Risk Management Supply Chain

Barbara Mazzafro Hepburn

Stafford, Virginia 443-***-**** *******.********.******@*****.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/barbaramazzafrohepburn

Corporate Risk & Intelligence Professional

Results-driven professional with 17+ years of experience across government intelligence, counterintelligence operations, and strategic risk assessment. Proven expertise in CFIUS reviews, supply chain risk management (SCRM), emerging technologies, export compliance, and foreign investment risk mitigation. Recognized for leading cross-functional teams, delivering data-driven insights, and supporting executive-level policy decision-making.

Core Competencies

• Corporate Risk Management & Compliance

• Advanced Technology Risk & Export Controls

• Counterintelligence (CI) & Insider Threat Mitigation

• Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)

• OFAC coordination, AML & BSA

• CFIUS & FIRRMA Analysis

• Strategic Intelligence & Threat Assessment

• Regulatory Policy Development

• Data Analysis: Power BI, Excel, SQL, & Python

• OSINT, Bloomberg, D&B, Palantir, M3, TAC, & USITC Professional Experience

BluePath Labs / Bureau of Industry & Security, U.S. Department of Commerce Project Manager – Economic & Trade Analysis Nov 2023 – March 2025

• Lead compliance for U.S. Department of Commerce technology surveys in sectors including AI, space, and semiconductors.

• Conduct advanced risk assessments on emerging technologies and advise on policy implications for export controls and foreign investment.

• Support Section 232 investigations assessing trade impacts on national security.

• Deliver recommendations to mitigate technology transfer and tariff-related risks. Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) Senior Intelligence Analyst (GG-14) Dec 2019 – Nov 2023

• Oversaw intelligence product development for CI and SCRM threats targeting cleared industry and DoD programs.

• Supervised U.S. government and contract analysts on high-impact assessments.

• Conducted risk analysis supporting third-party vendor due diligence and foreign ownership concerns.

• Ensured analytic rigor aligned with IC Directives (ICD 203/205/206/208).

• Mentored and trained analysts in structured analytic techniques and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST).

Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) Intelligence Specialist (GG-13) Aug – Dec 2019

• Produced cyber threat assessments related to Foreign Intelligence Entities (FIE).

• Provided strategic policy recommendations to strengthen cyber defense postures.

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

CI Agent & Senior Analyst (GG-13/14 Equivalent) 2009 – 2019

• Led CFIUS reviews and threat assessments on sensitive R&D and acquisitions.

• Made CI policy recommendations to DoD senior leaders and represented DIA at interagency forums.

• Conducted CI threat evaluations on foreign investments and high-value targets.

• Delivered national-level instruction on counterintelligence tradecraft and investigative techniques.

• Oversaw analytical integrity as lead ICD-203 compliance expert during USDI inspections.

• Conducted global SCRM analysis; evaluated FIE capabilities and developed threat mitigation strategies.

CACI / Joint Intelligence Task Force Combating Terrorism CT Analyst & Deputy Program Manager Dec 2008 – May 2009

• Supported declassification reviews and analytic product development.

• Led proposal efforts for multimillion-dollar contracts; contributed to IDIQ awards.

• Designed training and led onboarding for intelligence analysts. Independent Intelligence & Risk Work (Part-time)

• Surveillance Role Player – Grey Cell / Dark Star Intelligence

• Private Investigator (DCJS #11-207-9386) – A&A Investigations

• Instructor & Course Developer – Blackstone Defense / Academy Education & Certifications

M.S. Certificate in Counterintelligence, National Intelligence University, 2017 B.A. in Political Science, Minor in History, Gettysburg College, 2008 Certifications

• DoD Certified All-Source Analyst (CDASA-I)

• Strategic Debriefer (DoD)

• CI Special Agent (Credentialed)

• DCJS Registered Private Investigator (previous firearm endorsements)

• DoD Instructor Certified

Technical Skills

Investigation, Analysis, and Open-Source Collection

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