Security Specialist Resources Consulting

ROSSANA ALVAREZ

*** ****** **** *****

Rockville, MD 2085

Mobile: 301-***-****

Email: adpbds@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

CHICKASAW NATIONS INDUSTRIES

May 2020 to Present - Personnel Security Specialist II

PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION. This position requires conducting preliminary and final reviews of statements of personal history and related data prior to initiation of background investigation procedures. Conduct background investigations of individuals who would occupy Public Trust positions where a determination of suitability for employment is required. Prepare reports on investigations resulting from interviews conducted during background investigations for Reciprocity cases. Conduct background investigations on all Public Trust cases. In cases of derogatory information, I write a detailed evaluation of the adverse information. When the information is insufficient to make a recommendation regarding the disposition of the case, I forward to case to a Secondary Level review/ for upper management final Prescreening decision as this is a Federal decision. I write lines of inquiry for follow up on investigations. My role is to assist in adjudicating personal background investigations for suitability for employment with the PBGC and/or issuance of a security clearance. Work assignments may include but are not limited to: review Personnel Security Questionnaires (SF-85P), verify information submitted on applications contact subjects via approved methods to complete information on background investigation forms, input data from Local Agency Checks, review reports to determine criminal record, traffic violation, and other databases. Experience applying investigative procedures, terminology and requirements to furnish leads and developed information and ensure completeness of investigative results and justification for recommendations and/or adjudications.

Duties range from Sponsoring new hires (federal staff and Contractors) in the PSIS system and USAccess. Initiate, Review EQIP and conduct troubleshooting. Update USACCESS for credentialing. Review EQIP and documentation provided and request additional information for investigations. I am the Contac person with DCSA for Investigators and contact person with COR/s and Human Resources Personnel.

ARMADA INC. September, 2019 to May 2020. Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys.

Personnel Security Specialist – This position includes assisting in conducting preliminary reviews of statements of Personal history and data prior to initiation of background investigations. Review background investigations of individuals who would occupy positions where a determination of suitability for employment or access to classified information is required. Conduct routine and confrontational subject interviews on behalf of the client to verify information listed on statements of personal history or resolver items o derogatory information developed during the course of the background investigation. Analyze information and provide recommendations on waiver and adjudication determinations.

Provide Personnel Security support to the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) and to 94 United States Attorney’s Offices (USAO) that encompasses an estimated 13,000 employees, students, and contractors. Support includes but is not limited to the following:

oReceive, review and assemble detailed security package for federal personnel security specialist to determination of suitability and fitness for employment

oAssist with security clearance requests, contractor Waivers, initiating e-QIPs and resolving e-QIP issues and/or questions, reviewing e-QIP packages and other related pre-employment or re-investigative documents.

oProvides administrative support to Personnel Security Specialists in completing actions in support of the Personnel Security mission.

oUnderstand and interpret data retrieved from of PIPS/CVS, NCIC, Credit Reports or file share software and other personnel security related database.

GEM Technology International. July, 2015 to August 2019. Personnel Security Specialist. Department of Justice/Federal Bureau of Investigations, Washington, DC

Personnel Security Specialist. Background Investigations at Department of Justice/FBI.

This position requires conducting preliminary and final reviews of statements of personal history and related data prior to initiation of background investigation procedures. Conduct background investigations of individuals who would occupy positions where a determination of suitability for employment or access to classified information is required. Prepare reports on investigations resulting from interviews conducted during background investigations. Draft summary sheets on the results of investigations for all assigned cases. In case of derogatory information, I write a detailed evaluation of the adverse information. When the information is insufficient to make a recommendation regarding the disposition of the case, I write a list of recommended questions for lines of inquiry for follow up on investigations. My role is to assist in adjudicating personal background investigations for suitability for employment with the FBI and/or issuance of a security clearance. Work assignments may include but are not limited to: review Personnel Security Questionnaires (SF-86 and SF-85P), verify information submitted on applications contact subjects via approved methods to complete information on background investigation forms, input data from MAC applications, retrieve data from credit bureaus, request Local Agency Checks, review reports to determine criminal record, traffic violation, and other databases. Experience applying investigative procedures, terminology and requirements to furnish leads and developed information and ensure completeness of investigative results and justification for recommendations and/or adjudications.

