About
My US experience spans more than two decades across intelligence analysis, high-level linguistic support, legal environments, and office and project management, which positions me as a uniquely versatile professional in federal and defence-related settings.
I bring the sheer breadth of experience and technical depth, especially in Russian/Ukrainian linguistics, OSINT/COMINT, and federal support roles, which are clearly seen in my core values, recent impact, and accomplishments.
My background is specialised, distinctive, and aligned most strongly with Intelligence Analysis roles. Additionally, I performed significant Project/Program Management roles, with 16 years of experience.
Among which skills and expertise such as Multi-lingual (Russian/Ukrainian native; English fluent; Spanish/Italian/French basic), OSINT, COMINT, DOMEX, HLT tools (Pulse, Silo, PiX, KeyCloak, CAT, Trados, Symphony). Other Core Competencies include Triage, Microsoft Office multiple application, Graphics, Legal applications, Management solutions ACT! by Sage, MS Dynamics CRM.
My resume clearly demonstrates deep subject-matter expertise and a long history of responsibilities, with focus on measurable impact in most my roles, results-oriented outcomes, and better prioritization of what matters for set goals and objectives.
Because of my work and input, I improved accuracy, accelerated processes, enhanced decision-making, and supported successful operations, which made my contributions far more compelling, especially in recent intelligence and linguist roles.
In my language enable intelligence analyst role, I:
- was responsible for a wide range of linguistic functions, specifically translation, transcription, and interpretation;
- performed other linguistic services such as collection, content management, language training, quality control, and writing analysis as required;
- supported U.S. Interagency to drive mission requirements and customer production;
- dedicated to augmenting the United States' national security efforts, domestically and abroad;
- specialize in intelligence, language, and information technology/cyber services to support the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and other agencies across the federal government
RESUME
Resume – Alexandra Bayrakovska alexis_1971@yahoo.com
Summary
• Multi-lingual (Russian/Ukrainian native; English fluent; Spanish/Italian/French basic)
• Experienced Professional with 20+ years of diverse office / project management experience. Strong problem solver
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) experienced in OSINT, COMINT, DOMEX; HLT tools (Pulse, Silo, PiX, KeyCloak, CAT, Trados, Symphony), Triage
• Collected information to assigned mission by working independent and with a team depending on the task
• Analytical thinker producing reports on collected information using intelligence tools and standards
• Provided translation & interpretation services in a variety of forms including, but not limited to transcripts, gist, reports, oral recordings, posters, and signs
• Conducted advanced analysis of collection and open-source data to ensure target continuity, to profile targets and their activities, and developing techniques to gain more target information
• Performed research using open source and classified sources to develop comprehensive baseline profiles of designated target sets, identifying intelligence gaps and evaluating the intelligence gathered
• Collected, analyzed process and disseminated information in accordance with established requirements and priorities; maintained appropriate databases for targeting, tasking, and analysis
• Executive Assistant with 10+ years of experience in high-level executive support roles
• Dedicated and focused Office / Project Manager who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Seeking a role of increased responsibility and authority
• Talent for managing multiple concurrent projects within stringent deadlines using expert time management methods. High technical aptitude
• Resourceful and accomplished Office Administrator with extensive office operations and personnel organization expertise. Results-oriented and self-directed
• Versatile Office Assistant offering administrative experience in government, corporate, legal and non-profit office environments
• Personable Executive Assistant capable to maintain open lines of communication among senior executives, board members, shareholders, middle management and administrative staff
• Strong record of organizing and setting up new procedures, troubleshooting, and delivering high quality results and flawless execution under limited supervision
• Certified Paralegal / Legal Assistant specializing in administrative support to busy law offices with all aspects of litigation and trial. Committed to delivering high quality results with little supervision
• As Paralegal assisted with investigating cases; prepared legal documents such as complaints, discovery, and correspondence; organized and maintained legal files; researching case-related issues; Westlaw, Lexis, citation; E-filed documents with courts; attended client meetings; participated in case planning meetings
