*

Diana Ortega

**** ****** *** ** ***********, NM 87122

505-***-**** ady4u2@r.postjobfree.com

More than 20 years’ working experience in a Government environment, twelve years of paralegal and probation experience with the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General, the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and Children Youth and Families Court unit. Nine years with the Department of Energy in Personal Security, Office of General Counsel and Office of Safety, Infrastructure & Operations. Substantial analytical research and writing skills, organization skills, and knowledge of a variety of database systems. Ability to Collect, gather visualize and analyze information in detail and ability to see a problem or situation from different point and solve complex problems by making a decision in the effective way. Well-versed in conducting searches and inputting data into databases responding to inquiries, creating and maintaining investigative case files. Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Access, Word Perfect, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Lexis, West Law, SharePoint, eDocs, Powerpedia. Knowledge of legal references such as United States CODE, New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the Presidential Adjudicative Guidelines, DOE Order 472.0, Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines and Summary of Security Concerns (SSC) for administrative hearing procedures, rules and research methods. Experienced in preparing reports and correspondence to include Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for DOE and Public Record Inspection Request (IPRA) for the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General. Knowledge and working experience of personnel security polices and written guidance provided by federal oversight. Department of Energy “Q” Clearance (Active)

Derivative Classification Authority (E-mail Only)

Education

Masters of Business, Organizational Security Management, 2010 Webster University

Bachelors of Science, Human Services/Criminal Justice, 2002 Wayland Baptist University

Associates of Applied Science, Criminal Justice, 2000 Northern New Mexico College

Employment /Job Duties

Personnel Security Specialist 2008/2013/2023

NetGain/Synergy Solutions Inc. /Department of Energy Albuquerque, NM

• Analyze and adjudicate personnel security cases, including “high risk” positions in accordance to the DOE Manual, Executive Orders and State and Federal Government Regulations. Screen, review, and evaluate case file and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) reports including those that contain substantial derogatory information, make recommendations for DOE access authorization or continued eligibility for a DOE access authorization.

2

• Conduct Personnel Security Interviews (PSI’s) on a weekly basis with complex and/or multiple issues which contain significant derogatory information.

• Review interview transcripts, prepare interview summaries and recommend further action and processing. Refer individuals for psychiatric evaluation when appropriate and make written recommendation for further action.

• Prepare and coordinate activities and documents for: DOE Office of Hearing and Appeals Hearing Officer and DOE NNSA Service Center Office of Chief Counsel, recommend Administrative Hearing based on Personnel Security Interview and prepare to testify when needed.

• Create case specific correspondence, input pertinent data and information into PSD data base.

• Ensure all documents and correspondences are prepared to contemporary professional legal standards.

• Responsible for drafting, preparation and dissemination of professional business correspondence and documentation, both in paper and email formats, as appropriate. Executive Administrative Assistant-Lead 2018-2022

J. G. Management Systems, Inc. (JGMS) Albuquerque, NM

• Review and initiate all eDocs for NA-53 group and distribute memorandum, master flow of incoming correspondence by reviewing, screening, controlling, maintaining records, and coordinating responses using NNSA's eDocs and correspondence systems.

• Carry out or oversee all office administrative work within NA-53 as-required (back-up for NA-51).

• Assist in creating documents, develop and maintain administrative data systems such as contact list and shared calendars.

• Review and ensure documents requiring staff signature, coordination, or concurrence, are accurate, complete, and conform to style, format, or procedural requirements and guidelines.

• Make copies, print documents, prepare binders, scan, and transmit documents as requested. Manage, coordinate, review, and maintain office calendars for staff in the Deputy Administrator and cognizant offices.

• Provide assistance in scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and videoconferences.

• Coordinate all request for staff including setting up offices, remodeling, moving equipment, software, heating and air conditioning, and requests for cleaning services with building maintenance.

• Assist with planning and operations activities, including coordinating internal meetings, edit and review of documents.

• Provide support in responding to Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports, Inspector General (IG) reports, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Review FOIA documents, Mark documents with Exemptions, Apply Redaction, Prepare Final Response Memo (FRM), Complete Index Spread Sheet, Complete Cost Sheet, Complete FOIA Check send a Clean and marked with FRM to FOIA Analyst in GC for final review.

