Justin Paul Angelo
Program Analyst Supporting the Department of Defense & 2024 Pickering Fellowship Alternate
Phone: 585-465-0052 | Email: justinp.angelo@gmail.com
Address: 4603 Western Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20016
Citizenship: United States of America
Adaptive and dedicated undergraduate student at American University studying government, legal theory, and security. Anticipated May 2024 graduation. Possesses more than 2 years of professional analytic and government experience through part and full-time roles through research and operational support duties. Experience includes conducting analysis using open sources (OSINT) and in the bottom-line-up-front writing style on international and domestic security and political developments, drafting reports on government regulations, legislation, and international trade, advising on corporate client accounts, briefing US government and international officials, and coordinating between offices and agencies.
Work and Professional Experience
01/2024 – Present — Cathexis Corp. (Cathexis) — Arlington, VA — Program Analyst
U.S. Department of Defense | Office of the Secretary of Defense | Office of Personnel and Readiness | Office of Manpower and Reserve Affairs
POLICY DEVELOPMENT: Engage in discussions and research alongside U.S. Military Officers and senior members of the civil service to provide substantive contributions to the development of a new Department of Defense Total Force Policy (TFP), adding language and potential solutions to products originating from the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Provide support to senior members of the Department of Defense through meeting scheduling and moderation, facilitating communication between DoD offices and the TFP effort, and acting as a liaison between the effort and 33 DoD organizations contributing to policy development and implementation.
09/2023 – 11/2023 — U.S Department of State (DOS) — Washington, D.C. — Student Trainee
Bureau of East Asian & Pacific Affairs | Office of China Coordination “China House | Technology Unit
INTERNATIONAL ANALYSIS: Draft and review diplomatic cables, reports, and other analyses on technology, human rights, and economic affairs in the People’s Republic of China based on all sources to inform US strategic policy towards China through qualitative and quantitative methods.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: Coordinate analysis within the Technology Unit on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and semiconductors using all sources to identify national security concerns and areas for diplomatic engagement.
BRIEFING SUPPORT: Facilitate briefings between the Office of China (EAP/C) Coordination staff, chiefly from the Technology and Economic Units, and senior State Department officials.
06/2023 – 09/2023 — Business Executives for National Security (BENS) — Washington, D.C. — Research Associate
Programs Team
ANALYTICAL RESEARCH SUPPORT: Provided senior organizational staff members, including former commanders of the U.S. Armed Forces from CENTCOM and other MAJCOM, with research support on federal workforce development challenges, cybersecurity threats, and energy.
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT: Engaged with high-level federal officials and c-suite executives in professional and educational events, aiding the facilitation of high-level discussions, and the creation of projects and programs to respond to deficiencies in the national security space of the federal government across related agencies.
01/2023 – 04/2023 — European Parliament (EP) — Brussels, Belgium — Trainee
Committee on Foreign Affairs | Subcommittee on Defense | Subcommittee on Human Rights
OPEN-SOURCE RESEARCH: Conducted legislative research to produce more than 30 analytical reports on various European-related issues using OSINT, including information sent to the European Parliament staff and members. Provided analysis based on the most recent intelligence on the Russian-Ukrainian War, North Africa, and human rights and transnational crime.
DEFENSE SYSTEMS ANALYSIS: Directly provided analysis to senior committee staff on the effectiveness of European defense systems and programs, and how North Atlantic Treaty Organization functions could be used to strengthen European security.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Drafted amendments and written content to be used in Parliamentary opinions and legislation that was brought before the committee used by senior staff and Parliament.
10/2022 – 01/2023 — U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — Washington, D.C. — Intern
Office of the Secretary | Office of Protocol and Advance
EXECUTIVE SUPPORT: Assisted in the management of the Office of the Secretary, fulfilling requests by senior officials in the Department to execute the agenda of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, which included assisting in the creation of briefing books, and undertaking local trips to agencies and departments.
PROTOCOL AND ADVANCE SUPPORT: Managed logistics within the Office of Protocol and Advance to advance more than 20 meetings with international delegations, including one large-scale international justice and homeland security summit between the United States and Europe.
05/2022 – 10/2022 — Cornerstone Government Affairs (CGA) — Washington, D.C. — Government Affairs Intern
Government Affairs Team
CLIENT CONSULTING: Provided research and advising on client accounts to inform corporate relationships with congressional staff and members through reports on proposed legislation and remarks made by members. More than 30 reports were written on topics related to energy, defense, and international policy. Support was provided on agricultural accounts during the drafting of the farm bill through congressional reporting.
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Created and managed a weekly news roundup for over 300 corporate clients and individuals that aggregated and analyzed developments in international trade policy. Individualized letters were also tailored to specific client accounts to meet their policy needs as requested.
01/2022 – 05/2022 — Holland & Knight LLP (H&K) — Washington, D.C. — Public Policy and Regulation Intern
Public Policy Practice Group
REGULATORY ANALYSIS: Developed memos on proposed federal rulemaking to highlight the financial and operational effects on clients, and proposed how companies can develop new technologies and services under the current federal regulations.
CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS: Produced more than 30 reports on congressional actions in the technology, energy, and international sectors. Additionally, facilitated earmarks and appropriations during the federal budget-making process to ensure clients were competitive for federal funding while communicating with congress members and their staff.
09/2021 – 12/2021 — Democratic Attorneys General Association (DAGA) — Washington, D.C. — Development Intern
Development Team
OUTREACH DEVELOPMENT: Facilitated discussions between corporate government affairs teams, labor groups, and progressive organizations, with the 25 Democratic Attorneys General to encourage discussions on policy while updating organizational databases to encourage fundraising operations and outreach.
01/2021 – 06/2021 — Maryland Public Defender’s Office (MPD) — Hyattsville, MD — Investigative Intern
Criminal Defense Unit | Juvenile Defense Unit
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT: Drafted and delivered subpoenas to witnesses in cases before the office and reviewed legal paperwork before use by Public Defenders.
LEGAL ANALYSIS: Reviewed evidence from interrogations and examinations, videos, and photos to manufacture legal defenses for those represented by the public defender’s office. 60 percent of cases that saw a conclusion during the tenure of the internship were dismissed or resolved without a trial or plea deal.
Education
08/2020 – 05/2024 (Expected)
American University, School of Public Affairs | Washington, D.C. / Brussels, Belgium
Bachelor of Arts, Government, Legal Theory, and Security
GPA: 3.80
Credit Hours: 135
Curriculum Overview: Designed and presented an individualized major that analyzes the intersection of government, security policy, and legal theory to craft a comprehensive analysis of the intelligence and national security apparatus domestically and abroad.
Courses: European Environment and Economics, Intelligence Analysis, Causes of Terrorism and Domestic Terrorism, NATO and International Security Organizations, Introduction to Political Violence, Foreign Fighters, European Security and Defense, Minority Representation and Ethnic Conflict, Political Economy, Comparative Politics, Public Policy Making, Statistical Political Research.Organizations and Programs: International Relations Society, Lincoln Scholars Fellowship, School of Public Affairs Leadership Program, Brussels Academic-Internship Prog