Keely Z.
International Narcotics and Law Enforcement - Security Assistance & Operations - Sr Budget Analyst @U.S. Department Of State
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WORK HISTORY
International Narcotics and Law Enforcement - Security Assistance & Operations - Sr Budget Analyst @U.S. Department Of State
Shepherd, MT, US
Senior Budget Analyst – Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)Manage and oversee $10B+ in foreign assistance funding for global counternarcotics and anti-crime programs. Formulate, justify, and defend annual budget requests to the White House OMB and Congress. Recognized expert in Congressional appropriations (Title IV) for foreign assistance; brief senior leadership on funding challenges, flexibilities, and allocation strategies.Lead analyst for INL’s Global Programs and Policy Division, including countering synthetic drugs, cybercrime/IPR, anti-corruption, wildlife trafficking, money laundering, and international police peacekeeping. Oversee funding for the International Law Enforcement Academies and INL Air Wing.Prepare and coordinate congressional notifications, respond to staff inquiries, and direct the annual Operational Plan process to secure funding approvals. Frequently requested to train internal and external audiences on the federal budget process, appropriations, and allocation strategy.Operate effectively in a remote, multi-time-zone environment. Known for strategic insight, strong communication and briefing skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
EDUCATION
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - BS
Naval Postgraduate School
Master of Arts - MA
University of Montana
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Associate's degree
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Science - MS
ABOUT KEELY Z.
Accomplished national security professional and senior budget analyst with over 20 years of experience managing multi-billion-dollar federal budgets, leading counterterrorism and counterintelligence investigations, and advising senior U.S. government officials. Proven expertise in aligning strategic resources with national security priorities, collaborating across interagency partners, and delivering results in high-stakes environments.In addition to public service, I am a published aviation photographer whose work has appeared in Aerial Firefighting Magazine, AOPA Magazine, the Billings Gazette, and the book \'Every Reason to Fail: The Unlikely Story of Miss Montana and the D-Day Squadron.\' Experienced in capturing large-scale aviation events, historic aircraft, and community-focused projects, I combine technical precision with creative storytelling.Passionate about leadership, strategy, and visual communication — with a career that bridges defense, diplomacy, and the arts.
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