Tristan D'Onofrio
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic Counterintelligence Special Agent with the United States Army, skilled in conducting thorough investigations and producing actionable intelligence reports. Proven expertise in data analysis and secure handling of sensitive information, complemented by strong collaboration and communication skills. Successfully developed strategic countermeasures to mitigate insider threats and enhance organizational security.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Counterintelligence Mid Analyst
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
06.2024 - Current
- Provide mid-level counterintelligence (CI) analytical support to identify, assess, and disrupt threats to cleared industry, personnel, the Department of Defense (DOD), and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
- Triage packets, review files, and produce CI analytical reports and assessments, ensuring detailed written assessments and correspondence of tasked analysis are completed.
- Provide analytic support to senior officials, collectors, and operators throughout the DoD, IC, and law enforcement agencies/organizations.
- Conduct CI analysis at DCSA region and associated field locations to assess FIE threats to cleared industry, cleared personnel, DOD, and DCSA.
- Analyze the efficiency of operations, identify gaps, and provide recommendations.
- Aid in the development of questioning plans.
- Provide analytic support to DCSA CI regional leadership to assess impacts of CI and LE community issues, CE subjects, and Cybersecurity strategic objectives.
- Research, synthesize, exploit, evaluate, and analyze all-source reporting on FIE targeting USG critical technologies, programs, information, and supply chains.
- Produce CI analytical reports and assessments, including detailed written assessments and correspondence of tasked analysis.
- Produce professional briefings and supporting documentation to communicate operational activities and CI threats to various audiences.
- Prepare, coordinate, and present Government-approved briefings on CI threats and mitigation methods as required.
- Collaborate and engage with customers and stakeholders to share threat information and improve integration.
- Participate in analytical exchanges with other Government and intelligence entities.
- Performed audits of subsidiaries to protect shareholders and potential investors from fraudulent or unrepresentative financial claims.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Counterintelligence Special Agent
United States Army
12.2019 - Current
- 40 - 80 Hours Per Week
- Conducted thorough investigations to identify and neutralize potential insider threats within an organization
- Developed strategic plans and implemented countermeasures to protect sensitive information from foreign intelligence entities
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to share intelligence and coordinate efforts in counterintelligence operations
- Conducted interviews and interrogations to gather information and assess the credibility of sources related to counterintelligence threats
- Produced detailed counterintelligence reports and briefings outlining findings and recommendations for senior leadership to mitigate risks
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify process gaps and develop solutions
- Conducted Counterintelligence Force Protection Source Operations/Military Counterintelligence Collections
- Analyze data from multiple sources to identify patterns and trends
- Develop and maintain intelligence databases
- Monitor and analyze current events and geopolitical developments
- Utilize intelligence software and tools to support analysis
- Conduct research on intelligence topics
- Develop and maintain relationships with intelligence partners
- Drafted comprehensive intelligence information reports (IIRs) by analyzing and interpreting data from various sources
- Develop and manage priority intelligence requirements (PIRs) to support decision-making processes
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to assess the threat landscape and define priority intelligence needs
- Regularly briefed senior leadership on the status of PIRs and recommended adjustments as needed
- Conducted in-depth research and utilized various data sources to gather information for intelligence information reports
- Successfully utilized CHROME on a daily basis to research and draft detailed IIRs for internal dissemination.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advancements in CHROME and leveraged new features to enhance the presentation and dissemination of intelligence information within the organization.
- Conducted counterintelligence surveys and investigations to assess and counter foreign threats.
- Managed and led counterintelligence initiatives to identify, evaluate, counter and remove national security threats.
- Utilized intelligence collection platforms and analysis techniques to identify and document intelligence gaps.
- Used counterintelligence, human intelligence and signal intelligence techniques to thoroughly analyze data.
Passport Acceptance Agent
San Diego Passport Agency
10.2022 - 06.2023
- 40 - 45 Hours Per Week
- Reviewed and verified applicant identification and supporting documents for passport applications
- Collected and processed passport application fees in accordance with government regulations
- Conducted in-person interviews to confirm applicant identity and eligibility for passport issuance
- Ensured all passport application forms were properly completed and all necessary documentation was provided
- Maintained accurate records of all passport applications processed and securely handled sensitive information
- De-escalated and resolved customer complaints with punctual, polite and professional service.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Operations
Cochise College
Sierra VistaSkills
- Counterintelligence Investigations, Collection, Analysis, and Production
- Target Exploitation
- Counterintelligence Force Protection Source Operations/Military Counterintelligence Collections
- Liaison and Intelligence Support to NATO Partners
- Secure Handling of Sensitive Information
- Conducting in-depth research and utilizing various data sources to gather information for intelligence information reports
- Palantir (GOTHAM, GAIA, MSS), CHROME, TCOP, I2AR, FADE, SILO
Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Outlook
Timeline
Counterintelligence Mid Analyst
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
06.2024 - Current
Passport Acceptance Agent
San Diego Passport Agency
10.2022 - 06.2023
Counterintelligence Special Agent
United States Army
12.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Operations
Cochise College
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