Emma Overman
Brandy Station,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable Geospatial Open Source Intelligence Collector, Human Intelligence Collector and Russian Linguist with solid background in conducting in-depth research and analysis. Successfully contributed to multiple projects by identifying trends and providing actionable insights. Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail through effective data interpretation and report generation.
Research professional prepared to deliver insightful analysis and support decision-making processes. Proven ability to gather and synthesize data, identify patterns, and communicate findings effectively. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability, ensuring alignment with team goals and organizational needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Russian-Enabled Geospatial Open Source Intelligence Collector/Russian Toponymist/Open Source Intelligence Research Analyst
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Conduct Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Collection, Geospatial Analysis, Reporting, and produce OSINT products as required by the customer
- Use advanced OSINT and social media collection and analysis techniques to support information requests concerning force protection, indications and warnings, counter threats, counterintelligence, and all source intelligence integration and assessments
- Produce timely and accurate translations of highly technical documents (from Russian to English)
- Geolocation using openly available media (photographs and videos)
- Production of tradecraft literature in relation to Open Source Intelligence (Russia focus)
- Contribute to Open-Source Tradecraft knowledge management
- Provide socio-cultural and military expertise to various IC entities
- Proficiency with various geospatial and open source technologies
- Trained new team members on tradecraft
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and facilitating successful account resolutions.
- Enhanced intelligence accuracy by utilizing open source data and conducting thorough research.
- Expanded the organization''s knowledge base on key issues by monitoring global developments and trends in open source platforms.
- Identified critical gaps in available information, utilizing open source intelligence resources to fill these voids as needed.
- Analyze emerging cyber defense measures as it relates to open source collection efforts
- Take part in foundational interagency discussions on emerging actors (state and non-state) and their capabilities
- Working in a team to routinely identify cyber tactics employed by key cyber actors acting on behalf of Russia
- Coordinate and collaborate with other intelligence disciplines to produce finished and reliable intelligence products
- Assess and provide recommendations on emerging OSINT methodologies and tools
- Provide consultation on how to leverage OSINT data and information, use specialized OSINT tools and services, and consult on the development of OSINT products
- Support the development of new OSINT targeting and exploitation techniques and analyze the development of OSINT policy and tradecraft
- Provide exploitation support to collections, operations, investigations, and other defense intelligence requirements
- Review general and technical source material in the target language (Russian) to prepare accurately written gists, translations, and/or transcriptions of foreign language data
- Scan and process a large amount of material in a foreign language (Russian, Ukrainian) for critical or essential elements of information as defined by the customer
- Provide input to media exploitation team members
- Leverage technical automated information system skills to be used in conjunction with written translations, using advanced language software programs and participate in forensic processing
- Applied Russian language skills when necessary, translating foreign-language materials relevant to specific assignments or projects.
- Conducted extensive social media analysis to track sentiment trends related to specific topics or events.
- Contributed to the development of new analytical approaches, incorporating emerging technologies into existing frameworks.
- Established best practices for leveraging publicly accessible information while maintaining compliance with legal requirements.
- Developed expertise in specialized areas such as geospatial intelligence or cyber threats through rigorous study and research application.
- Trained junior analysts in advanced research methodologies, enhancing the overall capabilities of the team.
- Identified critical knowledge gaps through continuous assessment of available resources, driving targeted collection efforts.
- Improved the quality of intelligence reports by consistently validating sources and cross-referencing information.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary teams focused on addressing high-priority issues through integrated intelligence efforts.
- Maintained awareness of cutting-edge resources and methods related to OSINT analysis, adapting workflows as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Presented actionable insights to stakeholders based on comprehensive OSINT analysis, informing strategic decisions.
- Developed comprehensive threat assessments using open source intelligence tools, mitigating risks for clients.
- Supported crisis response efforts by providing real-time monitoring and analysis of open-source data, enabling informed decision-making under pressure.
- Collaborated with other intelligence disciplines to provide a holistic understanding of complex situations.
- Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
- Assisted in development of intelligence strategies and policies to support operations.
