Career Highlights
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CIA: Focal Point to the DOE Laboratories: Built strategic partnerships with DOE HQS and Laboratories to support R&D for National Security.
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CIA: Office of the Chief Operating Officer: Executive level assignment for modernize mechanisms for protecting operations.
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CIA: Office of Technical Collection: Senior Scientist that directed technology and workforce strategy for high-priority collection capabilities.
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CIA: Europe Eurasia Mission Center: Delivered advanced technical support to operations and built long-term organizational frameworks.
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CIA: Counterintelligence Center: Provided risk assessments for technical operations and strategic consulting across agencies.
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NRO: Special Communications Office: Led R&D innovation programs; established and directed technical policy and delivery teams.
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Managed 39-person team in high-impact R&D programs including optics, lasers, and surveillance.
Founder
Dr. Charles Thompson is a Senior National Security Subject Matter Expert and Innovation Strategist with over 25 years of experience leading research and development initiatives within the CIA, NRO and various DOE National Labs. As the Founder and Principal of N3S (National Security Strategic Solutions), he is dedicated to mapping the right capabilities onto U.S. government missions through strategic innovation and operational insights. His technical expertise lies in optical and electromagnetic sensing where he focuses on bridging advanced R&D proposals with real-world national security demands. Connect and explore how N3S can support your mission with proven technical strategies.