Sheena Styles
Gainesville,NV
Summary
Mission-driven leader with a Top-Secret Security Clearance and 15+ years of shaping strategy, leading elite teams, and delivering results at the highest levels of government. Renowned for driving organizational excellence, building cross-agency alliances, and executing high-stakes initiatives that strengthen U.S. national security
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Staff for the National Counterterrorism Center
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
09.2022 - Current
- Strategic Leadership: Serve as the Chief of Staff and Executive Secretary at the NCTC, the primary U.S. Government hub for counterterrorism analysis, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring alignment with national security objectives.
- Executive Prioritization: Drive and implement the NCTC Director’s strategic priorities, fostering a high-performance culture among the leadership team and significantly improving employee morale and engagement.
- Talent Acquisition Management: Spearhead recruitment and onboarding initiatives to build a robust leadership team, ensuring NCTC is equipped with exceptional talent to guide and support key Directorates/Office (D/Os).
- Operational Oversight: Supervise and mentor executive support staff, the executive secretariat, and the director’s action team, streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.
- Cross-Agency Collaboration: Cultivate and strengthen relationships within NCTC and the broader ODNI, promoting an inclusive climate that enhances operational functionality and interdepartmental cooperation.
- Senior Advisory Role: Act as a trusted senior advisor to the NCTC leadership team, providing strategic counsel and insights on critical initiatives and operational challenges.
- Chiefs of Staff Leadership: Lead and coordinate the Center-wide Chiefs of Staff group to promote transparency, collaboration, and best practices across the organization, fostering a unified approach to counterterrorism.
Chief of Staff for the Directorate of Intelligence
National Counterterrorism Center
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Leadership & Strategic Oversight: Served as the Chief of Staff for the NCTC’s Directorate of Intelligence, the Center’s largest directorate, pivotal in crafting and executing U.S. Government counterterrorism analysis.
- Cross-Agency Collaboration: Effectively collaborated with ODNI components, Directorates/Offices (D/Os), and the Executive Management Office (EMO) daily to facilitate the Directorate’s mission success in counterterrorism efforts.
- Operational Management: Directed the day-to-day operations of the Directorate, ensuring alignment and functionality of the front office and senior leadership team to meet evolving mission requirements.
- Talent Development & Staffing: Spearheaded hiring initiatives to ensure the Directorate is fully staffed with qualified personnel, enhancing operational capacity and mission readiness.
- Team Leadership & Training: Supervised the deputy chief of staff and front office staff, providing mentorship and training to Executive Officers and administrative personnel, fostering professional development and team cohesion.
- Resource & Budget Management: Managed overarching resources, budgetary allocations, and contract matters for the Directorate, serving as a primary approving officer and ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic planning.
- Relationship Building: Continuously fostered relationships across the NCTC and ODNI, promoting a collaborative environment that enhanced the overall functionality and morale of the Directorate.
- Senior Advisory Role: Acted as a trusted senior advisor to the senior managers within the Directorate, effectively addressing sensitive personnel issues and policy inquiries to optimize leadership effectiveness.
Deputy Chief of Staff for the Directorate of Intelligence
National Counterterrorism Center
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Operational Leadership: Assisted in managing daily operations of the Directorate, ensuring optimal front office functionality to support mission objectives.
- Budget Oversight: Oversaw the Directorate’s budget and execution, serving as a primary approving officer for contracts and task orders, ensuring financial accountability.
- Talent Acquisition & Development: Led hiring initiatives and recruitment of Executive Officers and administrative staff, enhancing team capabilities and operational readiness.
- Resource Management: Acted as the primary contact for all resource and space requirements, effectively aligning needs with operational goals.
- Relationship Building: Fostered collaborative relationships across NCTC and ODNI to enhance cooperation and mission effectiveness.
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director of National Intelligence
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Supported the transition of the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI) by serving as Executive Assistant to the DDNI.
- Coordinated the memorandum for providing intelligence support to Former Presidents.
- Facilitated interviews for the Intelligence Community Chief Information Officer (IC CIO) and developed talking points for the DNI to address each candidate.
- Managed and coordinated senior leadership meetings, ensuring that deputy directors from the eighteen agencies were well-prepared.
Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy & Strategy
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Led programmatic initiatives to align P&S objectives with ODNI’s mission, vision, and goals, promoting integration within the Intelligence Community (IC).
- Coordinated policies to enhance transparency and integration among the sixteen IC agencies, bolstering national security efforts.
- Oversaw administrative contractor personnel, ensuring high-quality customer service and professionalism in all duties.
- Directed budget planning and execution, strategic resource allocation, and budget decision-making to meet P&S’s fiscal year objectives.
- Monitored funding for contractor personnel, ensuring resources for training, travel, and P&S IC Innovation Initiatives were available.
- Analyzed service level agreements and financial transactions to ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations.
- Cultivated positive relationships with ODNI Chiefs of Staff, human resources, IT personnel, and IC focal points.
- Served as the primary contact for special compartment accesses within P&S and supported Deputy Committee and Principal Committee meetings.
Administrative Assistant
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
05.2006 - 08.2015
- Supported the ADNI for Policy and Strategy and four Senior National Intelligence Service (SNIS) officers, including the Deputy ADNI, who is also the IC Information Sharing & Safeguarding Executive (ISSE).
- Streamlined calendars and prioritized issues, enabling senior executives to focus on mission-critical matters.
- Developed and implemented systems and policies to enhance organizational efficiency, improve workflow, and ensure accurate operational protocols.
- Managed travel and training requests for the five SNIS officers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD05.2017
Appropriations Law Certificate -
Management Concepts
Vienna, VA02.2014
Skills
- Strategic issue analysis
- Analytical reasoning
- Strategic decision making
- Team cohesion facilitation
- Collaborative leadership
- Effective organizational skills
- Strong relationship-building abilities
- Effective communication
Timeline
Chief of Staff for the National Counterterrorism Center
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
09.2022 - Current
Chief of Staff for the Directorate of Intelligence
National Counterterrorism Center
06.2019 - 09.2022
Deputy Chief of Staff for the Directorate of Intelligence
National Counterterrorism Center
09.2017 - 06.2019
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director of National Intelligence
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
04.2017 - 09.2017
Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy & Strategy
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
08.2015 - 09.2017
Administrative Assistant
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
05.2006 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland University College
Appropriations Law Certificate -
Management Concepts
TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE & Polygraph
Current as of May 2016
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