Engineer Air Force
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Heather S. Caldwell
Casper WY 82609
Cell 520-***-****
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Clearance: Top Secret/SSBI last updated 06/02/2008. Active SCI.
Technical expert on: Martes, X-bit, Blackmagic, Crystalball, Tinkertoy, Galelite, Salem,
Messiah, Oilstock, Google Earth, ARCGIS, ANCHORY, AMHS, RaptorX, ArcView, WVT,
Supercoding, K-Box, UHF, VHF, HF, Satellite Communications, Savant, Spectrum
Analyzers, YSPEC, Oscilloscope, Modulators, Demodulators, Orqam, Vintage Harvest,
Reporting techniques, UNIX systems, Windows systems, troubleshooting, Signal Analysis,
Bit stream Analysis, Waveform Analysis, HF Radio collection, Dataflow maintenance,
Signal Development
System Engineer III TASC, for Defense Military Operations Department, Schriever
AFB, Colorado Springs Colorado, 01/2011 to 04/2012: Support mission-focused end-
to-end systems engineering and operationally deployed systems. Guides the acquisition
of complex systems under development and provides engineering support to the customer
during real-world contingency operations. Also assists in the development of
documentation to include test plans, CONOPs, requirements and training materials.
Test Engineer Northrop Grumman Information Technologies, for Defense
Information Systems, Joint Interoperability Test Command, Fort Huachuca, Arizona
01/2008 to 12/2010: Review documents, derive testable requirements, develop test
plans, collect and assess data during test events and report results for Joint Command,
Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I), National Security Systems
(NSS) and Information Technology Systems (ITS). Specializing in the Special Operations
Forces Tagging, Tracking and Locating (TTL), Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE) and
Psychological Operations (PYSOP) areas.
Signals Analyst for the Signals Development Center (SDC), United States Air Force,
NIOC Hawaii/NSA/CSS/Hawaii 05/2004-10/2007: As an analyst in the SDC, responsible
for overseeing daily operations of the other collection sections that deal with High
frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Overhead
Collection and Direction Finding. Daily collection, demodulation and identification of
special signals in the HF, VHF and UHF spectrum. Worked on finding evidence of new
signal technologies and the replacement of known signals with new signals. Have a
working knowledge of wide range of adversary communications systems and various other
communications schemes.
Electronic Signals Intelligence Analyst and Operator, United States Air Force NIOC
Hawaii 03/2003-04/2004: Responsible for analysis, processing and dissemination of
ELINT data on real-time basis to internal and external consumers in the Pacific area of
operations. Directed coordination of operational mission with nine other collection centers.
Provided intelligence feedback used to update the electronic order of battle and hull to
emitter correlation databases. Utilized specialized ELINT analysis software and programs
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to aid in the identification and correlation of intercepted electronic emissions. Responded
to time-sensitive requests for intelligence information.
Mission Support Analyst/Satellite Systems Technician, United States Air Force,
Overseas 10/1998-02/2003:
Monitored, properly formatted data and reported on satellite communications systems.
Performed signal analysis. Developed target activity profiles and command and control
capabilities in response to national and military requirements. Coordinated reporting and
monitoring efforts with associated resident missions to ensure complete quality processing
and assigned mission. Reviewed and accomplished national tasking levels levied in the
form of Mission Control Notes (MCN's).
Morse Systems Operator, United States Air Force, Overseas 09/1997-09/1998:
Operated electronic equipment in the reception of Morse communications to include
receivers, recorders and special data preparation devices. Manually scanned frequency
spectrum daily to detect and satisfy national intelligence objectives and support Joint Chief
of Staff programs. Transcribed selected communications in prescribed format for
computer processing and reporting within established time requirements. Maintained logs,
serviced digital recording and performed preventive maintenance on electronic equipment
in accordance with applicable directives.
Education:
- DAU DIACAP Understanding the DoD Information Assurance Certification and
Accreditation Process (CLE-034) 07/14/2010
- DAU Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals (LOG-101) 01/22/2010
- DAU Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter (CLM-029) 06/03/2009
- DAU Fundamentals of Test and Evaluation (TST-102) 03/03/2009
- DAU Modeling and Simulation for Test and Evaluation (CLE-023) 11/18/2008
- DAU Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management (ACQ-101) 10/06/2008
- UHF/VHF Communications Analysis (SIGC3803MH), 02/2006
- Intermediate Signals Analysis Course (451 Course), Pensacola, FL 11/2004-05/2005
- Communications Identification Methodology (CIM Course ESS1224), 01/2002
- Digital Networks (NE-139), 08/2001
- Waveforms (SIG1041), Multiplexing (SIG1045), Modulation (SIG1048), Transmission
Media (SIG1049 10/2000
- Enciphered Signals 2000 (CK-105), 05/2000
- Conducting on the Job Training (ED-125), 02/2000
- Klieglight (KL) Reporting Fundamentals (IS-012), 02/2000
- Basic Signals Analysis Course (450 Course), Pensacola FL 02/1997-08/1997
- Basic Morse School/Advanced Morse School, Fort Huachuca, AZ 06/1996-02/1997
Courses/Credits Completed toward Communications Applications Technology
Associates degree, Community College of the Air Force (CCAF):
- Basic Military Training Lackland AFB 07/1997 Physical Education 4.00
- Airman Leadership school Misawa AB 07/2002 Leadership/Management 5.00
- Managerial Communications 2.00, Military Studies 2.00
- Air Force Specialty Internship 09/2003 Journeyman 8.00, Craftsman 4.00
- Basic Morse Code Goodfellow AFB 02/1997 23.00
- Communication Signals Collection/Production Goodfellow AFB 08/1997 22.00
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