Steven Feinberg

Background

About Steven Feinberg

Experienced foreign policy and national security expert, with a proven record of managing large teams, driving innovation, creating new products and services built on collaboration, and actioning intelligence information to advance U.S. objectives. As the Chief of Staff and Head of Executive Support in the Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR), I currently spearhead INR's intelligence support to the Secretary of State and Department leadership, managing production of timely, tailored, and responsive intelligence analysis. I recently led the Department of Homeland Security's Border Security intelligence office, managing a 50-person team to counter fentanyl trafficking, transnational crime, and irregular migration. In 2016, I managed diplomats in Iraq to help defeat ISIS, establish post-liberation governance structures, and bolster collaboration with the Kurdistan Regional Government. As the President's Daily Brief first Oval Briefing Coordinator, I established new systems of supporting the Director of National Intelligence's daily Oval briefings for the President. These roles built on my roles as a senior analyst covering al-Qaida and related terrorist threats, the Iraq War, Iran, and other Middle East issues in the years after 9/11. Exploring opportunities in the private sector, where I can apply my experience to help organizations assess and address global challenges.