Joseph Chaves

Risk Management Consultant

Consulting

Joseph Chaves is a Senior Intelligence Officer and Risk Management Advisor with over 20 years of experience in intelligence operations, risk mitigation, and crisis response. He specializes in root cause analysis to mitigate risk, developing risk frameworks, and implementing risk mitigation measures to enhance security and operational effectiveness. He has led intelligence fusion cells, managed security governance initiatives, and developed strategic risk mitigation programs to support military, government, and corporate decision-making. His expertise includes counterintelligence, threat analysis, open-source intelligence, and real-time intelligence support for crisis response. He has advised senior leaders, including ambassadors and military commanders, on geopolitical risks and intelligence strategies, ensuring they have the critical information needed to make informed decisions in high-threat environments. Chaves has held leadership positions at the Defense Intelligence Agency, Joint Special Operations Command, and U.S. Army Special Operations Command, where he directed intelligence and security operations at the highest levels. His risk management functions have included conducting root cause analysis to identify and neutralize intelligence threats, overseeing counterintelligence investigations, and implementing cyber threat detection systems to protect sensitive operations. He has developed and standardized risk frameworks that have reduced security incidents and improved crisis response effectiveness. He played a key role in strengthening interagency collaboration with the NSA, integrating intelligence capabilities to enhance operational efficiency. His experience in crisis management includes leading rapid intelligence deployments, securing high-risk operations, and establishing enterprise-wide risk mitigation measures. Chaves holds an M.S. in Defense Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School, an M.A. in Military History, and certifications in strategic planning and national security leadership.