Sergio Sanchez

Professional Profile

National security strategist and intelligence professional with over two decades of experience across government, defense, and academia. Recognized throughout the Intelligence Community (IC) as a subject matter expert in Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance (UTS), and cyberspace operations.

A proven leader in multi-agency collaboration, policy development, and strategic planning—advising senior executive leadership at the Department of the Army and National Security Agency. Known for bridging operational execution and technical innovation, with a passion for mentoring, teaching, and shaping the future of national security through dynamic engagement across public and private sectors.

Specialties

• HUMINT-SIGINT Integration
• Cyber Threat Strategy
• Intelligence Collection Management
• Technical Surveillance Risk
• Interagency Policy
• Executive Briefing
• Privacy & Oversight Compliance
• Strategic Planning & Talent Development

Experience Snapshot

• Program Director, Department of Defense (2025–Present)
• Strategist / SIGINT Advisor, Department of Defense (2023–2025)
• Deputy Chief, HUMINT Operations, U.S. Army (2018–2023)
• Deputy Chief, Collection Management, DIA, Europe (2008–2011)
• Field Collection Officer / Debriefer, DIA (2004–2008)
• SIGINT & Cyber Analyst, NSA (2000–2004)
• Lecturer, CSU Chico & Butte College (2013–2015)
• Regulatory Investigator, CA Dept. of Health Care Services (2016–2017)
• Environmental Planner, Caltrans (2017–2018)

Education

• Ph.D. Security Studies, Kansas State University (Expected 2027)
• M.A. Defense & Strategic Studies, U.S. Naval War College (Expected 2025)
• M.S. Strategic Intelligence (Counterintelligence), National Intelligence University
• M.A. Political Science (IR), California State University, Chico
• B.S. Political Science, University of Maryland Global Campus

Certifications & Training

• Executive Leadership Certificate – Cornell University
• Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC) – USD(I&S)
• Advanced HUMINT & SIGINT Tradecraft – DIA, INSCOM, Navy, USAF
• Intelligence Oversight Officer & Contracting Officer Certifications

Selected Publications & Presentations

• Army Intelligence Talent Management – Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin (MIPB)
• Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance: Counterintelligence Bliss or Nightmare? – NIU Thesis
• Spider Web: Al-Qaeda’s Link to the Intelligence Agencies of the Major Powers – International Journal of Intelligence & CounterIntelligence
• Emerging and Disruptive Technologies Conference – NSA
• The Narrator and the Narrative: Radicalization in the Digital Age – SOCOM Conference
• Western Political Science Association – Seattle

Languages

Spanish – DLPT V: 2+ Reading / 3 Listening / 2+ Speaking (2023)