Experience

The Rehancement Group, Inc.

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Chief Security Officer

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  Process security related information within established CIA/FBI National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) guidelines and procedures. Review personnel security files for CI concerns in support of the FBI Directorate. Utilize the FBI Case Management System. Coordinate with local Personnel Security Division. Knowledge of security requirements established in legislation, regulations, and various policies and directives governing security police programs and systems.Ability to train a group of security specialists and other employees.Ability to conduct inspections of personnel, facilities, records and operational capability.Ability to analyze reports of investigations and maintenance of security records, files, reports and forms.Facility Security Officer duties for FBI Counterterrorist Division. Show less

• Personnel Security Analyst

  • Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

  •Adjudicating background investigations for suitability and security for employment with the FBI and/or issuance of a security clearance. •Sets leads for field and headquarters divisions as necessary to conduct required records checks, interviews, and polygraph results using the Automated Case System (ACS) or the SENTINEL system.•Serves as the primary point of contact regarding the status of pending clearances or questions concerning the security clearance investigation and adjudication process. •Provides reports for status on pending or current investigations. •Forwards official clearance determinations to the appropriate office; prepares official documentation concerning clearance granting or denial and maintains appropriate files to document actions taken and decisions on clearance requests. •Review Personnel Security Questionnaires (SF-86 and SF-85P), and verify information submitted on applications contact subjects to complete information on background investigation forms. Show less



USIS

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Background Investigator

  • Dec 2012 - Jan 2014

  •Researched and conducted confidential security and pre-employment background investigations to assess employment suitability in support of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) •Reviewed applicant’s background, financial and criminal history information for inconsistencies •Interviewed subjects and references in person or by telephone to gather leads, confirm education and military service, determine the accuracy of information, and clarify information discrepancies •Analyzed findings and prepared and submitted daily reports with appropriate documentation to support applicant recommendations •Secured and maintained government, OPM, and USIS credentials •Exceeded customer and internal standards and ensured company and regional goals were met Show less



U.S. Navy Reserve

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Master At Arms

  • Nov 2009 - May 2013

  Military Police officer Military Police officer



GAP Solutions, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Security Specialist

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  Provided adjudication services by performing suitability checks on employees, career appointees and special employees through background, employment, education, and fingerprint investigations •Evaluated and made recommendations in support of an applicant’s suitability for employment. •Prepared National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) packages for submission to OPM •Reviewed investigative documents (employment applications, questionnaires, affidavits, credit and police reports, E-QIP forms) to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, and areas requiring additional investigation •Prepared summary reports of case findings and pre- and post-NACI review •Requested State Department verifications for adjudicators and prepared adjudicator response letters •Verified and processed clearance and access for work performance on US and foreign contracts Show less



Chenega Federal Systems

• United States
• Defense & Space
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Security Specialist/ Records Management custodian

  • Dec 2009 - Feb 2011

  Analyze and review newly submitted e-QIP forms. Process requests from Facility Security Officers (FSOs) within JPAS. Enter hardcopy incident reports into JPAS as final status. Create and maintain database tracking systems in JPAS. Prepare response letters for adjudicators. Request State Department verifications for adjudicators. Enter request into spreadsheet, send emails to State Department, update and distribute RFAs. Notify OPM of a subject's transfer or separation from initial requesting facility. Check JPAS for discontinued notices for termination. If subject has not been terminated, send a letter to FSO using JPAS or send a hardcopy to the facility. Verify clearance and access for work performance on US/foreign contracts overseas. Troubleshoot previously processed visitors request; answer questions from FSO's on how to complete required forms; research any issue concerning visit requests. Process foreign facility clearance requests. Review received forms for completeness; separate forms as acceptable or rejected. Enter rejected forms into JPAS or mail letter to FSO. Enter acceptable forms into database. Contact FSO to determine subject's current location for subject interview, whether individual still requires a clearance, or if moved to another facility. Provide customer service to the United States Information Service (USIS) requests pertaining to a subject's status in JPAS. Show less



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Master At Arms

  • Feb 2007 - Nov 2009

  Write up daily inspection memos, and report inspection violations Performed technical reviews, analyzing, and making appropriate recommendations concerning security measures. Generated visitor's requests and maintain security files, and assist with the preparations for SF86 submissions; with a working knowledge of JPAS and LENEL. Extensive understanding and application of principles, concepts and practices associated with personnel security processing, with an emphasis on DOD and NIPSOM processes and procedures. Maintained that all information and documentation is properly marked, sealed and carried. Ensured overall adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of security posture and Joint Task Force- Guantanamo Bay approved security programs. Performed work relating to the classification, declassification, and protection of classified national defense and other sensitive information originated or controlled by DOD Joint Task Force (JTF). Performed work pertaining to the physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, material, and documents; and to safeguard against sabotage, damage and theft. Show less