Robert Smith

Deputy Director, Office Of Strategic Operations at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Robert (Bob) Smith has a diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Robert (Bob) has held senior leadership positions in the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), where they served as the Deputy Director of the Office of Strategic Operations, Chief of the Data Analytics Division, Chief of the Force Management Division, and Chief Strategy Element. In these roles, they led strategic planning activities, implemented data analytic tools, and optimized personnel and resources for improved efficiency.

Bob also has experience in the education sector, having worked as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the University of Maryland Global Campus and as an Adjunct Mathematics Professor at Northern Virginia Community College. Robert (Bob) has over 17 years of teaching experience, with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching.

Prior to their work in intelligence and education, Bob served in the US Army and held various leadership positions. Robert (Bob) was the Chief of Studies and Analysis Branch, Chief of Requirement and Modeling Branch, and Chief of Training and Analysis Division. In these roles, they provided strategic leadership, conducted data analysis, and managed analytical support for key decision-making processes.

Bob's expertise also extends to other government agencies, as they worked as a Senior Strategic Planner and Senior Operational Research Analyst for the US Army Corps of Engineers and as a Budget Analyst for the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Overall, Bob has a strong background in strategic planning, data analytics, personnel management, and teaching, with extensive experience in different sectors and organizations.

Bob Smith has a Master of Natural Resources degree in Sustainability Studies from Virginia Tech, a Master of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from Clark Atlanta University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Statistics from The University of Alabama. Robert (Bob) also attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College for Military and Strategic Leadership. In addition, Bob has obtained a Graduate Certificate in Global Sustainability from Virginia Tech, a Strategic Management Performance System certification from The George Washington University, and an Operational Research Systems Analyst certification from Army Logistics University - College of Professional and Continuing Education.

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Timeline

  • Deputy Director, Office Of Strategic Operations

    March, 2020 - present

  • Chief, Data Analytics Division

    October, 2017

  • Chief, Force Management Division

    October, 2014

  • Chief Strategy Element

    April, 2011

  • Chief, Readiness Branch

    December, 2003

  • Lead Doctrine Officer

    June, 2003

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