OBJECTIVE:

A professional position with growth and the opportunity to contribute to the efficient operation of an organization.

SUMMARY:

• Communicate well orally and writing; act as a Liaison between different personalities types; effective in communicating with superiors and staff.
• Working knowledge of the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS).
• Working knowledge of Case Adjudication Tracking System (CATS).
• Working knowledge of Electronic Questionnaire for investigations processing (e - QIP).
• Working knowledge of Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS).
• Strong organizational and time management abilities accustomed to handling multiple ongoing activities in a fast-paced and time sensitive environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Government and Agency regulations, policies, processes and procedures, including Federal laws and regulations, Executive Orders and agency directives.
• Accustomed to being in a leadership role.
• Goal-oriented self-starter who can create the environment that encourages team members to perform at their best.
• Experienced in, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word, SharePoint, WordPerfect and the Internet.
• Trained in analytical problem-solving skills
• Solid work ethic that finds satisfaction and pleasure in achieving work goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Personnel Security Specialist

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Responsibilities:

• Providing professional advice to sensitive as well as controversial suitability matters to current employees, I collect all pertinent necessary information to adequately assess a candidate's character,
• Confirming/disputing a candidate's contentions or explanations regarding their conduct cited in a proposed action letter
• Reviewing and evaluating cases that possibly involve potential suitability disqualification based on fraud and other criminal activities,
• Reviewing and evaluating cases for suitability indicators to identify potential future problems,
• Maintaining the government database management systems to track various actions,
• Drafting and issuing correspondences to police departments, courts and agency field offices,
• Drafting final recommendation forms in coordination with senior specialists including the most sensitive or controversial cases,
• Providing written justifications to support decisions that involve complex adjudicative concepts,
• Drafting correspondences to employees and candidates to clarify issues and statements in suitability paperwork,
• Send written inquiries, and schedule further inquiries to clarify suitability issues.

Personnel Security Specialist

Confidential, Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that proper Industrial Security procedures are followed in accordance with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Defense (DOD) and other applicable Government sponsor regulations; Determines the adequacy, completeness and authenticity of the investigation by collecting, evaluating pertinent data to the case at hand; and requesting additional investigations.
• Maintains employee security documentation in accordance with government and company guidelines; Processes proper documentation to obtain new security clearance through the electronic questionnaire for investigation processing (e-Qip).
• Processes requests for suitability determinations of security clearances by analyzing/researching candidate’s information and interpreting given information for a completed investigation report. Ensuring standards and investigative forms support access to government information systems.
• Ensures incoming and outgoing visit requests and certifications through the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) or in letter format as appropriate; Read contracts and task orders for security implications and advising higher officials the impact or applicability of the requirements.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment; Recommends procedures to improve the existing security system as necessary;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Office Manager/Administrative Assistant

Confidential, Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Maintained office services by organizing office operations and procedures; controlling correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving supply requisitions; develop detailed documentation in communicating pertinent information and results.
• Provided historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records; establish and/or implement new office procedures.
• Prepared, proofed and formatted office executive correspondences, memos and other written documents.
• Designed and implemented office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments; answer questions regarding payroll issues.
• Planned and scheduled small and large group meetings, preparing agendas and making arrangements for VIP tours and other small and large group events with frequent schedule changes.
• Supported client and vendors by researching and resolving invoice payment issues.
• Maintained inventory of stationery and supplies in the mailroom, copy rooms and first aid kits.
• Ensured timely administrative duties such as scanning documents, faxing, copying, word processing, phone support, creating/mailing correspondence, and provides back-up support for the executive producer as requested.
• Maintained documentation regarding leave and pay, keying, verifying overtime.
• Discretely answered all telephone calls assisting clients regarding a variety of complex and noncomplex issues.
• Processed incoming and outgoing mail and sending mail via Fed Ex, UPS or Priority Mail; Reviewed and monitor incoming correspondence (including electronic mail), determining necessary action
• Identified problem areas, conducting extensive research, evaluating complex technical data, and making decisions/recommendations impacting the office structure.
• Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering policies/procedures and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Counseled employees on various employee benefit programs and options.
• Greeted and receive visitors/guests and direct them to the appropriate staff.
• Managed the office activity calendar for appointments, vacations, and absences of the professional staff.
• Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Personnel Security Specialist

