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BILAL IQBAL CHOHAN

DC Metro Area
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Summary

Security and Investigative Professional with Program Management experience in the U.S. Government , desiring to serve in th field of Investigations and Intelligence, supporting critical operations for a prominent government agency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Unarmed Security Officer

Allied Universal
03.2025 - Current

* Conduct routine and timely security patrol at client government facility.

* Respond to site and SCIF alarms.

* Report anomalies, irregularities, and suspicious activities and behaviors to the Security Operations Center at client headquarters.

* Greet and respond to client needs and requests in a polite and courteous manner.

* Completed mandatory Insider Threat, Core Training, CPR/First Aid, and Heliaus Trainings.

* Participate on high-level special assignment as needed.

Insider Threat Analyst/Security Specialist

U.S. Department of the Army (HQDA)
05.2024 - Current
  • Conduct diligent analysis, research, and assessments via available government automation tools to discover information necessary to support analysis and mitigation for Insider Threat (InT) risks – consisting with DOD and Army Regulations (AR 2013-18, 190-45, 267-61)
  • Work cases consisting of Command Referral, HR, LER, CV, and LHM Priority Alerts for risk analysis and mitigation, including assigned special DOD cases.
  • Draft priority assessments and critical memorandum and recommendations aligning with command’s determinations of risk mitigations for inherent mission success, to enable effective response and mitigation by investigative and command authorities.
  • As a Security Specialist utilizes DISS/CATS, JVS, DSoS, iPERMS, Vantage and other applicable programs to perform assigned duties.
  • Utilize multiple resources for the collection, gathering, integrating, and analyze of InT indications (PRI’s) as authorized from user activity monitoring (UAM), cybersecurity, law enforcement (LE), counterintelligence (CI), Personnel Security (PERSEC), and relevant sources.
  • Conduct InT risk management to assess risk and determine risk priority that impacts response and/or mitigate measures affecting Army command, operations, and facilities.
  • Conduct the overall assessment and analyses of potential physical security threats and risks to personnel, facilities, assets, network, and operations.
  • Conduct persons-of-interest (POI) investigations to evaluate the credibility and severity of identified threats to FBI Executives and at-risk personnel globally.
  • Perform all functions consistent with Security Executive Agent Directives (SEAD), National Security Adjudication Guidelines, and applicable Executive Order (E.O.)
  • Serve the greater Army Enterprise (FORSCOM, INSCOM, SOCOM, NORCOM, COCOM, USARE, etc.) and provide exceptional risk assessments/determinations for command adjudicative decisions of cleared DOD personnel and affiliates with nexus to serious risks.
  • Serve as the PAI/OSINT Program Leader for the U.S. Army Insider Threat Hub. Liaise and collaborate with DITMAC and internal/external agencies (FBI, CID, DIA) for Community-of-Practice (COP).
  • Conduct outreach with approved vendors for technology and database acquisitions integral for PAI mission paradigm.
  • Partake in special programs supporting enhancements of the Army Insider Threat Operations Hub (InT Symposium, National InT Awareness Month, and interagency engagements).
  • Contribute to the vision of Army management developing new business implements; updating InT Hub SOP’s and Case Management Systems; contributing to the development of policies, training and standards; and imbue Army to the greater DOD Community.