Engineering Systems Consultants, Inc. National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland

09/2010 – July 2015

Personnel Security Specialist

This position includes, but is not limited to initiating and tracking security investigation actions through to completion, or by processing periodic reinvestigations using eQip, operational familiarity with Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) electronic fingerprinting equipment and processes, and an ability to address customer security clearance questions and concerns. Self-starter and maintained helpful attitude and contribute to team goals, supporting an ongoing positive, customer-focused culture aimed at finding solutions to problems. Excellent customer service skills on the phone and in person. Strong interpersonal skills that require assessing and understanding the situation from the customer's perspective, then effectively delivering the appropriate message. Good written and oral communications skills. I possess the highest standards of protecting privacy act information. Recognize and develop solutions to complex problems, which may require cross-departmental coordination and cooperation. Initiative and persistence in pursuing administrative needs, meeting quick turnaround demands, and problem-solving. Proficient with MS Office Suite products (e.g. Excel, Word and Outlook). I perform the complete process from start to finish. Conduct reviews of e-QIP 85, 85P, and 86 investigations by analyzing facts, preparing reports required by the Office of Personnel Security. I plan and execute work that includes analysis of eQIP for all the populations in personnel security. I request paperwork required for the review of the file. I communicate in writing with the applicant, employee or other personnel regarding paperwork required. I review the EQIP, approve or reject to applicant for completion before releasing case to OPM. In the case of Upgrades and Re-Investigations. I initiate subject in EQIP, request paperwork, Review EQIP and requested documentation and finally scan, code, upload and release to OPM.

Jupiter Corporation 12/2009 – 08/2010

Transportation Sec Administration (TSA) HQ/Arlington, VA US

Personnel Security Specialist

My duties include and are not limited to the review, code and release to OPM investigations for clearance for: Federal Employees (Federal New Hire Headquarters and Federal Headquarters Non TSO personnel) Federal Air Marshall, Federal Screeners, Contractors and Private Industry Personnel. I review, process and release all Federal Non Screener and Screener cases using both SF-86 and e-QIP formats. I release Fed-Screener cases at OPM. I am a backup operator when the number of cases is large especially in recent uploads. I use PIPS and conduct JPAS Search for all populations before I schedule investigations at OPM. I have knowledge of Management Reports and have trained staff with these reports. I am responsible for assuring case files contain all required forms specific to each population, then scanning the required forms into E-QIP, and releasing all cases to OPM for scheduling. I follow up investigations -as required- until they are scheduled at OPM. I use PIPS, JPAS, E-QIP and BITS databases.

Company Number: 301-***-**** (company is no longer in business)

Ace Info Solutions 7/2007 – 8/2010

Personnel Security Specialist/Management Analyst

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Personnel Security Division, Department of Homeland Security,

My duties include and are not limited to the review, code and release to OPM investigations for clearance for: Federal Employees (Federal New Hire Headquarters and Federal Headquarters Non TSO personnel) Federal Air Marshall, Federal Screeners, Contractors and Private Industry Personnel. I review, process and release all Federal Non Screener and Screener cases using both SF-86 and e-QIP formats. I release Fed-Screener cases at OPM. I am a backup operator when the number of cases is large especially in recent uploads. I use PIPS and conduct JPAS Search for all populations before I schedule investigations at OPM. I have knowledge of Management Reports and have trained staff with these reports.

I am responsible for assuring case files contain all required forms specific to each population, then scanning the required forms into E-QIP, and releasing all cases to OPM for scheduling.

I follow up investigations -as required- until they are scheduled at OPM.

I use PIPS, JPAS, E-QIP and BITS databases.

State of Maryland DLLR 11/2006 - 6/2007

Examiner, State of Maryland,

Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation (DLLR)

College Park, MD

11/06 – 6/07

Adjudicator and Examiner - Adjudicate cases of Unemployment Insurance for the State of Maryland. Conduct fact- finding interview with claimants and employers.

Monetary and Non- Monetary Determinations are based on Directives to Determine Monetary Eligibility, Mandatory Requirements, School Attendance, Able and Available, Actively Seeking Work, Pensions, Severance Pay, Job Refusal, Job Referral, Not unemployed, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Bonus Retention and other non-separation issues, policies and procedures.

Leon Snead Company, 9/2005 - 11/2006

Program Analyst

Leon Snead & Co.

CPA, Management & Human Resources Consulting & government contractor-

Department of Justice, Office of the Comptroller, Washington, DC

Compliance Review Branch - 1) Coordinate monthly OCB assignments, 2) Liaison with OJP Control Desk and COPS office when requesting grant materials. Process requests for the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) - 1) Liaison with OJP Control Desk and COPS office for grant materials requested by Regional OIG offices. 2) Responsible for obtaining and assembly grant documents by the OIF to conduct grant audits. 3) Grant information to include and not limited to 269, payment schedules, grant applications, grant award documents, grant budgets, financial clearance memoranda, reimbursement requests, financial status reports, monitoring reports, progress reports, grant adjustment requests/approvals and Special Conditions.

