Anna Dalton
Evans,GA
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in managing large teams of analysts in high-stakes missions. Experienced intelligence professional with expertise in data analysis, compliance auditing, and team management, adept at strategic planning and communication. Proven track record in developing training programs and enhancing team competencies to achieve operational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Target Analyst Reporter/Mission Manager/Collection Manager/Auditor/Foreign Engagement Liaison
U.S. Navy Reserves
12.2013 - Current
- Managed and coordinated a team of 400 analysts and linguists on two high-priority tactical missions, achieving mission-critical objectives and operational success
- Demonstrated exceptional communication skills in sensitive situations with foreign representatives.
- Mentored and guided analysts from 27 partner nations and over 40 interagency partners, enhancing their analytic skills and database retrieval techniques.
- Drafted daily metrics reporting forms to track contract linguist resources for USAFRICOM.
- Conducted compliance audits ensuring adherence with U.S. law and guidance, significantly reducing protential operational risks.
- Identified intelligence items, producing reports to support U.S. operations.
- Facilitated analytic training for junior analysts, improving intelligence reporting quality.
- Oversaw databases for target knowledge, maintaining compliance with updated standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs for junior analysts, improving team competencies and overall mission
effectiveness. - Prepared presentations for leadership meetings on key findings and recommendations.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Qualified course facilitator.
Intelligence Analyst
Altamira (formerly Virginia Systems and Technology (VaST))
04.2017 - 08.2025
- Target Analyst Reporter - Level 2/3 and Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) - Level 1
- Researched and authored intelligence product reports, including multimedia and long-term analyses for national missions.
- Developed mission OneNote as a centralized repository for targets of interest and historical knowledge.
- Became go-to Subject Matter Expert, providing insights on best practices to leadership.
- Created comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure workflow consistency during personnel transitions.
- Maintained compliance knowledge and updated work center on new guidance effectively.
- Developed and implemented training programs for junior analysts, improving team competencies and overall mission
effectiveness. - Conducted digital network analysis to identify new collection opportunities, enhancing mission understanding.
- Organized databases for target knowledge and report development, preventing duplication of effort.
Intelligence Analyst
Leidos
07.2014 - 04.2017
- Target Analyst Reporter - Level 2 and Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) - Level 1
- Drafted comprehensive reports on strategic targets for national high-priority missions.
- Active participant in working groups and mission meetings to exchange target knowledge with Intelligence Community customers, leading to improved products and collaboration.
- Developed and implemented analytic and report writing training, improving report quality and increasing staffing efficiency.
- Researched, analyzed, and authored accurate intelligence product reports for key issues in the Intelligence Community.
- Developed databases corresponding to target knowledge and multimedia report development, enhancing data accessibility.
TAR/TDNA
U.S. Navy
11.2011 - 12.2013
- Managed and directed the daily tasks of 30 analysts to support high-priority strategic intelligence missions.
- Conducted digital network analysis on foreign telecommunications networks for senior executives and tactical commanders.
- Researched, analyzed, authored, and ensured accuracy of intelligence product reports covering key issues.
- Facilitated exchanges in working groups with Intelligence Community customers to enhance mission development.
- Liaised between civilian and military leadership to bridge knowledge gaps regarding military requirements.
- Conducted compliance audits ensuring adherence to U.S. laws, significantly reducing potential operational risks.
- Oversaw and maintained comprehensive target knowledge databases, facilitating efficient data retrieval and compliance with updated standards.
SIGINT Operator
U.S. Navy - JESTR Unit
12.2010 - 11.2011
- Conducted SIGINT targeting missions to support Coalition Forces’ Advise and Assist objectives.
- Led equipment turn-in process, ensuring inventory and transfer of sensitive equipment worth millions without discrepancies.
- Managed Army Direct Ordering budget for joint-service unit, overseeing thousands of dollars in expenditures.
- Coordinated logistics for personnel and equipment, arranging transport for dozens of individuals and seven figures worth of assets.
- Trained personnel on SIGINT equipment and specific area responsibilities as part mission onboarding.
