Adjudication

Anton L. Mathews

**** ****** ****** **** # *** District Heights, MD 20747

*******.*******@*****.*** 202-***-**** (Cell)

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging Personnel Security position that allows access to new

skills and an opportunity to utilize my current experience, while proving to be a

positive asset to that company.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to adjudicate 25-50 personnel security cases and research and resolve personnel security issues per week

Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Experience with the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP)

Demonstrated ability to work proactively to identify areas where assistance is valuable

Ability to prioritize, focus on tasks at hand, and effectively present and provide creative management strategies and ideas

Knowledge and proficiency of office software including Windows Office Suite

Adjudication Training Course

Favorably adjudicated Background Investigation (BI) March 2010

Civil Applicant System (CAS) Training

Experience with PIPS database/Clearance Verification System (CVS)

Experience with JStars database

EXPERIENCE

11/16 – Present Parker Tide Washington, DC

United States Secret Service

PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST

Receive, log, and review requests for initial or updated investigations

Review personnel security documentation and provide input on controversial issues

Coordinate and monitor the progress of individual investigations by reviewing cases to determine which phases of the investigation remain outstanding

Enter data of status information for pre-background investigation files and Review background forms, determine completeness, and identify omissions and Prepare memoranda or other correspondence to verify information

Manage files based upon their suspense dates. Assist with case file management

03/16 – 10/16 Project Support Services Crystal City, VA

United States Marshals Service

SR. ADJUDICATOR

Adjudicate suitability cases for federal and contractor applicants against 5 CFR731 guidelines

Prepare AWS, LOI, and NOPA documents to make clear adjudicative decisions while communicating effectively with applicants and assessing their responses

Review Credit reports and OPM forms (SF85P, SF85, and OF306) to reduce or eliminate errors, suitability issues, and mitigating factors

Determine criminal activity by analyzing SAC and NAC information

Review OPM ROIs for suitability, including subject interviews and investigative requests

Process applicants for sponsorship for HSPD-12 compliance standards, process card actions, and network with GSA and USAccess helpdesk

Address areas of concern that applicants may have; assist applicants with e-QIP issues

08/15 – 02/16 Parker Tide Falls Church, VA

Department of Justice (EIOR)

SR. ADJUDICATOR

Adjudicate suitability cases for federal and contractor applicants against 5 CFR731 guidelines

Prepare AWS, LOI, and NOPA documents to make clear adjudicative decisions while communicating effectively with applicants and assessing their responses

Review Credit reports and OPM forms (SF85P, SF85, and OF306) to reduce or eliminate errors, suitability issues, and mitigating factors

Determine criminal activity by analyzing SAC and NAC information

Review OPM ROIs for suitability, including subject interviews and investigative requests

Process applicants for sponsorship for HSPD-12 compliance standards, process card actions, and network with GSA and USAccess helpdesk

Address areas of concern that applicants may have; assist applicants with e-QIP issues

01/13 – 07/15 Global Resource Solutions, Inc. (GRS) Arlington, VA

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

04/12 – 12/12 Trinity Technology Group Arlington, VA

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

01/11 – 10/11 Trinity Technology Group Arlington, VA

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

05/09 – 12/10 Labat Anderson Arlington, VA

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

PERSONNEL SECURITY ADJUDICATOR

Review and analyze results of completed Background Investigations of FDIC personnel and contractors for derogatory information.

Perform Lexis-Nexis, credit, and Dun & Bradstreet Business Information Reports on individuals to determine whether they meet FDIC’s Standard of Suitability or Standards of Fitness and Integrity.

Prepare and send requests for additional information to applicants requesting resolution to any derogatory information found during the security process.

Prepare security packages for management’s review ensuring that all issues have been addressed and all required forms are included.

Review Office of Personnel Management (OPM) background investigative forms (SF85, 85P and 86) for employees and contractors for accuracy and completeness.

Initiate Background Investigations (BI), Minimum Background Investigations (MBI), and National Agency Checks with Inquiries (NACI) in accordance with the risk level of the position for which the applicant has applied.

Conduct Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Live Scan fingerprint checks using CAS and review results and make recommendations for appropriate security determination.

Apply criteria for designating the sensitivity and risk level for agency program positions and competitive service positions.

Prepare correspondence to OPM in response to requests for additional information.

Enter and track background investigation data into Microsoft Excel and BIRT database.

Compile data for all cases in progress into a report for daily management review.

Log and track case load using Microsoft Excel

Participate in testing developmental investigative tracking systems.

Initiate, reset golden questions, and release applicants in electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP).

Coordinate with other members of the security staff to schedule applicants for fingerprinting appointments for the purpose of ensuring availability of facilities and/or equipment.

Conduct/Process fingerprint results with applicants.

07/07 – 04/09 US Investigation Services (USIS) Washington, DC

Department of Homeland Security

Personnel Security Specialist I

Served as adjudicator for Department of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Personnel Security Program

Prepared summaries and reviewed cases for potentially disqualifying issues.

Initiated background investigations and reinvestigations for employees, applicants, and contractors.

Initiated National Agency check (NAC) through OPM.

Safeguarded all sensitive files and information.

Evaluated paperwork for errors and/or omissions on security forms prior to release to OPM.

Prepared clearance certifications and sent them to other Agencies.

Communicated regularly with OPM to address discrepancies.

Queried the Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS) to obtain background investigation scheduling dates and case numbers.

Entered data into the Security Activities Reporting System (SARS) and ensured the completion and accuracy of personnel security files.

Logged and tracked progress using Microsoft Excel.

Served as point of contact for staff members regarding the monitoring and maintenance of case material.

Trained colleagues on e-QIP and scanning.

Scanned and uploaded documents into SARS and e-QIP to ensure accuracy of records.

Processed employee clearance requests.

EDUCATION VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY May 2001

Petersburg, Virginia Bachelor of Science-Business Management

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