Robert T. Hintz
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Intermediate proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic
Experience writing significant research papers, memos, and briefs
Proficient in CLEAR, Lexis Nexis, Open Source Center
EDUCATION
Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver June 2013
M.A. International Security
Concentrations: Middle East Security, Political Violence, Political Risk Analysis
Relevant Coursework: Civil Wars and International Responses Conflict Vulnerability Assessment, Political Risk Analysis, Fragile State Building, Development Democracy and Security, International Terrorism
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR May 2011
B.A. Middle Eastern Studies
Minor: Arabic and Political Science
Relevant Coursework: Three years of Modern Standard Arabic
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
TechOp Solutions International, Rosslyn VA Dec. 2015 – Apr. 2017
Open Source Analyst
Led a team supporting the Department of Homeland Security National Operations Center in providing real-time enhancement of situational awareness
Responsible for a 12-hour shift of analysts, ensuring junior staff perform necessary duties and carry out functions in a timely and accurate manner
Created reports on breaking developments potentially impacting U.S. national security interests, both domestic and abroad
Utilized a variety of open source material – social media posts, traditional media sources,
government reports
Prepared and disseminated daily summary reports for federal agency clients including the White House Situation Room and senior DHS leadership on operationally-relevant incidents
Department of Justice, Washington, DC Oct. 2014 – Dec.2015
Paralegal
Drafted memoranda in recommendation for or against granting non-immigrant S Visas to informants for cases against criminal and terrorist organizations
Managed workflow to division attorneys in order to ensure timely and accurate processing of cases
Served as the liaison between the Office of Enforcement Operations and United States Attorney Offices from across the country, the United States Department of Homeland Security and multiple federal, state and local law enforcement agencies
SOS International LLC, Reston, VA June 2014 – Oct. 2014
Open Source Analyst
Contributed towards the research, writing, design and development of in-depth reports for US Embassies, NATO and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
Wrote brief and succinct analytic overviews highlighting and assessing key information for U.S. and non-U.S. officials
Distributed relevant stories and reports to clients, including high-level U.S. and non-U.S. government officials
Contributed original analysis pieces on U.S. and non-U.S. media content on a timely basis under high demand
Monitored news wires and other international new sources on a 24/7 basis, select and assess information according to both set and dynamic criteria
Interacted with a range of online tools, including media aggregates, social media applications, computer analysis systems and databases
Kroll Advisory Solutions, Reston, VA Feb. 2014 – May 2014
Temp – Transaction, Intelligence, and Compliance
Analyzed adverse and derogatory information and determined its suitability for inclusion in confidential due diligence reports
Researched financial and regulatory sanctions, federal court documents, domestic/ international media, and personal data for compromising information
Utilized Lexis Nexis, World Check, Proquest and OFAC to conduct research
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Denver, CO Jan. 2013 – June 2013
Intern – Homeland Security Investigations Office of Intelligence
Assisted intelligence agents in support of federal investigations
Conducted open source research on threats related to National Security
Conducted background investigations of suspects in federal cases
AKE Intelligence, Denver, CO Feb. 2013 – June 2013
Intern – Information Analyst for Iraq Risk Desk
Drafted reports and briefings for distribution to clients working in country
Documented, identified, and analyzed security and political trends in Iraq
Produced daily updates documenting daily security incidents in Iraq