Heather Ann Foley
Cary,United States
Summary
Dynamic Investigative Analyst with extensive experience at the United States Secret Service, excelling in financial analysis and criminal investigation. Proven track record of supporting over 250 investigations, leading to multiple prosecutions. Adept at link analysis and strategic planning, fostering collaboration across agencies to enhance intelligence reporting and operational effectiveness.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigative Analyst
United States Secret Service
Chicago, United States
03.2020 - Current
- Supported over 250 investigations through reviewing thousands of bank records financial analysis to determine the flow of funds between suspects, fraudulent transactions to identify and determine criminal activity and efforts have led to prosecution of multiple criminals and criminal networks.
- Works with special agents and technical personnel to research and provide analysis related to criminal financial investigations and crime trends; and developing investigative leads, makes recommendations and case clearances/closures.
- Acts as a liaison with other law enforcement agencies and government and private sector entities regarding law enforcement issues; facilitates the exchange of tactical criminal information and intelligence between agencies; and participating as a member in federal, state, and local law enforcement task-forces and partnerships. Represent the Secret Service on issues relating to criminal analysis and research.
- Utilizes social media to obtain leads, advance investigation and produce link analysis charts to assist case agents in association analysis of large criminal groups.
Collection Requirements Manager
Defense Intelligence Agency/USCYBERCOM
Fort Meade, United States
09.2015 - 03.2020
- As project lead, transitioned Command (500+) individuals from an outdated operating system– three months ahead of schedule. In this capacity, developed action plan and executed a myriad of tasks (i.e. setup orgs, troubleshot system issues, & trained 300+ personnel). Efforts overcame computer shortages and improved understand of analytical roles in evaluating intelligence information reports (IIR).
- Served as lead HUMINT, SIGINT, and OSINT collection requirements manager, led five intelligence community collection strategies executing full technical oversight and SME responsibilities; as such, identified critical needs concerning adversary use of cyber, garnered preliminary reporting used in analysis, planning, and operations.
- Harnessed the expertise of five subordinate HQs, 3 Combatant Commands, and DIA Collection Management elements in coordinating and providing inputs to 300+ requirements & updated 45 USCYBERCOM sponsored Multi-INT requirements over a three-year period that led to more dynamic reporting and improved global situational awareness of changes in adversary behavior.
- Manages weekly coordination to identify mission-aligned notices of intelligence potential, producing 75 source directed requirements against 43 cyber-based events. Three SDRs facilitated further collection on threat operating systems that command planned used to focus targeting and exploitation.
- As lead USCYBERCOM rep, Defense HUMINT and CI Advisory Group, identified/co-authored implementation strategies for improving DoD HUMINT CRM policy, processes, and IT systems support to Combatant Commands. Furthermore, was instrumental in USCYBERCOM elevation to a voting member of the DHCAG, which positioned command CRM policies for the cyber domain.
- Mentored component CMS with little or no experience on all aspects of CRM, improving the quality/quantity of products from components. For the 1st Q FY-18, USCYBERCOM noted a 25% increase in component HUMINT and SIGINT evals from previous FY. As lead approver, reviewed 700+SDRs and 3800Evals over 3 years, streamlined feedback and improved understanding of CRM at all echelons.
Investigative Analyst
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Washington, United States
09.2014 - 09.2015
- As investigative analyst, conducted extensive research leveraging LE and IC application & relationships across local, state, and federal agencies; produced 15 analytical assessments and crime mapping products over 1 year; stimulated the planning and preparation of operations that led to indictment of 5 criminals based on drug related charges.
- Compiled and led weekly intelligence briefings and updates to special agents and senior law enforcement officers on case leads and intelligence findings; pieced together intelligence that furthered case lead development for 10 cases.
- Leveraged Law Enforcement and Intelligence Community applications and databases to create link analysis and crime mapping products utilizing i2 Analyst Notebook and Microsoft Visio, as it related to violent crimes; provided briefings, handouts, and case studies to special agents.
- Evaluated and validated information derived from sources, witnesses, assets, and informants; provided special agents with review of validation efforts as well as viable investigative questions for sources.
- Liaised with counterparts in other field divisions and other law enforcement agencies; leveraged local, state, and federal law enforcement knowledge and assets; assisted in case investigations and target de-confliction.
- Analyzed thousands of telephone toll records analyses to support investigative operations; provided agents with pattern of life analysis products and provided critical real time geolocation during operations that enabled arrest.
Cybercrime Analyst
SurfWatch Labs
Dulles, United States
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Analyzed complex cyber data queried from a variety of open sources, i.e. white papers, media outlets, cybercrime incident tracking, and company databases to identify key cybercrime threats and determine trends.
- Improved existing employee processes by recommending and authoring employee training manuals for directives on data collection, analysis and employee best practices and procedures.
- Collaborated and organized all intercepted cyber-crime content and data to isolate valid intelligence and transform that information into customer requested briefings, articles, and research papers.
