MARY-KATHERINE CAIN
IL - Willing To Relocate
Summary
OSINT | ATO & Abuse Detection | SQL & Behavioral Analytics | Threat Mitigation
Proactive Lead Intelligence Analyst with 5+ years of experience investigating digital abuse, detecting behavioral anomalies, and protecting platform integrity at scale. Holds a Master’s in Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, with specialized FBI Intelligence training. Skilled at leading complex investigations across account takeovers, impersonation, organized fraud, and regulatory violations. Proficient in SQL, OSINT, and dark web research, with a proven record of partnering cross-functionally with legal, product, and engineering teams to improve tools, close enforcement gaps, and mitigate high-impact threats. Experienced in designing scalable investigative workflows and escalating urgent incidents with clarity and precision.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Investigative Analyst
Caterpillar (via Prosegur)
, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Leads a 9-person investigative team focused on detecting abuse, analyzing behavioral anomalies, and identifying high-risk threats to platform integrity and brand safety.
- Conduct deep-dive investigations into ATO patterns, impersonation, and organized fraud, using SQL and internal tools to surface actionable insights from behavioral data.
- Proactively identify over 200 emerging threats annually, informing detection strategies and enforcement efforts across digital platforms.
- Collaborate with various teams to implement behavioral risk rules, enhance fraud detection pipelines, and reduce chargeback exposure.
- Develop and maintain SOPs for abuse detection, incident triage, and threat escalation, ensuring repeatable, scalable investigative workflows.
- Produce 15+ critical RFIs per month, translating investigative findings into internal reports and executive-level summaries to support rapid decision-making.
Intelligence Analyst
Caterpillar (via Prosegur)
, IL
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted OSINT and dark web investigations to identify emerging threats, compromise indicators, and behavioral anomalies targeting users and systems.
- Investigated ATO tactics and fraud methodologies, contributing to threat assessments and early detection frameworks that informed enterprise mitigation strategies.
- Monitored abuse signals across digital platforms and internal data sources, surfacing suspicious activity and contributing to proactive enforcement workflows.
- Partnered with legal, security operations, and law enforcement stakeholders to support sensitive investigations and ensure timely resolution of complex cases.
- Applied structured analytic techniques to identify abuse trends and support development of detection and prevention strategies in collaboration with investigative stakeholders.
Head Instructor
Varsity Spirit (Nat’l Cheerleaders Assoc.)
03.2016 - 08.2023
- Led and mentored 1–10 instructors in high-pressure environments, managing logistics, conflict resolution, and real-time problem-solving across nationwide training programs.
- Trained and developed 10,000+ athletes, using behavioral assessments to tailor instruction, build team dynamics, and drive performance outcomes.
- Maintained a culture of safety, accountability, and adaptability, executing complex initiatives with discipline and precision under tight timelines.
Support Specialist
Department of Justice
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted regulatory investigations and delivered analytical support on complex enforcement matters, contributing to risk assessments and early threat identification across high-impact cases.
- Reviewed, handled, and protected highly classified materials in support of federal criminal investigations, ensuring secure protocols for sensitive and controversial content.
- Collaborated with legal, enforcement, and national security stakeholders to resolve policy violations, streamline escalations, and drive timely outcomes for critical requests.
- Leveraged internal government systems to synthesize large datasets and support evidence-based decision-making across sensitive national security initiatives.
- Managed over 1,000 nationwide gambling licensing requests, assessing legal compliance and policy risk to uphold federal enforcement standards.
Education
Master of Science - Counterterrorism and Homeland Security
American University
Washington, D.C.08.2023
Undergraduate Studies-BS - Criminal Justice (minor: Communication)
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05-2020
Skills
Investigative & Threat Analysis: OSINT Investigations Account Takeover (ATO) Tactics Abuse & Fraud Detection Behavioral Analysis Risk Mitigation Insider Threats Policy Violation Enforcement Dark Web Research Online Safety
Data, Tools & Technical Skills: SQL Data Trend Analysis LexisNexis Microsoft Office Suite Secure Information Management Open-Source Intelligence Platforms
Leadership & Operations: Team Leadership & Mentorship Investigative Reporting (BLUF, RFIs, Executive Summaries) SOP Development Cross-Functional Collaboration Law Enforcement Liaison High-Stakes Escalation Handling Project & Stakeholder Management
Accomplishments
- FBI Intelligence for Practitioners (02/2024): 2 week intensive course Intensive course focused on advanced intelligence analysis, critical thinking, strategic intelligence product development, & threat analysis, directly applicable to investigative problem-solving and proactive risk mitigation for public safety contexts.
- Virtra 3000 Simulator Course for Officers De-Escalation, 09/2021, Illinois Law Enforcement & Training Standards Board
Timeline
Lead Investigative Analyst
Caterpillar (via Prosegur)
07.2024 - Current
Intelligence Analyst
Caterpillar (via Prosegur)
07.2023 - 07.2024
Support Specialist
Department of Justice
09.2022 - 07.2023
Head Instructor
Varsity Spirit (Nat’l Cheerleaders Assoc.)
03.2016 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Counterterrorism and Homeland Security
American University
Undergraduate Studies-BS - Criminal Justice (minor: Communication)
University of Dayton
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