Intelligence SME, ASAS CM, Systems Engineering
Resume:
MARY KELSEY WALLACE LAPOSTA
*** ****** ****, *** ****, El Paso, Texas 79912
****.*******@*****.***
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
All Source Analysis Source Debriefing
Counterintelligence Analysis Threat and Vulnerability Assessments
Criminal Intelligence Analysis Human Intelligence Analysis
Counterterrorism Analysis Excellent Report Writing and Verbal Skills
Counternarcotics Analysis
EDUCATION
Northcentral University; Prescott, AZ; Ph.D, Industrial and Organizational Psychology [24 semester credits]
Barrington University; Mobile, AL; MBA/Human Resources Management Concentration
Gannon University; Erie PA; B.A., Foreign Languages & International Business
PROFESSIONAL/MILITARY TRAINING
Counterintelligence Warrant Officer Basic Course; Counterintelligence Agent (CI) Course; DIA Counter-drug Analyst Course; DIA Counter-threat Finance Course; DLI Korean Basic Course; Tripwire Training; Analyst Notebook Training
Foreign Languages
Spanish: Advanced
French: Proficient
Korean: Basic
Clearance Data
TS/SCI - Final TS/SCI granted February 2007
based on Periodic Re-investigation by Department of Defense
TS/SCI Currently Active
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior All-Source Intelligence Analyst, JTF-NORTH; 06/2008-PRESENT; El Paso, Texas; Supervisor: Jack Fuller, 915-***-****
As a Senior All Source Intelligence Analyst I was responsible for specialized intelligence and All-Source target analysis of Narcotics Trafficking threats to CONUS and partner nations related to the Joint Task Force -North (JTF-N) area of responsibility. I also supervised and guided new All-Source Analysts responsible for Alien Smuggling, Terrorism, and Narcotics Trafficking analysis. I performed daily and weekly liaison with local and national law enforcement agencies/organizations (Border Patrol, DEA, ICE, FBI, DHS, EPIC, HIDTA), as well as national intelligence agencies (CIA, DIA, NSA, NGIC, NCTC, ODNI). I provided direct analytical support to ongoing Law Enforcement investigative cases involving narcotics trafficking, terrorism, weapons proliferation/smuggling, alien smuggling, and money laundering. I routinely and independently took information from DOD Intelligence resources and fused it with information from law enforcement. I utilized commercial and Law Enforcement databases to compile multiple, complex fused intelligence reports that contained original analysis, conclusions and recommendations. Intelligence products were visually demonstrated through link analysis using Analyst Notebook in chart, graph, and time line formats. Classified versions of products including point papers, summaries, final reports, and formal presentations. I also produced investigative leads and unclassified products used by Law Enforcement agents and prosecutors for cases and courtroom presentation. I guided and mentored mid-level and junior analysts in research and target development. I routinely briefed General Officers, as well as law enforcement officials from the agent level to the SAC level, Senior Executive Service, and other key personnel, on issues related to narco-trafficking, terrorism, and alien smuggling. I created special intelligence products as requested by Law Enforcement. I mentored students participating in the University of Texas, El Paso Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence High School Summer Program.
Senior ISR Specialist, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems; 8/2007-6/2008; Sierra Vista, Arizona; Supervisor: John Zehmisch, 520-***-****
As the Senior ISR Specialist I worked in the United States Army Intelligence Command and School Battle Lab. I conducted extensive research, conducted experimentation, and modeling and simulation, and submitted the results of quantitative and qualitative analysis on various Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems. I conducted DOTMLPS analysis, creation, and review of documents associated with current and emerging Military Intelligence systems. Assisted in developing formal analysis plans for experimentation events and participated in multi-venue experiments. I provided written and oral summaries of experimentation events, and supported the experimentation ORSA in the design, planning, and conduct of Experimentation events and Modeling and Simulation runs. Performed as an observer/controller, modeling and simulation gamer, and analyst.
