Matthew Leard
Washington,D.C.
Summary
Professional analyst with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in intelligence operations and data interpretation. Strong analytical skills, adept at identifying trends and patterns to inform strategic decision-making. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and results-driven with focus on achieving mission objectives. Proficient in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior All-Source Intelligence Analyst
Booz Allen
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Supported the Defense Intelligence Agency through analytic collection of macroeconomic information from an international economics information agency to provide defense spending analysis, including past and future military acquisition spending, to author over 30 products on NATO countries spending through 2024, receiving hundreds of executive views and usage from senior defense and intelligence leadership.
- Traced Russian operative networks in 12 African countries using misattribute software accounts exposing financial and criminal activity.
- Established an analytic cadre leadership board responsible for structured mentorship, delivery initiatives, and tradecraft practices to better provide dynamic delivery surge support to Defense Intelligence Agency regional centers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop actionable insights from complex data sets.
- Analyzed intelligence data to support operational decision-making and strategic initiatives.
Senior Intelligence Analyst
Jacobs Engineering
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Produced original all-source analysis from classified data by fusing major intelligence disciplines to provide timely and relevant assessment products to senior policy makers, including the Secretary of Defense and the White House.
- Provided contract oversight to analysts across four regional branches ensuring accountability, production, and guidance to meet government needs and provide exceptional support to customers across the Department of Defense.
- Managed and trained junior analysts within the Middle East and Africa Regional Center, providing production tasking, resource materials, and feedback to grow and develop additional talent for two separate operational portfolios within the branch.
- Developed and implemented strategic assessments to enhance operational readiness across multiple programs.
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
BAE Systems
01.2016 - 02.2021
- Managed the targeting and vetting intelligence analytical effort and adversarial order of battle to support the successful prosecution of engagements throughout the area of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility during the Joint Implementation Cell talks with Russia.
- Led the Middle East and Africa Regional Command of the Defense Intelligence Agency to fulfill all requests for information pertaining to the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities of Lebanon and the Lebanese Hizballah terrorist organization.
- Contract proposal lead for future operations on Fort Meade, MD and Arlington, VA supporting the 902nd Military Intelligence Group and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Counterintelligence Analyst
BAE Systems
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Conducted thorough analysis of intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities as the collection platform’s referral point-of-contact to the Office of Counterintelligence.
- Provided counterintelligence support to HUMINT through assessments of potentially compromised Defense Intelligence Agency operations, platforms, and personnel to recommend mitigation strategies.
- Task Lead for 11 BAE Systems employees assigning positions, teaching multiple intelligence methods, overseeing yearly performance reviews, and tending to administrative issues.
Intelligence Analyst
CACI
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Primarily focused on support to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Counterterrorism Division, Counterintelligence Division, FBI field offices, National Security Analysis Center and Directorate of Intelligence regarding counterterrorism matters.
- Conducted counterterrorism analytical activities, fully utilizing classified and unclassified databases, advanced automated tools, software applications and intelligence research tools to perform bulk data analysis, pattern analysis, and trend analysis to identify and assess subjects of possible investigative interest.
- Developed comprehensive reports on threat assessments for senior leadership review.
Counterintelligence Special Agent
United States Army
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Served as the acting Investigative Field Office Supervisor for briefings and training exercises for future selection of Special Operations candidates.
- Organized and executed training for five organizations consisting of over 400 employees at Fort Bragg, NC on the Army Threat Awareness and Reporting Program, increasing awareness on identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities in operational environments.
- Assisted in the coordination and execution of three operational exercises supporting the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC for 500 employees.
Education
Master of Science - Intelligence Management
University of Maryland
College Park, MD06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
American Military University
Manassas, VA01.2017
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The 101st Airborne Division Non-Commissioned Officer Course
Fort Campbell, KY01.2013
Skills
- Research and analysis
- Open source intelligence
- Risk analysis
- Policy review
- Compliance risk management
- Data collection
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Army Commendation Medal (5 Awards), Army Achievement Medal (3 Awards), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (Campaign Star), Iraq Campaign Medal (Two Phases), Global War on Terrorism (Service Medal), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (3 Awards), IMPACT Award (BAE Systems – 2 Awards)
Timeline
Senior All-Source Intelligence Analyst
Booz Allen
05.2022 - 08.2024
Senior Intelligence Analyst
Jacobs Engineering
02.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
BAE Systems
01.2016 - 02.2021
Counterintelligence Analyst
BAE Systems
10.2015 - 01.2016
Intelligence Analyst
CACI
10.2014 - 10.2015
Counterintelligence Special Agent
United States Army
06.2012 - 10.2014
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The 101st Airborne Division Non-Commissioned Officer Course
Master of Science - Intelligence Management
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
American Military University