Sally Maxwell Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Manage and streamline workflows for two cyber-threat divisions and 6 teams, including insider threat, counterintelligence, cyber threat intelligence, and supply chain risk management (with SBOMs).

Serve as a guest instructor for K-12 in one of the biggest school districts in the country.

Reston, Virginia, United States

• Edited written and visual course materials and blogs for accuracy, style, and consistency• Manipulated and produced audio and video files for online training courses using Adobe Audition and Camtasia• Edited and produced a 100-page eBook on the Chinese military as part of an online course• Developed written materials and promotional materials• Contributed to business development initiatives

Tysons, Va

• Delivered courses on critical thinking, Structured Analytic Techniques, and advanced writing skills to international and domestic clients, including a regional fusion center comprised of local and regional officials from multiple jurisdictions and seniority levels• Developed exercise about source evaluation to determine the credibility and reliability of sources used by analysts• Conducted exercises in structured brainstorming, analytic writing, and futures techniques• Facilitated… Show more • Delivered courses on critical thinking, Structured Analytic Techniques, and advanced writing skills to international and domestic clients, including a regional fusion center comprised of local and regional officials from multiple jurisdictions and seniority levels• Developed exercise about source evaluation to determine the credibility and reliability of sources used by analysts• Conducted exercises in structured brainstorming, analytic writing, and futures techniques• Facilitated classroom discussions on various topics, including effect of cognitive bias on analysis Show less

• Reviewed and analyzed online traditional and social media for attitudes, reach, and comments on topics of interest to the US Marine Corps• Used big data analytic tools, including Crimson Hexagon, Quid, and Spredfast to assess coverage of Marine Corps and Department of Defense social media accounts• Compiled analytics for weekly reports and summaries of special events • Edited and proofread all reports before sending them to client

Alexandria, Virginia

• Drove analytic program for DHS contract by developing and delivering targeted research plans for 2016 and 2017, 3 new product lines to support a major government contract, and 2 100-page annual reports that highlighted the program’s yearly advancements• Mentored junior and senior analysts in best practices in research, analytic tradecraft, oral and written communications, and self-editing • Served as reviewer and editor to strengthen analytic and technical products, proposals, and… Show more • Drove analytic program for DHS contract by developing and delivering targeted research plans for 2016 and 2017, 3 new product lines to support a major government contract, and 2 100-page annual reports that highlighted the program’s yearly advancements• Mentored junior and senior analysts in best practices in research, analytic tradecraft, oral and written communications, and self-editing • Served as reviewer and editor to strengthen analytic and technical products, proposals, and reports, including KGH’s weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to ensure contract compliance• Designed, reviewed, and edited monthly newsletter, Active Threat Intelligence Digest • Spearheaded KGH’s acceptance into the General Services Administration’s Schedule 84 contract by writing, editing, and reviewing submissions and ensuring deadlines were met• Recognized for program leadership and impact with a bonus Show less

Arlington, Va

• Led team of 16 functional analysts processing applications to the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) for refugees and for applicants of Special Immigrant Visas • Streamlined applicant processing, reducing the backlog of 7,000 applications in 4 months • Developed shared team identity among 5 functional cells doing related, but distinct, tasks• Adapted to program changes and reallocated resources as necessary, such as an increase in applications by Iraqis because of the… Show more • Led team of 16 functional analysts processing applications to the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) for refugees and for applicants of Special Immigrant Visas • Streamlined applicant processing, reducing the backlog of 7,000 applications in 4 months • Developed shared team identity among 5 functional cells doing related, but distinct, tasks• Adapted to program changes and reallocated resources as necessary, such as an increase in applications by Iraqis because of the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East• Coordinated policy changes and process improvements for USRAP with partners in Department of Homeland Security’s US Citizenship and Immigration Services and State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration and Bureau of Consular Affairs Show less

Mclean, Va

• Drove analytic research program for team of counter-terrorism analysts • Raised productivity of a struggling team by boosting cross-team and inter-agency collaboration and fostering a positive, team-based environment• Routinely reviewed and edited short-turnaround products for the President and other officials• Designed a high-impact graphic widely used by the National Security Council; Departments of State, Defense, and Homeland Security; and the intelligence community

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provided strategic insights about foreign leaders and organizations to policymakers • Earned Exceptional Performance Awards, Quality Step Increases, and promotions in recognition of analytic, writing, and communication skills, including Mentor of the Year Award from peers • Provided clear, concise written products to top policymakers in the White House, State Department, Defense Department, and other executive and legislative branch customers• Researched and wrote dozens of… Show more • Provided strategic insights about foreign leaders and organizations to policymakers • Earned Exceptional Performance Awards, Quality Step Increases, and promotions in recognition of analytic, writing, and communication skills, including Mentor of the Year Award from peers • Provided clear, concise written products to top policymakers in the White House, State Department, Defense Department, and other executive and legislative branch customers• Researched and wrote dozens of Presidential Daily Briefings on political leaders, insurgents, and terrorist attacks in South Asia, Middle East, and Africa• Conducted in-depth analysis on a key foreign leader in response to request by the Secretary of State, which modified her engagement with that leader• Started interagency working group on issues in the Levant to provide synergistic analysis, share information, and enhance expertise• Selected for elite Aspiring Managers Program to recognize leadership potential• As a junior analyst, was selected to serve as liaison to State Department because of my relationship-building skills, resulting in a more efficient, collaborative, and productive relationship; was recommended for a promotion by the division chief Show less

Ford House Office Building, Washington, Dc

• Provided trend analysis for “The Long-Term Implications of Current Defense Plans” • Analyzed defense budgets of NATO countries for “NATO Burdensharing After Enlargement” • Proofread “Budgeting for Naval Forces: Structuring Tomorrow’s Navy at Today’s Funding Level” • Examined at least 16 draft bills to identify unfunded mandates for the private sector

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Relations And National Security Studies

International Security, Low-Intensity Conflict, South Asia Studies, Central Asia Studies

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Finance

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Student Senate, Political Science Club, Sigma Phi Omega, College Republicans

Education record