Systems Engineer and Analyst, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems; 7/2005-8/2007; Sierra Vista, Arizona; Supervisor: Cecil Dildine, 520-***-****
Performed the duties of the Program Manager Government Representative for the Distributed Common Ground System-Army Fixed & Mobile. Served as Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) Subject Matter Expert. Developed CI/HUMINT software threads and designed intelligence system architecture products. Acted as Configuration Control Board member for the Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence Automated Management System (CHAMS) software. Authorized and tracked all software load directives for the US Army and Army Special Operations Forces intelligence systems. Developed and defined user requirements for automation to support US Army and Joint Intelligence operations. Specified automation tools and equipment to in increase efficiency in the collection, reporting, and analysis of sensitive and/or classified information. Submitted proposals to the Department of the Army for the funding and acquisition of automation and peripheral equipment required for strategic and tactical intelligence operations.
Project Lead, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation; 3/2005-7/2005; Fort Huachuca, Arizona; Supervisor: Michael Strack, GS-14, 520-***-****
Researched US Army and Joint user requirements for automation required for the collection, management, reporting, and dissemination of information obtained by Counterintelligence Agents and Human Intelligence Specialists. Specified automation tools and equipment to in increase efficiency in the collection, reporting, and analysis of sensitive and/or classified information. Submitted proposals to the Department of the Army for the funding and acquisition of automation and peripheral equipment required for strategic and tactical intelligence operations. Successfully authored and staffed the first Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence job specific automation document for the U.S. Army.
Chief Warrant Officer; United States Army; 1/2003-1/2004; Baghdad, Iraq/CENTCOM; Supervisor: Major Padgett
Trained, deployed, and supervised a six member Counterintelligence team in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Was selected to be Officer-in Charge of the Operations Control Element, Joint Interrogation Facility, Baghdad, Iraq. Acted as Team Chief of discreet, mobile collection team for the Iraqi Survey Group, a Joint Task Team with the focus of collecting and synthesizing information on weapons of mass destruction, production and trafficking from a variety of sources including investigations, seized documents, surveillance reports, informants, and confidential sources. Participated in interrogations and investigative interviews of Iraqi High Value detainees as observer and intelligence analyst. Provided identification, analysis, and written reporting of critical threat information derived from subject and source interviews. Developed analytical products to include: point papers, summaries, final reports, and formal presentations. Briefed senior executive and other key personnel on CENTCOM and theater combat HUMINT related issues.
ASAS Configuration Management Specialist; L3 Communications; 6/1999-12/2002; Sierra Vista, Arizona; Supervisor: Mike Mullin, 520-***-****
Provided Configuration Management support to Software Engineering and Test personnel for the Army All Source Analysis System. Was responsible for over 70 classified hard drives up to the TS/SCI level. Conducted daily software builds, maintained hardware baselines, and tracked all software changes. Posted technical bulletins to the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) in response to software problem reports submitted by US Army users world-wide. Was instrumental in providing on-call support to intelligence operations during 9/11.
Counterintelligence Agent; United States Army/Army Reserve; 8/1990- 12/2005; varied locations: Supervisors: varied
As a CounterIntelligence Agent I was responsible for ongoing security investigations and interviews. Performed after-hours inspections of Army units to determine and assess vulnerabilities. Managed a Security training program on Subversion and Espionage for over 180,000 personnel. Trained and conducted surveillance operations with the FBI, Marines and Special Operational Forces. Supported Brigade exercises and deployments.
Immigration Specialist Refugee Resettlement Coordinator; International Institute; 5/1988-8/1990; Erie, Pennsylvania; Supervisor: Debbie Rad 814-***-****
Provided visa, passport, immigration and refugee resettlement, and translation/interpretation services to refugees and émigrés from more than 50 countries. Acted as Deputy Refugee Resettlement Coordinator during acting Director’s leave of absence. Provided off-site Spanish Translation/Interpretation services for medical and social service appointments.
Professional Memberships:
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Women In International Security
Society of Professional Women
Warrant Officer Association
Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs
Optimist International
Military Officer Association of America
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