• Languages: English (fluent), Russian/Ukrainian (native)
Computer proficiencies
Microsoft Office: Access, Excel, InfoPath Designer & Filler, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher, Visio, Word; Adobe Professional; Graphics: SmartDraw, Photoshop, PageMaker, Corel Draw; Legal applications: Lexis, Westlaw, BlueBook; Management solutions: ACT! by Sage; MS Dynamics CRM; Salesforce CRM; Desktop management: MochaSoft; IBM LotusNotes; Document management: Adobe Acrobat Pro, OnBase; Web applications: MS SharePoint; Financial systems: FFMS, EPIC; Reports generating systems: RMS, Crystal Reports
Professional experience
Kforce / 1st IO Command, U.S. Army Cyber / Information Advantage Research Center (IARC) EuCom Regional Team, Alexandria, VA
March – September 2025
Intel Spt OSINT Analyst / OSR / PAI Analyst (Russian/Ukrainian)
Conduct all-source analytic production on sources and products of information available from public, private, U.S. and foreign Government open source materials within established security protocols. Analyze foreign and domestic-based publicly available information to identify trends, patterns, and relationships that provide unique insights to address defense intelligence requirements
I2X Technologies / United States Strategic Command, Offutt AFB, NE
October 2024
Sr. Regional Intelligence Analyst
- Provided strategic regional analysis for the region indicated by the Government, using knowledge of the region, nation, culture, and military to identify Adversary strategic intent and objectives, decision-making processes, influences, capabilities, strategy and plans, as well as perceptions of Blue Force activities;
- Leveraged knowledge of the specified region, nation, culture and military, as well as classified and unclassified sources of information and integrate findings into all-source intelligence assessments
Acclaim Technical Services (ATS) / DI/Intelligence Services / FBI / DOJ, Washington, DC
March 2022 – March 2023
Language Analyst Reporter – Russian/Ukrainian Linguist, Level 3 / National Virtual Translation Center (NVTC)
- Categorized language materials; transcription and translation of original printed, audio, video materials;
- Performed quality control reviews of translations, gists, and/or transcriptions of complex and sophisticated materials;
- Conducted target research and analysis; Triage duties;
- Produced reports using appropriate formats for dissemination;
- Performed tasks required to draft intelligence reports from voice and/or graphic language materials in support of SIGINT Operations
CSG / US CyberCom, Fort Belvoir, VA
August 2022 – November 2022
As Language Enabled Analysts / Socio-Cultural Analyst (SCA) / Cultural SME – Russian/Ukrainian - provided analytical, and operations support focusing on CI or CT topics; Conducted all-source analytic production of socio-cultural elements within a region, human terrain, and human geography; Analysis included, but is not limited, to religious, linguistic, ethnic, social, tribal, and occupational domains with respect to geography and resources to characterize the dynamics of groups of people worldwide. Incorporated expertise sociology, cultural anthropology, demography, psychology, geography, economics, and political science
CWU, Inc. / National Security Agency / US CyberCom, Fort Meade, MD
August 2019 – May 2021
As CAT III Linguist/Language Analyst/Subject Matter Expert, performed full range of COMINT activities in processing materials and participating in situations requiring general professional capability as follows:
Translation: accurately translate reports/texts in electronic and hard-copy formats that not only contain facts but also some abstract language showing ability to capture intended implications and nuances. Captured geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements. Transcription: review audio/internet materials, transcribed with high degree of accuracy and expression, prepared reports.
Gisting/Summarizing: identified and accurately summarized factual points as well as abstract concepts.
Triage documentation to isolate pertinent and nuanced info. Master use of reference materials. Viewed and processed large amounts of foreign language material and identified critical items of information. Prepared accurate written gists, translations, and/or transcriptions of general and technical material. Produced written translations, research products, reports and briefings.
As part of Triage team, performed examination of electronic media for content of interest, identified and prioritized items of importance for further processing, in accordance with customer standard operating procedures. Communicated effectively and provide ad-hoc notification to superiors on task progress and significant findings, and produced reports on findings for further dissemination to customer(s).
As Triage Examiner, I am experienced in general linguist operations and Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) operations, processes and specialized tools, and I am expected to leverage language and analytical skills, as well as advanced computer systems aptitude in addressing triage examination projects.
