Personnel Security Specialist

RICHARD D. RHINESMITH

Ashburn, VA 703-***-****/571-***-**** ***********@*******.***

PROVEN PERSONNEL SECURITY ADVISOR

Government Adjudicator • SAP Security Specialist • Security Compliance Officer

Adjudicative Acumen • Compliance Documentation Management

Processed Visit Certifications • Managed COMSEC Accounts • Maintained Database Records

WORK EXPERIENCE

SOSI, Reston, VA October 1 -15 2024 Security Specialist

● Supported programs at both the Sussex government building and the Pentagon

CACI, Herndon, VA April 2019 – July 2024 Security Analyst

●Supported all agencies effectively as a key member of the Scattered Castles team, addressing complex implementation challenges related to user and SCIF accounts.

●Developed and coordinated Security Executive Agent policies for the Intelligence Community and U.S. Government personnel security directives, boosting operational efficiency.

●Cultivated expert knowledge in personnel security and counterintelligence, ensuring compliance with federal laws, Presidential Directives, Executive Orders, and Intelligence Directives.

●Maximized problem-solving capabilities through exceptional interpersonal skills while working independently or collaboratively within teams to achieve organizational goals.

●Anticipated critical issues impacting the intelligence community, recommending and skillfully implementing strategic actions to mitigate associated risks effectively.

●Streamlined standard operating procedures for personnel security management across government sectors, driving consistency in policy application and enhancing organizational efficiency.

ManTech, Herndon, VA Dec 2018 - March 2019

●Processed and verified security clearances to confirm Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility while managing visitor requests and NRO Badge applications.

●Coordinated security action responses among internal NRO teams as well as external government and industry organizations to ensure compliance with established protocols.

●Answered security-related telephone inquiries, skillfully directing calls to the appropriate branches while effectively taking detailed messages to streamline communication.

●Developed comprehensive branch reports through the meticulous collection and interpretation of data from APICS to significantly enhance organizational decision-making capabilities.

●Enhanced website initiatives significantly by maintaining OS&CI unique applications such as the Adjudicators Reference Tool and APICS, thereby improving overall user engagement.

●Delivered administrative support for access control at NRO buildings, enhancing security.

●Instituted filing systems that improved archival efficiency for security documents.

●Maintained an organized appointment schedule, ensuring seamless coordination across offices.

●Updated security databases regularly, improving data accuracy and access for stakeholders.

●Executed ad hoc security briefings to inform staff on current policies and procedures.

Integrated International Solutions, Middleburg, VA Aug 2018 - Oct 2018 Security Applicant Processor

●Delivered comprehensive quality background investigation initiations for both applicants and employees within a stringent 7-day timeframe, ensuring compliance with IRTPA mandates.

●Initiated approximately 2,000 periodic reinvestigations annually and conducted 800 applicant initial investigations each year to consistently uphold rigorous security standards.

●Achieved contractor e-nominations processing in ten days, meeting ICD standards.

●Submitted National Agency Checks documentation to databases within 30 days for efficiency. ● Processed 4,000 crossovers and reciprocity actions yearly, ensuring seamless operations.

●Streamlined collection of adjudicative information using automated records checks in the Continuous Evaluation Program, ensuring critical employee assessment deadlines were met.

●Collected, investigated, researched, documented, and forwarded all reportable information from government employees and contractors within mandated timelines set by IRTPA and DNI.

●Documented actions in the PeopleSoft security system for accurate tracking.

●Followed up on ARC and CEP events to ensure timely action on all cases needing attention. ● Identified weekly actions for POCs, enhancing communication efficiency across teams.

Bailey IT Consultants, Reston, VA June 2017 - July 2018

●Analyzed complex information to establish clear connections between subjects' behaviors and ICD 704/SEAD3 guidelines, ultimately enhancing the accuracy of assessments significantly.

●Attended mandatory training courses and participated in meetings with Senior Case Managers, Expert Adjudicators, and key stakeholders to resolve information discrepancies.

●Cultivated strong relationships with government agencies and industrial partners by streamlining processes for obtaining and disseminating personnel security information.

●Provided accurate operational and administrative support to Case Analysts and Adjudicators, facilitating seamless workflow within the Clearance Division components.

●Delivered compelling presentations to Program Managers and Senior Agency officials, effectively communicating key findings and enhancing decision-making processes.

●Managed a diverse and complex caseload of personnel security cases, consistently meeting stringent productivity standards to ensure timely and accurate adjudication decisions.

●Reviewed personal history statements for completeness and compliance with requirements.

●Maintained confidentiality of sensitive assets and personnel security information.

●Executed comprehensive research tasks across databases to efficiently support case analysis.

GRS, Ft Belvoir, VA April 2017 - May 2017 Security Specialist

●Developed and meticulously managed user access rights for SAP systems, ensuring secure assignment of security codes and passwords to effectively protect sensitive information.

