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LISA L. BRACKENBURY
Leesburg
Summary
Operations officer with extensive experience in intelligence analysis and crisis management within CIA and U.S. Navy. Demonstrated success in strategic planning and team leadership, resulting in significant efficiency improvements and enhanced compliance. Recognized for high productivity and effective task completion, specializing in process optimization and communication. Proven ability to adapt and solve problems, ensuring seamless operations and successful project outcomes.
Overview
33
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Central Intelligence AgencyMcLean
Operations Officer
01.2007 - 07.2025
Job overview
- Coordinated intelligence gathering, evaluation, and dissemination missions, ensuring strategic alignment with operational plans across regions.
- Expertly managed cross-functional teams to achieve counterterrorism and counterproliferation goals.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication for mission synchronization and effective crisis response.
- Evaluated procedures, implementing efficiency improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
- Drafted comprehensive reports, advising management on operational inefficiencies and needed improvements.
- Monitored performance metrics to meet objectives, adapting plans based on stakeholder feedback.
- Supervised diverse teams, ensuring compliance with legal standards and regulations.
- Communicated with leaders to address daily operational challenges and enhance system efficiency.
Department of Defense
Navy Commander, Retired
12.1992 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Executed day-to-day responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to address product and service-related issues.
- Organized and prioritized tasks to meet service objectives effectively.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve collective goals.
- Supported colleagues, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Leveraged strong problem-solving skills to resolve issues efficiently.
- Partnered closely with team members to meet project deadlines and objectives.
U.S. Central CommandTampa
Executive Officer, Communications Integration
09.2014 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Directed project management, IT, HR, contracting, and budget processes for 55+ communications staff handling Middle East crisis communications.
- Managed annual budget of $6M efficiently.
- Authored information papers for C-Suite and crafted written responses to policy tasks.
CIAMcLean
Media Spokesperson and Public Outreach Coordinator, CIA Office of Public Affairs
08.2013 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Researched/responded to media queries on high visibility issues and developed senior executive talking points for CIA leadership; Led two junior executives; Acquired CIA Museum docent certification.
The White HouseWashington
Intelligence Program Manager, National Security Council
04.2012 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Managed clearances and access to sensitive human intelligence (HUMINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), and geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) sensitive compartmentalized reporting for more than 250 senior National Security Council (NSC) personnel and key entities of White House administration, including the National Security Advisor, the Deputy National Security Advisor, and the Homeland Security Advisor/Chief Counterterrorism Advisor.
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management/Arizona State UniversityGlendale, AZ
Global Masters Business Administration (GMBA)
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)Washington, DC
Masters International Public Policy (MIPP)
Brookings InstitutionWashington, DC
Federal Executive Fellow
Naval War CollegeNewport, RI
MA from National Security and Strategic Studies
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN
BS from Cell Developmental Biology
Skills
- Intelligence analysis
- Risk assessment
- Crisis management
- Budget oversight
- Compliance management
- Strategic planning
- Project coordination
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical thinking
- Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- Chair, CIA American Veteran Employee Resource Group (AVERG): Responsible for representing CIA's 3500+ Veterans to senior CIA leadership.
- Loudon Symphony Orchestra (LSO), 2024-25 season: Secretary and 2016-2017 season: Board Member
- Awards: Multiple CIA and USIC exceptional performance awards and multiple U.S. Military awards
Certification
- CIA-Sponsored Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management – Innovation Organization Program
- Wharton Executive Education – Executive Presence & Influence: Persuasive Leadership Development Certificate – Virtual
- MIT xPRO Technology and Innovation Acceleration Certificate Program – Virtual
- Georgetown University Cyber Security Certificate Program – Virtual
- CIA Directorate of Operations Senior Leadership Seminar – Washington, DC
- Harvard Business School Management Course – Washington, DC
- CIA Collection Management Officer Certification – Washington, DC
- NATO Public Affairs Policy and Operations, NATO School – Oberammergau, Germany
- Public Relations Society of America Accreditation – Washington, DC
- Military Public Affairs Certification, Defense Information School – Fort George G. Meade, MD
Affiliations
- Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society
- Member, Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO)
- U.S. Naval Institute
Timeline
Executive Officer, Communications Integration
U.S. Central Command
09.2014 - 09.2015
Media Spokesperson and Public Outreach Coordinator, CIA Office of Public Affairs
CIA
08.2013 - 09.2014
Intelligence Program Manager, National Security Council
The White House
04.2012 - 08.2013
Operations Officer
Central Intelligence Agency
01.2007 - 07.2025
Navy Commander, Retired
Department of Defense
12.1992 - 06.2016
Thunderbird School of Global Management/Arizona State University
Global Masters Business Administration (GMBA)
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Masters International Public Policy (MIPP)
Brookings Institution
Federal Executive Fellow
Naval War College
MA from National Security and Strategic Studies
Purdue University
BS from Cell Developmental Biology
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