Security Manager

Karl I. Borden

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

Germantown, MD 20874

WK: 703-***-****

E-mail: ****.*.******.***@****.***

United States Citizenship

Highest Federal Civilian Grade held: GGE-0301-15

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a senior executive level position within the Federal Government or Private Industry to influence the protection of US National Security goals by leading and managing a large, diverse organization comprised of professionals performing in an enhanced security environment.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Accomplished Security/Intelligence Professional with 20 years of experience and proven technical and leadership expertise validated by increasing levels of responsibility providing mentorship to a large and diverse workforce. Well rounded and mature manager with extensive experience in multiple security disciplines, program management and contracts administration. Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze risk and develop cost effective countermeasures and solutions. Specialize in mission planning and collaboration within multi-government organizational SAP/SCI environments in direct support of military and Intelligence customers. In depth knowledge and expertise of DoD SAP security organizations and U.S. Government RDT&E agencies. Proficient experience in managing specialized and complex DoD proposals, bids and contracts, and negotiating various types of contractual agreements to include pricing contracts and proper rate application. Demonstrated ability to interpret contract clauses, special provisions, specifications, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance of applicable laws and regulations. Demonstrated ability to proactively network with all levels of organization within the Federal Government, Military, and industry and ensure compliance, reciprocity, and application of best business practices in accordance with national security policy implementation. Expert knowledge of Intelligence and Security regulatory guidance, policy instructions, directives, and Executive Orders. Active TS/SSBI/SCI Clearance (1994 - 2014).

EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING

• Joint Intelligence Community Duty Assignment Credit, 2011

• Senior Executive Development Program; George Washington University, 2008

• BS, Family & Child Development (Human Services); Virginia Tech; Blacksburg, VA, 1990

• Hayfield Secondary School; Advanced Diploma; Alexandria, VA, 1986

AWARDS

• Superior Civilian Service Award, Department of the Army, 2012

• Meritorious Civilian Service Award, Department of the Navy, 2007

EXPERIENCE

May 2012 – Present; GGE-15, $157,100; Director, Army Special Programs Directorate; Chief of Staff of the Army; Director of the Army Staff; Washington DC; Mr. Steven Redmann, 703-***-****; Vice Director of the Army Staff.

