Kimberly Lay
Sterling
Summary
Intelligence analyst with 9 plus years of experience working in various roles throughout the intelligence community making an impact with adept intelligence analysis, cyber security management, and threat assessment skills. Leveraging multi interdisciplinary experience and knowledge to enhance NATO and EUCOM operations, significantly contributing to mission success. Strategic and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong background in leadership, guiding teams, and managing complex projects. Experienced in the use of multi-disciplinary intelligence community databases to include Topic Builder, ArcGIS, Dataminer, CHROME, Palantir, FADE-MIST, JIRA, BICES. Currently Hold an active TS/SCI clearance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Circulation Specialist
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGA / Leidos
2025.12 - Current
- Managed circulation operations to ensure timely distribution of geospatial intelligence materials.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and inviting space for patrons by addressing any maintenance issues promptly and ensuring adherence to library policies.
- Conducted periodic audits of shelved materials to ensure accuracy in cataloguing information and physical location within the library space.
- Managed overdue notices efficiently, encouraging timely returns while maintaining positive relationships with patrons.
- Provided exceptional customer service through courteous interactions, addressing patron concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Supported interlibrary loan services by processing requests promptly, allowing patrons access to valuable resources beyond our own collection boundaries.
- Educated patrons on library policies and procedures, fostering a respectful environment conducive to learning and exploration.
Cyber Security Manager
Security Battalion
2023.01 - 2023.12
- Served as the Cybersecurity Manager for the Battalion as the functional area manager initiating and reviewing System Authorization Access Requests (SAARs) for individuals to obtain computer access.
- Managed the Cyber Security Manager Program for a Battalion wide Inspector General (IG) inspection making it a passable program.
- Frequently coordinated with subordinate, adjacent, and higher counterparts ensuring compliance with industry regulations by developing and enforcing comprehensive security policies and procedures.
- Served as the Foreign Leave Liaison for the Battalion ensuring individuals had proper training and were aware of precautions prior to executing foreign leave.
- Served as a Telephone Control Officer (TCO) for Security Battalion, assisting and liaising with base G6 to properly maintain record of and place telephone orders within the Battalion.
- Oversaw the allocation and execution of all tasks and duties within the Headquarters Company office with an emphasis on administrative correspondence. Leading a team of 20+ subordinates at any given time.
Current Operations Team Lead
USEUCOM Joint Analysis Center (JAC)
2022.03 - 2023.01
- Served as Operations Production Cell (CUOPs) Team Lead, assisting with the creation and supervision of the CUOPs Cell.
- Facilitated the daily production and dissemination of three to seven Russia-Ukraine Conflict intelligence products.
- Managed, reviewed and revised various classified finished intelligence products for approved release and disclosure to various allies and partners.
- Ensured the receipt, completion, and dissemination of products related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis to the USEUCOM area of responsibility (AOR), NATO, various government agencies, and other allies and partners.
- Directly supported allied combat operations during Russia-Ukraine crisis with actionable intelligence resulting in successful destruction of adversary personnel and equipment.
- Supervised ground intelligence analysis throughout various exercises, serving as the JIOCEUR Analytical Center (JAC) ground intelligence liaison for allies and partners.
- Developed targeting tradecraft software from scratch that tracked, identified, and targeted enemy military personnel and equipment.
- Conducted imagery analysis on over 2000 geographic images locating enemy personnel and equipment; determining enemy pattern of life, combat capabilities, and center of gravity.
NATO Collections and RFI Manager
NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre
2019.11 - 2022.03
- Served as NATO Intelligence Fusion Center(NIFC) Request for Information(RFI) Manager. Managing the receiving, tasking, tracking, completion, and dissemination of complex time sensitive RFIs in support of USEUCOM and NATO operations while simultaneously conducted complex analysis, research, and validation on all NIFC requests; satisfying NATO Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) through diverse collection platforms.
- Served as Requirement Management & Collection Management (IRM&CM) lead; screening, evaluating and analyzing RFIs and federate tasks to appropriate NATO intelligence officers. Coordinating all-source collection requirements to support Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), NIFC, deployed NATO Response Forces (NRF), Commander Joint Task Force (CJTF) intelligence analysis.
- Managed IMINT and GEOINT collection requests and requirements directly with NGA leading evaluations of targets across three COCOMs; monitored and amended collection tasking/report dissemination of critical intelligence in support of NATO forces addressing critical intelligence gaps.
- Implemented the program JIRA (an automated workflow management tool) designed to track production and tasks, developed program standard operating procedure ensuring continuity throughout a multi-national workforce.
All Source Intelligence Analyst
2D Intelligence Battalion
2017.01 - 2019.11
- Produced, disseminated, and briefed intelligence products to support the AFRICOM and EUCOM priority intelligence requirements and collection efforts
- Assumed the role of team lead for the Air section, mentoring and training a team of 10 Marines enhancing support to forward deployed forces.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to provide timely and accurate intelligence assessments.
- Streamlined intelligence gathering techniques through implementation of advanced software tools and technologies.
- Provided crucial insights on adversary capabilities by analyzing intercepted communications and signals data.
Education
NATO IRM & CM Course
NATO School Oberammergau2020-09
NATO Intelligence Functional Services Training
RAF Molesworth, United Kingdom2020-07
BISCT Course
RAF Molesworth, United Kingdom2020-03
FADE-MIST Users Course
Camp Lejeune, NC2019-08
Palantir Course
Camp Lejeune, NC2018-05
IPB Course
Camp Lejeune, NC2018-04
Expeditionary OSINT Course
Camp Lejeune, NC2017-10
Skills
- All Source/ Open Source / Imagery Analysis
- Threat Assessment / Analysis
- Research, Reporting, and Briefing
- Critical Thinking
- Cyber Security / Physical Security
- Data Interpretation / Collection
- DoD Classification Guidelines and Procedures
- Structured Analytic Techniques
- Operational Support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Leadership / Mentoring
- Collaboration and Information Sharing
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Skills
- Foreign language proficiency (English, Spanish, Italian)
Additional Information
Actively perusing a bachelors degree in International Studies
Timeline
Library Circulation Specialist
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGA / Leidos
2025.12 - Current
Cyber Security Manager
Security Battalion
2023.01 - 2023.12
Current Operations Team Lead
USEUCOM Joint Analysis Center (JAC)
2022.03 - 2023.01
NATO Collections and RFI Manager
NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre
2019.11 - 2022.03
All Source Intelligence Analyst
2D Intelligence Battalion
2017.01 - 2019.11
NATO IRM & CM Course
NATO Intelligence Functional Services Training
BISCT Course
FADE-MIST Users Course
Palantir Course
IPB Course
Expeditionary OSINT Course