Sr. Insider Threat OSINT Analyst

Bluehawk, LLC
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conduct thorough analysis, research, and risk assessments using all available government source tools and data sources to discover information necessary to support analysis with minimal returns based on quality review standard.
  • Utilize available authentic open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools to discover information necessary to support analysis and develop matrices on individuals identified in reporting, as well as analyze Social Media Intelligence to support targeted reporting.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in competencies and applying complex concepts, principles, and best practices to gather, integrate, and centrally analyze qualitative and quantitative investigative data.
  • Liaison and refer cases to the Counterintelligence/LE, Unauthorized Disclosure (UDPMO) and Behavioral Threat Analysis Cell (BTAC) SME Cells for structured expert analysis.
  • Serve as the InT liaison for Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) regarding OSINT investigative interests.
  • Review, edit, and perform self-quality control of InT products, in alignment with recommended updates and changes based on DITMAC PAI standards.
  • Participate in inter-agency mission briefings and special projects with emphasis on Insider Threat and Risk Management within the DOD and US Intelligence Community.
  • Engaged in demo call with OSINT database vendors (Fivecast and Whoster) and briefed management on product capabilities and case studies.
  • Proficient in utilizing standard applications and intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts and product development.
  • Convene with senior management and provide support for meetings to promote and engage policy planning and topics of interests; UAM, target-setting, and reporting mechanism.

Sr. Insider Threat Management Analyst

Omni Consulting Solutions
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conduct Investigative analysis, inquiries and assessment concerning Defense Health Agency (DHA) personnel and contractors globally, and evaluate/analyze cases with merit to deter, detect, and determine best course of action to mitigate potential issues.
  • Conduct investigations consistent with DODD 5205.16, E.O. 13587, E.O. 13526, E.O. 12986, and NITTF/National InT Policy and Standards.
  • Serve as Team Lead for the National Insider Threat Awareness Month (NITAM): coordinate with two InT Analyst to conduct in-depth reviews of cases with significant impact to formulate five PowerPoint presentations; created website banner, brochures, posters, and flyers to educate and engage personnel at the DHA.
  • Serve as Team Lead for the coordination and delivery of training programs (811 Referral, NITTF Hubs Ops) and certification programs (CCITP, ITDAC).
  • Build the DHA OSINT/PAI program and successfully managed acquisition of Thompson Reuters CLEAR database for investigations.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in applying complex security concepts, principles, and best practices to gather, integrate, and centrally analyze qualitative and quantitative investigative data.
  • Proactively collaborate with CI/AT/LE, Human Resources (HR), Information Assurance, Security, and Office of General Counsel (OGC) components to support and facilitate the remediation, mitigation, and resolution of security incidents.
  • Serve as focal InT liaison for PFPA, DITMAC, NCIS, and MDCO/MCIA for investigative interest.

Sr. Watchlist Intelligence Analyst

BAE Systems, Inc.
04.2020 - 03.2022

• Conducted Counterintelligence/Counterterrorism Watchlisting on existing and potential Subjects for inclusion into the consolidated government watchlist.
• Conducted thorough, accurate, and comprehensive vetting of Subjects (facial recognition and biometric comparisons) for purposes of identifying persons and nexus to foreign terrorist entities.
• Collect, create, monitor, and assess threat intelligence feeds and reports; analyze data to identify potential physical and national security threats and use analytical tools and techniques to detect patterns and anomalies pursuant to watchlisting.
• Utilized major FBI, IC Law Enforcement database; as well as USIC tradecrafts, tools, analytics, and critical datasets to diligently conduct queries determining assessments on Subjects.
• Leveraged Palantir Gotham to conduct in-depth investigations and query collections, identifying potential threats and risks of individuals to determine nomination into the No-Fly List.
• Analyzed sophisticated datasets within Palantir to proactively identify patterns, anomalies, and terrorist nexus, contributing to actionable intelligence for risk mitigation.
• Develop and deliver threat intelligence reports and briefings to Senior FBI Management.
• Uses visualization tools as a watchlist analyst to collect and analyze metadata used for linkage, charts, and comparisons to disseminate intelligence products highlighting terrorism nexus.
• Conduct POI investigations to evaluate and assess the credibility and severity of identified threats to FBI Executives and at-risk personnel globally.
• Collaborated with team members/Leads, Specialist, TSC Senior Management to identify capabilities and vulnerabilities of foreign terrorist entities and highlight their relationships to the targeted enemy networks for appropriate nomination verticals.
• Managed analytical studies with qualitative and quantitative data impacting programmatic tradecraft methodologies.
• Conducted data mining and document exploitations (DOMEX); thoroughly reviewed Wired Reports and Pulses, IIR's and plethora of Finished Intelligence (FININTEL) to superficially evaluate and assess watchlisting activities.