Designated the Chief, Army SAP Central Office and serve as the single central office for oversight of Army sensitive activities, Army SAPs, and Army support to other component or Federal agency SAPs or programs that restrict personnel access. Direct, lead, and manage a diverse staff of over thirty (30) Security, Information Assurance, and Intelligence Professionals (Civilians, Military, Contractor). Point of contact (POC) for Army sensitive support to DOD and non-DOD agencies. Responsible to the Secretary of the Army and Vice Chief of Staff of the Army for the governance structure, policy enforcement, oversight, and reporting of all Army registered sensitive activities. Report annually to the Chief of Staff and SA all Army SAPs, ACCMs, and participation in other component or Federal agency SAPs or programs that restrict personnel access. Provide regular update reviews to the senior Army leadership and HQDA staff principals. Review Army sensitive activities, SAPs, prospective Army SAPs, ACCMs, and Army participation in other DOD and Federal agency SAPs for compliance with applicable law and regulations, oversight, funding, and continued enhanced security measures. Monitor budget and financial actions associated with SAPs. Maintain a registry of Army sensitive activities, SAPs, and Army participation in other component or Federal agency SAPs. Serve as the single central office, in coordination with Programs, Analysis, and Evaluation and Army Budget Office, through which all Army resource documents will be coordinated prior to submission to OSD. Access approval authority for all Army SAPs, PSAPs, establishment and disestablishment of SAP subcompartments, and billet structures, and when delegated authority by another component or Federal agency, for other component or Federal agency SAPs or programs that restrict personnel access. Authorized to indoctrinate personnel into all Army and Non-Army SAPs when delegated authority. Designated an original classification authority. Review and staff with the Army Executive Office (TJAG, OGC, VCSA, Under Secretary of the Army, CSA, and SA) the DCS, G-3 's recommendations for apportionment of SAP capabilities in support of the combatant commanders. Coordinate with DAIG, Army Audit Agency, SRO, and other Army or Federal agencies to ensure that Army sensitive activities, SAPs, and Army support to other component or Federal agency SAPs or limited access activities are appropriately inspected and audited. Coordinate briefings and approve access for and indoctrinate Secretariat and Army Staff principals, DOD and Army special panels, and other personnel. Review and staff with the Army Executive Office all SAP and sensitive activity related actions, except for compartmented plans. Coordinate Army agendas, brief or approve Army briefings and briefer, and approve Army attendance for the OSD SAP Senior Review Group and OSD specified approval process. Coordinate and approve all documents pertaining to the establishment, maintenance, and disestablishment of SAPs. Review and approve all Army SAP security classification guides (SCGs) and program security guides (PSGs). Coordinate Army SAPOC reviews. Coordinate with the DAIG, AAA, field investigative unit (FIU), SRO, and DCS, G-2 quarterly the HQDA Management Control Resolution process and report results to the Director, Army Staff. Coordinate a quarterly financial review with the Army Acquisition Special Programs Office. Assist OCLL in coordinating congressional SAP access briefings and congressional notifications. Maintain the Army baseline billet roster. Accept, review, process, archive, and destroy Army sensitive records in accordance with regulatory guidance. Respond to requests for information. Conduct records review and disposition. Conduct Army-wide document searches for sensitive information; compile and prepare document indexes and responsive documents for forwarding to requesting agencies; and coordinate declassification reviews. Establish policy and provide oversight and management for the Army SAP Enterprise Portal. Maintain direct contact with all Army SAPs to coordinate oversight issues. Participate in the review and approval process of cover plans for non-Army SAPs and sensitive activities.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Completed comprehensive Mission Area Analysis with HQDA SAP and SA oversight stakeholders to bring process and organizational efficiencies to the Army SAPCO and SA community

• Staffed and briefed the ASPD concept to Army senior leadership

• Secretary of the Army approved and signed AR 2012-10 that formerly established the Army Special Programs Directorate

• Staffed and coordinated the approval of ASPD/G-2 and ASPD/G-6 MOAs with the VDAS and Deputy proponent officials

• Realigned ASPD and integrated G-2 and G-6 under the ASPD organizational construct

• Conducted road show briefs to Higher Headquarter commands and Program Offices to outline ASPD mission sets and organizational lines of authority

May 2010 – May 2012; GGE-15/IA-05, $152,650; Chief, Security Division; Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff [Intelligence); Department of the Army; Headquarters; G-2; Counter-Intelligence, Human Intelligence, Foreign Disclosure, and Security Division; Washington DC; Mr. Gerry Turnbow, 703-***-****

Serve as the Chief, Security Division and responsible for the supervision, management, and administration of a large multi-disciplined security workforce. Responsible for resource management and Army security policy development to include Security Resiliency, Insider Threat initiatives, Information Security, Industrial Security, Personnel Security, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), HQDA Special Security Office Operations, Technical Security (TEMPEST, COMSEC, Information System Security Monitoring), Foreign Disclosure, Research, Technology and Protection, Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA), and Special Access Programs (SAPs). Responsible for development, implementation, oversight, and compliance of Army Regulations; AR 380-67, AR 380-10; AR 380-5, AR 380-40, AR 380-49, AR 380-28. Liaison and participate in security policy working groups within the Intelligence Community. Direct and assign work to subordinate managers and employees. Manage DCIPS across entire division. Perform a full range of supervisory duties for the Security Division. Plan and make work assignments, assure equitable distribution of work, set priorities and review completed work of subordinates. Provide input into supervisors on resourcing requirements for the Division based upon anticipated workload and requirements. Evaluate employees on an annual and semi-annual basis, and provide primary input for promotions and award recommendations. Identify training and other developmental needs of employees. Manage and lead security organizational realignment to ensure mission gaps are filled and the Army mission is sustained. Routinely interface with Senior Executive Service officials and General Officers on a daily basis. Responsible for all hire and EEO actions across the Security Division. Monitor and report on the interrelationships between QSEC MDEP programs as necessary. Review effectiveness of worldwide Army Security activities and programs in support of Army, DoD, and other national-level requirements. Oversee compliance of all established Army regulatory guidance and policy implementation.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Detailed to TMO as the Acting Director and completed comprehensive Mission Area Analysis to bring process and organizational efficiencies to the Army SAP and SA community