Audit Confirmations (AC) - 1) Receive and Process external audit requests needed for OMB circular A-133 to include: Obtaining IFMS printouts for all grant disbursements, 2) Entering and maintaining databases on the status of all AC’s. Single Act Audits (SAA) 1) Enter and maintain data on SAA, open, and closed, including detailed information or audit recommendations

Customer Service – Provide Customer Service when dealing with requests from government agencies for audit materials. Translations – Provide translations to and from Spanish into English for government employees and Contractors when dealing with grantees who do not have English language fluency.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Department of Homeland Security, TSA, Office of Acquisitions – provide off site support center at its offices in Rockville for the Transportation Security Administration. Leon Snead Co, Processes payment vouchers submitted by 58 air carriers and 72 passenger screener contractors that provide baggage and passenger screener services at airports in the United States. My job was to process over 400 payment vouchers monthly. I performed analysis and verified vouchers for accuracy and compliance with contract terms.

EDUCATION

University of Maryland University College - Courses in Human Resources Administration - Graduate School. No degree (2004)

LORMAN SEMINARS IN HUMAN RESOURCES Certification, Human Resources Management.

Issues and Practices in Human Resources Administration, Cobra, Compensation, Leadership, How to avoid being sued, FMLA, other relevant courses in Human Resources Management (2000-2003)

UNIVERSIDAD DE LIMA, Bachelor degree in Mass Communications. Graduated 1982, & obtained degree in 1994, Lima, Peru

USDA GRADUATE SCHOOL, Photography Program, 1990

New Horizons: Arlington, VA Computer Programs- Microsoft Software Programs: Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher;

Databases: DOJ Access databases, Grant Management System, IFMIS, and FINCAP, state and federal government databases.

TSA/DHS databases: ISIMS, OPM databases for Personnel Security databases (JPAS, E-QIP, BITS).

JOB RELATED TRAINING & CLEARANCES

PUBLIC TRUST (BI) cc 11/23/2020, Granted by PENSION BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION (PBGC) 04/22/2021

TOP SECRET CLEARANCE GRANTED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, thru October 2019

CI Polygraph, December 2017

USDA Graduate School of the Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC- Certificate of Accomplishment in Photography (Weddings, Portraits, Darkroom, Nature Photography);

Languages: English (advanced), Spanish (advanced, native speaker from Peru), French (beginner), Portuguese (intermediate), and

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, Vancouver, BC, Canada, English Immersion Program for International Students,

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY-TRANSPORATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, Arlington, VA - Online Learning Center- Learner Training 2.0; IT Security Awareness Training; Sensitive Security Information (SSI) Awareness; Environmental Management System General Awareness Training; Culture of Privacy Awareness; Safeguarding Sensitive Personally Identifiable Information; Sikh American Cultural Awareness for Law Enforcement; Headquarters Emergency Preparedness Occupant Emergency Plan; Records Management; Arab & Muslim Cultural Awareness Training for Law Enforcement; Introduction to Civil Rights; Guidance Regarding the Use of Race for Law Enforcement Officers Classified National Security Information for TSA Employees and Contractors; TSA Operations Security

DEFENSE SECURITY SERVICES (DHS) ACADEMY: Personnel Security courses: Adjudication Program, Antiterrorism – on going

Privacy Awareness Training, DHS – 2010-2019

NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Maryland

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS, Security Division. Completed the following courses offered by the Virtual Academy:

Security and Suitability Adjudicative Guidelines Course, September 2015. Marking Classified National Security Information, 3/2016, on 7/2017 and on 5/2019. Insider Threat and Media Contact Awareness, on 10/2015 and on 12/2016. No Fear, 12/2016. Records Management, 2/2016, and on 4/2016. Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse Neglect and, or Sexual Exploitation, 9/2015. Information Security (INFOSEC), FBI, 8/2015, on 5/2016, on 6/2017, and on 10/ 2017. Clearwater Security and Basic Overview, 4/2016. It is every Employee’s Business, 2/2016. Privacy, it is Everybody’s Business, 11/2018.

Department of Justice – 2019 Annual Industrial Security and Insider Threat Training: Annual Industrial Security Training, FBI Social Networking, Personal Contact, 11/2019

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