Security Management
Resume:
Maiesha Shaneice Tinson
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 US
Mobile: 240-***-**** - Ext:
Email: *******@*****.***
Availability:
Job Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time
Work Experience:
DOJ/FBI-Gem Technology (Gem Contracting)
375 E. Street SW.
Washington, DC 20024 United States
04/2015 - 07/2017
Salary: 82,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Personnel Security Specialist
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Direct the timely conduct of security background investigations and analyze results for compliance with Executive Orders 10450 and 12968, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 and title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulation part 731 95 CFR 731).
Analyze available information to create and submit investigative leads containing instructional guidance to Background Investigative Coordinators, Special Investigators, and other personnel involved in the security background process.
Review incoming cases to determine the scope of the investigation required, address/clarify potential issues regarding investigative clarification, and prepare instructional guidance to security personnel.
Analyze incoming cases to determine if case qualifies for reciprocity, set and process leads accordingly to Executive Order.
Apply the appropriate security requirement established in legislation, regulations and various policy statements as E.O. 10450, E.O. 12968, Director of Central Intelligence Directive Number 1/4, Minimum Personnel Security Standards and Procedures Governing Eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, and recommend actions necessary to ensure investigative sufficiency and sound adjudicative conclusions.
Utilize current investigative techniques and practices, and the legal limitations associated with investigative process to new FIS requirements.
Determine factors which might affect the suitability of applicants and current employees with the Federal Government as codified in 5 CFR 731.202 in order to reach sound conclusions and make recommendations based on current and previous information obtained in employment background investigations.
Routinely and successfully facilitate the amicable resolution of competing or conflicting interests among internal and external staff members whose cooperation is needed to meet the agency’s objective.
Interact effectively in daily situations where frequent changes, delays, and unexpected events arise that cause major shifts in priorities, timetables, or work assignments.
Maintain liaison with internal and external security personnel in order to develop trusting, productive working relationships with subordinates, colleagues and supervisors to achieve common goals and objectives, and persuade and inspire others to adopt new methods, procedures, or techniques to improve operations within the Office of Personnel Security and Suitability.
Serve as a Subject matter expert by continuously guiding and training personnel security staff in applying Federal Statutes and authorities to security, suitability, and related issues as it relates to Tier 5 Investigations.
Maintain a liaison with internal and external security personnel in order to solve complex problems collectively, inspiring others, build cohesiveness among diverse individuals, and reach solutions to controversial issues.
Educated and trained security personnel on using state-of-the-art security practices, procedures, and systems, and applying current and advanced security concepts to a wide range of security issues.
Consistently coordinates with various federal agency personnel security offices to obtain security clearance verification's, levels of security clearance access, and final Report Of Investigation ‘s.
Perform assessments of risks and cases which require consideration from various sources.
Competently coordinates work activities with coworkers and unit; takes initiative to keep others informed of progress, problems, and changes in work activities.
Supervisor: Godfrey Knowles 703-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Department of State/Global Solutions Network (GSN Contracting)
1801 N. Lynn Street
Arlington, VA 22209 United States
06/2012 - 04/2015
Salary: 62,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Security Specialist
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
From 06/2012-4/2015 analyzed incoming revalidation and reciprocity cases to determine the scope of investigation required, potential issues regarding investigative clarification, and prepare instructional guidance to security personnel.
Reviewed Standard Forms SF86, 85P, and 85 applying the standards and procedures outlined in 5 CFR, E.O. 10450 and E.O. 12968 in order to address any factors which might affect the suitability of applicants for employment with the Federal Government and determine if revalidation or reciprocity might apply.
Applied the appropriate security requirement established in legislation, regulations and various policy statements as E.O. 10450, E.O. 12968, Director of Central Intelligence Directive Number 1/4, Minimum Personnel Security Standards and Procedures Governing Eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, and recommend actions necessary to ensure investigative sufficiency and sound adjudicative conclusions.
Utilized current investigative techniques and practices, and the legal limitations associated with investigative process.
Determined factors which might affect the suitability of applicants and current employees with the Federal Government as codified in 5 CFR 731.202 in order to reach sound conclusions and make recommendations based on current and previous information obtained in employment background investigations.
Routinely and successfully facilitated the amicable resolution of competing or conflicting interests among internal and external staff members whose cooperation is needed to meet an objective.
