Dalec Cromwell

National security and information governance professional with 8+ years of experience supporting the Department of State, Department of Defense, FBI, DHS, and Department of the Navy in classified operations, declassification, records management, and mission-critical support functions. Active TS/SCI clearance with expertise in Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR), FOIA operations, EO 13526 compliance, FOIAXpress, Foreign Government referrals, interagency coordination, and classified records review.

Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) Team Lead - Department of State

(2023-01)

• Lead and supervise a team of declassification analysts.
• Support a GS-15 Senior Advisor on operational priorities and program execution.
• Develop workflows, templates, SOPs, analyst guides, and process improvements.
• Train and mentor analysts on MDR processing, FOIAXpress, and classification guidance.
• Coordinate interagency and Foreign Government referrals.
• Support workload management, backlog reduction, and strategic planning.

Operational Analyst - Defense Health Agency

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

• Supported 24/7 operational mission requirements.
• Produced executive-level briefings, reports, and leadership communications.
• Coordinated crisis response and COVID-19 operational support activities.

Management & Program Analyst - FBI

(2020-01 - 2020-12)

• Analyzed classified information and prepared executive briefings.
• Evaluated policies, procedures, and operational effectiveness.

Declassification Analyst - Department of the Navy

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

• Conducted classification and declassification reviews under EO 13526.
• Performed referral determinations and exemption analysis.

Background Investigator - DHS

(2018-01 - 2018-12)

• Conducted federal background investigations and prepared investigative reports.

Diplomatic Security Officer - Department of State

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

• Supported access control, surveillance monitoring, and incident response.

Bachelor of Arts - History - Virginia Intermont College