Research Analyst Subject Matter
Resume:
Ana Buan
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LANGUAGES English < > Tagalog < > Cebuano < > Ilonggo
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Open Source Research Analyst May 2023 - present
Preascient Analytics
● Support the mission of the Army Information Operations Command
● Conduct all-source and social network analysis, identify information gaps and predict areas of information that enhance the collection cycle in response to requests for information (RFI).
● Integrate data in response to intelligence requirements on political, military, economic, social, criminal, or counterterrorism issues. Assess opportunities to disrupt or degrade networks as appropriate.
Tagalog/Cebuano Conference Interpreter/ Translator June 2022- present U.S. Department of State Contractor Roster
Subject Matter Expert Tagalog / Language Consultant July 2011 – present Prometric Inc / National Center for State Courts
● Develop and rate oral exams in Tagalog for the Consortium for Language Access in the Courts to measure aspiring court interpreters’ performance and eligibility to serve in the U.S. court system
● Provide linguistic support to various state and federal government agencies
● Contract various linguistic tasking: translating, conference / medical interpreting, transcribing, edit/review/proofread/formatting, film subtitling, voice recording, role playing Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Rater/ Reviewer (Tagalog/Cebuano) July 2009 - March 2024 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL)(Consultant)
● Administered Oral Proficiency Interviews employing Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) standards to candidates from the Department of Defense and other state and federal agencies
● Researched sources, wrote and reviewed /edited Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) passages in Tagalog and Cebuano for the Defense Language Institute
● Provided 2nd/3rd ratings for interviews, and wrote assessments on candidate performance Business and Continuous Vetting Analyst – Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency Sayres and Associates Corporation Nov 2020 - Jan 2021
● Researched and identified complex business structures, foreign affiliation in mergers & acquisitions utilizing financial intelligence-based systems in support of the Business Analysis Unit
● Identified vulnerabilities and validated personnel/facilities vetting in protecting classified information
● Assessed counterintelligence threat indicators in producing operational analysis to ensure protection of the defense industrial base
Intelligence Analyst III – Office of Naval Intelligence Sept 2019 - Feb 2020 Zenetex LLC,
● Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in international relations, mergers & acquisitions, research and technology protection, law and politics in reviewing foreign investments to assess their impact on national security and protect Department of Defense assets and critical infrastructure
● Identified patterns and anomalies, analyzed data and wrote assessments on foreign investment consequences to U.S. interests
● Coordinated with Fleet and system commands in drafting Navy position for publication in the National Intelligence Council to develop strategies for policies regarding CFIUS cases of concern Monitoring Specialist III – Department of State July – August 2019 E&M Technologies, Inc
● Provided open source monitoring, and support to Diplomatic Security investigative offices, protection details, intelligence analysis offices, and external consumers. Researched, triaged, and interpreted data pertinent to assessments of threats, suspicious and hostile activities, and significant incidents
● Reviewed incoming open source information and maintained databases to assess the accuracy, credibility, validity and relevance of known media sources; prepared and presented written and oral briefings to detail agents, Program Managers, Bureau and Department leadership, law enforcement, defense, and intelligence partners
Regional Subject Matter Expert (Consultant) March 2018 - June 2019 Lukos, LLC
● Supported U.S. Special Operations Forces (USSOF) readiness exercises incorporating Security Forces Assistance and Foreign Internal Defense in preparation for deployment
● Provided expertise on Philippine culture, military and political affairs, and engaged with State Department and SOF headquarters in pre-mission assessment Screener Linguist (Tagalog) – Qatar Sept 2018 - March 2019 Vectrus Systems Corp
● Provided Tagalog linguistic support to Counterintelligence Screening Cell under US Army Qatar- Base Operations Support Services, and cultural intelligence on Other Country Nationals
● Assisted in biometric enrollment and interpreted for Preliminary Credibility Assessment Screening System (PCASS) interviews; identified OCNs that pose potential threats or of CI interest Targeting Analyst - Afghanistan June - September 2018 BAE Systems
● Researched and identified targets for analytical assessments on assigned areas
● Produced target packets based on prescribed collection of classified and open source databases
● Developed and maintained analytical procedures to meet changing requirements and ensure maximum operations
Intelligence Analyst – Federal Bureau of Investigations Dec 2016 –Oct 2017 Cyberspace Solutions
● Supported the Counterintelligence Division, Foreign Investment Unit in identifying and analyzing threats to national security brought on by foreign investments being reviewed by the Treasury Department Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S. (CFIUS)
● Conducted comprehensive reviews of applications filed with CFIUS, and telecommunications license applications filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) through Team Telecom
● Examined foreign investments and identified value of technology where no CFIUS or FCC application has been filed, but where threats to U.S. defense industrial base may exist
● Researched in classified and open sources, identified vulnerabilities in Transaction Threat and Risk Assessments for periodic unit briefings to designated Intelligence Community members Research Analyst- Federal Bureau of Investigations Nov 2015 – May 2016 FCi Federal
● Conducted research for the FBI Name Check Program according to established SOPs in support of government requirements by accessing data in prescribed databases
● Reviewed identifiable documents to determine whether a name has been the subject of, or has been referenced in any other government investigation
● Disseminated findings and analysis to government agencies for security clearance adjudication Screener (Tagalog/Cebuano)- National Media Exploitation Center Feb 2014 – Nov 2015 Leidos
● Conducted media exploitation of collected materials and extracted elements of intelligence value, translated and/or transcribed all forms of media in various subject areas
● Researched subject background utilizing all source information and various databases to identify targets, and support link analysis reports
● Wrote summaries of reports from local and foreign agencies; wrote gist in accordance with established formats within specified timelines
● Collaborated with other screeners in providing cultural and linguistic support on target areas, and assisted in training new hires
Linguist (Tagalog) OCONUS- DoD Kuwait Mar 2010- May 2011 Global Linguist Solutions/ L3 Communications
● Supported Force Protection screening operations on all US military base camps and provided linguistic support and cultural intelligence on Third Country Nationals
● Performed daily open source intelligence research and document exploitation, wrote posture reports, and produced PowerPoint materials on the Philippines for Counterintelligence briefings Licensed Optician / President Jun 1996 – Sep 2014
Ultracare Vision, Inc.
● Operated and managed optical retail practice from purchasing of supplies, equipment and instrument maintenance until 2006. Trained employees on sales, budget, inventory, edging and dispensing of prescription eyewear and patient management
● Provided optical inventory, supplies and services as Ophthalmic Consultant to patients at Rivington House, an AIDS rehabilitation facility in New York City EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies (concentration in Cyber) 2021 American Military University - Manassas, Virginia
Doctor of Optometry 1982
Centro Escolar University – Manila, Philippines
CERTIFICATIONS
● Open-Source Research Training, August 2023
● Military Information Support Operations, October 2023
● Information Operations Integration Course, March 2024
● Army Deception Planners’ Course, April 2024
● Cyberspace Operations, October 2024
● Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification, November 2022
● Analyst Boot Camp (Advanced Technical Intelligence Center), December 2012
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