Chandra Cartledge
Background Investigator
About
Diligent and experienced professional with over 29 years in law enforcement and investigations, including extensive counterintelligence and criminal investigation experience with the FBI. Proven ability to conduct thorough investigations, manage teams, and coordinate inter-agency requests. Possesses an active TS clearance and strong analytical, communication, and report writing skills.
Eager to leverage extensive investigative background and leadership capabilities to excel as a Background Investigator and contribute to national security.
Experience
Senior Detailee, U.S. Department of State (OFM) - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Headquarters, Washington
(2025-05 - 2025-12)
- Orchestrated requests, meetings, and deconfliction matters between the FBI and the Department of State.
Senior Detailee, U.S. Department of the Treasury (OFAC) - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Headquarters, Washington
(2022-01 - 2025-10)
- Facilitated inter-agency requests between the FBI and the Department of the Treasury.
- Convened meetings, delivered comprehensive briefings, and spearheaded critical deconfliction initiatives.
Acting Assistant Section Chief - Counterintelligence Division - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Headquarters, Washington
(2021-05 - 2022-01)
- Directed three Units focused on identifying and mitigating counterintelligence threats to U.S. Critical Infrastructure.
Unit Chief - Counterintelligence Division - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Headquarters, Washington
(2018-03 - 2021-10)
- Managed a team of Special Agents and Support Personnel, providing crucial operational support to Field Office investigations.
Supervisory Special Agent - Counterintelligence Division - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Headquarters, Washington
(2014-11 - 2018-11)
- Unit 1: Oversaw program management for field office cases and coordinated inter-unit requests.
- Authored and presented briefings at various conferences.
- Unit 2: Streamlined coordination of field office operational requests through pertinent FBI Headquarters Units.
Special Agent - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Baltimore Field Office
(1997-01 - 2014-10)
- Executed comprehensive investigations spanning criminal, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, and intelligence domains.
- Served as a Special Agent Assessor and Interviewer, evaluating candidate suitability.
Education
Juris Doctor - University of Baltimore School of Law (1991-08 - 1995-05)
Bachelor of Arts - Government and Politics - University of Maryland (1987-08 - 1991-05)