Confidential, Forte Meade, MD

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently controlled voluminous requests for security clearances for access to classified information and/or eligibility for occupancy for sensitive positions. Reciprocated existing security clearances, performed liaison contact with relevant federal agencies to determine no substantive post-adjudicative issues/events clearance. Evaluated National Agency Checks, Background Investigations, and Special Background Investigations for correct scoping in support of suitability and special access determinations.
• Ensured physical custody and dissemination of information from several thousand active and pending clearances and suitability indices and files, and several thousand inactive cases which were stored and recallable to meet Secretary of Defense and Deputy Secretary of Defense servicing requirements of the Director, WHS, and under the Privacy/Freedom of Information Acts.
• Provided technical and administrative guidance to Department of Defense organizations regarding personnel security issues referenced in DoD 5200.2-R Personnel Security Program which included adjudication, suitability determinations and procedures for processing clearance actions involving the denial or revocation of security clearance eligibility of officers, civilian, military, and contractor personnel assignment to sensitive positions or access to classified information.
• Analyzed and processed requests for background file documents underlying written determinations and prepared documents to be assessed by assigned adjudicator.
• Utilized information technology, electronic, and manual systems and processes to manage classified information.
• Extracted pertinent information and data from JPAS and CATS for management and program reports.
• Performed word processing relevant to investigation case documentation.
• Assisted with all other office administrative duties.

Administrative Analyst

Confidential, Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Received, reviewed and verified government requisitions and all supporting documents for submission to ensure all appropriate information entered into the ART system was in accordance with policy and/or as instructed.
• Conducted inventory, arranged, archived and disposed of requisitions.
• Developed, tracked, maintained and scanned requisitions and classified documents into ART that accompanied Phase I of the project’s rollout. .
• Reviewed, edited and processed submitted budget requests, contract documents, classified documents and proposals ensuring their conformity to budget office policies.
• Coordinated and organized a centralized filing system utilizing information technology, electronic, and manual systems and processes to manage classified information.
• Served as Liaison between ART personnel and support employees communicating important messages with regards to any changes in security policies, network issues, etc.
• Anticipated and managed workflow within the office, solved administrative problems, and improved the administrative procedures used in the organization.
• Used technological expertise and gathered, assembled and portrayed information effectively
• Formatted all drafted material for future reference or use on personal computers.
• Performed research on a wide range of information to conduct studies and evaluated/analyzed data.
• Provided training on the use of the new automation resource.
• Worked collaboratively and effectively in a team environment.

Records Analyst

Confidential, Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed forfeited cases and work papers ensuring all were properly prepared and acknowledged that receipt of cases were entered into the unit’s Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS) and FOIMS.
• Effectively analyzed forfeiture related case materials for accuracy and verified information in various case materials using CATS, and FOIMS.
• Presented cases to the Paralegal Specialists for final comparison with result of all preliminary examinations and administrative functions documented.
• Extracted information for dissemination to field offices and other agencies.
• Drafted and edited non-legal memoranda, research reports and correspondence relating to cases.
• Managed the security, integrity, tracking, and accuracy of the electronic records.
• Searched for reference information and other materials requested by Paralegal Specialist and/or administrative staff members.
• Maintained shared drives on networks or SharePoint sites for use by members of litigation teams and others associated with case work. As appropriate, determines access, taking into account disclosure considerations.
• Developed and performs queries for documents, runs reports of categories of documents, and retrieves documents from internal sources, as requested for electronic discovery. Responds to questions concerning electronic litigation support.
• Utilized information technology, electronic, and manual systems and processes to manage classified information.
• Interpreted and applied basic principles, provisions, laws, regulations and techniques.
• Reviewed/prepared documents for grammar, construction, format, attachments, continuity of text, dates, and compliance with organizational procedures and/or standards (i.e. statute codes), advising Paralegal Specialists of any inadequacies.
• Entered all expenses for each ad into the CATS and FOIMS system respectfully.
• Generated the Wall Street Journal Ad sheet through an Excel program I created.
• Maintained records, files and databases of published advertisements and expenses.
• Entered all pertinent personnel information into the CATS system.
• Prepared CATS Activation/Deletion Request Forms.
• Generated pertinent passwords and logon reports.