Interacted effectively in daily situations where frequent changes, delays, and unexpected events arise that cause major shifts in priorities, timetables, or work assignments.
Maintained liaison with internal and external security personnel in order to develop trusting, productive working relationships with subordinates, colleagues and supervisors to achieve common goals and objectives, and persuade and inspire others to adopt new methods, procedures, or techniques to improve operations within the office of Personnel Security and Suitability.
Served as a Subject matter expert by continuously guiding and training personnel security staff in applying Federal Statutes and authorities to security, suitability, and related issues.
Maintained a liaison with internal and external security personnel in order to solve complex problems collectively, inspiring others, build cohesiveness among diverse individuals, and reach solutions to controversial issues.
Provided guidance to Human Resources, Regional Security Officer, Program Coordinators and other hiring officials in the appropriate process needed to conduct personnel security investigations for Presidential Appointees, Foreign Service Officers, civil service personnel, interns, summer hires and contract employees.
Acted as a liaison between Case Mangers, Human Resources, Division Chiefs, applicants and other personnel security and suitability staff members in order to solve personnel security related issues.
Educated and trained security personnel on using state-of-the-art security practices, procedures, and systems, and applying current and advanced security concepts to a wide range of security issues.
Consistently liaison with various federal agency personnel security offices to obtain security clearance verifications, levels of security clearance access, and final ROI ‘s.
Produce written summaries of investigative research, adjudicative data, and clearance information to be entered into the Department of State (DOS) database Case Management System (CMS), submitting DS Clearance notifications to DOS Human Resource personnel that reciprocity or revalidation adjudication determinations have been completed resulting in the denial or granting of public trust certifications and or final security clearances.
Engage in Adjudicative roundtable meetings concentrating on implementing current and progressive personnel security concepts, such as counterintelligence and counter terrorism in whole person analysis of complex security files to reach a consensus on administering any additional investigative or restrictive actions that are deemed necessary.
Routinely access automated databases Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP), Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), Office of Personnel Management's (OPM)
Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS)/Central Verification System (CVS), OPM Secure Messaging Portal, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) via the Treasury Enforcement Communications System (TECS), Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII), Report Management Systems (RMS), and Case Management System (CMS)
Supervisor: Michael MacConnell 571-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Department of State/Global Solutions Network)
1801 N. Lynn Street
Arlington, VA 22209 United States
12/2009 - 06/2012
Hours per week: 40
Security Specialist
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Responsible for providing leadership to a team of six Security Assistants in the Periodic Reinvestigations (PR) Unit
Provide innovative ideas and processes within DS/SI/PSS to improve functionality and processing of daily tasks.
Routinely completed mass initiations into the e-QIP system for individuals who required their PR to be completed according to E.O. 12968.
Compiled information from various HR databases ensuring that all PII was correct and up to date on all subjects being initiated.
Processed and opened Special Update for Inquiry Cases for Case Managers and other team members of the Adverse and Adjudicative Teams.
Reviewed e-QIP submissions for accuracy and completeness of information submitted to ensure all the necessary information is submitted for the scoped timeline of the investigation according to appropriate clearance level up for review.
Provided assistance and answers to case managers, team leaders, and individuals going through the update process.
Routinely analyzed data to determine the most appropriate manner to code an update so that it was processed properly in order to support the type of investigation being initiated.
Educated unit members in all processes necessary to perform daily duties.
Primary individual for keeping the Branch Chief apprised of the units case load, and any other activities on a daily basis.
Supervisor: Albertina Littleton 571-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Department of State/Lionel Henderson
1801 N.Lynn Street
Arlington, VA 22209 United States
06/2007 - 12/2009
Hours per week: 40
Security Specialist
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Conducted investigation record checks for background investigations necessary for U.S. Department of State security clearances.
Provided reports to Case Managers for determination of record results.
Administered training to new individuals coming on-board to the Records Checks Unit.
Administered instructional classes to co-workers on proper procedures and guidelines on how to accurately process personnel security files.
Assisted in OPM Project of updating information in both PSS and OPM personnel security files to ensure individuals personal identifying information is reflected correct in both systems.
As Team Leader and Backup Team Leader overseeing workflow of the unit to ensure work flow is continually being processed at an acceptable rate to ensure that there is no back log in work.
Supplied assistance to other units within PSS when additional help is required, such as reviewing e-quip packages, logging in information into database systems, opening cases within required systems etc.
