Scott Coltson
Multi Award-Winning Global Leader Expert & Foreign Collaborator - Security Intelligence
- Role
- Deputy Director for Operations at Defense Intelligence Agency
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Scott Coltson
I am an award-winning Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) senior executive and former US Army Intelligence Officer with an extensive domestic and international record of achievement directing human intelligence (HUMINT), security, counterintelligence, risk management, investigation, and protection activities. I offer a consistent history of reducing risk, enabling new capabilities, and guiding organizations through the change, with additional expertise directing training, logistics, facilities management, modernization, supply chain risk management, and human resources. I also excel at building and leading top-performing, diverse teams. I currently hold my Top Secret Security Clearance with CI Polygraph (TS/SCI with Polygraph).* An analytical leader with 3+ decades of experience in security and intelligence operations leadership. Expertise in directing human intelligence (HUMINT), overseeing counterintelligence activities, and managing investigations, enabling organizations to navigate complex challenges while safeguarding critical assets.* Track record of driving organizational efficiency, enhancing risk management, and implementing strategic initiatives to bolster security and intelligence capabilities. Excel at facilitating reputed organizations during change management processes and recommending innovative solutions that enable new capabilities.* Adept at fostering interagency collaborations and forging partnerships that enhance operational readiness and intelligence sharing, ensuring mission success in high-stakes situations. Committed to advancing national security priorities through informed decision-making, technology integration, and effective stakeholder communication.Areas of Expertise:* Security Operations Oversight* Risk & Threat Assessment* Strategic Planning & Execution* Policy Development & Enforcement* Operational Security (OPSEC)* Full-Spectrum Security
Experience
Deputy Director for Operations
Jan 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Manage intelligence operations and security for global workforces operated in 140+ locations worldwide. Work closely with 20+ foreign partners, protecting mutual interests. Lead in developing foreign partner programs designed to enhance security practices and manage risks governments posed by the adversary. Modernized IT communications and architecture for sensitive reporting for the Department of Defense (DoD), a $100M+ multi-year program to improve collaboration and communication of security and operations within the intelligence community (IC). Integrated mitigation strategies with threats posed by Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance in all facets of operations and security. Served as the Parsons on-site lead and subject matter expert, providing operational and planning support to numerous customers. Advised customers on prospective new operations and intelligence target focus areas, innovative processes, and approaches to countering near-peer threats. Led and advised customer Operational Planning Teams (OPT) in developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS). Integrated support across functional lines of effort, including assessments, analytic production, interagency/intelligence community outreach, and data platform development. Supported the development of new customer initiatives in the collection and analysis, including Information Operations (IO) campaigns, data science, big data integration, and counter-threat finance. Conducted analysis and integrated traditional intelligence sources with other data sources to deliver targeting solutions within the competition space and enable leadership decision-making.
Education
Troy University
Master of Science - MS, International Relations and Affairs
2007
Harvard University, Kennedy Business School
Certificate, Executive Leadership Decsion Making
2018 — 2018
University of Michigan
Certificate, Organizational Leadership
2017
Western New England University
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
1994
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