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Serena Ripczinske
Intelligence Analyst
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Experienced Intelligence Analyst and Leader with a proven track record in developing and managing the FBI's Analytic Integrity & Standards (AIS) program, enhancing evaluation accuracy through SharePoint and Access databases. Additionally, delivered comprehensive analytic products that addressed threats and provided effective mitigation strategies for operational squads. Advocated for the integration of advanced technology and artificial intelligence in intelligence analysis to strengthen defense mechanisms against evolving threats.
Overview
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Certification Cyber Fundamentals (in process)
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Intelligence Analyst
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Seattle, WA
11.2020 - 06.2026
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to deliver critical intelligence reports, enhancing joint operational effectiveness.
- Prepared detailed briefings for senior officials and field agents regarding ongoing investigations.
- Developed comprehensive analytical products with actionable recommendations to address identified problems or issues, driving informed decision-making.
- Evaluated raw information for relevance and accuracy before incorporating it into assessments or reports.
- Assessed intelligence data to predict future criminal or terrorist activity.
- Identified and evaluated critical information from various sources, such as human intelligence, open-source intelligence, imagery intelligence, signals intelligence and geospatial intelligence.
- Tracked emerging technologies utilized by terrorists or criminals to enhance operational capabilities, informing proactive countermeasures.
- Conducted research using various databases to support active casework.
Supervisory Intelligence Analyst
Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Oversaw the FBI's Analytic Integrity and Standards (AIS) program, which evaluated externally disseminated FBI intelligence products against established analytic standards.
- Trained intelligence analysts, SIAs, UCs, ASACs, ASCs, and SCs in analytic tradecraft and ODNI scoring system for intelligence products, enhancing overall analytic capability.
- Briefed senior officials on significant intelligence findings and updates, facilitating informed strategic decisions.
- Prepared detailed reports that guided decision-making processes for intelligence operations.
- Used Microsoft SharePoint and Access to develop database that stored evaluations of FBI intelligence products and produced evaluation reports for dissemination to both HQ and the author's executive and middle management. The SharePoint system reduced the administrative burden of the AIS program by approximately 75%.
- Mentored junior analysts in data interpretation techniques and methodologies.
- Developed practical exercise for employee struggling to understand the analytic standards and scoring set by the ODNI. Exercise enabled employee to better facilitate the accurate scoring of submitted intelligence products.
- Provided real-time incident reporting to internal members and clients on threats to key sectors.
- Collaborated with other members of the Intelligence Community to ensure timely sharing of relevant information.
Intelligence Analyst
Federal Burea of Investigation Headquarters
Washington, DC
10.2018 - 10.2018
- Advised SIAs and intelligence ASACs on analytic tradecraft standards for external dissemination, enhancing compliance and quality.
- Evaluated intelligence products, intended for external dissemination, against current analytic tradecraft standards.
- Mentored analysts to draft intelligence products consistent with tradecraft standards.
- Briefed executive management on negative analytic tradecraft trends to inform strategic decisions.
- Assisted in developing strategic recommendations based on intelligence findings.
- Utilized specialized software to efficiently collect, analyze, and present large volumes of information in an organized manner.
- Identified and evaluated critical information from various sources, such as human intelligence, open-source intelligence, imagery intelligence, signals intelligence and geospatial intelligence.
- Evaluated raw information for relevance and accuracy before incorporating it into assessments or reports.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal regulations governing the collection, storage, dissemination and destruction of sensitive information.
Intelligence Analyst
Federal Bureau of Investigations, Phoenix Division
Tucson, Arizona
10.2008 - 10.2018
- Identified potential threat linked to unclassified international flight training program at Air Force base. Advised executive management and produced Intelligence Memo and briefing for training pilots, leading to temporary closure of program until security holds were resolved.
- Analyzed intelligence data to identify trends and patterns in criminal activity.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to share critical intelligence reports.
- Prepared detailed briefings for senior officials and field agents on investigations.
- Analyzed data from a variety of sources to identify potential targets, threats or opportunities.
- Compiled evidence from multiple sources into concise, comprehensive intelligence briefs for high-level presentations, enhancing decision-making for senior leadership.
- Assisted with developing strategies and tactics based on gathered information regarding adversary capabilities, intentions and goals.
- Identified and evaluated critical information from various sources, such as human intelligence, open-source intelligence, imagery intelligence, signals intelligence and geospatial intelligence.
- Developed intelligence documents for senior leadership briefings.
- Established connections between criminal activities and suspects, facilitating targeted investigations and strategic law enforcement actions.
- Managed cases involving crimes against children, violent gangs, and outlaw motorcycle gangs at the Tucson Resident Agency.
- Assessed intelligence data to predict future criminal or terrorist activity.
Intelligence Analyst
Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
05.2005 - 10.2008
- Collaborated with federal agencies and FBI field offices on high-priority investigations.
- Developed system to upload leads directly into accessible lead bucket.
- Assisted field agents in drafting FISA documents for operational use.
- Analyzed data from diverse sources to identify potential threats and opportunities.
- Provided analytical support during operations by collecting and interpreting mission-related data.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance tactical intelligence-gathering skills.
- Evaluated raw information for relevance prior to inclusion in assessments or reports.
- Created intelligence documents for senior leadership briefings, highlighting critical findings.
Intelligence Assistant
Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
10.2004 - 05.2005
- Maintained databases and records to track investigations accurately.
- Supported operations by providing timely updates on ongoing cases.
- Assisted analysts in developing analytical assessments and recommendations.
- Attended conferences on intelligence activities to remain informed of field developments.
- Ensured accuracy and security of all collected intelligence information records.
- Participated in training sessions on new departmental technologies.
- Evaluated complex datasets with advanced statistical methods to identify correlations.
- Organized stakeholder meetings to discuss current threats and solutions.
Education
Certification For Cyber Defense - Information Technology
08.2026 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
05-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
05-2003
Certification
- Cyber Security Fundamentals - Western Governor's University (Aug 2026 - Present)
Skills
- Top Secret/SCI Clearance (Full Scope and CI)
- Intelligence Database Management
- Intelligence Research Methodologies
- Tactical assessments
- Intelligence assessments
- Threat mitigation strategies
- Data source assessment
- Process Automation Techniques
- Data Visualization Tools
- Analytical Visualization Techniques
- Cyber Defense certification (in process)
- MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Program Management
- Employee Management
- Leadership
Timeline
Western Governors University - Certification For Cyber Defense, Information Technology
08.2026 - Current
Intelligence Analyst - Federal Bureau of Investigation
11.2020 - 06.2026
Supervisory Intelligence Analyst - Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters
11.2019 - 11.2020
Intelligence Analyst - Federal Burea of Investigation Headquarters
10.2018 - 10.2018
Intelligence Analyst - Federal Bureau of Investigations, Phoenix Division
10.2008 - 10.2018
Intelligence Analyst - Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters
05.2005 - 10.2008
Intelligence Assistant - Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters
10.2004 - 05.2005
University of New Mexico - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
University of New Mexico - Bachelor of Arts, Criminology