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Judith H. Welch
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| Title: |
Policy Analyst/Technical Writer |
| Industry: |
Defense/Intelligence Community |
| Type of Organization: |
Independent Management and Policy Consultant |
| Major Product/Service: |
Delivering quality policy, technical products and services that contribute to the security and well-being of the U.S. homeland, global communities and the "warfighters" around the world |
| Expertise: |
Ms. Welch has over 40 years experience in the Federal Government and private sector working for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC) in program management and oversight, national security, research, analysis, policy formulation and technical writing. Her final position with SAIC was Senior Security Policy Analyst and Technical Writer. She researched, formulated and wrote security manuals, instructions, classification guides and governance documents for the new Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) control system for the NGA and the NSG. Her office was responsible for implementing, administering and overseeing the execution of the new control system across the NSG (National System for Geospatial Intelligence), which consists of national IC and DoD intelligence agencies, the military departments, combatant commands, federal and state government agencies, civilian customers, academia, industry and international partners. It was created to produce, protect and promote maximum sharing of Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) among its members in an expeditious manner. |
| Geographic Area of Distribution: |
Washington DC, International |
| Affiliations: |
Supports the following: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Washington National Symphony Orchestra; WETA (VA) and Maryland Public Television; George Mason University College of Visual and Performing Arts; Porsche Club of America; Humane Society of the United States; A.S.P.C.A. |
| University/Degree: |
Studied Liberal Arts, University of Maryland; Studied, Social Psychology, Park University, Missouri; Graduate, Defense Systems Management College and Department of the Army Inspector General School; Attended: Naval Postgraduate School, National Defense University, Brookings Institution, Federal Executive Institute, numerous Department of Defense (DoD) schools |
| Born: |
May 27, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Hobbies/Sports: |
Music, theatre, news, politics, entertainment, drum lessons, growing orchids, gardening, piano lessons |
| Spouse: |
James E. Ansley (deceased) |
| Work History: |
Ms. Welch has over 40 years of research, analysis, program evaluation/oversight, policy formulation, congressional liaison and writing experience with the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Federal employee and as a contractor with the Intelligence Community (IC). She has served in civilian positions with the Departments of the Army and Navy; Office of the Secretary of Defense in the DoD Inspector General's Office; U.S. Army Materiel Command IG Activity, Alexandria, Virginia; U.S. Army Communications, Research and Development Command, Fort Monmouth, N.J.; and in overseas assignments at NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium; Nahbollenbach Army Depot, Idar-Oberstein, Germany; and at Kaiserslautern Army Depot Complex headquarters, Kaiserslautern, Germany, where she was the Director of Administration and Public Affairs Officer. Ms. Welch also served as Staff Officer for the Director, Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), Executive Office of the President, and as Executive Assistant/Newsroom Coordinator for WJLA-TV (ABC7) and NewsChannel 8 (NC8) in Arlington, Virginia. As a contractor, she was employed with the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) in northern Virginia for 8 years in various analytical and writing positions for the Intelligence Community, specifically in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence Special Security Center, CIA and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). |
| Honors & Awards: |
Recipient of numerous Certificates of Achievement for meritorious service, special acts and outstanding performance throughout her Federal Service; Was featured on the cover of the "Washingtonian" Magazine in November, 1994; Served as a cover model for Austin-Weston Center's marketing brochure in Reston, Virginia; Featured on WJLA-TV news; Appeared as an extra in the movie "Contact" starring Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey, 1997; Coordinated arrangements for the christening of the USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier for the Under Secretary of the Navy and the Kennedy family; Featured, Reuter's Newswire in Times Square, New York City, Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide, February, 2015; Interviewed, April 1, 2015, Women's Radio Network |
| Published Works: |
Authored research papers on Enterprise Search and Cyber Security; Developed numerous reports on intelligence, security and defense program management |
| Career Accomplishments: |
Ms. Welch believes that her Federal Government service with the DoD and contractor support to the Intelligence Community were her most outstanding accomplishments. Her management assessment reports, findings and recommendations for improvements to DoD/IC procedures and business processes significantly contributed to streamlined operations. Her work was used to promote efficiencies, strengthen the effectiveness of intelligence and defense programs and policies, and often resulted in the improved morale and welfare of the workforce. Her personal commitment and professional attributes, such as a strong work ethic, pride in country, dedication to national security and a willingness to do more than required without compensation or reward, sets Ms. Welch apart from other professionals in her industry. |