- Performed communications environment surveys to prepare Coalition forces for control transfer to Iraqi military.
- Assisted senior military and civilian leadership with SIGINT and force protection during key engagement meetings.
- Delivered critical intelligence items on counterterrorism targets in Iraq to mission decision makers.
TAR/SIGINT Geospatial Analyst/Collection Manager and Operator
U.S. Navy/Fleet Support
11.2006 - 12.2010
- Ensured command readiness for time-sensitive situations; Developed and delivered time-sensitive reporting training to 100+ personnel, achieving 100% pass rate among personnel.
- Advised Analysis and Reporting Chief on performance reports and disciplinary actions.
- Developed and instituted technical and positional procedure revisions to for job qualification requirements (JQR) documents and training pipelines to improve current and future qualifications.
- Contributed to target development through geospatial and digital network analysis.
- Provided time-sensitive intelligence reports for tactical units and national leaders.
- Maintained databases detailing counter-crime targets across various global regions.
- Subject matter Expert on Hostile Forces Integrated Targeting System (HITS) for FIOC GA and assisted National HITS helpdesk with testing and training of HITS platforms globally
Signals Analyst/TAR
09.2004 - 11.2006
- Supervised 10 multi-service personnel as Shift Supervisor, supporting multiple high-priority missions.
- Advised Branch Chief on personnel issues, including performance reports and disciplinary actions.
- Developed and implemented positional training programs for junior analysts on five different systems, improving team competencies and overall mission
effectiveness. - Tracked and reported completion of training requirements, conducting advancement training for 10 sailors.
- Served as Subject Matter Expert on two advanced collection systems.
- Tested new systems for signals processing and collection to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted signals analysis, collaborating with mission customers to ensure successful outcomes.
Education
Fast-Track Program -
General Military Intelligence (FTP-GMI)
Fort Bragg, NC08.2022
Senior Report Editing -
Educational And Training Department
Fort Gordon, GA09-2016
SIGINT Operator And Geospatial Analyst Training -
Fort Meade
Fort Meade, MD03.2011
Cryptologic Technical School -
Goodfellow AFB
Goodfellow AFB, TX10.2008
Cryptologic Technical School -
Corry Station Naval Base
Pensacola, FL09.2004
Skills
- Data analysis and reporting
- Intelligence oversight
- Compliance auditing
- Target identification
- Project management
- Data analysis and reporting
- Intelligence oversight
- Compliance auditing
- SIGINT analysis
- Geospatial intelligence
- Team collaboration
- Process improvement
- Leadership mentoring
- Technical training
- Effective communication
- Corrective action planning
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Database management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Policy development and procedures
- Conflict resolution strategies
Clearance Level
TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph
Resume Post-Publication review case number: RES-2025-13388
Education - Courses
- Over 2800 hours in Analytic and Reporting Tools and Analysis courses
- Over 2200 hours in course instruction, training, and leadership courses
Additional Information
In my free time, I like to cook, read, and be outside.
Timeline
Intelligence Analyst
Altamira (formerly Virginia Systems and Technology (VaST))
04.2017 - 08.2025
Intelligence Analyst
Leidos
07.2014 - 04.2017
Target Analyst Reporter/Mission Manager/Collection Manager/Auditor/Foreign Engagement Liaison
U.S. Navy Reserves
12.2013 - Current
TAR/TDNA
U.S. Navy
11.2011 - 12.2013
SIGINT Operator
U.S. Navy - JESTR Unit
12.2010 - 11.2011
TAR/SIGINT Geospatial Analyst/Collection Manager and Operator
U.S. Navy/Fleet Support
11.2006 - 12.2010
Signals Analyst/TAR
09.2004 - 11.2006
Fast-Track Program -
General Military Intelligence (FTP-GMI)
Senior Report Editing -
Educational And Training Department
SIGINT Operator And Geospatial Analyst Training -
Fort Meade
Cryptologic Technical School -
Goodfellow AFB
Cryptologic Technical School -
Corry Station Naval Base