Open-Source Sci W

Ashraf A. Sayeed

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TS SCI w/Ci Poly/ 703-***-****

Sterling, VA

Native Dari and Farsi Analytical Linguist with over 20 years of experience and expertise in translation, interpretation, and analysis. Proven record of simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, transcribing audio material, analyzing open-source media outlets, and preparing written assessments on trends while ensuring clarity and grammatical accuracy. understand regional, cultural, and analytical expertise for intelligence assessment support and related threat activities.

Professional Experience

Language Enabled & OSINT Analyst August 09, 2022 –Aug 29, 2025. Amentum

Fort Meade, MD

Language Enabled & OSINT Analyst August 16, 2021 – August 8, 2022

Jacobs/ The Buffalo Group

Fort Meade, MD

Operational Language Analyst, November 2017 – August 15, 2021, ManTech International Corporation

Fort Meade, MD

Note: The above position is the continuation of the same USACIC contract that was transferred

From ManTech International Corporation to Jacobs/The Buffalo Group and Amentum.

Supervisors: Rachid Mousaddak, at 4553 Pike Rd. Ft/Meade, MD/301-***-**** and Brondon-

Lee- Keesler at 4553 Pike Rd. Ft Meade, MD. 301-***-****, Mobile: 260-***-****.

Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical and operations support to the Area of Responsibility (AOR) specific team

focusing on Counterintelligence or Counter-terrorism topics.

• Provide analysis, research, and intelligence production support, aiding in the composition of

weekly operational briefings and products.

• Translate and transcribe material from Open-Source, DOMEX, and other resources.

• Assist in the analysis of CI/CT capabilities, vulnerabilities, and threats within geographic

AORs to identifying intelligence gaps and potential lines of effort.

Media & OSINT Analyst. July 2016 to September 2017 SOS International (SOSi)

Kabul, Afghanistan

• Acted as a facilitator in meetings and conducted simultaneous and consecutive interpretation support, as well as provided cultural expertise for missions in Afghanistan. Collected information, analyzed, and provided recommendations on Afghan political, social, economic,

cultural, religious, and tribal issues.

• Coordinated and managed operational and administrative planning requirements including suspense,

schedules, and strategic and operational plans.

• Developed strategies to facilitate timely and effective decision-making, and information sharing

capabilities, through daily observation and written reports.

Linguist/ Document Exploitation December 2014 to July 2016

LIS Solutions Herndon, VA

• Provided linguistic and translation services to National Virtual Translation Center (NVTC) in support

of various U.S. government agencies.

• Provided timely and accurate translation of multiple Middle Eastern languages to include Dari & Farsi

Linguist and Cultural Liaison July 2013 to December 2014

Strategic Intelligence Group (SIG)

Fairfax, VA

• Provided general linguistic support for military operations and interpreted during interviews, meetings,

and conferences in a variety of locations.

• Provided translation of language materials in a variety of forms from the required language into

English, including verbatim transcripts, summarized the reports.

• Provided administrative support related to specific areas of assignment.

Senior Lead Linguist, Regional Cultural Advisor. July 2005 to April 2013 SMC Consulting, Langley, SAIC Virginia & Kabul city in Afghanistan

• Worked with several USG Intelligence Agencies to support CI and counter-narcotic operations.

• Transcribed and analyzed verbal communications and reports, including technical and mission-specific

vocabulary.

• Performed document exploitation in condensed timeframes to facilitate mission success.

• Provided translation of language materials in a variety of forms from the required language into

English • Provided administrative support related to specific areas of an assignment while additionally

serving as a cultural liaison.

Lead Linguist, January 2005 to June 2005

Worldwide Language Resources DoD Branch in Kabul, Afghanistan

Linguist, October 2003 to August 2004

McNeil Technologies DoD Branch in Kabul, Afghanistan

Education:

Diploma, Auto Engineering and Specialist in General Motors Production, completed 1985 APEX Technical School, New York, NY

Hotel’s Management training sponsored by Hilton Hotels Corporation, Washington, DC, 16th. & K Street earned certificates in 2001.

Associate of Science, Engineering, Afghan Institute of Technology (AIT graduated 1975, Kabul, Afghanistan (An affiliated Institute with Illinois University)

Skills: Cyber Security basic training, Social Media Research/ Operational Language Analyst/ Reading and writing skills within the target language (Dari, Persian Farsi, and English)/ Typing in both languages of Dari& Persian Farsi/ Familiar with Afghan & Iranian political system and culture/ Hospitality Business/ Public Relations.

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