Industrial Security Specialist

Qais Faqier Pur

Bristow, VA ***** 571-***-**** ****.*********@*****.***

Industrial Security Specialist, Due Diligence Analyst

Comprehensive expertise in Linguistics and Industrial Security.

Dedicated and accomplished industrial security specialist with comprehensive experience across military, public, and private sectors Strategic, and responsive leader communicating with colleagues across the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, National Security Agency, and Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency levels and business. Collaborates effectively with internal and external partners to achieve objectives. Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) Clearance.

Areas of Expertise

CRITICAL THINKING: Having an expert knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program, allows me to administer guidance from of instructions, policies and procedures, which include DODM 5520.32, Executive Orders, Title 32, and CFR Part 117 associated with the program. This valuable guidance is useful when mitigating risk determinations that pertain to the classified and sensitive information critical to our Nation’s security posture often aimed at cyber threats or malware intrusions, and data breaches.

I provide support to the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA), more directly to the Facility Clearance Branch (FCB), as I have processed hundreds of security clearance initial requests by using analytical tools and strategies, to include Open-Source Intelligence Collection, which permits me to identify potential foreign ownership and other risk factors. By identifying risk that would impact national security, we can disapprove a business structures clearance eligibility.

CREATIVITY: Having a knack to think outside the box combines career experience with Industrial Security management, and personnel security. Being multi-lingual, I can support the initiatives and operational goals of the United States Army, Air Force, Marines, National Security and DCSA. I often seek additional ways to complete the mission and introduce fresh ideas to my colleagues in effort to streamline the lengthy processes.

COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE: Good customer service is accomplished by maintaining strong, fluent communication skills when dealing with people. Business complexities can often manifest frustration but maintaining a positive and focused outlook to achieve the goal and get the mission accomplished will instill that desired, professional image. I work with clients and office colleagues daily to retrieve, provide and review documentation in order to complete a facility clearance package. Often information I need for tasker is missing so it is my responsibility to clearly explain the process and what is needed in order to submit a package to the next level in the process. I am responsible for safeguarding classified and sensitive correspondence, so constant and concise discussion should be involved when handling the intelligence community’s information.

PROBLEM SOLVING: As I identify discrepancies and concerns throughout the FCL process and daily duties, I stay cognizant of what steps I can include to solve or mediate the problem(s) without delaying or affecting someone else workspace. I incorporate sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives. I also make recommendations for corporate entities to resolve issues at their end, then resubmit the required information back to me in a streamline manner to eliminate unnecessary steps. Optimization is key to problem solving.

LEADERSHIP: As head of quality assurance linguists in Afghanistan during hostile situations during 2010-2012, I supervised more than 20 Afghan locals who spoke English, Pashto and Dari, under the authority of the U.S. Air Force military doctrine. I conducted oversight and approved final translation doctrinal products to include field manuals and standard operating procedures relative to the maintenance operation and loading and unloading equipment for rotary and fix-wing aircraft that included MI-17 Transport Helo; MI-35 Attack Helo; UH-60 Blackhawk Helo; CH-47 Chinook Helo; and C-130 transport planes. As a result of this leadership, was awarded coin of recognition and Mission Essential Personnel Letter of Appreciation.

Professional Experience

DUE DILIGENCE TEAM LEAD ANALYST. October 2023- Present

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)

Quantico, VA

(GG11 Federal Employee) Full-Time: 40+ hours/week

Risk Management Analysis:

Expert skills using analytical tools such as Bloomberg, Pitchbook, Bureau van Dijk and many other tools, to identify risk through ownership or control. Leverage various analytical strategies, including Open-Source Intelligence gathering, to identify and assess potential foreign ownership, and other risk indicators impacting FCL eligibility determinations.

Analytical methods with creative analytical approaches ensures risk is approached from multiple angles such as financial, ownership, or leadership, to fully identify and address risk. Creativity ensures that each facility analyzed as appropriate as not all situations can be approached the same way due to the vast differences in business structures and ownership.

Personnel/Information Security:

Apply career experience from the Intelligence Community in initial and check KMP list on Defense Information System for Security (DISS). U.S. Army, and NSA Multi linguist contractor experience managing the storage and handling of classified materials. As an expert in this field ensure individuals have an appropriate security clearance access in the system of record, or initiate processing of appropriate personnel security clearances.

