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DANA AHRENS

Stephens City,VA

Summary

Accomplished leader with extensive experience in emergency operations and incident management within government and military sectors. Proven track record in developing operational plans and coordinating multi-agency responses to disasters, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across diverse stakeholders.

Work History

Chief, Analysis and Production Branch

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
  • Managed the Intelligence SubDivisions production workflows, including development, review, and coordination with the Intelligence Community.
  • Delivered intelligence briefings to CISA senior leadership, including the Director and Division leaders, covering current issues.
  • Coordinated delivery of monthly classified threat briefings to CISA regional personnel across U.S., enhancing awareness of current threats.
  • Manages and coordinates bi-weekly classified briefings to key private sector stakeholders with sponsored security clearances on current threats and trends.
  • Manages, approves, and reviews intelligence products and production.
  • Streamlined production efforts with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring collaboration and maximizing product value.
  • Oversaw interagency coordination with members of Intelligence Community to enhance production effectiveness and information sharing.
  • Drives collaborative production opportunities when possible, leveraging the resources and staffing of partner agencies for improved intelligence production.
  • Department of Homeland Security

Chief, Emergency Response Operations Branch

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
  • Led two Emergency Support Functions (ESF) enhancing support across all 10 FEMA Regions, National Security/Emergency Preparedness, and the Communications Information Sharing Analysis Center (Comm-ISAC).
  • Managed disaster preparedness and response by collaborating with Regional Directors and Regional Administrators on ESF#2 and ESF#14 issues to prepare for and recover from disasters affecting designated Federal regions.
  • Coordinated with federal, state, and local agencies and critical industry sectors to establish consensus on standardized responses to national critical infrastructure outages and emergency needs affecting ESF#2 and ESF#14.
  • Oversaw development of policies, plans, and procedures for reconstitution of critical infrastructure post-disasters, ensuring effective response strategies.
  • Develops and maintains operations plans and supporting standard operating procedures (SOPS) to augment and clarify the National Response Framework's Emergency Support Function #2 (ESF-2, Communications) and #14 (ESF-14, Cross Sector Business and Industry) teams.
  • Department of Homeland Security

Chief, Global Branch

Joint Improved-Threat Defeat Agency
  • Analyzed imperfect information in time sensitive environment and developed actionable products for deployed forces.
  • Implemented training and modernization initiatives for coalition and partner organizations to enhance operational capabilities.
  • Planned and implemented efficient organizational structures to ensure timely accomplishment of all assigned tasks.
  • Analyzed, produced, and disseminated information from diverse teams to support planning and executive decision-making during routine and crisis operations.

Senior Intelligence Manager / Program Manager

Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization
  • Led the team as Senior Intelligence Manager for Lockheed Martin (2010-2011) and provided strategic information analysis to executive decision makers within the Department of Defense.
  • Directed analysis, production, and dissemination of information to enhance planning and executive decision-making during normal operations and crises.
  • Managed human, financial, and information resources, ensuring effective operations aligned with organizational objectives.

Technical Sales Manager

Bowe, Bell & Howell
  • Identified and leveraged opportunities to analyze detailed client operations, enabling development of customized and competitive solutions.
  • Conducted in-depth analyses of client operations, mapping material flows and processes, and designed strategies for efficiency improvements through equipment or process enhancements.
  • Managed customer accounts to ensure satisfaction with technical solutions.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to address client product requirements.
  • Delivered product presentations to prospective clients and stakeholders.

Commanding Officer / Intelligence Officer

United States Marine Corps
  • Commanded a military police unit in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and conducted combat operations.
  • Oversaw security and coordinated with local business owners in Alwan al-Hamid, Iraq, to facilitate reconstruction efforts and improve community relations.
  • Led and trained organizations of 4 to 81 personnel, enhancing operational readiness and team cohesion.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Candidate - Organizational Leadership

Concordia University
Chicago, IL
05-2027

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

American Intercontinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL
01-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Africana Studies

Luther College
Decorah, IA
01-1992

Skills

  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Crisis Management
  • Operations planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Project Management
  • Organizational Operations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Policy development
  • Training Development
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Strategic communication
  • Team leadership
  • Analytical thinking
  • Communications Planning
  • Analytical thinking

Timeline

Commanding Officer / Intelligence Officer

United States Marine Corps

Technical Sales Manager

Bowe, Bell & Howell

Senior Intelligence Manager / Program Manager

Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization

Chief, Global Branch

Joint Improved-Threat Defeat Agency

Chief, Emergency Response Operations Branch

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency

Chief, Analysis and Production Branch

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Candidate - Organizational Leadership

Concordia University

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

American Intercontinental University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Africana Studies

Luther College

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