Hi, I’m
Kierra N. Ford
Counterintelligence Analyst
Brandon,Suffolk
Summary
Mission-driven Intelligence Analyst with over 7 years of experience in all-source research and analytical methodologies. Proven track record of applying advanced research and analysis skills to identify potential threats. Works collaboratively in high-pressure situations. Applies subject matter expertise in the tactics, techniques, and procedures of non-traditional collectors to develop formal reports and briefings to senior decision-makers. Key areas of expertise include implementing U.S. and foreign policies to effectively produce formal written analysis to safeguard personnel, programs, and facilities; conducting open-source research on persons of interest and entities; and writing 10- to 20-page pre-security research reports in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Managed teams of up to 11 analysts. Proficient with SILO, NISPOM, LexisNexis, and Microsoft Office
Overview
11
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
G2 Global Solutions, U.S, HHS, Office of National SecurityWashington, DC
Intelligence Analyst
01.2020 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Proactively researched, identified, and assessed persons of interest and entities through SILO and recommended mitigation efforts to a team of five
- Developed formal written supply chain risk assessments and mitigation recommendations for senior decision-makers
- Implemented the department's policies and U.S and foreign legislations to effectively conduct all-source research analysis to safeguard the department's programs and facilities
- Wrote, reviewed, and edited 10 department-wide intelligence products weekly
- Kept abreast of news and events related to the department and adversaries; proactively distributed insider threat reports and developments when appropriate.
- Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access to SCIFs.
Sayres and Associates Corporation, U, Counterintelligence, DCSAAlexandria, VA
Industrial Security Support Researcher
09.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Conducted open-source research on entities to ensure strategic, operational, and intelligence requirements were met
- Prepared 10- to 20-page pre-security research reports in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual regulations and facilitated the Agent's meeting assessments at DCSA facilities
- Developed appropriate mitigation strategies within the region and across regional boundaries to facilitate pre-security reviews
- Extracted data from specific DCSA, business, and counterintelligence data systems to identify indicators of risk that can prioritize I.O
- Field operations.
- Designed engineering solutions when facilities or equipment failed safety inspection, verifying future compliance with appropriate guidelines.
Strategic Operational Solutions, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Terrorist Screening CenterVienna, VA
Intelligence Analyst
08.2018 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Performed various highly complex and detailed analytical functions relative to compliance with various laws, executive orders, directives, and policies
- Thoroughly reviewed information reports to determine the subject's Watchlist category and prepared ten written reports daily by identifying significant factors and gathering pertinent data to write formal, detailed derogatory information reports
- Coordinated with field agents to provide and collect pertinent information on persons of interest
- Produced qualitative and quantitative research using identity resolution, literature search, statistical analysis, task analysis, and productivity charting
- Analyzed, produced, and disseminated intelligence products to support the efforts of the U.S
- Intelligence Community, U.S
- Law enforcement agencies, and international partners.
General Dynamics I.TArlington, VA
Intelligence Analyst
06.2015 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Supervised and managed 11 employees by fielding questions and helping to resolve work-related problems
- Prepared 25 written reports daily using pertinent information extracted from 20+ systems
- Trained 5-10 incoming and veteran analysts on open-source research tradecrafts, the department's privacy policies, and analytical methods
- Researched and analyzed all-source information, including criminal investigative analysis, Counterintelligence / Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT), regional analysis, and political analysis
- Briefed intelligence reports and open-source tradecraft to senior leadership.
MSDS Consultant Services, LLCRosslyn, VA
Executive Assistant/ Research Associate
08.2013 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Prepared formal written reports and memos to assist with a 12-million-dollar contract restructuring and resource task management
- Planned and coordinated conferences, training, seminars, and other special events and managed and maintained the Division Chief's calendar
- Researched and drafted position descriptions through the Human Resources database.
Beacon & Associates, INCWashington, DC
Program Assistant
05.2012 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Provided administrative support to the Executive Office, including scheduling, maintaining files, and sorting mail for the Human Resources department
- Independently traveled to foreign embassies to obtain the Deputy Assistant Secretary's visa for upcoming travel
- Communicated with foreign embassy representatives to complete the required documents necessary to receive the Secretary's visa
- Adjudicated SCI applications and evaluated personnel sensitivity of position to determine the degree of clearance and special access required to perform duties.
Education
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
08.2008 - 05.2012
University Overview
- Member of Alpha Phi Sigma, Criminal Justice Honors Society
- Completed professional development in Introduction to the Risk Management Framework; Applying Assessment & Authorization (A&A) in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP); Continuous Monitoring; Cybersecurity for Security Personnel; Risk Management Framework (RMF) - Prepare Step
Skills
National security understanding
undefinedTimeline
Intelligence Analyst
G2 Global Solutions, U.S, HHS, Office of National Security
01.2020 - 02.2023
Industrial Security Support Researcher
Sayres and Associates Corporation, U, Counterintelligence, DCSA
09.2019 - 01.2020
Intelligence Analyst
Strategic Operational Solutions, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Terrorist Screening Center
08.2018 - 09.2019
Intelligence Analyst
General Dynamics I.T
06.2015 - 08.2018
Executive Assistant/ Research Associate
MSDS Consultant Services, LLC
08.2013 - 06.2015
Program Assistant
Beacon & Associates, INC
05.2012 - 08.2013
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
08.2008 - 05.2012
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