• Review all Pending eDocs actions for NA-53 and discuss in Controlled Communication Weekly Meeting

• Prepare NA-53 Weekly Report and NA-531 Weekly Report for final review by Deputy Associate Administered

• Scheduling WebEx and VTC meeting for NA-53, NA-531,NA-532 and NA-533 with in t NA-53 org and/or with field offices

• Coordinate with all Field Office to schedule meeting for NA-53, NA-531,NA-532 and NA-533

• Upload Records into Record Management

• Enter Time & Attendance for NA-53, created Travel Authorization and Voucher and upload receipts and COVID travel form for NA-53, NA-531,NA-532 and NA-533. Create or enter NA-53 staff for training in DOE Conference Tool. 3

• Submit tickets EITS and DAYS tickets for new employees and existing employees. Upload document into NA-53 SharePoint. Sponsor all New Employees on Kirtland Airforce Base for Base Pass and escort to NNSA Albuquerque Badge Office and DBIDS. Provide Monthly stats to JGMS per Contacts. Team Lead

FOIA/PA Information Specialist 2016-2018

Delta Research Associates (DRA) Inc.

Albuquerque, NM

• Coordinate with Primary Contact and NNSA Onsite Team Leader, to ensure National Nuclear Security Administration

(NNSA), Office of General Counsel (OGC) coverage requirements are met.

• Serve as the DRA daily point-of-contact to the NNSA OGC in addressing routine issues.

• Serve as first line of contact with NNSA DRA staff to address issues and concerns to ensure excellent contract performance.

• Primary interface with DRA Headquarters in addressing day-to-day operations and personnel requirements, performance, and other administrative matters such as processing of leave and travel requests, time sheets, Primary Contact notifications, assistance with staff performance evaluations, and other tasks as assigned, in accordance with DRA policies and procedures.

• Assist with government ethics issues, analyze Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests regarding a wide variety of information and supporting documentation.

• Analyze Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests to determine if they are in compliance with agency regulations.

• Review and evaluate valid laws and regulations to determine release of information to private and public requestors and drafts responses for precedent-setting FOIA and PA requests.

• Responsible for redacting proprietary data and preparing responsive material.

• Responsible for drafting, preparation and dissemination of professional business correspondence and documentation, both in paper and email formats, as appropriate. Paralegal 2008-2013

New Mexico State Attorney General

Albuquerque, NM

• Analyze high complex investigative reports, prepare and determined proposed charges for white collar criminal and

/or fraud/embezzlement investigations for Grand Jury Indictments.

• Prepare Public Record Inspection Request (IPRA) for individuals requesting inspection and copies of public records of the Office of the Attorney General.

• Conduct searches in data base systems, i.e. Odyssey, NCIC, Lexis, West Law, local police department records and local court records, for client criminal history, respond to inquiries and maintained daily contact with District Court Judges, Public Defenders Office, private attorneys and Law Enforcement officers.

• Perform advanced legal research, analyze and evaluate case preparation in white collar criminal and /or fraud/embezzlement investigations. Familiar with laws, agency rules, and administrative procedures.

• Create, maintain and organize investigative case files; prepare exhibits; prepare and present drafts, court documents and/or legal correspondence; provide logistical assistance related to witnesses and evidence, attend criminal trials, and coordinate with trial witnesses.

4

• Ordered Agency/third-party records, prepared case synopsis, discussed cases with law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorney.

• Assist Special Agents locating property deeds in relation to real-estate property for possible money laundering, while housed with Department Homeland Security, Border Violence Division, Anti-Money Laundering Grant.

• Coordinate prosecution efforts with law enforcement personnel; and perform other related job duties.

• Collect, gather visualize and analyze information in detail.

• Supervise and train all paralegals and law students. Paralegal/Prosecution Specialist 2000-2005

Second Judicial District Attorneys’ Office

Albuquerque, NM

• Facilitated the development and preparation of the Early Plea Program (EPP). Gather and report data on recidivism on individuals who were eligible for EPP.

• Manage and supervise EPP paralegals, prepared information’s, Plea & Dispositions, Judgment & Sentences, and attended court on a weekly basis for all pleas and sentencing.

• Analyze high complex investigative reports and determine proposed charges for Grand Jury Indictments, property crime in the burglary unit and recommend individuals who are eligible for EPP.

• Check defendant’s identifiers for accuracy, review history of priors, arrests and/or convictions.

• Checked in all law enforcement officers from different agencies, and all other witnesses for Grand Jury.

• Prepared all paperwork for District Judges to sign; i.e., bench warrants, indictments, etc. and file all pleadings with court clerk.

• Keep monthly stats of high volume deadline cases to be prepared, close and transfer cases to other divisions and report stats to immediate supervisor for EPP.

• Send out target letters and subpoenas to all witnesses and request grand jury settings.

Contact this candidate