED -
Waterloo High School