Background Investigator

SCIS
12.2017 - 04.2020


  • Performed background investigations in support of the NBIB/DCSA to determine applicant suitability for sensitive/cleared/classified U.S. Federal Government Information.
  • Composed comprehensive reports summarizing raw facts obtained from field interviews, record information, and diligent research, stemming from information collected via LE agencies, courts, and state/federal institution.
  • Routinely used OPM’s Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS), Central Verification System (CVS), and Federal Investigator Processing Systems (FIPS), Equifax, for BI query purposes.
  • Maintained superior metrics across the entire team and region (98%) comprising Timeliness, Quality, Productivity, and Accuracy.
  • Investigated and cleared over 1500 Subjects for national security positions; and generated over 2500 Investigative Reports assisting with security suitability/eligibility and security adjudications for Secret and Top Secret security clearance.
  • All investigative casework performed according with and in compliance with applicable Federal Investigative Standards and EO’s, and SEAD’s 3 and 4.
  • Abided by all NISPOM standards and training as required. Provided oversight to ensure all security mandate and federal directives are met per contract requirement.

Station Officer (Police Service Technician)

Prince William County Police Department
07.2013 - 12.2017
  • Handled and processed citizen and victims’ criminal complaints, sensitive/written statements, incident reporting, and directing priority calls for services.
  • Entered/retrieved computerized data, criminal histories, and various transcripts of individuals via NCIC/NLETS, VCIN, LinX, ALTARIS, and LexisNexis to analyze and validate matching queries for establishing investigative cases.
  • Build a records archival system at the station/district command level involving computerized and hardcopy of warrants, Calls-for-Service (CFS) reports, and magistrate-signed records.
  • Assisted squad officers in handling and processing Misdemeanor and Felony warrants of subjects via confirmation of Computer Aided Dispatch systems, Public Safety Communication Center, Court Liaison and Records Management Systems.
  • Liaise with Court Liaison Officer regarding warrants and court documents and coordinate delivery of material at the U/FOUO, and Law Enforcement Sensitive level.
  • Served on a special project with CID (Special Victims Unit) conducting translations and transcribing of criminal cases involving prosecutions.
  • Visually and physical monitored/patrolled district station in order detect, deter, assess, and report irregular and suspicious incidents of all types, conduct risk assessment/mitigations.
  • Managed various operational and administrative aspects of the police district station to include conformity for proper usage and storage of police materials (Stingers, Taser, firearm, and bullets) and records, in accordance with department policies and procedure.
  • Order and supply district squads with drug test kits and forensic material packages.
  • Participate in departmental special events, which include high—level meetings and dignitary protection details.
  • Maintain knowledge of the Prince William County COOP Program: reviewed county COOP Manuel on a quarterly basis for the district station; identify department alternate designated facilities; and performed quarterly COOP testing in conjunction with PWC Emergency Management, Fire Department, and Zoning Ordinance, and partake in post-exercise hotwash and meetings.
  • Participated in sensitive information sharing (BOLO, APB, Intel Alerts) across the region; participate in special projects such as emergency drills, police and fire inspections, and county-wide critical operations.

TSA Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration, TSA
04.2009 - 06.2013

* Performed security screening of persons utilizing hand-wands, pat-down procedures, Magnetrons, and X-ray Machines to Identify and confiscate dangerous objects. * Inspected passports, ID’s, Credentials and fraudulent documentation.

* Served on the Playbook Team Assignment to conduct proactive screening activity inside and outside airport terminals, to include vehicle routes, transit hubs, and taxiway (airplane) routes. * Participated in joint-screening operations involving special or selectee passengers, who were the subject of FBI and DOS investigation/surveillance; * Actively contacted the TSC/TSOC (while on Playbook) regarding passenger vetting and fly-status confirmation; * Partook with Leads and Supervisors in briefing/information sharing concerning sensitive materials (BOLO, APB, Alerts, FOUO Bulletin), and emergency preparedness drills to ensure plans are in order and communication is established with coordination centers.

