Ms. Karen L. Cary

**** *** ***** **., *****, MD *0721

Mobile: 301-***-**** Email: adrtyc@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience Personnel Security Specialist-Suitability Adjudicator (Contractor), National Science Foundation (NSF), 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dates of Employment: May 2022 to Present

Processed Onboarding Requests to execute individual actions from cradle to grave for NSF employees’ and contractors through the onboarding and vetting process in a timely manner by sending to Subject and copying Contract Representative (COR).

Review cases for NSF and apply suitability factors, evaluating the severity of potential concerns for both Contractor and Federal Applicants, Appointees and Employees of NSF.

Responsible for identifying the types of personnel background investigation and other sources of information necessary to review signed (e.g., OF 306, 1690, Position Designation (PD), Resume, Credit Notices, Federal Declaration Form and other supplementation documents and information) for list duties for accuracy, completeness and errors receive from (COR).

Responsible for recognizing the pre-employment screening process and procedures required by the 5 CFR 731 for suitability actions.

Input into NP2 Portal applications Background Investigations for eQIPs, PIPS/CVS and Messaging.

Responsible for receiving and processing fingerprint requests for Fingerprint Submission Data Screen.

Close Process Interims and reviewed while awaiting scheduled investigations. Upon review of completed investigation reviewed by DCSA, responsible for making suitable recommendations for investigative determinations.

Initiated, opened and rejection of eQIP requests through NP2 Portal and responsible for accuracy, completeness, and errors.

Review eQIP, 306, resume and other supplemental documents for processing favorable adjudicative decisions and analyzing investigative information in making determinations.

When reviewing cases, compare and analyze data to identify issues/discrepancies, find inconsistencies, or highlight incomplete information that may affect the case decision.

When reviewing cases, compare and analyze data to identify issues/discrepancies, find inconsistencies, or highlight incomplete information that may affect the case decision.

Work Experience Personnel Security Specialist-Suitability Adjudicator (Contractor), Protection Strategies Inc., assigned to Health and Humans Services (HHS), 220 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.

Dates of Employment: September 2021 to April 2022

DUTIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Review cases for HHS and apply suitability factors; evaluating the severity of potential concerns for both Contractor and Federal Applicants, Appointees and Employees of HHS.

Responsible for identifying the types of personnel background investigations and other sources of information necessary to review (e.g., resume, prior investigations, OF306 and other supplemental documents and information).

Responsible for processing favorable adjudicative decisions and analyzing investigative information to make a determination.

Determine the appropriate course of action when pre-employment inquiries or the results of a background investigation contains an actionable item.

While performing duties, have successfully worked in a remote status.

Make decisions regarding the appropriate actions to take when potential counterintelligence and counterterrorism concerns are identified.

When reviewing cases, compare and analyze data in order to identify issues/discrepancies, find inconsistencies, or highlight incomplete information that may affect the case decision.

Responsible for recognizing the pre-employment screening process and procedures required by the 5 CFR 731 for suitability actions.

Differentiate between agency and OPM suitability authorities and responsibilities.

Work Experience: Senior Personnel Security Specialist; Series 0800 (Federal); Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency; 600 10th Street, Ft. Meade, MD 20755-5615

Dates of Employments: December 2008 to August 2021

DUTIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Certified Personnel Security Specialist; possess both an ACP and Due Process Certification.

Awarded as Top Producer in June 2021.

Taught as a Trainer for ACP, Due Process, Statement of Reason for LOD/LOR cases, Continuous Evaluations, and Incident Training Courses for fellow adjudicators.

Served as a 2nd Reviewer for Quality Analysis adjudicative cases for accuracy and completion.

Served as acting Team Chief in the absence of Supervisor.

As a Senior Adjudicator, duties consisted of evaluating, reviewing and adjudicating requests for both Industry and Military Divisions.

Responsible for reviewing SF-86s, 85s, LAA, Continuous Evaluation submitted by VROC and Military Commands and Components.

Performed evaluations of Sensitive Compartmental Investigations (SCIs), Classified Investigations involving T3, T3Rs, T5, T5Rs, HSPD-12s, NACLC, ANACIs, Incidents Reports, POT, Reciprocities, Psychological Evaluation, Interrogatories, Interims and various clearance eligibilities requests. The clearances were processed for individuals requiring access to various levels of National Security for initial or continued eligibilities.

Thorough knowledge of the DoD 5200.2R and 5220.R DoD Personnel Security Rules and Regulations.

Responsible for preparing and writing Statement of Reason (SORs) used for both LOD/LOR for Appeals reviewed and presented to the Personnel Security Appeal Board (PSAB) and Administrative Judge. In addition, prepared various memo for Interrogatories, Director’s Interest Cases, Counterintelligence Referrals for both Industry and Military Individuals.

While making adjudicative decisions, utilized skills in applying the “Total Person Concept” while evaluating the various investigative reports.

Thorough and comprehensive understanding of retrieving, interpreting, and inputting information in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), CVS, DCII, DPS, and formerly the Joint Personnel Adjudications Systems (JPAS).

Worked on specialty teams such as Reciprocity, CEIRs, Individuals involved with Breaching of the U.S. Capitol.

Responsible for reviewing credit reports, law enforcement and criminal reports, FINCEN Reports, and Psychological and Medical Evaluations.

Expertise in making adjudicative determinations on granting or continuing of national security eligibility to warrant a recommendation for favorable or unfavorable, denial or revocation eligibilities clearly consistent with the interests of national security.

Responsible for inputting clearance eligibilities for all type of investigation for either granting, denial or occasionally revocations, to include making Interim Suspensions, Director’s Interest Cases, Operational Analysis Groups, and Counterintelligence TECT Referrals.

Managed and balanced assigned cases in support of the mission of DoDCAF, IRPTA goals and requirements, utilizing databases, spreadsheets, and other governing media to monitor and comply with established procedures, policies, and conditions of suspense of cases various adjudicative actions.

Exceeded 99% error-free quality and constantly sought to find ways to perfect the mission/goals of the agency.

Composed letters of intent with accompanying Statement of Reasons, Final Revocations/Denials for signature of higher authority for Case Review and Due Process.

Acquired technical expertise and training of DISS CATs and JPAS Systems.

Participated in team building exercises, provided training for various investigative skills and investigative skills and techniques based on the Industry CAF business rules, explaining formats for records.

Federal Investigator – Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20002; November 2005 to February 2008

Conducted background Investigations for Military, Civilians and Contractors Applicants and Continued Service Personnel affiliated with the Federal U.S. Government for National Security Purposes.

Performed interviews to seek out information of Subjects of the Investigation who were being considered as applicants or retaining current eligibility for national security positions.

EDUCATION:

University of Maryland, College Park, MD; Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement

Prince George’s Community College, Largo, MD; Associate degree in General Studies

Certificate of Suitability Training (Graduate School USA) - December 10, 2021

Adjudication Professional Certification - expires July 22, 2022

Certification Training: Antiterrorism Level 1 Training, 12/9/20; Combating Trafficking Derivative Class, 12/9/20; Controlled Unclas FY 21 dated 12/20; Counterintelligence Awareness, 12/20; Annual Security Awareness, 3/21; Derivative Classification, 02/21; FY 21 MANDATORY Training Defense, 4/21; Identifying and Safeguarding Classified Info, 4/21;

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