Reading, Geology, Science, Politics, Nature, Photography, Travel
Jason Holmes
MONS
Summary
Accomplished SNCO currently serving at SHAPE HQ, working in a multi-national and multi-service environment, providing SME advice to a wide range of customers and agencies. My technical ability also been demonstrated with my service as an avionics technician on the Nimrod multi-role aircraft. A proven track record demonstrating a range abilities such as organizing, management, analysis and dynamic adaptability, often under extremely challenging environments. Teamwork, dedication and commitment has been shown time and again with 25 years service completed, within a wide range of intelligence disciplines as of 2025.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IRM Manager
NATO Headquarters
09.2024 - Current
- Manage NATO Priority Intelligence Requirements
- Developed and maintained relationships with NATO-wide units and external agencies
- Act as an SME for NATO-wide requests for information.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Watch Officer
US Navy
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Overall command of a team consisting of 30 plus mixed nationality and mixed servicemembers.
- Acted with the authority of the commanding officer during quiet and or stand/down periods.
- Communicated with fleet commanders to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst
Royal Air Force
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Oversaw and executed updates to collection management database.
- Analyzed still and motion imagery and data to produce geospatial intelligence for military operations.
- Developed and assisted with implementation of imagery collection plan.
- Analyzed remote sensing data to produce geospatial intelligence for military operations.
- Coordinated operation logistics for reconnaissance missions.
- Contributed to centralized GIS portal and ArcGIS database, correctly inputting data on new intelligence requirements and revising data on changing conditions.
- Instructed new military personnel in standard procedures and customs.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Mentored and managed an excess of ten of geospatial analysts, civilian and military.
FMV Imagery Analyst
Royal Air Force
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
- Identified military installations, facilities, weapon systems and military equipment.
- Supervised intelligence activities and provided technical, operational and administrative guidance.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
- Developed material fielding plans and integrated logistics support plans for Intelligence and ISR systems.
- Managed or analyzed data from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
Tactical Officer
US Navy
02.2014 - 02.2017
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Directed collection, organization and application of naval intelligence and adversary data to enhance operational success.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Devised and implemented battle plans to achieve tactical objectives.
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
Tactical Imagery Analyst
Royal Air Force
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed and assisted with implementation of imagery collection plan.
- Oversaw and executed updates to collection management database.
- Coordinated operation logistics for reconnaissance missions.
- Instructed new military personnel in standard operating procedures.
- Combined remotely-collected and on-site data acquisition to generate unified geographic mapping information.
- Contributed to centralized GIS portal and ArcGIS database, correctly inputting data on new job sites and revising data on changing conditions.
- Provided technical recommendations and support documentation to aid in GIS process improvement.
- Maintained [Type] security clearance level for governmental projects and operations.
- Analyzed still and motion imagery and data to produce geospatial intelligence for military operations.
- Leveraged skills in modeling, rendering and plotting to visually represent geospatial data.
- Identified military installations, facilities, weapon systems, military equipment and defenses.
- Drafted and developed reports to convey findings from missions.
- Collected, compiled or integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, remote sensing or cartographic data for inclusion in map manuscripts.
- Trained and mentored a dozen junior geospatial imagery analysts in.
- Instructed new military personnel in standard procedures and customs.
Signals Intelligence Analyst
Royal Air Force
07.2008 - 01.2010
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Conducted detailed data analysis to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets.
- Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
Avionics Tech
Royal Air Force
10.2001 - 01.2008
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.
- Instituted and enforced safety procedures to protect personnel and aircraft from risks and accidents.
- Trained and oversaw new technicians' activities for proper repair and maintenance of avionic systems.
- Assessed avionic system faults to identify and recommend corrective actions.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Wales, Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth, United KingdomNo Degree - Geology, Psychology, Biology
New College
WakefieldHigh School Diploma -
Kings High School
Pontefract, United KingdomSkills
- Intelligence analysis
- Staff management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Operations management
- Staff training and development
- Documentation and reporting
- Trend analysis
- Coaching and mentoring
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
Certification
BTEC lvl 5 and HND Avionics Engineering
BTEC lvl NEBOSH Health and Safety
UKIAC - Imagery Analysis Course
IUSS Warfare Pin
Additional Information
7 Operational deployments (Iraq / Afghanistan)
5 other deployments (Falkland Islands, Cyprus)
Interests
Timeline
IRM Manager
NATO Headquarters
09.2024 - Current
Watch Officer
US Navy
08.2021 - 08.2024
Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst
Royal Air Force
10.2018 - 07.2021
FMV Imagery Analyst
Royal Air Force
10.2017 - 10.2018
Tactical Officer
US Navy
02.2014 - 02.2017
Tactical Imagery Analyst
Royal Air Force
01.2010 - 01.2014
Signals Intelligence Analyst
Royal Air Force
07.2008 - 01.2010
Avionics Tech
Royal Air Force
10.2001 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Wales, Aberystwyth
No Degree - Geology, Psychology, Biology
New College
High School Diploma -
Kings High School
Similar Profiles
Manuel MolionManuel Molion
Chef De Cuisine at NATO HeadquartersChef De Cuisine at NATO Headquarters
Rossella MuzzedduRossella Muzzeddu
Intern at NATO HeadquartersIntern at NATO Headquarters
Monelle LittleMonelle Little
Staff Assistant CIS Security at NATO HeadquartersStaff Assistant CIS Security at NATO Headquarters
Jourdain KevinJourdain Kevin
Préparateur de commandes at RamautPréparateur de commandes at Ramaut
Deborah LeclercqDeborah Leclercq
Stagiaire étudiante infirmière at WarquigniesStagiaire étudiante infirmière at Warquignies