35M Human Intelligence Collector/Russian Linguist
U.S. Army
10.2018 - 03.2023
- Interpreted conversations, interviews, and conferences from Russian to English using methods to preserve original intent
- Interpreted conversations from English to Russian to support interrogation operations
- Provided timely and accurate transcriptions of open source audio materials in both English and Russian, and promptly translated the information into both English and Russian
- Provided general linguistic support for military operations to interpret meetings, conferences and interviews through translation and interpretation services to support interrogation operations
- Routinely monitored Eastern European news sources, namely Russian, Ukrainian and Belarussian media outlets
- Performed document exploitation of graduate level literature by scanning, researching, and analyzing foreign documents for key information that denote foreign capabilities and academic opinion on controversial political events
- Conducted research on political opposition in Russia, selecting authentic written and audiovisual materials, analyzed colloquial speech throughout all materials and utilized this information to evaluate the political climate in the Russian Federation
- Provided reading and grammar tutoring services in the target language to other soldiers at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC)
- Translated and reviewed foreign language documents and audio material, identified and extracted relevant information, provided thorough summaries of key information
- Reviewed work of other linguists for accuracy of content and quality of written expression
- Quickly scanned and processed large amounts of material in Russian to produce clear, concise reports
- Complete yearly Defense Language Proficiency Testing to maintain certification as a Russian Linguist
- Collected information about enemy capabilities to include strengths, movements, and activities
- Created useful and timely intelligence reports to support field operations
- Managed the workflow of up to 4 sources of intelligence information and accompanying intelligence products in a single day
- Utilized a triage approach to prioritize sources of intelligence using intelligence requirements
- Produced up to 4 intelligence reports for each intelligence source, completing between 6-8 reports in a 24-hour period
- Conducted quality control tasks to ensure original intent was maintained while translating from Russian to English and from English to Russian throughout intelligence operations
- Applied new and advanced tools and techniques to the intelligence cycle, addressing complex challenges with emphasis on big data analytics and data visualization, including the production of tables and charts to relay collected information to Human Intelligence and Intelligence Analysis teams
- Reported on counterintelligence concerns to supervisory personnel
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, and documents to ensure smooth operations
- Screened and interpreted all-source intelligence information
- Supervised gathering, review and dissemination of intelligence information from human sources, electronic sources and counter-intelligence at team level
- Supervised gathering, review and dissemination of intelligence information from human sources, electronic sources, and counterintelligence
- Briefed Counterintelligence Agents on emerging threats
First Mate
Harborview Charters
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, and giving optimal protection to crew and equipment
- Stood for 8 hours per shift to perform look-out duties to navigate away from obstructions in ship's path and locate navigational aids
ABA Therapist
Palmetto Autism Interventions
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Developed patient remediation in established deficit areas to support targeted treatment goals
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues, and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques
- Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of South Carolina Columbia
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns
- Conducted, researched, and drafted memos and summaries on evidence-based approaches to learning with a population of students who learned English as a second language
Education
Master of Arts - National Security, Terrorism Capstone
American Military University
Charles Town, WV04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Experimental Psychology
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2018
Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analytics
- Project management
- Qualitative research
- Quantitative research
- High attention to detail
- Trend forecasting
- Threat assessment
- Intelligence gathering
- Information verification
- Digital forensics
- Foreign language proficiency
- Machine learning
- Social media monitoring
- Cybersecurity
- Research proficiency
- Dark web research
- Collaboration
- Geospatial analysis
- Open source tools
- Verbal, interpersonal, and written communication
- Hold a TS/SCI
- Providing briefings
- Collaborative mindset
- Report writing
- Security clearance procedures
- National security
- Intelligence collection
- Relationship building
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Cross-cultural communication
- Semantic interpretation
- Human intelligence
- Open source intelligence gathering
- Georeferencing
- Coordinate systems
- Strategic thinking
- Time management
Languages
Russian
Full Professional
Timeline
Russian-Enabled Geospatial Open Source Intelligence Collector/Russian Toponymist/Open Source Intelligence Research Analyst
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
10.2023 - 10.2024
35M Human Intelligence Collector/Russian Linguist
U.S. Army
10.2018 - 03.2023
ABA Therapist
Palmetto Autism Interventions
01.2018 - 07.2018
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of South Carolina Columbia
01.2018 - 04.2018
First Mate
Harborview Charters
05.2015 - 09.2018
Master of Arts - National Security, Terrorism Capstone
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Experimental Psychology
University of South Carolina
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