CAROLINE H. COLVIN
Northern Virginia,USA
Summary
Dynamic executive with extensive experience at NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE, driving strategic initiatives in counterintelligence and cybersecurity. Proven leader in international defense partnerships, enhancing operational compliance and performance analytics. Skilled in budget oversight and team leadership, successfully managing multi-million dollar programs to bolster national security efforts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant Director, Counterintelligence Support to Research, Development and Acquisition (RDA) and the Australia, United Kingdom and United States Security Partnership (AUKUS)
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
Washington, D.C.
09.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded strategic initiatives to secure Department of Navy’s R&D and critical defense technologies.
- Led AUKUS coordination and policy development, strengthening trilateral defense capabilities in cyber, AI, and nuclear sectors.
- Guided international teams from allied intelligence agencies and private defense firms to enhance national defense efforts.
Executive Assistant Director (Acting), National Security Directorate
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
Washington, D.C.
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Directed NCIS flagship national and global operations in counterintelligence, counterterrorism, and cyber intelligence.
- Advised DoD and IC leaders on strategies for global risk and geopolitical threat mitigation.
- Oversaw insider threat programs to enhance national security measures.
Assistant Director, Business Operations
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
Washington, D.C.
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversaw enterprise budgeting exceeding $613 million, enhancing performance analytics and workforce initiatives for global operations.
- Drove NCIS audit and acquisition modernization, achieving compliance across Military Intelligence Program, Security and Investigative Activity, and National Intelligence Program funding streams.
- Created and maintained operational performance metric reports to support decision-making.
- Developed and managed a team of 40 employees to optimize organizational efficiency.
Assistant Director, National Security Directorate
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
Washington, D.C.
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Directed operations and investigations across 21 field offices, overseeing 900+ personnel in global counterintelligence missions.
- Established new counterintelligence branches to align capabilities with national priorities and AUKUS alliance.
- Developed and maintained operational performance reports to track metrics and identify trends.
- Analyzed diverse data sources to formulate strategies for operational enhancement.
- Implemented policies ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders while managing expectations effectively.
- Oversaw employee relations, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- Supervised recruitment processes encompassing interviewing, hiring decisions, and onboarding of new employees.
Special Agent in Charge, Virtual Operations Center
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
Washington, D.C.
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Scaled NCIS cyber-operations hub, tripling personnel and modernizing global CI programs with $21.9M funding.
- Led innovative, collaborative cyber effects-based operations with DoD, IC, and allied partners.
- Assessed risks associated with proposed operations prior to authorization.
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness of reports, adhering to established standards.
- Directed simultaneous field operations across multiple teams of special agents.
- Developed policies and procedures ensuring compliance with federal laws.
Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Office of Special Projects
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
Washington, D.C.
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Achieved rapid advancement from Supervisory Special Agent to ASAC in dynamic NCIS directorate.
- Drove operational innovation in counterintelligence, enhancing investigative effectiveness.
- Facilitated global investigations addressing complex security challenges.
- Fostered interagency collaboration, improving investigation outcomes across multiple agencies.
Supervisory Special Agent, Far East Field Office, Yokosuka, Japan
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
Yokosuka, Japan
08.2012 - 06.2015
Special Agent, Atlantic, Pacific & National Security Directorates
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
Washington, D.C.
09.2000 - 08.2012
Education
M.A. - International Relations
Syracuse University, Maxwell School
B.A. - East Asian Studies
Denison University
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Counterintelligence operations
- Cybersecurity strategies
- Enterprise risk management
- Global security operations
- Organizational transformation
- Executive engagement
- Budget oversight
- International defense partnerships
- Federal acquisition compliance
- Technology integration
- Leadership development
- Enterprise planning tools
- Intelligence platforms
- Federal budget systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SharePoint management
- Operational compliance
- Performance analytics
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Project management
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
Affiliations Honors
- Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE)
- Leadership in Counterterrorism Alumni Association (LinCT)
- Multiple Interagency Awards & Commendations
- Conversational Proficiency ~ Japanese
Executive Training
- Advanced Counterintelligence Operations Course, Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy
- Criminal Investigator Program, Federal Law Enforcement Training Cente
- Naval Postgraduate School: Senior Leadership Seminar
- Harvard University Professional and Executive Development: Strategic Leadership Program
Work Availability
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Timeline
Executive Assistant Director, Counterintelligence Support to Research, Development and Acquisition (RDA) and the Australia, United Kingdom and United States Security Partnership (AUKUS)
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
09.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant Director (Acting), National Security Directorate
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
05.2024 - 09.2024
Assistant Director, Business Operations
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
05.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Director, National Security Directorate
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
05.2021 - 05.2023
Special Agent in Charge, Virtual Operations Center
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
08.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Office of Special Projects
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
06.2015 - 08.2019
Supervisory Special Agent, Far East Field Office, Yokosuka, Japan
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
08.2012 - 06.2015
Special Agent, Atlantic, Pacific & National Security Directorates
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)
09.2000 - 08.2012
M.A. - International Relations
Syracuse University, Maxwell School
B.A. - East Asian Studies
Denison University
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