Jefferson joined Conflict International in 2023 as an Investigative Researcher. Prior to this, he worked as an Intelligence Specialist for the United States Marine Corps for 4 years. His initial training certified him as capable of developing Intelligence reports, pattern recognition, data analysis, and clear communication skills.

Jefferson’s deployments included creating intelligence reports about ISIS in the Eastern Syrian Security Area (ESSA), and his unit was directly involved in the Afghanistan Refugee Operation while the United States was withdrawing from Afghanistan. Jefferson is certified from the Marine Corps in Combat Hunting which teaches observation skills, human tracking, and heuristics.

He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for providing 100 percent accurate reporting and analysis above the expected norm for his rank and experience. His experiences have developed a dedication to excellence in accuracy and timeliness.

In his free time, he enjoys playing board games with his wife and children, reading, hiking and Star Wars.