HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Active Top-Secret Security Clearance Dec/2020, TS/SCI

Firsthand knowledge of Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual, 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID), and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705.

Extensive knowledge and experience in DoD Special Access Programs and various other US Government Program Agencies.

Subject Matter Expert in Security Education and Training Awareness (SETA)

Significant background in all aspects of security management to include large dynamic corporate focus programs, leadership, and customer service.

Articulate and effective communicator who promotes relationships of trust with executive leadership, direct reports, and internal/external customers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HX5

Senior Security Specialist (CPSO/FSO), Eglin AFB, FL. Nov 2018 - May 2022

As Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), directly responsible for administration and oversight of all personnel and facility SCI-level activities on Long Range Standoff Program (LRSO).

Provided weekly Security Education and Training Awareness (SETA) for 305 program-briefed individuals within the Security Program Office and multiple government agencies.

Assisted in maintaining and implementing all physical security requirements per DoD Manuals and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 standards.

Ensured strict protection of classified information and developed security policy to ensure its protection—performed self-inspections to ensure successful audits with a 100% success rate.

Audited and mitigated risk where classified information might be vulnerable—provided corrective actions and compliance-based solutions.

Subject matter expert on all facets of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD Manuals, ICD 705, systems and forms, to include: SIMS, DISS, NISS, ACCS, e- QIP, SF-86, SF-312, DD-254, and CPRLs.

Collaborated with U. S. government and contracted customers to seek approvals, rulings, and/or deviations to remain within defined guidelines and security policies.

Key liaison between customer and program office for all Personnel Security related issues—provided positive resolutions without jeopardizing security protocols.

Primary COMSEC custodian.

Lockheed Martin

Manager, Special Programs Security, Orlando, FL Nov 2015 – Nov 2018

Directly managed 100+ Special Access Programs with zero security incidents or violations

Managed a team of 16 program security professionals across 105 SAPs, SCI, and Collateral contracts.

Streamlined special program annual refresher training saving government sponsored programs hours/funds. Provided one–stop Annual Refresher training to over 3,500 program briefed employees, saved the company 8.1M dollars and 367 thousand man-hours—winning Lockheed’s top annual award.

Security Team Lead of CPSOs through 2018 Air Force Compliance Inspection. Team of 25 inspectors reviewed over 80 programs; 75 SAPFs which concluded with zero findings—three best practices and five outstanding performers recognized.

Attended all program Industry Days—provided Director of Special Programs guidance and cost analysis encompassing accurate assessment of security related requirements and costs.

Prepared requests for waivers and exceptions and all requests that had a significant impact to cost, schedule, or mission operations.

Developed Basis of Estimates (BOE) and Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for all customer proposals/announcements.

Maintained strong working relationships with Defense Security System (DSS) and Air Force Officer Special Investigator Programs (AFOSI/PJ) to achieve required approvals for new construction security plans and program execution.

Responsible for execution and management of contractual security requirements, to include security employee actions and oversight; personnel security; security education; and physical, technical, and classification management; utilizing the requirements set forth in the DoD SAP and NISP manuals.

Directed team of 5 COMSEC custodians—oversaw compliance, training, and inspections.

Odyssey Consulting

Acquisition Security Specialist IV, Eglin AFB, FL Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

Advance Programs, Armament Directorate

Created/executed strategies to innovate, develop and field next generation weapons systems.

Operated in and managed challenging collateral environment while also bearing responsibility of special access program security protocols.

Acted as a member of the Configuration Management team to ensure the application of sound program practices.

Prepared implementation manuals outlining regulations, and established procedures for handling, storing, keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitor’s access to classified materials. Developed and conducted security education classes.

Coordinated and managed the secure-handling and transmission of classified program material including program access requests, foreign travel, and foreign contact reporting involving 15 geographically separated locations and 204 program tier members.

U.S. Air Force (Retired, Honorable Discharge)

Security K9 Handler & Instructor, Maintenance Ops Sup, Global Assignments Dec 1992 - Feb 2014

Adjunct explosive detection K9 officer detailed by special request to the U.S. Secret Service.

Specialized skills in force protection including base defense, industrial security, aircraft security, and nuclear operations site security.

During deployment to Afghanistan responsible to base leadership for after action reports following all mortar attacks; provided situational reports encompassing personnel injured, aircraft battle damage, flight-line structural damage, and total number of aircraft on the ground and in the air.

Developed and advised leadership on solutions addressing responses during/after mortar attacks.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science—Emergency Management

Purdue University Global (Current Dean’s List, Projected Graduation, 2024)

Associate of Applied Science—Criminal Justice

Community College of the Air Force (2007)

Associate of Applied Science – Maintenance Production Management

Community College of the Air Force (2009)

Certifications/ Training:

FSO Certification

FEMA Fire and Emergency Management Higher Education Certification

IS235C-Emergency Planning (FEMA)

Teaching Practitioner Certified (USAF)

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