KELLY A. HIGGINS * NAGOG LANE, WESTFORD, MA ***** 978-***-**** ad49lk@r.postjobfree.com SECURITY SPECIALIST Results driven security specialist, certified Facility Security Officer (FSO) and trained Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) with an active clearance. A track record of sound judgment, integrity and a sense of responsibility in the creation and deployment of policies and procedures. Strong qualifications in planning, organizing and deploying resources where necessary as well as establishing team camaraderie. Member of ASIS and NCMS.

EDUCATION - Northeastern University, Boston MA Master of Science in Criminal Justice: Security Administration Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Security - 4/2022-6/2022 Oasis, Lexington, MA

Assisted the company FSO with ensuring security policies and procedures were followed.

Unemployed – 12/2021 – 4/2022

Security Manager – 11/2021 Oasis Systems, Bedford, MA Responsible for assisting the customer in all aspects of security for various programs at the customer’s location. This includes ensuring the DISS system is kept current for all assigned employees to include contractors. Assisting with the bag checks and end of day checks.

Security Manager - 9/2021 – 11/2021 Credence Management Solutions, VA Responsible for assisting the customer in all aspects of SAP security for various programs at the customer’s location. This included ensuring the DISS system is kept current for all assigned employees to include contractors, sending out and receiving visit requests. Assisting with the self-inspections.

Special Security Rep. – 4/2021 – 9/2021 Kingfisher Systems Inc. Devens, MA Responsible for assisting the customer in all aspects of SAP security for various programs at the customer’s location. This includes ensuring the DISS system is kept current for all assigned employees to include contractors, sending out and receiving visit requests. Assisting with the self inspections. Assisted with training a new government security individual.

Security Manager – 2019 – 2021 Oasis Systems, Bedford MA Responsible for assisting the customer in all aspects of SAP security for various programs at the customer’s location. This includes ensuring the DISS system is kept current for all assigned employees to include contractors, sending out and receiving visit requests. Assisted with the self-inspections. Facility Security Officer Oct 2018 – Jan 2019 Frontier Technology Inc., Beverly MA Responsible for management of all aspects of the security program to include, but not limited to, personnel security, document control, visitor control, physical security requirements, DD form 254(s), classification management, annual self-inspections and security education and training. Processed individuals for initial security clearances and reinvestigations through the use of JPAS and e-QIP. Processed incoming and outgoing visit requests via JPAS. Responsible for reporting CI incidents as well as adverse information reports to the government. Provided security education and training to all employees. Authored required security plans (ie. SPP and security education and training).

Sr. Security Analyst 2018 Credence Management Solutions, VA Responsible for retrofitting a current SAP facility in Bedford MA to adhere to the new government regulations. Worked to establish a new mobile facility on site. Working with the JPAS system regarding security clearances and visits.

International Security Specialist Aug 2016 – Jan 2018 System High Corp, Chantilly VA Responsible for security oversight of two of the countries involved in the JSF program. Provided security guidance to the Security Director and the applicable country security manager. Performed Security Vulnerability Assessments (SAVs). Worked with the site and activation team during preliminary site inspections.

Corporate Facility Security Officer Feb 2016 – July 2016 GRSCO, Fairfax VA Responsible for management of all aspects of the security program to include, but not limited to, personnel security, document control, visitor control, physical security requirements, DD form 254(s), classification management, annual self-inspections and security education and training. Processed individuals for initial security clearances and reinvestigations through the use of JPAS and e-QIP. Processed incoming and outgoing visit requests via JPAS. Responsible for reporting CI incidents as well adverse information reports to the government. Provided security education and training to all employees. Authored required security plans (ie. SPP and security education and training).

