Ilka Rodriguez

Experience

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  Central Intelligence Agency

  Oct 1985 - Sept 2022

  Solicited to conduct recruitment, policy management, and strategic planning to drive foreign language development and proficiency within CIA operations. Guide frontline directorate representatives in shaping proficient language skills to support mission objectives as Chair of Foreign Language Focal Points Board.» Strengthened CIA mission operations by designing new language bonus program to incentivize personnel in active foreign language application.» Serve as co-chair to Executive Language Board with Deputy Associate Director for Talent for Learning, leading senior agency leadership in representing equities to respective directorates.» Represent CIA position on federal interagency working group on Education Excellence for Hispanics. Show less Supported Chief in accelerating global recruitment efforts for new hires and students with direct oversight to 3 divisions within Talent Acquisition Office. Attended numerous conferences and professional development events as CIA hiring representative and supported White House initiative on educational excellence for Hispanics on federal interagency working group.» Implemented Signature School, Senior Champion, and Foreign Language Champion programs, cultivating constructive partnerships with key universities for improved student outreach and faculty development.» Engaged greater volume of highly qualified and diverse applicants by refining Events Review Board to align recruitment event requests with talent acquisition goals. Show less Directed NRO workforce 2015 study to characterize current government / contractor workforce, develop roadmaps, and produce evolved policies and infrastructure to sustain workforce. Assisted Deputy Chief of Workforce Analytics Group in key operational priorities. Designated Senior Champion of NRO Hispanic Advisory Network employee resource group.» Orchestrated first governance body to address HR issues within borrowed workforce operating model by establishing Human Capital Management Panel. » Implemented original new HCInform interactive dashboard reporting tool for accurate and relevant enterprise-level HR data. Show less Directed Academy program and product management, reporting directly to Deputy Chief Learning Officer and representing CIAU / HR within CIA and Intelligence Community (IC). Incorporated online regional issues courses, prioritizing mission direction and product development at all times.» Optimized CIA capacity to leverage subject matter expertise, building new partnership model with Directorate schools in product design phase.» Broadened online course offerings by coordinating with Center for the Study of Intelligence to release holdings for greater historical content. Show less Restructured and aligned support team with talent development initiatives to improve instructional design and delivery focus for Mission Academy. Streamlined training programs for new and seasoned agency officers. Partnered with corresponding mission units to implement 2 intelligence collection-specific learning programs. Led annual efforts to secure content / financial endorsement for key IC stakeholders.» Revitalized CIA’s new hire orientation involving senior leadership and designing simulations and training that resulted in widespread recognition from multiple private / public sector organizations.» Developed 12-month Fast Forward Cohort Program including screening protocol and interview process that attracted highly qualified officers across agency to pursue careers in learning and development.» Reduced long-standing staffing deficit by 85%, implementing robust screening process to optimize best fit for subject matter experts and learning professionals. Show less

  • Retired

    Aug 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Chief Foreign Language Strategist

    Sept 2018 - Aug 2021

  • Deputy Chief of Talent Acquisition

    Jan 2016 - Sept 2018

  • Chief, Support Hiring Division, Talent Acquisition Group

    Feb 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Chief, Workforce Planning & Analytics Group - National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

    Nov 2010 - Feb 2014

  • Director, Mission Academy, CIA University (CIAU)

    May 2009 - Nov 2010

  • Deputy Director / Chair -Mission Fundamentals, Mission Academy (CIAU)

    Aug 2004 - May 2009

  • Executive Officer for the Chief Human Resources Officer

    Nov 2002 - Jul 2004

  • Deputy Director, Intelligence Language Institute (CIAU)

    Sept 1998 - Nov 2002

  • Training Manager for the Business Transformation Office

    Jun 1997 - Sept 1998

  • Program Manager for Leadership & Management Instruction

    Jul 1995 - Jun 1997

  • Department Chair, French & Italian Language Training

    Jan 1992 - Jul 1995

  • Training Officer, Office of Technical Service

    Jul 1990 - Jan 1992

  • Recruitment Specialist, Office of Personnel

    Jun 1989 - Jul 1990

  • Technical Intelligence Officer

    Oct 1985 - Jun 1989