Donovan Hunt
Vass
Summary
Strategic leadership professional with a strong background in managing personnel and training teams in high-pressure environments. Expertise in supervising and developing employees while ensuring accountability and operational readiness. Skilled in strategic planning and resource management to drive organizational goals and enhance team performance through effective communication and collaborative decision-making.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ACE NCOIC/Acting G2 SGM
8th Army
Camp Humphreys
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Acted as NCOIC and senior advisor to Eighth Army G2 for forward-deployed field army.
- Oversaw all-source intelligence production, significantly improving situational awareness for decision-making.
- Directed multinational theater-level exercises to validate and improve analytical proficiency of enlisted personnel.
- Managed intelligence manning for Korean operations, enhancing operational readiness and mission effectiveness.
Chief Intel Sgt/ACE NCOIC
1st Special Forces Command (Airborne)
Fort Bragg
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Led Analysis and Control Element (ACE) for 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) G2, supervising NCOs and Soldiers while managing intelligence operations, production schedules, and mission priorities to support senior leadership and Special Forces task forces.
- Directed all-source intelligence production and quality control, disseminating time-sensitive intelligence products, including weekly highlights and situational updates, to enable informed decision-making and operational success for supported units.
Special Security NCOIC
US Army
Homestead
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Established procedures for processing security access requests, enhancing access efficiency for military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
- Conducted inspections and investigations into vulnerabilities and policy violations, implementing corrective actions that mitigated risks and ensured compliance.
Collections Manager
US Army
Homestead
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Manages intel collection systems operations in support of SOCSOUTH and Geographic Combatant Commands (GCC) missions
- Tasks collection assets for strategic & tactical operations supporting targeting efforts for U.S. and partner nation forces
- Manages intel collection systems operations in support of SOCSOUTH and Geographic Combatant Commands (GCC) missions
- Tasks collection assets for strategic & tactical operations supporting targeting efforts for U.S. and partner nation forces
- Collaborated with joint service ISR components to articulate mission impacts, facilitating coordinated operational support and achieving strategic goals
Special Security Representative
US Army
Shaw A F B
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Led the Primary Security Manager role to validate, certify, and verify over 300 employees’ security clearances, information security, physical security, and automation security programs, facilities, equipment, and supplies throughout the United States and United States Central Command Area of Operations.
- Trained senior officers, peers and other team members in DoD SCI security policies as well as U.S. Army Central procedures.
- Managed access to secure garrison facilities, ensuring compliance with special access protocols.
Intelligence Analyst
US Army
Qatar
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Developed and briefed over 150 intelligence products that served to provide support to the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division personnel for a better understanding of ground force operations and provided assessments.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships between United States Army Central analytic elements and national-level, multinational intelligence agencies, influencing capabilities to support military investigative objectives.
- Supported strategic-level exercises and missions across Iraq and Afghanistan, enhancing operational readiness and situational awareness.
Physical Security Specialist, Security Manager, Intelligence Analyst
US Army
Fort Hood
02.2011 - 08.2016
- Developed and refined battalion physical security standard operating procedure adopted by all battalions within brigade, enhancing overall security compliance.
- Directed 16 junior intelligence analysts in maintaining intelligence files, order of battle, and intelligence graphics, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of critical information.
- Researched, developed, and presented all-source intelligence products at tactical, operational, and strategic levels on military actions, insurgent activities, and regional threats, contributing to informed decision-making.
Physical Security Specialist
US Army
Camp Casey
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Executed de-activation and activation of six Company Arms Rooms and one Ammunition holding area, ensuring security protocols upheld.
- Formulated standard operating procedures for tracking, issuing, and receiving classified systems, enhancing accountability and compliance.
- Ensured safety and protection of personnel and property.
Intelligence Analyst
US Army
Kandahar
07.2013 - 03.2014
- Delivered actionable intelligence that directly contributed to mission success.
- Produced 50+ daily intelligence summaries, enabling Battalion Staff to make mission-critical decisions regarding the Area of Operations.
- Maintained personnel security files and coordinated with Central Clearance Facility to ensure compliance and security oversight.
Intelligence Analyst
US Army
Fort Jackson/Fort Huachucha
06.2010 - 02.2011
- Completed basic and advanced military training courses to enhance operational readiness and intelligence capabilities
- Analyzed intelligence reports to identify threats and operational trends.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
American Military University
Ranson, WV08-2022
Skills
- Intelligence gathering
- Intelligence evaluation
- Investigative analysis
- Defense operations
- Joint operations
- Mission coordination
- Clearance administration
- TS/SCI Clearance
- Personnel security
- Information protection
- Analytical reasoning
- Issue resolution
- Team leadership
- Collaborative teamwork
- Mentorship programs
- Contextual awareness
Accomplishments
- Joint Service Commendation Medal 2022
- Army Commendation Medal 2013, 2017, 2019, 2025, 2026
- Army Achievement Medal 2014, 2016, 2024
- Army Good Conduct Medal 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025
- Meritorious Unit Commendation 2014
- Non-Article 5 Nato Medal 2014
- The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal 2014
- Korean Defense Service Medal 2016, 2026
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal Campaign Star 2014
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 2010
- National Defense Service Medal 2010
Timeline
ACE NCOIC/Acting G2 SGM
8th Army
04.2025 - 04.2026
Chief Intel Sgt/ACE NCOIC
1st Special Forces Command (Airborne)
08.2022 - 04.2025
Special Security NCOIC
US Army
10.2021 - 06.2022
Collections Manager
US Army
08.2019 - 09.2021
Intelligence Analyst
US Army
06.2017 - 12.2017
Special Security Representative
US Army
08.2016 - 08.2019
Physical Security Specialist
US Army
06.2015 - 02.2016
Intelligence Analyst
US Army
07.2013 - 03.2014
Physical Security Specialist, Security Manager, Intelligence Analyst
US Army
02.2011 - 08.2016
Intelligence Analyst
US Army
06.2010 - 02.2011
Associate of Arts - General Studies
American Military University