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Senior Associate

Contractor - Cybersecurity, Risk & Regulatory

Alias Intelligence

Spearheaded and developed International Investigations department from the ground up, providing global investigations. Establishes and manages investigative files for all new cases, conducts all research and investigations for cases of varying complexity. 
•	Serves as the lead on high profile and complex risk-focused investigations international and domestic due diligence investigations while managing multiple investigations simultaneously;
•	Conducts research and investigation services on companies, individuals and events, utilizing OSINT techniques, and commercial and proprietary databases;
•	Mentors and trains team members, establishes SOPs and policies and procedures for international investigations;
•	Serves in a cross-functional role that partners closely with other teams and vendors across different time zones and geographies;
•	Ensures compliance with all components of the client contract as well as applicable laws and regulations;
•	Prepares and reviews all submitted investigative reports to ensure accuracy and investigative sufficiency while providing a proactive approach to potential threats

Team Lead - International Investigations, Senior Research Analyst

IntelCenter

Tracked terrorist and rebel incidents and other significant developments in Yemen, UAE, KSA, Oman, Jordan, Mozambique, Lebanon, Malawi, and Madagascar.
•	Monitored and analyzed massive amounts of information in English and Arabic to annotate, label, and categorize threats and incidents;
•	Maintained deep understanding of geopolitical and risk issues that affect the Middle East;
•	Utilized open-source data and OSINT techniques to maintain knowledge of breaking news, current world events, and technology

Contractor

Ciricinus

Produced OSINT products including reports and analysis, briefs, and situation reports specializing in Middle Eastern affairs and Yemen. 
•	Leveraged open-source data and information applications to provide real-time updates to senior-level clients and decision-makers in support of 24/7 open source operations;
•	Conducted analysis of complex foreign policy, defense and security topics utilizing multiple open-source platforms both in English and Arabic;
•	Monitored and relayed information on geopolitical issues through clear and concise executive-level written products;
•	Provided daily briefings to entire work force and senior representatives from key client agencies on global intelligence issues and threats impacting client operations and interests;
•	Maintained constant, thorough knowledge of social, political, security and military developments in the Middle East and Yemen;
•	Tailored products to the exact need of the client, focusing on analysis and recommendations that can be put into practice

Intelligence Analyst

Travel Visa Pro

Served as the primary liaison between all company branch offices (US, UK and Canada) and travelers to Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries. Advised clients on how best to obtain required documentation to travel, live, and work internationally and how to complete the visa process smoothly, legally, and efficiently.
•	Worked with the Embassy of Saudi Arabia to facilitate processing of all necessary documents for U.S. citizens and permanent residents to travel to and/or work in Saudi Arabia;
•	Worked directly with Secretaries of State, U.S. Department of State, the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission, and Middle Eastern embassies to facilitate the legalization and attestation of documents;
•	Conducted all communications with applicants and Saudi sponsor companies;
•	Developed personalized solutions with customers across all channels; strengthening customer relations and building loyalty through proactive and regular bilingual customer engagement;
•	Performed database management, activity tracking, and spreadsheet maintenance

Director, Saudi Operations

Askari Defense and Intelligence

Conducted open-source research and intelligence for a variety of products. Published a daily Arabic-English news media digest distributed to over 100 government and industry leaders across the Arab Gulf region.  
•	Aggregated important developments in Middle Eastern defense, security, and political news;
•	Researched and conducted all-source analysis of complex foreign policy, defense, and security topics and analyzed intelligence reports and data to make recommendations shaping agency programs;
•	Initiated contact with overseas clients, other senior intelligence analysts, and experts and managed customer relations with executive-level foreign government clients; 
•	Prepared high-level officials for overseas conferences, trade shows, and high-level government meetings including preparing detailed talking points, background papers on key policy issues;
•	Supported marketing and business development activities, including market research and proposal writing;
•	Planned and supported all meetings and exchanges between company principal and clients/potential clients both in the U.S. and Middle East;
•	Maintained necessary foreign and U.S. government registrations/licenses to comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR));
•	Generated and edited all company products (marketing and deliverables)

OSINT Analyst and Director of Communications

Served as the primary liaison between all company branch offices and travelers to Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries. Advised clients on how best to obtain required documentation to travel, live, and work internationally and how to complete the visa process smoothly, legally, and efficiently.
•	Developed personalized solutions with customers across all channels strengthening customer relations and building loyalty through proactive and regular bilingual customer engagement;
•	Worked with the Embassy of Saudi Arabia to facilitate processing of all necessary documents for U.S. citizens and permanent residents to travel to and/or work in Saudi Arabia;
•	Liaised directly with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission and various Middle Eastern embassies to complete verification of documents, degrees, and certificates;
•	Performed database management, activity tracking, and spreadsheet maintenance;
•	Coordinated and arranged national and international travel (including concierge travel services for VIP clients), meetings, and appointments

Manager, Saudi Arabia Visa Department 

Accomplished Intelligence Analyst with over 7 years of experience in intelligence analysis field utilizing OSINT and investigations techniques in complex, fast-paced, global and diverse organizations. Trained in IC analytic standards. Specializing in political, security, economic, and geopolitical developments in the Middle East/North Africa Region. Arabic language.

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