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• Serving as the principal advisor to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), providing executive-level communications and strategic counsel to ensure alignment and coherence in messaging and support the organization's cybersecurity objectives, enhance interdepartmental coordination, and effectively convey critical information to stakeholders at all levels.• Overseeing and managing deliverables of 150+ Cybersecurity Services Staff (CSS) employees and contractors, including task management, project coordination, and deliverable reviews, resulting in improved compliance and streamlined operations.• Developing talking points for executive external engagements, panels, media interviews, and congressional testimonies, coordinating clearance with key stakeholders including Public Affairs, Ethics, and DOJ Senior Leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment in all communications.• Overseeing all communications for DOJ Cybersecurity Awareness and Training, ensuring the dissemination of critical information and educational content to enhance the cybersecurity knowledge and preparedness of all staff.• Managing the DOJ's monthly Cybersecurity Committee Forum, effectively communicating the progress of DOJ's CSS major initiatives, and ensuring all communications and content are engaging, clear, and succinct for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Drafted, published, and maintained information security policies, standards, and guidelines, such as software management, incident response, and information technology (IT) disposition, significantly improving organizational security posture and regulatory compliance.• Led the update of the organization's Risk Management Framework (RMF) to incorporate the transition from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 to Revision 5 (Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations), including intelligence RMF technical overlays that provided additional customization options for control baselines. • Analyzed existing organizational security policies and procedures, providing actionable recommendations for organizational consideration, which ensured compliance with NIST Publications and strengthened overall security measures.• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), process workflows, and presentations, enhancing cross-functional efficiency, clarity, and effectiveness in security operations.

• Managed a team of policy and operations analysts, providing governance and technical analysis for the J6 Cyberspace Division of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, which enhanced operational efficiency and informed strategic decision-making.• Supported digital modernization initiatives and Chief Information Officer (CIO) executive forums, strategizing on emerging IT issues within the enterprise environment, drafting issue papers, and preparing briefings for flag officers, which enhanced the organization's leadership awareness.• Authored and drafted critical policies, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instructions, Joint Staff policies, memorandums, and SOPs, focusing on IT lifecycle management, IT portfolio management, and CIO statutory roles, responsibilities, and authorities, ensuring compliance and streamlined IT processes.• Conducted a comprehensive functional review for Joint Staff J6 to support resource restructuring, posture review, and task alignment, developing a task matrix and identifying gaps in resource allocation through interviews, which optimized resource distribution.• Coordinated global task management for Joint Staff and Combatant Commands using Task Management Tool (TMT), providing daily status briefings and training on TMT use cases, leading to enhanced coordination and efficiency in task execution.

• Performed Joint Staff and Combatant Command-level Joint Staff Action Processing (JSAP) coordination and conducted detailed technical analysis• Coordinated across the Deputy Directorate CIO to write and update JS CIO policies, roles, and responsibilities• Collected, assessed, analyzed, and reported on policies, issues, and initiatives throughout the Department of Defense affecting the Joint Staff• Supported JS J6 facilitation and implementation of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives

• Supported the Department of Defense (D0D) cybersecurity architecture and governance oversight by participating in DoD working groups, drafting meeting notes, and providing briefings for senior leadership awareness and decision-making, enhancing informed decision-making and strategic alignment.• Reviewed technology cross-domain agreements and proposed solutions for multi-national information sharing, supporting the mission partner environment, which improved international collaboration and secure data exchange.• Developed cyber architecture network analysis for NIST draft publications as it pertained to the DoD CIO, contributing to the development of robust and compliant cybersecurity frameworks.

• Assisted in the strategic alignment of defensive cyberspace operations, cyber mission assurance, and cyber intelligence requirements for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, enhancing collective defense capabilities and operational coherence.• Conducted assessments pertaining to joint intelligence force planning, resource alignment, and cyber readiness for US Cyber Command, US Army Cyber Command, and Joint Forces Headquarters DoD Information Network; interviewed whole commands to determine gaps in resource allocation and planning, leading to optimized resource distribution and improved readiness.• Served as sub-task lead of functional resource assessment for US Cyber Command; defined milestones, objectives, and managed a team of researchers; managed project budgets and assessed spending trends, ensuring project completion on time and within budget.• Provided a cyber-assessment framework for electric utilities covering governance, risk management, operational, and technical practices using NIST standards and guidelines, resulting in enhanced cybersecurity measures and regulatory compliance.• Applied quantitative and qualitative analytical methods to various datasets using VBA and Tableau, which improved data-driven decision-making.• Calculated lifecycle cost estimates of biodefense systems and provided detailed sensitivity analysis to support an analysis of alternatives, aiding in cost-effective strategic planning and resource allocation.

•Briefed team lead on current economic trends and identified and profiled companies to be introduced at Food Export events in order to increase event impact•Lead on follow up calls to export event attendees to further facilitate relationships; Success of follow up calls lead to team being granted MAP funding •Increased success stories by strategically targeting potential relationships and proactively following up to ensure connection •Identified need for cross-office standardized intern manual and co-created a best-practice manual with leadership team

•Created several concise briefs on a daily basis on relevant EU Agricultural and Health policies by utilizing EU library systems, online research, and information gathered from office network•Prioritized policies and created action plan / next steps for each key policy•Collaborated with lobbyists, constituents, party and committee members on EU issues with a focus on Germany: communicated feedback to team•Identified need to increase social media presence and encourage dialogue with constituency; office saw an increase in commentary and dialogue •Presented to visiting constituents about the European Union and Mr. Gieseke’s work on their behalf while further standardizing a presentation format for future visiting constituents