• Managed comprehensive G-2 self inspection preparation that resulted in a successful rating in 2010 DAIG SAP and Sensitivities Activities Compliance Inspection

• Participated in G-34 lead Army Program Protection Assessment Board Working Group and developed G-2 security benchmarks to be reviewed at Command inspections/assessments

• Participated in an internal Working Group and developed a multi-security disciplined Security Resiliency organization DRU

• Managed DUSA Wikileaks 15-6 recommendations and provided proposals to improve Army PERSEC, SCI, and SETA programs, policies, and procedures Army wide

• Reinvigorated G-2 Security Award Program to recognize exceptional Army Security Professionals

• Participated in DSS facilitated SPeD Working Groups and managed the Army’s implementation of SPeD and facilitated ARSTAF Working Group

• Participated the DoD SAP Policy Working Group focused on updating JAFAN policies, DoD 5205.7, and DoD 5205.11

• Participated in USD(I) led Working Groups to improve and synchronize security policy across the Department as a result of Wikileaks

March 2009 – May 2010; Deputy Program Manager - Executive Director, $151,000, ManTech International Corporation; Mission, Cyber, & Technology Solutions Group; Operations and Security Business Unit; Security Division; Falls Church, VA; Ms. Ronda Sanborn, 703-***-****

Delegated as the Deputy Program Manager for the largest revenue generating contract within ManTech OSBU and oversee daily operations with an annual value of $30M ($300M overall). Responsible for the overall execution of contracted Air Force SAP security support and services; customers include, Air Force Special Access Program Coordinating Office (SAPCO), Secretary of the Air Force, Acquisitions Division (SAF-AQL), Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) PJ Detachment Headquarters, MAJCOMs, and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) SAPCO. Provide leadership to a large and diverse security work force and manage/supervise over 180 employees and 23 site leads in 23 separate customer locations. Serve as an integral part of a cross functional business team and ensure the timely delivery of contractual commitments to clients/customers. Specific duties include: planning, staffing, budgets, reviewing and managing contract financial performance, personnel issues to include interviewing, hiring, evaluating performance and determining proper compensation; reviewing and documenting technical performance on the contract and various other deliverables. Interface and communicate daily with peers within the business unit to ensure sound execution of contracted efforts to include successfully resolving issues requiring senior level attention.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Continued upward customer performance evaluation trend and improved Award Fee Determination Score from 96% to 97.46 % for performance period 17 May 09 to 16 Nov 09

• Praised in Dec 21 09 Award Fee board “… demonstrated excellence in meeting or exceeding all evaluation criteria. ManTech’s program management continued to exceed government expectations and program management team was noted as an exceptional strength”

• Praised in 27 May 09 Award Fee board “…exceptional in controlling costs” with a total reported savings of $6,233,343; $152,000 in innovative technical efficiencies; $15,643 in travel savings”

March 2005 –Feb 2009, Supervisory Security Specialist, GS-15-0080/YC-3, $134,400, Department of the Navy, Washington Navy Yard, 1339 Patterson Avenue, SE, Washington DC, Mr. Bill Bristow, 202-***-****.

