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Sarah Warren

Alameda,CA

Summary

Accomplished intelligence professional with proven military leadership experience in high-pressure tactical and operational environments. Trusted to lead complex, mission-critical initiatives with precision and strategic foresight, frequently serving in lead analyst roles and advising leadership across all levels—from section heads to mission commanders. Directly contributed to shaping high-level strategic decisions and operational planning through actionable intelligence and clear, informed analysis.


Proficient in joint operational and cross-organizational settings, with a strong aptitude for interagency coordination and collaboration with senior leaders and key stakeholders. Highly skilled in managing multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accuracy, meeting tight deadlines, and driving results. Known for a proactive, solutions-driven mindset—consistently identifying opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and support mission objectives. A confident communicator and effective project manager, thriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Intellig

Coast Guard Cryptologic Service Group Alameda
06.2023 - Current
  • Details: Lead intelligence analyst providing Target Development Network Analysis (TDNA) and SIGINT operations against foreign intelligence targets along the Southwest Border and maritime threats in the Pacific/Oceania regions. Generate tactical and national-level intelligence reports as a Target Analysis Reporter (TAR) while supervising a team of six intelligence specialists. Coordinate daily operations and strategic mission objectives with senior leadership and interagency partners.
  • Collaterals: Senior Enlisted Leader, Mission Oversight Officer, Compliance Officer, SCIF Space Manager, Operational Security (OPSEC) Coordinator

Assistant Special Security Officer (ASSO)

Coast Guard Cryptologic Unit Texas
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • Details: Managed comprehensive security clearance and access determinations for 3,000+ joint service personnel across 13 multi-branch military detachments. Led and trained a team of seven joint service members on all personnel security operations and systems for the National Security Agency Texas facility.
  • Collaterals: Deputy Senior Enlisted Leader, OPSEC Coordinator, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer

SIGINT Analyst/Reporter, Foreign Deputy Liaison

Coast Guard Cryptologic Unit Hawaii
12.2014 - 07.2019
  • Details: Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) analyst delivering real-time intelligence operations against foreign threats and adversaries across Pacific and Oceania regions. Promoted to watch supervisor as a Third Class Petty Officer, overseeing five military personnel. Was then selected by senior leadership as a foreign deputy liaison for three Pacific partner nations, where I coordinated three joint training events and international conferences. Subsequently chosen to serve as SIGINT liaison to Joint Interagency Task Force West (JIATF-W) for critical counter-narcotics operations. Returned from JIATF-W and put on a high priority mission where I became SIGINT Target Analyst Reporter and TDNA, producing over 50 national-level intelligence reports.

Collaterals: Administrative Lead Petty Officer, Unit Health Promotion Coordinator, Assistant Urinalysis Coordinator, Assistant IT Coordinator, Coorespondance Coordinator, Unit Joint Color Guard Representative, Sponsor Coordinator

Intelligence "A" School Student

Coast Guard Intelligence "A" School
09.2014 - 12.2014
  • Details: Student, Chief James Eubanks Honor Graduate

Lead Fireman, Engineer, Boat Crew Member, BTM

Coast Guard Small Boat Station Cortez
05.2011 - 09.2014
  • Details: Qualified Radio Communications Watchstander, Boat Crew Member, Tactical Boat Crew Member, Boarding Team Member, and 45' response boat medium engineer.
  • Collaterals: Damage Control Petty Officer, unit Color Guard representative

Education

Master of Science - Strategic Intelligence

National Intelligence University
Bethesda, MD
07-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05-2010

Skills

  • US Coast Guard Intelligence Core Master
  • Intelligence Collector Course
  • Navy Analysis and Reporting Course
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
  • Chief Petty Officer Academy
  • Cryptologic Analysis
  • SIGINT Target Analytic Reporter (TAR)
  • SIGANT Target Development Network Analyst (TDNA)

Accomplishments

  • Defense Meritorious Service Medal, 2024
  • Joint Service Commendation Medal, 2019
  • Coast Guard Achievement Medal, 2017
  • Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation, 2017
  • Coast Guard Cryptologic Group Enlisted Person of the Year, 2016
  • Navy Analysis and Reporting Honor Graduate, 2015
  • Coast Guard Intelligence "A" School Chief James Eubanks Honor Graduate, 2014
  • Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon (X2), 2013
  • Letter of Appreciation from Colonel A.J. Steffen, Commander, NSA Texas

Timeline

Senior Intellig

Coast Guard Cryptologic Service Group Alameda
06.2023 - Current

Assistant Special Security Officer (ASSO)

Coast Guard Cryptologic Unit Texas
08.2020 - 06.2023

SIGINT Analyst/Reporter, Foreign Deputy Liaison

Coast Guard Cryptologic Unit Hawaii
12.2014 - 07.2019

Intelligence "A" School Student

Coast Guard Intelligence "A" School
09.2014 - 12.2014

Lead Fireman, Engineer, Boat Crew Member, BTM

Coast Guard Small Boat Station Cortez
05.2011 - 09.2014

Master of Science - Strategic Intelligence

National Intelligence University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Alabama