Amy Szestak
Special Agent in Charge - United States Secret Service, Office of Enterprise Readiness
- Role
- Special Agent in Charge - Office of Enterprise Readiness at U.S. Secret Service
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amy Szestak
Accomplished and mission-driven United States Secret Service senior leader the with more than 22 years of Federal law enforcement experience across multiple strategic and operational mission areas. Highly skilled in leading diverse, cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective and innovative risk mitigation strategies in support of the integrated mission. Demonstrated ability to lead administrative, professional, and technical support personnel to drive meaningful change and exercise sound financial, human capital, and information technology management practices.Adept in fostering collaborative relationships as a coalition builder with local, state, and Federal law enforcement, emergency management, public safety, United States Military, and international partners. Decisive leader with experience in coordinating and overseeing complex protective and investigative operations. Adaptive policy creator with experience providing strategic direction and policy development in support of National Security Council initiatives and programs.
Experience
Special Agent in Charge - Office of Enterprise Readiness
Apr 2025 — Present
Direct and manage a diverse team of 70 professional, administrative, and technical personnel with providing facility, fleet, logistics, and financial management support to 141 domestic field offices and 62 divisions. Oversees the planning, programming, and execution of a $200M budget.* Leading the establishment of the Body Armor Program within the Office of Enterprise Readiness. Assessed human capital needs; conducted negotiations with agency stakeholders to build consensus for supporting positions; and drafted position descriptions and associated policy. Developed internal strategic plan and processes to drive program success, maximize body armor performance, manage contract lifecycle, maximize procurement costs and timelines, optimize distribution processes, and effectively manage body armor replacement requirements.* Oversaw a review of current NCR-based freight screening processes and led the implementation of a new process which will improve security screening standards while saving the agency approximately annually.
Education
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology
1997 — 2001
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
Executive Certificate of Negotiation
2016 — 2016
Naval Postgraduate School
Executive Leaders Program
2021 — 2022
Boston University
Master of Arts - MA, Criminal Justice
2004 — 2006
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