●Ensured strict compliance with governing acts and security policies for the SAP application through meticulous planning and comprehensive procedural development.

●Communicated comprehensive security protocols effectively across the entire organization, thereby fostering a robust culture of awareness regarding SAP application standards. ● Resolved SAP security issues by assessing incidents and improving system integrity.

●Strengthened data protection in SAP by adhering to established processes.

Adjudicator NRO, Chantilly, VA Dec 2016 - April 2017 Expert Adjudicators Adjudications Board

●Analyzed data to connect subject behavior with ICD 704 issues, aiding final recommendations.

●Administered timely client notifications concerning conduct issues and efficiently input closing details into the Office of Security database for accurate and comprehensive tracking.

●Delivered comprehensive and detailed final written recommendations that empowered clients to make independent decisions regarding security clearance approvals or revocations.

●Presented comprehensive findings orally to Program Managers and Adjudication Boards, articulating complex cases succinctly and clearly for senior officials' enhanced understanding.

●Collaborated closely with Senior Case Managers, Expert Adjudicators, and other critical stakeholders to resolve discrepancies in information effectively and efficiently.

●Conducted in-depth interviews with diverse subjects through various communication methods, extracting vital clarifying information post-client consultation to enhance understanding.

●Returned potential conflict of interest cases promptly to the client for resolution.

●Reviewed case files to identify security needs and ensure thorough evaluations.

FBI Personnel Security Adjudicator, Washington, DC March 2015 - Dec 2016 Advise the Unit Chief of the Need

●Analyzed candidate behaviors to link ICD 704 issues for final recommendations.

●Collaborated with Adjudications Board members, Polygraph Examiners, Background Investigators, and Office of Medical Services to resolve complex information discrepancies swiftly.

●Advised the Unit Chief on necessary additional security processing, ensuring timely adjudicative decisions through effective scheduling and execution of follow-up actions.

●Delivered a diverse range of adjudicative functions meticulously within the FBI Personnel Security Adjudication Unit (PSAU), significantly contributing to national security efforts. ● Created drafts for case processing in FBI databases, enhancing efficiency.

CSCI, Springfield, VA Jan 2009 - Feb 2015 Security Specialist

●Adjudicated over 100 SF-86 and Personnel Security Information (PSI) forms, ensuring suitability for SAP access during initial eligibility determinations and annual reviews.

●Coordinated the implementation of security policies and protocols, enhancing operational integrity in compliance with DoD guidelines while mitigating risk factors effectively.

●Oversaw the maintenance of Security Information Management Systems (SIMS) database as Alternate COMSEC Account Manager, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.

●Managed personnel security clearance information, processing essential certifications and access verifications to ensure a consistently secure environment for classified operations.

●Conducted comprehensive records checks across multiple databases, ultimately providing actionable recommendations informed by established policy and adjudicative guidelines.

●Delivered comprehensive initial security briefings and annual refreshers, plus detailed foreign travel debriefings to enhance personnel awareness of critical security protocols.

●Ensured operability of intrusion detection devices and security systems via regular inspections, reinforcing strong physical security across multiple facilities.

●Co-managed SCIF operations with JWICKS accounts, optimizing resource allocation.

●Achieved an Honorable Discharge after successfully completing numerous challenging infantry assignments with the esteemed 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

●Executed a series of critical missions while proudly serving with the esteemed Old Guard.

Prior Experience: US Army Veteran,

EDUCATION

TECHNOLOGIES, SKILLS

Technologies: Scattered Castles • Citadel • APICS • Adjudicators Reference Tool • PeopleSoft •

SAP • Sentinel • CATS • SF-86 • Personnel Security Information (PSI) forms • Joint Personnel

Adjudication System (JPAS) • Security Information Management Systems (SIMS) • JWICKS • Microsoft Office Suite • Adobe Acrobat

Skills: Security Clearance Processing • Intelligence Community Compliance • SCIF Account

Management • Executive Policy Development • Counterintelligence Expertise • Strategic Risk

Mitigation • Operational Efficiency Enhancement • Security Directive Implementation • Presidential

Directive Adherence • Intelligence Directive Compliance • Problem-Solving Leadership • Team

Collaboration and Leadership • Standard Operating Procedure Streamlining • Government Sector

Policy Application • Sensitive Information Verification • NRO Badge Application Management •

Security Communication Coordination • Data-Driven Decision Making • Security Website

Enhancement • Access Control Administration • Security Document Archival • Security Database

Management • Security Briefing Execution • Background Investigation Initiation • Periodic

Reinvestigation Handling • National Agency Check Processing • Automated Records Checks •

Security System Documentation • Adjudicative Information Collection • Personnel Security Case Management:

Introduction to Personnel Security

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