James Eugene Picray
Ramsey, MN ***** 763-***-**** ********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/james-picray
Global Security
Business Solutions Organizational Counterproliferation Leadership Solution Execution
Accomplished top secret (TS) clearance law enforcement professional with extensive global experience providing the leadership necessary to achieve enterprise-wide security goals and objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies that effectively support the training of foreign partners, developing national safety information related to weapons, and using expertise to deliver results that ensure overall safety. Proven strength in building and maintaining long-term, professional relationships with strategic business partners and stakeholders, leveraged to draw alignment with key business initiatives. Recognized for delivering impactful results while leading in fast-paced, dynamic business environments.
Areas of Expertise
Risk Assessments & Mitigation
Staff Management & Training
Coordination & Logistics
Criminal Investigations
Corporate Security Best Practices
CounterIntelligence Investigations
Stakeholder Communications
Emergency & Crisis Management
Strategy & Execution
Emerging Technologies
Intelligence Gathering
Analysis & Investigations
Certifications & Designations
Counterintelligence Investigation Certification
107 Drone Pilot License
Hazardous Device School Certification (Bomb Technician)
Incident Command Structure 100, 200, 300 Certifications
NIMS 700, 800 Certifications
Hazmat Technician Certification OSHA
Firearms Instructor
Maintain TS/SCI Clearance
Professional Experience
SPECIAL AGENT 2004 - Present
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Minneapolis, MN
Serve as a special agent counterintelligence investigator, conducting in-depth investigations ranging from national security to targeting U.S. companies.
Plan, organize, and execute field training exercises incorporating local, state, and federal agencies while serving as a special agent bomb technician coordinator.
Plan, organize, and execute security operations for national level events incorporating local, state, and federal agencies while serving as a special agent bomb technician coordinator
Provide wide-ranging training to local, state, and federal organizations, support investigations, and develop and maintain professional working relationships as a liaison.
Hold key roles as the Field Office SABT team leader/coordinator, Field Office Stabilization Team Leader (Level III), Field Office Hazmat Team Leader, and UAS Pilot/Operator.
Work with the DoE to expand the FBI’s responsibility in Radiological events.
Serve as a firearms instructor, providing wide-ranging education and support related to quarterly firearms instruction to special agents.
Hold or have held numerous positions, including Counterintelligence/Counterproliferation Investigator, Assistant WMD Coordinator, Special Agent Bomb tech Coordinator/team Leader, WMD Investigator, Domestic and International Terrorism Investigator, HazMat team Leader, the FBI’s Rad/Nuke Stabilization Team Leader, and Firearms Instructor.
Teach advanced techniques in Explosives/HazMat and Radiological Dispersal Device and Improved Nuclear Device.
Notable achievements while in the position included:
oBrought multiple organizations together to work together that would previously not have without the relationships that were built.
oCompleted multiple overseas deployments and successfully taught foreign partners, in addition to developing and implementing training for foreign partners
oObtained valuable, extensive knowledge in CBRN and held a key role as a Firearms Instructor.
FARM OWNER 1995 - Present
Self-Employed, Ramsey, MN
Oversee all operational aspects of a successful 400-acre grain/cattle farming operation.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: S&P 500 Pit Trader – Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business – University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Training in the FBI/DOE Stabilization Program