LISA's Resume

LISA

Senior Policy & Security Analyst.

Female

42 y/o

Consulting Director/Consulting Project Manager/Intelligence Information Analyst/Consultant

Live in United States

Nationality United States

Summary

Senior policy and security analyst with over 14 years of experience in defense policy, international security, geopolitical risk analysis, and strategic research. Extensive background supporting U.S. government programs, think tanks, and international partners through evidence-based policy analysis and intelligence-informed assessments. Proven ability to translate complex security environments into clear, decision-ready insights. Regional focus on the United States, Europe, and Africa.

Work experience

Senior Policy & Security Analyst
Independent Consultant / Contract Advisory | United States & International | 2018 – Present
2018.01-Current
(8 years)
• Provide policy and security analysis to government, nonprofit, and institutional clients. • Produce strategic assessments on military posture, conflict dynamics, and political risk. • Monitor geopolitical developments and emerging security threats affecting U.S. and allied interests. • Prepare executive briefings and policy memoranda for senior decision-makers.
Policy & Defense Analyst
Center for Strategic Policy Studies (Think Tank)
2014.01-2018.01
(4 years)
• Conducted research on U.S. defense policy, alliance structures, and international security trends. • Authored policy briefs and background papers used by policymakers and researchers. • Analyzed military capabilities, defense budgets, and regional security developments. • Supported expert roundtables, workshops, and policy conferences.
research analyst - international security
Global Affairs Research Institute
2010.01-2014.01
(4 years)
• Supported multi-country research projects on conflict, governance, and security cooperation. • Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis using open-source and institutional datasets. • Assisted senior analysts with scenario planning and strategic forecasting exercises. • Contributed to published reports and internal policy notes.

Educational experience

Marine Corps War College, Quantico, VA, USA
Master of Strategic Studies
2014.08-2015.06
(a year)
Focus: National Security Strategy Defense Policy Civil–Military Relations
University of California, Berkeley, USA
Data Analytics & Applied Research
2008.09-2010.06
(2 years)
Focus: Statistical Analysis Risk Assessment Evidence-Based Policy
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) – International Relations
2004.08-2008.05
(4 years)
Specialization: • Security Studies & Military History • Defense Institutions & Strategic Leadership • International Conflict & Alliance Systems