Supervisor: Kim Cash-(curreny employer USDA) 202-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Department of State/Lionel Henderson
1800 N Kent Street
Arlington, VA 22209 United States
09/2006 - 06/2007
Hours per week: 40
Office Management Specialist
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Provided consistent updates for a web-based library for the support of the U.S. Department of State/A/LM.
Supplied consistent maintenance for reporting and auditing requirements.
Maintained administrative support and timely reporting for the benefit of the ILMS technical team.
Scheduled and coordinated three conference rooms for the ALM division.
Oversight of attendees and miscellaneous support tailored to each training session.
Organized appropriate projects, as well as reviewed and maintained electronic records of billing invoices.
Produced and managed the status reports of invoices for a multitude of contracts with private companies.
Supervisor: Paula Nichols 703-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Department of State/Lionel Henderson
2201 C. Street NW
Washington DC, DC 20037 United States
02/2004 - 09/2006
Hours per week: 40
Office Management Specialist
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Provided time management and processing for 12 Post Management Officers and additional employees using assigned software programs.
Coordinated and organized travel arrangements, orders, vouchers, for all employees.
Communicated official travel notifications, reports and approvals via classified cabeling system, CableXpress as well as prepared and delivered tracl communication to the Operations Center.
Compiled copies of documents and other resources to produce briefing books which were used in meetings and conferences.
Aided in the updating of documents on PMO website located on the DOS intranet website.
Maintained conference room schedules throughout the EUR Bureau and other offices within the Department of State.
Ensured documents adhered to applicable formatting according to Department of State policies and guidelines.
Department of State/Lionel Henderson
2201 C. Street NW
Washington DC, DC 20037 United States
10/2002 - 02/2004
Hours per week: 40
Office Management Specialist
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Served as an assistant to ten attorneys and four paralegals preparing travel reservations, travel arrangements.
Obtained country clearance for attorney’s by sending out country clearance requests through the CableXpress system.
Assisted in completion of taskers and congressionals that were assigned to the Extradition Unit.
Maintained extradition unit database entering new cases, updating files, closing completed case, and also assisted with document preparation of extradition casework and files.
Complied files from the extradition unit and attorney files to be retired, and processed the paperwork to have files retired and retrieved from retirement.
Processed transmittal slips with attached diplomatic notes to and from Embassies requesting the status of their extradition requests, forwarding information, or withdrawing their request to the Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs.
Education:
Huntingdon Area High School Huntingdon, PA United States
High School or equivalent 06/1999
Job Related Training:
ODNI/ONIX/MID:
• ICD 704 Adjudications Course 2012
Center For Development of Security Excellence, U.S. Department of Defense:
• Introduction to National Security Adjudications 2013
• Introduction to DOD Personnel Security Adjudications2012
• Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Refresher 2012
• Introduction to Risk Management Course 2012
• Insider Threat 2012
• Introduction to Personnel Security 2012
• Personally Identifiable Information (PII) 2011
Foreign Service Institute, U.S. Department of State:
Introduction to GEMS, PA-191 2010
References:
References available upon request
Additional Information:
Active Top Secret Security Clearance
Routinely access the following databases used by the Department of State and other Federal Agencies:
• Case Management System (CMS)
• Report Management System (RMS)
• Adjudicative System (JPAS); SII
• Defense Central Index of Investigation (DCII)
• Global Employment Management System (G.E.M.S.)
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM)- Portal
• Central Verification System, Personnel Investigations Processing System (CVS/PIPS)
• Recruitment, Examination, and Evaluation Tracking Application (REETA)
• National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
• LexisNexis
• Share point
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite 2003 – 2007 to include MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point
• Received Loyalty Award from Lionel Henderson for exceptional continued service, 2007
• Initiated and developed a efficient inter-office tracking system for Periodic Reinvestigations initiations and processing of submitted packages
• Initiated and developed a concise reporting system between the U.S. Dept. of State and OPM for the improvement of reporting processes and accurately reflected personnel security data.
• Initiated and developed an efficient inter-office tracking system that enhanced the reporting and accountability of responsibilities throughout Record’s scope of performances.
• Created Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) materials for the Records unit to train and maintain a consistent process and procedure for efficient results.
• Created and customized a reference guidebook for Post Management Officers (PMO) so that they may have an easier transition into the office.
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