Barbara M. Hepburn

15 years of Federal Experience. Agent, Analyst, Supervisor

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LocationStafford Virginia, United States

About

I am a seasoned intelligence and counterintelligence professional with over a decade of experience supporting the Department of Defense. I excelled at the begining of my career teading teams on national task forces and major CI investigations. My work has spanned multiple roles within the Defense Intelligence Agency, where I served as a certified all-source analyst, badge and credentialed CI agent, and strategic debriefer. I led CFIUS reviews, assessed foreign investment risks under FIRRMA, and provided senior DoD leadership with actionable policy recommendations to mitigate threats to sensitive defense technologies and critical infrastructure. I also served as a senior intelligence analyst on supply chain risk management and authored high-impact assessments to inform strategic decisions across the IC and DoD.

In my roles at the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, I continued to lead complex analytic efforts, mentor junior analysts, and ensure compliance with IC tradecraft standards. I conducted CI threat analysis, supervised multidisciplinary teams, and provided expert guidance on cybersecurity risks to Air Force programs. As an instructor at JCITA, I developed and delivered advanced counterintelligence training courses, ensuring the next generation of analysts were well-prepared to meet evolving threats. Whether leading analytic teams, designing training, or shaping policy, I’ve consistently focused on protecting U.S. national security through rigorous, mission-driven intelligence work.