Personnel Security Clearance
Resume:
Nwenna Ayana Bowie
Reston, VA 20190
Work Cell: 571-***-****
Personal Cell: 202-***-****
******.*****@*****.***
Profile
Solid background in Investigative Service Division and Personnel Security. Experienced in dealing with all types of people through conducting telephone and face-to-face interviews. Skilled in developing a rapport necessary for establishing lasting relationships. Great leadership and analytical skills that assist in being successful in any type of position.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
Currently hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
Education
Doctorate (in progress), Northcentral University (Online) Expected graduation 06/2026
M.B.A. Business, University of Phoenix (Online) July 2007
B.A. Sociology, University of California in Irvine June 1999
Experience
ISN, Fairfax County, VA September 2024-Present
Contract Investigator
Conduct background investigations on the DIA and Paperproof Intel contracts
Write concise reports of investigation
Review SF86 and SF-85P forms for accuracy and essential updates
Review supporting documents for all cases
Review credit reports for discrepancies
Provide issue resolution for each case according to the 13 adjudicative guidelines
Complete a quality investigation according to the Federal Investigative Standards (FIS)
Knowledgeable of Trusted Workforce 2.0, and SEADs 3, 4, 7
Peraton, Fairfax County, VA September 2024-Present
Contract Investigator
Conduct background investigations on Unicycle/Bishop, DCSA, DHS, and FRB contracts
Write concise reports of investigation
Review SF86 and SF-85P forms for accuracy and essential updates
Review supporting documents for all cases
Review credit reports for discrepancies
Provide issue resolution for each case according to the 13 adjudicative guidelines
Complete a quality investigation according to the Federal Investigative Standards (FIS)
U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C. May 2023 – September 2024
Area Background Investigation Coordinator
Serve as a supervisor by overseeing background investigations for Diplomatic Security/Personnel Security Services/Special Investigations division
Assign leads to all investigators according to skill level and expertise
Review leads submitted from the SF86 and SF85-P forms for accuracy and necessary updates
Assign invoices and oversee the completion of invoices
Manage the timely and accurate completion of leads
Ensure the workflow of all field leads is completed promptly
Serve as a mentor, lead, and primary point of contact for all investigators
Provide recommendations regarding the development of new policies and processes
Possess analytical skills needed to make determinations and interpretations about personnel suitability and security guidelines, policies, and regulations
Provide advice to senior leaders, including the Regional Coordinator and the Chief of Field Investigations, to assist in best practices for national security investigations
Parsons/National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Springfield, VA December 2022 – May 2023
Personnel Security Specialist
Knowledgeable of security clearance principles, procedures, and guidelines to make determinations or recommendations of eligibility to access classified information
Familiar with JPAS, DISS, Scattered Castles, eQIP, JVS, DCII, and CVS
Understand procedures involving TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance background investigations
Interpret, develop and present security policies and guidance to required officials
Skills with analyzing, conducting research, solving complex problems and providing innovative solutions to the security adjudication process
Apply personnel security principles that will allow the process of continued evaluations and vetting
Ability to apply techniques of debriefing, interviewing, elicitation, and interrogation through direct and indirect questioning to obtain security, counterintelligence, and intelligence value
Prepares accurate and complete reports as they relate to the SEAD 3 and SEAD 4 guidelines
Experience with evaluating security clearance eligibility from completed reports of background investigations and legal records
Experience with recognizing behavior through verbal and non-verbal cues
Knowledgeable of SEAD 7
Utilized vetting process for Executive Order 13764 process
Paragon Security, Fairfax County, VA August 2022 – Present
Contract Investigator
Conduct background investigations for DHS and DCSA contracts
Review SF86 and SF-85P forms for accuracy and necessary updates
Review supporting documents for all cases
Review credit reports for discrepancies and essential updates
Provide issue resolution for each case according to the 13 adjudicative guidelines