Appointed as the Senior Program Security Manager and responsible for the overall execution of program security support designed to protect critical Department of the Navy Acquisition programs within an enhanced security environment. Served as the security lead on a cross business functional team and represented security on all customer support matters. Directed a multiple program security environment for which the scope and impact were of national and industry wide significance and subject to continual congressional scrutiny. Responsible for security policy implementation and national security regulatory compliance in the handling and safeguarding of all classified and sensitive information in accordance with all DoD and DON security laws, regulations, instructions, and policy directives to include Executive Orders 12958 and 12968, NISPOM, DoD Overprint, DoD Directive 5205.7 and Instruction 5205.11, JAFAN and DCID 6/0, 6/3, 6/4, and 6/9. Ensured JAFAN security policy planning, programming, implementation, compliance, and reciprocity with the Departments of the Air Force, Army, Navy, Missile Defense Agency, Defense Security Service, DARPA, OSD, and DOE. Regulary interfaced with the Navy SAPCO and designees to address program initiation and executions, transitions, terminations, and joint service cooperative efforts. Responsible for the leadership, training, development, and management of all assigned security staff. A key governance mission included security awareness training and education and periodic security inspections/site assist visits at cognizant locations. Oversaw long range mission planning, direction, and execution of a program or several program segments in consonance with organizational, strategic goals and objectives. Evaluated resources to ensure proper overall distribution of personnel and workload in order to maintain security continuity of assigned programs. Maintained frequent contact with high-ranking, military, civilian managers, technical experts and industry officials to resolve issues, plan meetings and conferences, and conduct briefings. Advised top-level agency security and subject matter managers on new developments and advances in security techniques, policies, procedures, and requirements. Made key decisions regarding policy implementation responsibilities in very difficult assignments such as planning for significantly new or far reaching security program requirements. Managed all security aspects of a joint international program and was an integral player in the coordination of new special projects that required routine interface with foreign military officers and civilian managers to ensure reciprocity and compliance of international foreign disclosure and ITAR security requirements via liaison with the State Department and Defense Security Services International Program Office. Participated as a technical expert in interagency security working groups to resolve problems in existing security systems and programs requiring risk management and innovative solution. Managed the development and implementation of Command security policy, standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing protection of Navy assets including people, property, information and reputation. Identified, developed, implemented, and maintained security processes, practices, and policies to reduce risks. Identified security protection goals and objectives consistent with the organizational Standard Security Operating Plan. As the DAA, ensured all information systems were certified and accredited in accordance with JAFAN 6/3 and DITSCAP. Managed investigations of all security incidents and violations and collaborated with NCIS, FBI, and other federal agencies.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Designated Team/Joint Inspection Chief at key contractor/FFRDCs and significantly improved security posture at each location (3 year process)

• Managed AOR PSO self inspection process & Headquarter security compliance inspection cycle resulting in improved ratings and security posture (Priority Measurable Performance Objective)

• Liaison with Navy SAPCO, key customer, SA contract admin support, and IAPO to manage complex program network sanitization effort

• Coordinated security refresher training to train and educate entire customer group resulting in a decrease in security violations and increase in security incident reports

• Designated Navy Security Lead and established security infrastructure and reciprocity for significant Joint OSD, Navy, and Air Force effort

• Improved security evaluation process and participation in contract competitions

• Developed an MOA to streamline NAVSEA Executive Leadership briefing process

• Improved and streamlined Command PAR process via Lean Six Sigma project

November 2002 – March 2005, Security Specialist, GS-14-0080, National Aeronautics & Space Administration, Headquarters, Office of Security & Program Protection, 300 E. Street, SW, Washington DC 20546, Mr. Robert Turner, 202-***-****.