Atlas Advisors LLC / Directorate of Operations (DO), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
May 2019 – June 2019
LIS DIA OCI-CAD CI Analysis Division Linguistic Support contract, Quantico, VA
As Linguist CAT III (Russian/Ukrainian) Linguist, supported DIA Regional Center CI branches; provided CI-focused, foreign-language-derived, open-source research and reporting, translation, interpretation, transcription, document exploitation and geo-political/cultural expertise to OCI and its elements in DIA Regional Intelligence Centers and external DoD and IC members with CI mission and DoD nexus (OSINT, SIGINT)
Output: translations, open-source research reports and summaries, training material, IIRs, link analysis charts, cultural and geo-political Subject Matter Expertise (SME)
Mission Essential / Department of Defense
March 2019 – May 2019
Department of Defense Language Interpretation and Translation Enterprises contract, USAREUR command, Ukraine
As Category II Russian/Ukrainian Linguist, provided linguistic support to USAREUR EUCOM Forces mission, including translation, interpretation, and transcription services to military and special forces units; travel with units throughout the country assigned or neighboring countries as mission dictates on TDY assignments; meeting with key dignitaries and government officials
Blackwatch International Corporation (BWI) / Department of Defense
August 2018 – January 2019
Department of Defense DLITE Bridge contract, Qatar – Al-Udied US Airforce Base, Doha
As Category III Linguist, performed interpretation, translation and transcription of open-source and classified information and other media sources from target language(s) to English and vice versa (OSINT, HUMINT, SIGINT). Duties were fulfilled in the military office setting and some duties are completed out in the field or in meeting settings
Miller & Chevalier, Chartered / Legal Placements Inc., Washington, DC
February 2015 – June 2016
As Translator (Russian-English, Ukrainian-English flow), performed translation of a wide range of documents in multi-national legal case, including legal, statutory, corporate documentation and communication; document review, quality check (QC) & submission (Recommind). As Researcher, performed case and industry (communication) related research of legal precedents and pre-trial motions
ManTech International Corporation / Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate, Finance and Budget Division, Washington, DC
May 2014 – August 2014
As Administrative Specialist (MSS-ESTS-ITS) provided Administrative and Program Management support for DHS EPIC Project in key areas of Project Management Support, Training and Outreach Support, Program Documentation Support, Helpdesk Support, System Administration, Data Management
U.S. Department of State, Overseas Buildings Operations, Arlington, VA
September 2013 – March 2014
As Office Administrator for the office of Area Management, performed a wide variety of tasks and assignments in support of the day-to-day operations of the Office as well as in support of funds management, supply management, procurement, contracting, and human resource management functions
Walker Law, LLC, Alexandria, VA
January 2012 - December 2014 (intermittent)
As Administrative / Legal Assistant, performed case files and documents management; maintained clientele database; conducted open-source and legal research for ongoing cases; compiled information for industry-related reports and conferences
Independent Contractor/Researcher, Translator (Russian/Ukrainian) (intermittent)
January 2005 - December 2012
• Conducted research (legal, country overview, legislation, real estate, industry/company profile) • Created, maintained and analyzed databases • Performed English/Russian/Ukrainian translation and interpretation
VitaPhone Telemedicine (subsidiary of Vitaphone GmbH), Alexandria, VA
March 2011 - May 2012
As Office Manager oversaw day-to-day operations through efficient management, scheduling, and quality control • Commended by supervisor for accuracy of maintenance of records, prospective and current clients databases, ability to learn and master new concepts, positive work ethic, and unsurpassed service • Developed several innovative marketing documents which were instrumental in building customer base • Valued for exceptional logistics abilities to never missed important detail in coordinating complex operations involving many people, facilities, and supplies
Education
2001-2003 Master’s in Public Administration, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
1990-1995 Master’s in Linguistics and Translation Studies, Department of Foreign Languages, Taras Shevchenko National University, Kyiv, Ukraine
2003-2004 Paralegal Studies Program (ABA certified), Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Accomplishments and Accolades:
• US State Department Alumna – since 2003
• Edmund Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program winner – 2001
• National Champion of Ukraine, gymnastics – 1984