Economic, Political and Intelligence Analyst

HAROLD MALDONADO

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned economic and geopolitical analyst with extensive experience supporting U.S. policy through strategic analysis of global financial and economic trends. Former CIA Economic Analyst with a focus on Latin America, Europe, and Asia, providing intelligence to senior government officials. Proven expertise in market regulation, international finance, and geopolitical risk, with additional experience in federal project management and private-sector business intelligence Adept at synthesizing complex economic and political data to support regulatory oversight, business intelligence, and strategic project management within U.S. federal agencies and international markets. Proficient in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IT Concepts Inc. – Vienna, VA

Project Manager: February 2024 – March 2025

Managed the successful execution of multiple multimillion-dollar projects for federal agencies, overseeing full project lifecycles from planning to delivery. Developed and maintained detailed project timelines and budgets using proprietary management tools and methodologies.

• Directed cross-functional teams and optimized resource allocation to ensure on-time, on- budget performance.

• Built and maintained strong client relationships, proactively addressing challenges to avoid delays and ensure alignment.

• Consistently exceeded client expectations by delivering high-quality, accurate project outputs under tight deadlines.

PYMNTS Intelligence – Chicago, IL

Senior Writer/Analyst: July 2023 – January 2024

Led the research and drafting of business intelligence reports on key trends in the payment industry, focusing on global markets including Latin America, Europe, and Asia, with an emphasis on Fortune 500 companies.

• Analyzed economic and business trends within the context of geopolitical developments, crafting compelling long-form narratives for a professional business audience.

• Delivered high-quality reports on the payment industry, addressing critical market developments in both short and long formats.

• Leveraged proprietary analytics and in-depth industry research to create fact-based, insightful briefs that provided actionable insights on current trends in payments, FinTech, and e- commerce.

FINRA – Rockville, MD

Senior Analyst: March 2019 – May 2023

Managed the regulation of the U.S. secondary market for fixed-income assets, including both domestic and international financial institutions, with a focus on ensuring compliance with FINRA and SEC regulations.

• Spearheaded data-driven oversight of U.S. Corporate and Treasury bonds, utilizing large datasets to monitor and enforce market compliance.

• Analyzed trading activity in U.S. Treasuries (bonds, notes, and bills) and corporate bonds, investigating anomalies such as negative yields and off-market pricing.

• Led thorough reviews, analyses, and investigations into potential violations of regulations, ensuring integrity within fixed-income markets and adherence to federal securities laws.

Central Intelligence Agency – Langley, VA

Economic Analyst: August 2009 – September 2018

International economist with expertise in analyzing economic, financial, and socio-economic trends in countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia, focusing on developing countries. Provided critical insights to inform U.S. economic policy through the preparation of finished intelligence reports and briefings for senior government officials.

• Analyzed and synthesized macroeconomic and microeconomic data, including sustainable growth, private sector development, and fiscal and monetary policies, offering policy recommendations to support U.S. economic strategy.

• Produced comprehensive economic and financial analysis to guide U.S. foreign economic and political policy, ensuring informed decision-making across all three branches of government.

• Led inter-agency projects on economic policy, focusing on strategies to foster a stable investment climate for both domestic and foreign investments, delivering expert briefings to U.S. government officials at all levels.

Medical Care Development International – Silver Spring, MD Finance Officer: May 2007 – June 2009

Finance Officer responsible for managing financial operations, reporting, and oversight for an NGO focused on health initiatives in developing countries across Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

• Managed cash flow, processed monthly expenditure reports, and tracked costs for field projects, ensuring financial accountability and transparency.

• Developed financial forecasts and revenue projections for ongoing and new projects, enabling the NGO to expand its portfolio and maintain financial sustainability.

• Played a key role in securing funding for numerous projects by preparing detailed project budgets and proposals for institutional and government funding sources, including the World Bank, Chemonics, USAID, and the Global Fund.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

• Applied economics

• Business economics

• Economic analysis

• Economic development

• Macroeconomics

• Economic sanctions

• Energy security

• International trade

• Political economy

• Sovereign debt

• Data management

• Equity market analysis

• Financial forecast

• Fixed income assets

• Project management

EDUCATION

Master of Arts – Economic Development

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés

(La Paz, Bolivia)

Bachelor of Arts – Economics

The Catholic University of America

(Washington, DC)

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