Appointed the Program Security Manager of the NASA Advanced Aircraft Program and provided security oversight, management, and administration for the entire program at all participating NASA centers, other federal government agencies, and contractor facilities. Provided expert Special Access Program (SAP) security guidance, direction, and advice to the Program Manager with designated authority to autonomously make key security decisions on behalf of the entire program and associated activity. Performed work related to personnel, physical and information security as it relates to the protection of extremely sensitive and critical high performance aircraft technology, research, and development in support of NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. Planned and coordinated a wide variety of sensitive and complex projects relating to the whole spectrum of the security field. Designated security liaison agency point of contact for all special security programs. Ensured security standardization and reciprocity among NASA centers, government and industry partners such as the Department of Homeland Security, Air Force, Navy, Army, DARPA, OSD, and CIA. Interfaced with other agency SAPCOs to negotiate Memorandum of Agreements and other security items of interest. Designated Accrediting Authority and ensured information system security and certification of JAFAN 6/3. Coordinated technology transfers. Maintained a constant liaison with NASA Centers and ensured all program activity at NASA centers and participating contractors is in compliance with applicable security policy implementation. Ensured all physical security matters were in compliance with the JAFAN 6/9 & DCID 6/9. Conducted program security reviews at NASA centers and contractor facilities. Coordinated and participated in joint agency program security reviews with DoD partners. Ensured all personnel security adjudications were in compliance with JAFAN 6/4. Managed security incident investigations. Delegated authority to reject, deny, suspend, revoke, and reinstate program accesses. Coordinated agency wide related counterintelligence investigations in consonance with NCIS, OSI, and FBI contingencies. As COTR, managed all security aspects of security support contract competition and monitored contract technical performance. Coordinated patents with DoD partners and U.S. Patent and Trade Office.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Reestablished baseline program security policies and distribution of security resources

• Converted key contractor billets to Government Program Security Officer positions

• Represented NASA at CSSWG quarterly conferences and Board of Director meetings

• Developed a training program to train, educate, and professionalize NASA PSOs & CPSOs

• Standardized security review process at all NASA centers and industry facilities

• Coordinated annual FISMA compliance inspections to ensure DITSCAP compliance

• Developed two innovative MOAs with Executive Agent to streamline program access

• Standardized security policy by writing over thirty memorandums/Co-Use Agreements

• Managed and coordinated the NASA security manual rewrite to ensure DoD reciprocity

July 2001 – October 2002, Security Specialist, GS-0080-13, Department of the Navy, Arlington, VA 22202, Ms. Patricia Stokes, 410-***-****.

Served as the Deputy Program Security Manager and acted in a supervisory capacity. Managed and performed personnel, physical and information security related work in order to protect the research, development, and testing of critical technologies in support of the Office of Naval Research. Specifically monitored and provided continuous security analysis of the overall office mission and tri-service charter. Coordinated technology transfers with industry and government partners. Coordinated policy waiver requests, new project requests, and security classification guides & technical addendums with the Navy SAPCO. Served as the office interagency security point of contact for joint cooperative efforts with the Navy, Air Force, Army, DARPA, NRO, CIA, and NASA. Wrote and disseminated internal office security policy. Updated office security classification guides for SAPCO approval. Performed 2nd Tier adjudications. Appointed as the DAA representative for Wide Area Network and ensured compliance of DCID 6/3 information system security requirements. Conducted program security reviews at contractor facilities. Worked with NCIS on all counter intelligence matters. Conducted and provided oversight in security investigations, provided written reports, ensured completion of corrective actions, and recommended disciplinary action when appropriate. Supervised and trained a staff of nine security specialists, approved individual development plans, and ensured annual training requirements were met. Wrote midyear and annual performance appraisals and recommended performance awards. Participated in ranking panels to review and evaluate job applications of prospective new hires. Interviewed and recruited college students for security specialist positions with the Navy.

March 1998 – June 2001, Security Specialist, GS-0080-11/12/13, 1725 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Department of the Navy, Arlington, VA 22202, Mr. Dan Gragg, 703-***-****.

Appointed as the Program Security Officer and provided security oversight, management and support to the responsible Government Program Manager. Provided security guidance, advisement, and direction to government and contractor Program Security Officers on all security matters affecting the program. Ensured compliance of applicable security policy directives and instructions. Interfaced with other Navy, Air Force, Army, and contractor PSOs to coordinate security matters of mutual interest. Administered security indoctrinations, briefings, and debriefings. Performed first tier adjudications and ensured DCID 1/14 compliance. Investigated security violations and incidents. Conducted security reviews at contractor and government facilities. Conducted physical security inspections and accreditations of government and contractor facilities and ensured DCID 1/21 compliance. Approved facility standard operating procedures, automated information system security plans, OPSEC Plans, and security test plans. Conducted site surveys of test ranges. Interfaced with NCIS on counter intelligence issues. Conducted OPSEC briefings and acted as the lead security officer at various program tests. Evaluated contract proposals and provided written and oral evaluations to the Contract Advisory Review Panel.

