James Noone

James Noone has a diverse and extensive work experience in the intelligence and defense sectors. James currently serves as the Vice President for Intelligence and International Business at Global Dimensions, LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business with capabilities in various countries. James specializes in all-source analysis, CI, HUMINT expertise, and intelligence and Special Operation Force training.

Before their current role, James worked at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in multiple positions. From 2016 to 2020, they served as the Director of the Office for Partner Engagement, overseeing DIA's interactions with foreign partners. James also led the agency's activities related to the 2016 Presidential Transition as the Director of the Presidential Transition Team. Prior to that, from 2014 to 2016, they worked as the Director for Policy Support, providing senior advisory support to the DIA's Director and Deputy Director.

James's previous experience includes serving as the Deputy Director for Analytic Production at DIA from 2013 to 2014, where they were responsible for overseeing the production of DIA analysts and served as the approval authority for responses to Congressional queries. James also held the position of Chief of the Executive Support Office at the United States Department of Defense from 2012 to 2013, where they provided intelligence products to senior elements of the OSD, Joints Chiefs of Staff, and the Executive Offices of the President.

In addition, James has held leadership roles at the North African Intelligence Cell, the U.S. Defense Department, and the Defense Department. At these organizations, they managed military and political analysts, led the Defense Intelligence Open Source Program Office, and served as the Chief of the Military Infrastructure Office, respectively. James also served as the Director of the Combined Media Processing Center - Qatar at the Defense Department.

Earlier in their career, James worked in the United States Intelligence Community as the Lead Analyst of the Community Management Staff. In this role, they led analytical issues and obtained significant resources from Congress.

Overall, James Noone's work experience demonstrates their extensive knowledge and expertise in intelligence analysis, policy support, international partnerships, and defense-related matters.

James Noone has a diverse education background that includes both formal degrees and additional certifications.

In 1970, they completed their high school education at Chaminade High School. Following that, from 1974 to 1977, they attended Georgetown University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS).

Moving forward in their education, James attended the National Defense Intelligence University from 1981 to 1982. During this period, they pursued a Program in General and International Politics (PGIP) with a specialization in National Security.

In 1994 and 1995, James enrolled in the National Defense University, where they obtained a Master's Degree in International Relations.

Besides their formal education, James Noone has also acquired several certifications. In 2020, they obtained the ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor certification from SAE International. Additionally, in the same year, they became an International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Empowered Official through the U.S. Department of State. It is worth noting that James holds Red Cross CPR and Lifeguard Certificates from the Boy Scouts of America, although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.