- Drafted multiple, complex intelligence reports that contain original analyses, conclusions and recommendations for cyber-crime preventative measures.
- Mentored and provided technical assistance to 12 junior analysts; increased accuracy of database reports through training and oversight.
HUMINT Analyst
United States Army
, United States
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Analyzed data from multiple classified and open source entities to identify sources, gaps, vulnerabilities, threats that assisted in plan for improved collection techniques and guidance.
- Extracted, compiled and analyzed information to present daily briefings to Senior Military Leaders on a variety of intelligence topics to include area assessments and enemy vulnerabilities.
- Maintained and modified computerized intelligence databases to generate source directed requirements and human intelligence collection requirements drafted multiple source evaluations to assist in source validation.
- Supervised 12 analysts in preparation of analytic reports, correspondence, intelligence requirements, evaluations and briefings to Senior Military Leadership.
- Monitored, reviewed and assessed all incoming intelligence reports to determine information reliability to provide operational guidance to intelligence collection elements.
- Utilized all source analytic skills to synthesize information to report enemy order of battle, special operations force movement, enemy tactics, techniques, procedures and military leadership.
- Developed HUMINT Analyst training and operating standards by authoring a standard operating procedure; resulted in the training and certification of 12 HUMINT Analysts, increased report accuracy by 40%.
Human Intelligence Collector
United States Army
Ft. Lewis, United States
08.2008 - 04.2011
- Liaised with local Iraqi government and military counterparts throughout the intelligence and law enforcement communities to assess threats, develop targets and persons of interest and ensure proper dissemination of intelligence information.
- Led over 200 source meetings that resulted in the production of more than 300 finished intelligence reports; produced multiple high-value target packages, and provided detailed analytic reports regarding terrorists’ cells and activities.
- Charged six HUMINT collection teams (30 people) as the Operational Management Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge; provided operational and technical guidance to six collection teams to develop key threat intelligence and analysis in support of high-priority operations.
- Compiled information derived from assets and intelligence reports to prepare production review of all human sources in support of source validation reviews.
- Conducted quality control as the reports officer to ensure top quality, accurate intelligence and correct classification; provided dissemination to all higher, lower and adjacent analytical assets and field commanders.
Emergency Management Specialist
United States Air Force
Great Falls, United States
03.2005 - 08.2008
- Taught 300+ Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) training courses thousands of Air Force personnel that successfully enabled units to deploy to various combat zones.
- Took lead on response efforts for diverse incidents including suspicious packages and downed aircraft. Actions included coordination of response team, equipment preparation, reconnaissance, contamination control operations, recovery, plotting, and reporting details of events to senior leadership.
- Managed $500K in equipment / assets, including monthly inventory and preventative maintenance of CBRNE detection equipment, mobile command posts, emergency vehicles, and personal protective gear that ensured response readiness always.
- Instructed Air Force personnel on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), detection and de-contamination procedures, and disaster control operations for over 2,000 personnel.
- Pioneered a hands-on training concept and 8-station exercise for significantly improved readiness, earning Air Force Achievement Medal.
- Played key role in response to real-world F-16 incident, including management of communication and control procedures and presentation of incident reports / statuses to senior leaders.
Education
Master's Degree - Management, Intelligence
University of Maryland, University College
Adelphi, MD, United States09.2017
Bachelor's Degree - International Relations
American Public University
Charles Town, WV, United States03.2014
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Criminal investigation
- Link analysis
- Data validation
- Intelligence reporting
- Strategic planning
Additional Information - Clearance
Current TS Clearance
Official Training
- 10/01/2008, Human Intelligence Collector Course
- 01/25/2016, Introduction to Cyber Threat Analysis
- 07/18/2016, Intelligence Collection Course
- 07/25/2016, Intelligence Collection Manager Course
- 04/01/2016, Joint Network Attack Course
- 03/07/2018, Certified Collection Management Professional-Fundamental (CCMP-F)
- 05/26/2020, Analyst Notebook Basic Course
- 09/25/2020, DHS Open Source Intelligence Analysis Course
- 09/17/2020, Financial Investigations Triage
- 02/24/2021, GATES DEFENSE Open Source Intelligence Basic Training
- 02/25/2022, Intellectual Property Theft Training
Timeline
Investigative Analyst
United States Secret Service
03.2020 - Current
Collection Requirements Manager
Defense Intelligence Agency/USCYBERCOM
09.2015 - 03.2020
Investigative Analyst
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
09.2014 - 09.2015
Cybercrime Analyst
SurfWatch Labs
04.2013 - 08.2014
HUMINT Analyst
United States Army
04.2011 - 04.2012
Human Intelligence Collector
United States Army
08.2008 - 04.2011
Emergency Management Specialist
United States Air Force
03.2005 - 08.2008
Master's Degree - Management, Intelligence
University of Maryland, University College
Bachelor's Degree - International Relations
American Public University
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