Complete a quality investigation according to the Federal Investigative Standards (FIS)
U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C. January 2022 – December 2022
Area Background Investigation Coordinator
Oversee background Investigations for Diplomatic Security/Personnel Security Services/Special Investigations division
Assign leads to Investigators by assessing their workloads and capabilities
Review leads submitted from the SF86 and SF85-P forms for accuracy and necessary updates
Assign invoices and oversee the completion of invoices
Manage the timely and accurate completion of leads
Ensure the workflow of all field leads are completed promptly
Serve as a mentor for all investigators
Provide recommendations regarding the development of new policies and processes
Provide advice to senior leaders to assist in best practices for national security investigations
PAE, Washington, DC August 2021 – December 2021
Personnel Security Specialist V
Conducting extensive checks for the FBI Intelligence Analyst Support Services Security Division Program
Work according to the FIS, Federal guidelines, policies, and procedures
Initiated scoping, T5 and T5R background investigations using DPRIS, OPM portal, and performed credit and National Agency Checks
Request, receive, scrutinize, and analyze FBI investigative files and related material to link information in a pursuit to make decisions on an individual’s ability to hold a security clearance
Analyze material to develop and detect misrepresentations of facts, criminal, suspicious conduct, questionable character, or security risks with a significant target of coercion
Analyze the results of investigations to include the results of interviews and polygraph examinations
Provide direct support and service to the administration of the FBI Security Program by participating in highly sensitive and complex security assessment investigations
Prepare in-depth summaries of data obtained and determine if pertinent information is relevant to a case
Coordinate with FBI Divisions on foreign nexus/concerns to exploit intelligence for the purpose of making an adjudicative determination
U.S Agency for International Development, Washington, D.C. June 2021 – July 2024
Special Investigator
Conduct background Investigations for Diplomatic Security/Personnel Security Services/Special Investigations division
Review SF86 and SF-85P forms for accuracy and necessary updates
Review supporting documents for cases
Review credit reports for discrepancies and necessary updates
Provide issue resolution for each case
Assist in training new investigators and serve as a mentor
Conduct background investigations for high-level Presidential cases
U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C. November 2018 – Present
Contract Investigator
Conduct background Investigations for Diplomatic Security/Personnel Security Services/Special Investigations division
Review SF86 and SF-85P forms for accuracy and necessary updates
Review supporting documents for cases
Review credit reports for discrepancies and necessary updates
Provide issue resolution for each case
Assist in training new investigators and serve as a mentor
Conduct background investigations for high-level Presidential cases
Omniplex, Fairfax County, VA October 2019 – May 2025
Contract Investigator
Conduct background investigations for DHS and Unicycle contracts
Review SF86 and SF-85P forms for accuracy and necessary updates
Review supporting documents for cases
Review credit reports for discrepancies and necessary updates
Provide issue resolution for each case
Assist in training new investigators and serve as a mentor
Perspecta, Fairfax County, VA September 2018 - July 2020
Contract Investigator
Conduct background investigations for DCSA, ICE, and CBP contracts
Review SF86 and SF-85P forms for accuracy and necessary updates
Review supporting documents for cases
Review credit reports for discrepancies and necessary updates
Provide issue resolution for each case
Assist in training new investigators and serve as a mentor
Use OPM’s Personnel Investigations Processing System (PIPS)
1 Force, Fairfax County, VA September 2015 - September 2018
Contract Investigator
Conduct background Investigations for OPM/NBIB, ICE and CBP contracts
Complete reports of Investigations in a timely manner
Build rapport with various people
Work independently to complete investigations
Obtain appropriate record information to complete investigation
Maintain high productivity and quality levels
CACI International, Inc., Atlanta, GA October 2014 - October 2015
Investigator III
* Conduct background Investigations for OPM contract
Complete reports of Investigations in a timely manner
Build rapport with various people
Work independently to complete investigations
