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Will Baumgardner

@willbaumgardner

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Export policy analyst and Russia-focused intelligence specialist with TS/SCI clearance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles applying export policy, OSINT, or Russia/Eurasia expertise in a mission-driven organization where I can provide policy analysis, interagency coordination, and strategic intelligence support.

I am an export policy analyst and Russia-focused intelligence specialist with experience applying the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), processing SNAP‑R license applications, and briefing senior policymakers. I hold advanced Russian language proficiency, a TS/SCI clearance, and have supported research for bestselling authors while producing published analysis on Russia and security issues.

I combine government licensing experience at the Bureau of Industry and Security with open-source intelligence analysis and academic credentials in international affairs and intelligence studies. I deliver rigorous, policy-ready analysis, coordinate with engineers and interagency partners, and have led student and community organizations, demonstrating both technical expertise and leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Export Policy Analyst

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United States Department of Commerce

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Apply the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to process export license applications for EAR99 dual-use items to sanctioned destinations and brief senior policymakers on interagency licensing disputes, improving compliance and case resolution timeliness.

SNAP R Regulatory Compliance Classification Policy Briefing Written Communication

Russia Studies Research Assistant

American Enterprise Institute

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Provided research support and compiled intelligence packets for senior scholars, briefing authors on emerging events to support publication of books on geopolitics and technology competition.

Briefings Russian Affairs Intelligence Analysis Scholar Support

Russia Team Intelligence Analyst

Institute for the Study of War

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 (2 months)

Collected and analyzed open-source intelligence on Russia's military and political activities to inform analytical products and public research outputs.

OSINT Intelligence Analysis Russia Studies Reporting Geopolitical Analysis

Russia Studies Intern

American Enterprise Institute

Jun 2020 - Aug 2020 (2 months)

Researched Russia's actions in the post-Soviet space and NATO relations to support scholarly work and author publications.

Research Russian Affairs NATO Relations Writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National Intelligence University

Certificate, Intelligence Studies

2025 -

Pursuing a Russia, Europe, and Eurasia Certificate in Intelligence Studies in a Top-Secret learning environment; 12-credit program focused on Eurasian intelligence issues.

The Pennsylvania State University

Master of International Affairs, International Affairs

Grade: GPA: 3.91

Completed Master of International Affairs with a concentration in International Security Studies and high academic achievement (GPA: 3.91).

The Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Arts, International Politics

Grade: GPA: 3.93

Activities and societies: Schreyer Honors College; Paterno Fellows; Phi Beta Kappa; Dean's List (8/8 semesters); President of Penn State Russian Club; Russian Language Tutor; Resident Assistant

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Politics with a focus on Russian studies, member of Schreyer Honors College and Paterno Fellows with high academic standing (GPA: 3.93).

Charles University

Study Abroad, Study Abroad / Czech Language and Culture

2021 - 2021

Completed a three-month study abroad program in Prague with full immersion in Czech language and culture while living with a host family.

Saint Petersburg State University

Study Abroad, Study Abroad / Russian Language and Culture

2019 - 2019

Participated in a two-month study abroad program in St. Petersburg with full immersion in Russian language and culture while living with a host family.