Megan Mc Gowen
About Megan Mc Gowen
Megan McGowen is an Intelligence Analyst at IntelliBridge, where she conducts open source research to produce intelligence summaries that inform the Intelligence Community about threats to U.S. critical infrastructure. She has over five years of experience in this role and has a background in psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Work at IntelliBridge
Megan McGowen has served as an Intelligence Analyst at IntelliBridge since 2019. In this role, she conducts open-source research to produce intelligence summaries that inform the Intelligence Community about threats to U.S. critical infrastructure and key resource sectors. Her responsibilities include performing quality control checks and operational planning to support national-level efforts. Additionally, she conducts all-source intelligence analysis for the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division, contributing to the planning and decision-making processes of its directors and staff.
Education and Expertise
Megan McGowen earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. Her educational background provides a foundation for her analytical skills in the intelligence field. She is frequently selected to educate, certify, and mentor analysts within the Intelligence Community, showcasing her expertise and commitment to professional development in her field.
Background
Before joining IntelliBridge, Megan McGowen held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Management Analyst III at Strategic Operational Solutions from 2015 to 2019. Earlier in her career, she served as an IT Consultant at the University of Missouri from 2011 to 2012 and as a Human Resources Assistant with the U.S. Army - Civilian, first in the 31st Engineer Battalion from 2007 to 2009 and then in the 35th Engineer Battalion for two months in 2010.
Professional Experience
Megan McGowen has accumulated significant experience in the intelligence and analytical fields. Her role as a Management Analyst III at Strategic Operational Solutions lasted four years, where she honed her analytical capabilities. In addition, her earlier positions as a Human Resources Assistant in the U.S. Army - Civilian provided her with insights into organizational operations and personnel management, further enhancing her skill set in analysis and research.