Obtain appropriate record information to complete investigation
Maintain high productivity and quality levels
KeyPoint Government Solutions, Atlanta, GA April 2012 - September 2014
Independent Contract Investigator
Conduct background Investigations for OPM/ICE/CBP contracts
Complete reports of Investigations in a timely manner
Build rapport with various people
Work independently to obtain facts for completing investigations
Obtain appropriate record information for background investigations
Locate and interview people from all different backgrounds to complete investigations
Maintain high productivity and quality levels
USIS, Investigations Service, Atlanta, GA June 2012 - September 2013 Independent Contract Investigator
Conduct background Investigations for OPM/ICE/CBP contracts
Complete reports of Investigations in a timely manner
USIS, Investigations Service, Atlanta, GA March 2006 - February 2012
Senior Investigator
Conduct Background Investigations for OPM, OS, Customs and Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and US Capitol Police Contracts
Interview knowledgeable sources needed to complete background investigations by verifying facts and obtaining necessary information
Complete concise reports of investigation and obtain signed affidavits
Maintain high productivity and quality levels
Successfully completed two detail assignments for Orlando, FL and Augusta, GA duty stations
Serve as a mentor and point of contact for Investigators and those on detail assignments
USIS, Investigations Service, Atlanta, GA
June 2005 - March 2006
Team Leader
Supervised 20 Investigators
Maintained productivity goals for team
Mentored Investigators
Maintained personal productivity standards
Worked closely with District Manager to continue with team meeting company-wide standards.
Developed quality initiatives which included: an in-depth quality control information packet, and issue resolution packet, report reviewing, providing feedback to investigators on all case work
Conducted check rides according to policy
Maintained ACD changes, quality training, reopens, workload assignments, and telephonic conferences with field
USIS, Investigations Service, Atlanta, GA
December 2001 - June 2005
District Manager
Successfully served as Supervisor and Point of Contact for field Investigators working on OPM and Air Force contract
Hired staff and maintained staffing goals
Successfully managed 40 Employee Investigators and 9 contractors
Completed various tasks distributed by Business Unit Director
Maintained Investigator productivity and quality levels according to Guideline Standards
Conducted check rides according to policy
Maintained budget goals every month
Reviewed Profit & Loss statements monthly for discrepancies
USIS, Investigations Service, Los Angeles, CA
September 1999 – November 2001
Investigator
Conducted Background Investigations for OPM, Air Force contracts
Interviewed knowledgeable sources needed to complete background investigation
Completed concise reports of Investigation
Maintained high productivity and quality levels
Assisted in training new investigators
Assisted in recruiting for the Los Angeles District
Assisted with interviewing potential Investigator candidates for the Los Angeles District
Successfully completed three detail assignments for Denver, CO, Tucson, AZ and San Ramon, CA duty stations
Skills
Successfully completed the following Doctorate level courses: Public Budgeting and Finance, Statistics I, Quantitative Research Design and Methodology, Qualitative Research Design and Methodology
Successfully completed the following Master level courses: Human Relations and Organizational Behavior, Economics for Managerial Decision Making, Accounting for Managerial Decision Making, Managerial Accounting and Finance Foundations, Finance for Managerial Decision Making, Statistics and Research, Information Management in Business
Successfully completed the following Undergraduate courses: Computer Research in Social Sciences, Probability & Statistics Social Sciences I, II, and III, Intro to Human Behavior
Summary of Awards
USIS, Investigations Services, Atlanta, GA 2001-2009
District Manager
Completed Online Leadership course in 2003
Completed MAP and Excel seminars for managers
Hired and maintained staff of 30+ investigators with 80% of staff being new for approximately 2 years
Attended one-week Quality Control detail for managers
Investigator
Completed Achieving Personal Goals Online Course
Completed Developing a Strategic Plan Online Course
USIS, Investigations Services, Los Angeles, CA
1999 – 2001
Investigator
Recipient of Special Achievement Award for the year 2000
Certified Field Trainer
Worked as “Acting” District Manager
Developed lead packet for Investigators in the Los Angeles area
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