Brittany Keown
Leitchfield,KY
Summary
Dynamic leader and strategic thinker with a distinguished career at the US Navy, excelling in operations and personnel management. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced intelligence accuracy and operational efficiency. Renowned for exceptional problem-solving and leadership skills, adept at driving team success and advancing organizational goals. Proven track record in project management and analytical thinking, consistently delivering results that exceed expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intelligence Operations Officer
US Navy
10.2021 - Current
- Participated in after-action reviews following significant events or incidents, identifying lessons learned that could be applied to future intelligence operations.
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives within the intelligence department, leading to 90% increased efficiency and effectiveness in day-to-day operations.
- Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of critical tasks and deliverables.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless integration of intelligence capabilities into broader operational plans and strategies.
- Maintained strict adherence to security protocols and best practices, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on all outgoing reports and briefings, ensuring that the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism were maintained.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for 27 analysts, leading to 100% increased efficiency and accuracy in intelligence assessments.
Director of Operations
US Navy
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Responsible for Presidential-level operation, producing daily intelligence briefs to senior leadership
- Managed 35 personnel on multi-disciplinary teams tasked with resolving complex intelligence challenges using a diverse range of analytical approaches.
- Provided crucial support during high-stakes operations by delivering real-time intelligence updates to operational teams.
- Coordinated with four intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
- Developed standard operating procedures for intelligence operations and activities for 47 intelligence professionals.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
Senior Intelligence Officer
US Navy
07.2012 - 01.2018
- Managed 12 personnel who provided timely and accurate intelligence collection and processing to support commander’s requirements.
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
- Served as a technical advisor to the Commanding Officer on the war council and doctrine review board
- Managed sensitive information with discretion, ensuring proper handling and dissemination to authorized personnel only.
- Provided critical support to national security objectives through comprehensive threat assessments and risk analysis.
- Advised senior military members and commanders based on intelligence findings.
- Developed high-quality intelligence products for decision-makers, contributing to informed policy decisions.
- Improved internal communication channels by developing standard operating procedures that increased efficient information flow by 85% among team members.
Education
Master of Arts - Military Studies
American Public University System
Charleston, WV05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Public University System
Charleston, WV01.2012
Skills
- Operations Management
- Personnel Management
- Project Management
- Threat Assessment
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Leadership Development
- Team building
- Analytical Thinking
Specializedtraining
- Naval Special Warfare Intelligence Course
- Joint Intermediate Target Development Course
- Expeditionary Combat School
- Tactical Critical Combat Care School
- Department of Labor Computer Operator Certificate
- Department of Labor Counselor Certificate
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command on project Targeting Reconnaissance with AI Planning to develop a tool using AI to assist in identification of un-located vessels at sea.
- Developed cross-command force protection and intelligence collection training program to support qualifications for 75 service members across three ships.
- Instituted career counseling program that resulted in 100% retention and earned Navy-wide retention excellence award.
- Collaborated with 18 service members in the development of a doctrinal update of intelligence support to special operations tactics, techniques and procedures publication.
- Managed 55 personnel on cross functional teams in target development that led to the seizure of over $14 million in lethal aid.
- Achieved 100% qualification of 25 personnel through implementation of qualification process.
- Created standard operating procedures for the entire intelligence team streamlining operations and product completion.
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Enlisted Leadership Development Course Facilitator - Navy Leadership Education Command
- Career Information Program Advisor - US Navy
- Antiterrorism Tactical Watch Officer - USS ZUMWALT
- Fleet Intelligence Operations Watch Officer - US Navy
Timeline
Intelligence Operations Officer
US Navy
10.2021 - Current
Director of Operations
US Navy
02.2018 - 09.2021
Senior Intelligence Officer
US Navy
07.2012 - 01.2018
- CPR/AED Certification
- Enlisted Leadership Development Course Facilitator - Navy Leadership Education Command
- Career Information Program Advisor - US Navy
- Antiterrorism Tactical Watch Officer - USS ZUMWALT
- Fleet Intelligence Operations Watch Officer - US Navy
Master of Arts - Military Studies
American Public University System
Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Public University System
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