Steven A. Blais, CPP®, ISP®

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Northbridge, MA 01534

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SUMMARY

Twenty (20) years of experience as an accomplished security leader and Facility Security Officer (FSO) providing support for such agencies as the United States Air Force, United States Navy, DARPA, National Security Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, National Reconnaissance Office, Missile Defense Agency and others, on high profile platforms/programs including, but not limited to the following:

• VC-25A (Air Force One)

• VH-60N (Marine One)

• F-22 Raptor

• F-35 Lightning

• Joint Unmanned Combat Air Systems (J-UCAS)

• AN/TPY-2 Army/Navy Forward Based Transportable Surveillance Radar

• TALON Multi-Mission Robots

Managed large-scale domestic and international security operations. Established compliance programs and provided risk assessments and security awareness training for associates in the U.S., the United Kingdom, China, South Korea, Singapore, and Australia.

Board certified in security management as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP®). Board certified in the protection of U.S. government classified information as an Industrial Security Professional

(ISP®).

Former member of the National Classification Management Society (NCMS) National Board of Directors. Chaired the NCMS Industrial Security Professional Recertification Committee.

Honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force and former police sergeant.

Current U.S. Department of Defense TOP SECRET security clearance. EXPERIENCE

Northrop Grumman Corporation June 2020 to Present

Facility Security Officer (FSO), Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) Hopkinton, Massachusetts Responsible for administration and implementation of security procedures to safeguard materials, documents, property, and physical assets relating to classified programs. Ensures conformity with the National Industrial Security Program Manual (NISPOM) as it relates to the company’s compliance with government industrial security requirements. Certify to the Cognizant Security Agency (CSA) that the Information Systems (ISs) used for processing classified information includes an IS security program that addresses the management, operational, and technical controls in accordance with CSA-provided guidelines. Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the IS program, including insider threat awareness for facility management, IS personnel, users, and others, as appropriate. Manages the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with oversight, personnel briefings, auditing, patch management, and inspection of all systems. Steven A. Blais, CPP®, ISP® Page 2

Security Consultant May 2009 to Present

Part-time Northbridge, Massachusetts

Providing remote FSO services for small to medium size defense contractors operating within the U.S. National Industrial Security Program. Partner with companies to assist them in meeting all aspects of government regulatory compliance with customized programs including DISS/NISS account management, facility and personnel security clearance processing, program review, classified visit requests, pre-inspection support, security education and program administration.

BAE Systems, Inc. December 2019 to June 2020

Facility Security Officer (FSO) Burlington & Lexington, Massachusetts Oversee compliance of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) at two cleared facilities ensuring the requirements of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) are carried out to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified information. Interpret policy, develop and implement security plans and procedures, and provide support for customer visits. Submit all reports to the Cognizant Security Agency (CSA) to include Adverse Information, Suspicious Contact Reports, and reports of Loss, Compromise or Suspected Compromise. Conduct security briefings to include new hire orientation, annual refresher training, SSA training, and closed area briefings. Chair the Insider Threat Council at both locations and serve on the local Incident management team.

• Received “Commendable” DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessment Rating. MACOM Technology Solutions, Inc. January 2019 to December 2020 Facility Security Officer (FSO) Lowell, Massachusetts Provide subject matter expertise in all aspects of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Ensure compliance with the requirements of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) directives, and other applicable government instructions. Maintain, audit and evaluate security programs. Manage and support the development of world-wide policies and crisis management programs. Serve as company liaison to the Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Oversee the implementation of the Insider Threat Program (ITP), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information.

kSARIA Corporation September 2017 to February 2019 Facility Security Officer (FSO) Methuen, Massachusetts Manage implementation of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and agency-specific requirements for kSARIA's classified contracts. Lead the completion and submission of all required security reviews, audits and paperwork. Develop and lead a security awareness and training program for company staff. Manage the needs of the organization in JPAS, e-FCL, and ISFD accounts. Process all required paperwork for personnel security clearance initiation or transfers. Work with customer and prime contractor security officers to properly implement contract DD-254s.

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QinetiQ North America April 2014 to July 2015

Director of Security Waltham, Massachusetts

Served as a member of the executive management team and principal advisor on all security matters to the Government Security Committee of the Board of Directors. Responsible for the operational oversight of the corporation’s Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) mitigation methods, including the QinetiQ North America Proxy Agreement, Technology Control Plan, Affiliated Operations Plan, and Electronic Communications Plan.

L-3 Communications, Security & Detection Systems July 2010 to April 2014 Division Security Manager & FSO Woburn, Massachusetts Responsible for all aspects of security for the division's domestic and global operations, managing six (6) U.S. and six (6) international facilities. Ensured compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) associated directives and policies for industry. Provided guidance to executives, program managers, and associates on security related matters, including but not limited to, foreign travel briefings, counterintelligence, information security, and security clearances.

• Received “Superior” DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessment Rating.

• Received “Commendable” DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessment Rating.

• Established compliance programs and provided on-site risk assessments and security awareness training for associates in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, South Korea, Singapore and Australia.

Raytheon, Missile Defense Center April 2009 to July 2010 Program Security Manager Woburn, Massachusetts

Supported radar development programs and logistics support for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency contract requirements. Established security protection procedures for property and personnel assigned at forward- based Army/Navy Transportable Radar Surveillance (AN/TPY2) installations in Shariki, Japan and Beersheba, Israel.

EDUCATION

Supervisory Development Program Diploma Awarded April 2013 UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, MENDOZA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Notre Dame, Indiana Master Certificate in Information Security Management – Government Certificate Awarded March 2012 VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY Villanova, Pennsylvania

Executive Certificate in Leadership & Management Certificate Awarded October 2008 UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, MENDOZA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Notre Dame, Indiana Master of Science in Criminal Justice (In Progress) BOSTON UNIVERSITY Boston, Massachusetts

Bachelor of Arts in Management

CURRY COLLEGE Milton, Massachusetts