Education

CDSE Certificate - FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities

04.2025

LinkedIn Certificate - Business Law for Managers

02.2025

CDSE Certificate - Insider Threat Detection Analysis Course (ITDAC)

03.2024

ODNI Certificate - NITTF Hubs Operations Course

08.2023

CDSE Certificate - Insider Threat Program Management Personnel Certificate

05.2023

CDSE Certificate - Insider Threat Personnel Operations Management Certificate

05.2023

OPM/DCSA Certificate - National Investigator Training Program

12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Law

John Jay College (CUNY), New York, NY
05.2011

Skills

  • Top-Secret/SCI with Counterintelligence Polygraph
  • FBI, DOD, and US Intelligence Community Experience
  • DOD Insider Threat
  • Counterintelligence and counterterrorism strategies
  • Law enforcement operations
  • Background Investigations
  • Program Management
  • BI Database/Commercial Program experiences (NCIC/VCIN, CLEAR, LexisNexis, Palantir Gotham/Mink, DISS, DPS, DCII, TLO, CATS, DIVS/GMA, TECS, SkopeNow, Silo, FirstAlert/Dataminr, JARVISS Fin Cen, Intellink )
  • IC Databases/Programs experiences (JWICS, NCTC, Harmony, CIA Wire, NSA Pulse, TIDE, TSDB, eGuardian, BI2R, Scattered Castle)
  • Multilingual proficiency in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, and Gujarati

Work Availability

monday
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Accomplishments

  • Top Intelligence Briefer by ODNI Senior IC Analytic Ombuds for ODNI A101 Course – 09/2024
  • FBI Official Commendations for successful OEP & ASAAP program management
  • Omni Executive Director Commendation Letter for Insider Threat Program Management
  • 2014, 2016, and 2017 PWC Police Department Commendation for Public Safety
  • Managed Government Programs
  • Training Professional
  • Watchlist Specialist
  • ASAAPP Program Coordinator & Instructor
  • IC Recruiter and Manager

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

Education; Law Enforcement; Intelligence; Intelligence Community; Analytics; Insider Threat; Government; IT; Information Security; Gym; Running; Site-seeing; Road trips; News; Keeping up with Current Events; Hiking; Kyayaking; Flying; Fine-dining

Affiliations

  • National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)
  • John Jay College Alumni Associates

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancement401k matchCompany CulturePersonal development programsWork-life balance4-day work week

Timeline

Unarmed Security Officer - Allied Universal
03.2025 - Current
Insider Threat Analyst/Security Specialist - U.S. Department of the Army (HQDA)
05.2024 - Current
Sr. Insider Threat OSINT Analyst - Bluehawk, LLC
05.2023 - 05.2024
Sr. Insider Threat Management Analyst - Omni Consulting Solutions
05.2022 - 05.2023
Sr. Watchlist Intelligence Analyst - BAE Systems, Inc.
04.2020 - 03.2022
Background Investigator - SCIS
12.2017 - 04.2020
Station Officer (Police Service Technician) - Prince William County Police Department
07.2013 - 12.2017
TSA Security Officer - Transportation Security Administration, TSA
04.2009 - 06.2013
- CDSE Certificate, FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities
- LinkedIn Certificate, Business Law for Managers
- CDSE Certificate, Insider Threat Detection Analysis Course (ITDAC)
- ODNI Certificate, NITTF Hubs Operations Course
- CDSE Certificate, Insider Threat Program Management Personnel Certificate
- CDSE Certificate, Insider Threat Personnel Operations Management Certificate
- OPM/DCSA Certificate, National Investigator Training Program
John Jay College (CUNY) - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice/Law