Communications/Customer Service:

As a Due Diligence Team lead analyst, I guide DOD agencies and contractors through the complexities of the FCL process. I worked with clients to assess their needs, and ensure they provide all relevant documentation for the FCL process. I provide information assistance, or resolve customer problems, to ensure timely FCL processing and find FOCI factors; I provide customers with products, services and tailored briefings to complete their FCL application ensuring it’s complete, accurate and ready for the next level of the FCL process. I provide excellent customer service to all entities, both internal DCSA and external industry and government customers

Problem Solving:

Identifies problems during the initial FCL process; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations for each entities to resolve and submit the correct required documents. I follow up with each entity and ensure their documents are complete and all information reported is consistant. I follow up and resolve DISS issues, NISS issues, and respond to all business structure and ownership questions.

INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST October 2021 – October 2023

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)

Quantico, VA

Full-Time: 40+ hours/week

As a contractor and Industrial Security Specialist for the (FCB) Facility Clearance Branch, I review the initial facility clearance (FCL) package for completion, and accuracy of business and financial information, accounting for both ownership and control. During analysis, I ensure risk indicators are identified so they can be appropriately mitigated to reduce risk to DOD classified information in the industrial base.

Risk Management Analysis:

Expert skills using analytical tools such as Bloomberg, Pitchbook, Bureau van Dijk and many other tools, to identify risk through ownership or control. Leverage various analytical strategies, including Open-Source Intelligence gathering, to identify and assess potential foreign ownership, and other risk indicators impacting FCL eligibility determinations. Combining various

Analytical methods with creative analytical approaches ensures risk is approached from multiple angles such as financial, ownership, or leadership, to fully identify and address risk. Creativity ensures that each facility analyzed as appropriate as not all situations can be approached the same way due to the vast differences in business structures and ownership.

Personnel/Information Security:

Apply career experience from the Intelligence Community in initial and check KMP list on Defense Information System for Security (DISS). U.S. Army, and NSA Multi linguist contractor experience managing the storage and handling of classified materials. As an expert in this field ensure individuals have an appropriate security clearance access in the system of record, or initiate processing of appropriate personnel security clearances.

Communications/Customer Service:

As a contractor Industrial Security Specialist I guide DOD agencies and contractors through the complexities of the FCL process. I worked with clients to assess their needs, and ensure they provide all relevant documentation for the FCL process. I provide information assistance, or resolve customer problems, to ensure timely FCL processing; I provide customers with products, services and tailored briefings to complete their FCL application ensuring it’s complete, accurate and ready for the next level of the FCL process. I provide excellent customer service to all entities, both internal DCSA and external industry and government customers

Problem Solving:

Identifies problems during the initial FCL process; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations for each entities to resolve and submit the correct required documents. I follow up with each entity and ensure their documents are complete and all information reported is consistant. I follow up and resolve DISS issues, NISS issues, and respond to all business structure and ownership questions. I also resolve FCL processing issues with field elements, to ensure FCLs are issued in a timely fashion. Timely FCL issuance allows contractors to support DoD initiatives with no delay, saving government money and time

Security Officer October 2019- September 2021

Raging Wire/ NTT Global Data Center

Ashburn, Virginia

Full-Time: 40+ hours/week

As un-armed Security officer, I ensure that all employees, client, vendor, and visitor on the company property have proper company issued identification. Patrol assigned post on foot to maintain visibility and observe possible unusual activity. Ensures that the client, its associates, and NTT personnel are provided with a safe and professional work environment.

Responds to all requests for assistance relayed by employees or clients; completes various company or client assignments as required.

Assists with investigations involving security related accidents/incidents, interview witnesses, complaints, and victims; collection of physical evidence and preserves it for future use; completes report and follows up with management as needed

Maintains familiarity of Security procedures and policies in addition to Company policies. As a result of this hard work, received number of bonuses and well recognition from the general manager and HR Officer of Raging Wire/ NTT Global Data Center.

AROCC May 2017- June 2019

Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan

Full-Time: 40+ hours/week

Category III Top Secret Clearance / SCI/ polygraph Linguist analyst and Cultural Advisor, Mission Essential Personnel, LLC.

