Chester Pino
About Chester Pino
Chester Pino serves as an ISR Policy Analyst for the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, with over 20 years of experience in defense intelligence and military operations. His background includes significant roles at the Air Force and Defense Intelligence Agency, along with deployment experience in various countries.
Work at Redhorse
Chester Pino has been serving as an ISR Policy Analyst at Redhorse Corporation since 2015. In this role, he operates under the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, focusing on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance initiatives. His responsibilities include managing defense intelligence programs and advising on strategic policy matters. Pino's expertise in ISR Planning and Operations contributes to the effectiveness of defense intelligence efforts.
Previous Experience in Air Force Operations
Chester Pino has extensive experience in the U.S. Air Force, having worked in various capacities. From 2006 to 2010, he served as a Program Manager and Information Operations Planner at Headquarters Air Force in Rosslyn, VA. He later worked as a Policy Analyst Contractor at HQ AIR FORCE, A3 Operations in the Pentagon from 2014 to 2015. His work in these positions involved significant contributions to Air Force intelligence planning and analysis.
Defense Intelligence Agency Experience
From 2010 to 2013, Chester Pino was a Program Manager at the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Defense Combating Terrorism Center in Arlington, VA. In this role, he managed various defense intelligence programs, overseeing budgets ranging from $15K to $20M. His work involved coordinating efforts to combat terrorism and enhance national security.
Education and Expertise
Chester Pino earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from The University of New Mexico, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. His educational background supports his expertise in Air Force Intelligence Planning and Analysis, particularly in F-16 Operations. Pino holds a TS/SCI security clearance with CI Poly, reflecting his capability to handle sensitive information.
Deployment Experience
Chester Pino has deployment experience in multiple countries, including Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Honduras. This experience has provided him with a diverse perspective on military operations and intelligence needs in various global contexts. His ability to adapt to different environments enhances his effectiveness as a policy analyst.