Sr. Security Specialist (Support Contract Positions) July 2014 – Jan 2016 Odyssey Systems Consulting, OASIS, Quantech Services - Bedford, MA Provided program security management support to the program office. Supported security in and out processing of Government and contractor personnel. Monitored security clearances - updates security clearance databases including JPAS, reviews periodic reinvestigations (PR) paperwork for accuracy. Processed incoming and outgoing visit requests. Maintained DD Form 254s and Visitor Group Security Agreements. Monitored security education and training requirements. Insured personnel receive applicable security briefings. Facilitated proximity badge issue and access control. Managed program protection plan and acquisition security programs. Managed anti-terrorism, force protection and Operation Security (OPSEC) programs. Reviewed and implemented appropriate procedures for security incidents.

Security Manager/Facility Security Officer (FSO), Massachusetts, Oct 2009 – Jun 2014 Gemini Industries Inc., Engility Corp. Sage Laboratories, SOSSEC Responsible for management of all aspects of the security program to include, but not limited to, personnel security, document control, visitor control, physical security requirements, DD form 254(s), classification management, annual self-inspections and security education and required self-inspections. Processed up to 350 individuals for initial security clearances and reinvestigations through the use of JPAS and e-QIP. Processed incoming and outgoing visit requests via JPAS. 95% success rate on initial security clearances. Responsible for reporting CI incidents as well adverse information reports to the government. Was responsible for obtaining facility clearance for off-site company location and sister company. Set up a security banner on the home page with security relevant information that was changed on an as needed basis. Provided security education and training to all employees both cleared and uncleared. Authored required security plans (ie. SPP and security education and training). Advised the company export representative relative to security requirements. Provided training to a brand new FSO.

Industrial Security Specialist, ManTech International, Falls Church, VA Feb 2009 – Oct 2009 Advised and assisted the government security manager, program managers and contracting officials on industrial security issues. Prepared Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD form 254s) and reviewed classified Request for Proposal (RFPs), Statement of Work (SOW) and Statement of Objectives (SOO) prior to being released. Reviewed contractor personnel security paperwork for program suitability and access. Provided classification advice/guidance. Was responsible for the security management center that encompassed: accountability and disposition of all classified material; performed 1st tier adjudication on personnel (tier one certified); performed self-inspections and prepared and updated fixed facility checklists (FFC’s). Performed weekly audits of classified computer systems.

BAE Systems, Burlington MA & Nashua NH, Nov 1999 –Aug 2008 Had various jobs within the security department both in collateral security as well as in special programs (ie. CPSO & CSSO). Worked with the JPAS system. Assisted with the COMSEC account. Provided required security briefings to employees as well as security program status briefings to management. Was Tier One certified. Worked with the export department on ITAR issues related to a contract that had on onsite foreign nationals. Had sole security responsibility for 3 SAP program areas that included up to 8 different programs in various stages (pre RFP to actual contract). Responsible for ensuring that assigned employees received program access as soon as possible. Had oversight responsibility of program sub-contractors to include ensuring that the subcontractors received program access as soon as possible to keep within contract timelines. Performed self-inspections and inspected the subcontractors. Authored Program Security Test plans, Program Protection Plans (PPP’s) and OPSEC (OPeration SECurity) plans. Was the PERSEC manager of a group of 6 employees.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITES during the course of my professional career Developed security policies to assure adherence to regulations for US acquisition/operation of special access programs. Wrote Operating Instructions (OIs) and area’s Security Policies and Procedures (SSPs) Drafted Automated System Security Plans (AISSPs), evaluated government and contractor security compliance with policies and procedures, and presented written and oral findings and improvement recommendations. Designed, delivered, and conducted specialized security inspections and security education briefings. Evaluated RFPs and advised source selection teams regarding compliance with administrative/technical requirements. Provided security management oversight of contractors to assure compliance with applicable security regulations to include reviewing construction paperwork for accuracy while SAP areas were being built. Processed contractor Program Access Requests (PARs) for subcontractors. Worked with the customer to ensure all regulations (i.e. DCID 1/21) were followed when building secure areas. COMSEC custodian responsibilities.