Provided SIGINT, Target profiling as well as written translation of Dari, Pashtu, in English documents for the support of National Security Agency (NSA) in support of (AROCC) Afghanistan Remote Operational Cryptologic Center, Bagram Air base Afghanistan. As a result of this, was awarded bonus and promote to higher level of access with the National Security Agency. And, among thirty cleared employees, I was selected to have higher access and list as target profile linguist with more access. In addition to, I supported the U. S. Army, NATO Military training efforts with the (ODA 0-213 Special Forces) (SOAT) Special operation Advisory Team (GCPSU/ SPTC) General Command police Special Unit, and Special Police Training Center Kabul, Afghanistan.

HKIA March 2009 – August 2012

Kabul International Airport, Kabul Afghanistan

Category I Force Protection Linguist and Cultural Advisor, Mission Essential Personnel, LLC.

Full-Time: 40+ hours/week

Provided written translations of Dari, Pashtu and English documents in support of U. S. and NATO Military training efforts with the Afghan Air Force, including the development of Afghan Air Force training course materials. Served as Dari, Pashtu and English translator at high level meetings between United States Department of Defense Agencies, NATO, Afghan Provincial Government Officials, Tribal Leaders and Afghan Military and Police Authorities. Afghan - American cultural liaison and advisor for U.S. / NATO Forces, providing cultural awareness and media interpretation. Linguist with U. S. / NATO Armed Forces in support of hostile combat missions, interrogations, and search & rescue operations in Afghanistan.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor’s degree George Mason University Criminology Law & Society, Concentration on Homeland Security, Justice, and Minor in Intelligence Analysis. May 2016- Present.

Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge, VA, Administration of Justice, GPA 3.545, December 2014.

Isteqlal High School, High School Diploma, Peshawar, Pakistan, November 2000.

Linguist Training Course, Mission Essential Personnel, Kabul International Airport, March 2010.

Pre-Deployment Training for Military Contractors, U. S. Marine Corps, 29 Palms, CA, June-July 2009.

Completed courses in Management, Business Communication, Financial Accounting, and Human Resources Management, Nijat Educational Services Tenure Challenger English Language Center Peshawar, Pakistan March 2005.

Completed Microsoft Office and Access Project, “English Language and Computer Center,” Peshawar, Pakistan 2005.

Completed C++ Programming Language Certification, Institute of Computer & Management Science, Peshawar, Pakistan, July 2004.

Certified in TOEFL “Test of English as Foreign Language,” Kabul English Language Center, Peshawar, Pakistan, September 2001.

Completed “Potential Teacher Training,” Asia English Language and Computer Center, Peshawar, Pakistan April 2001.

Completed Advanced English Language Courses, Levels I, II and III, Asia English Language and Computer Center, Peshawar, Pakistan, November 2000.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSING

2019 - Unarmed Security Officer licensing from ASPIS Training Center Fairfax, VA

2004 - C++ Programming Language Certification, Institute of Computer & Management Science, Peshawar, Pakistan

2005 - Microsoft Office and Access Project, English Language and Computer Center, Peshawar, Pakistan

HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

•Northern Virginia Community College Dean’s List, Spring and Fall Semester 2013

•U. S. Marine Corps Letter of Achievement, RCT-2, Col P.J. Kennedy, October 2010

•U. S. Marine Corps Certificate of Appreciation, RCT-2 Civil Affairs, Maj T. Espinosa, October 2010

•U. S. Marine Corps Letter of Appreciation, Bravo Company 1st CEB, Capt T.M. Mitchell, September 2010

•U. S. Marine Corps Certificate of Commendation, 3rd Battalion 4th Marines, Lt Col M. F. Wetter Auer III, April 2010

•Mission Essential Personnel Appreciation and Longevity Award, Program Manager R.T. Hall, March 2010-2012

•Department of Defense Camp Eggers Certificate of Achievement, Brig General F.J. Padilla, USAFR, September 2007

•Ministry of Defense and Interior Certificate of Appreciation, General W.F.

•Kernan, USA-Retired, May 2006

•Air Corps Advisory Group Certificate of Achievement, Colonel J. T. Hansen, 2006

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Terri Panzel, Senior Industrial Security Specialist, DCSA, 540-***-****, *****.*.******.***@****.***

Karen Shindel,Senior Industrial Security Specialist DCSA, 571-***-****) *****.*******.***@****.***

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