October 1995-February 1998, Security Specialist, GS-0080-7/9/11, Department of the Navy, 1725 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, Mr. Louis Magnotti, 202-***-****

Served as an Assistant Program Security Officer, provided security administrative support to various programs, and assisted responsible Program Security Officers and Program Managers in ensuring compliance of security policy implementation at participating contractor and government locations. Routinely administered security indoctrinations and debriefings. Performed first tier adjudications. Processed visit certifications and coordinated security coverage for program meetings. Provided OPSEC and security test support. Assisted in security reviews and provided review reports. Managed physical security matters to include facility modifications, alarm maintenance, intrusion detection devices and alarm response procedures.

April 1994 – September 1995, Security Specialist, GS-0080-5/7, Department of the Navy, 1725 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, Mr. Don Dunn, 703-***-****

Served as Team Lead, administered document control support functions, and coordinated classified material burn runs. Appointed as the Top Secret Control Officer.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

• Department of the Army, Advanced Course (On-line), Civilian Education System, 2013

• Department of the Army, Foundation Course, Civilian Education System, 2012

• Army DCIPS Bonus Group Manager Training, 2011

• Army Staff Badge, 2011

• Army Force Integration Course, 2011

• Army G-2 Newcomer Briefing, 2011

• Army Action Officer Training Course, 2011

• HQDA Staff Orientation, 2011

• DoD Information Assurance Training, 2010

• Corporate and Program Financial Entanglement, ManTech MCTS, 2010

• Leadership and Management, ManTech MCTS, 2009

• The Deal: Price to Win and Business Strategy, ManTech SMA, 2009

• Truth in Negotiating Act, ManTech SMA, 2009

• Proposal Preparation Seminar, ManTech SMA, 2009

• George Washington University, Senior Executive Development Program,2008

• Defense Acquisition University, Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management, 2008

• IOSS, OPSEC & Awareness Training, Eastern OPSEC Conference, 2008

• Department of the Navy, NSPS Human Resource Elements, 2008

• Department of the Navy, Introduction to NSPS Pay Pool Management, 2008

• Department of the Navy, NSPS Leading Change, 2007

• Department of the Navy, NSPS Change Management, 2007

• DSSA, SAP Senior Management Beta Course, 2007

• JAFAN 6/4 Beta Course, 2007

• Navy, NSPS Performance Management or Managers and Supervisors, 2006

• Department of the Navy, Managing Your Human Resources, 2006

• Department of the Navy, Process Improvement Techniques, 2006

• Moving from an Operational Manager to a Strategic Thinker, 2006

• Department of Navy DAA, IAPO Course, April 2005

• NASA DAA and Certifier Conference, March 2005

• IMS, Improving Individual and Team Performance, The Art of Coaching, August 2004

• Department of Navy, Win 2000 PL2 and Inter-Domain Transfers for PSOs, August 2004

• DoD Information Assurance Conference, May 2004

• DoD Security Managers Conference, March 2004

• NASA, Collaborative Leadership, March 2004

• Johns Hopkins University, Information System Architecture, May 2003

• NASA, Contracting Officer Technical Representative, 2003

• Department of the Navy, The Art of Resolving Conflict, 2002

• Department of the Navy, Information Assurance for PSOs, 2002

• Department of Navy, Computer Crime Investigations & Forensics Analysis, 2002

• DSSA, DoD Advanced Personnel Security Adjudications, 2001

• Marymount University, Business Writing, 2001

• Graduate School, USDA, Leadership Skills for Supervisors/Managers, 2000

• Department of the Navy, Security for Special Programs, 1998

• DSSA, Advanced Briefing Techniques, 1995

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