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Aneka Francis

Jessup

Summary

Seasoned Security team member with advanced understanding of facility, grounds, personnel, and asset security practices. Highly observant and diligent with high integrity, strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving abilities. Trained in Industrial Security duties and serves as an Industrial Security Oversight Support Team Lead.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Security Oversight Support Team Lead

The Prospective Group
04.2023 - Current
  • Lead and manage a team of Industrial Security Oversight Specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
  • Coordinate with government agencies to maintain Facility Security Clearances (FCL's).
  • Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining security policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and training for employees handling classified information.
  • Participate in security audits and inspections to identify and address vulnerabilities.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date security records and documentation.


ASSISTANT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (AFSO)

TEKsystems, Inc.
05.2019 - Current
  • Manage security clearance process for employees to include processing personnel for Initials and Upgraded security clearances, track and notify employees of periodic re-investigations, Manage the DISS database, and operate the Security Information Management System (SIMS)
  • Strategically developing strong relationships in support of timely/accurate submission of all required documents to the client
  • Review DD254 Security requirements and coordinate with COR and Program Manager on viable contract personnel
  • Prepare Self Inspections and DSS Vulnerability Assessment reports
  • Investigate security violations and develop disciplinary action recommendations
  • Lead security briefings, debriefings, and awareness trainings for contractors to ensure understanding of DoD security regulations/requirements as it relates to the NISPOM
  • Carefully review all security documents regarding prospective contractors to ensure comprehensiveness
  • Provide pre and post foreign travel briefings in accordance with government requirements
  • Prepare visit requests for access to job sites based on appropriate clearance and need to know

ASSISTANT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (AFSO)

Peraton, Inc, Harris Corp
05.2015 - 02.2019
  • Effectively managed all aspects of the Industrial Security Program in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
  • Provided strong administrative direction to staff personnel; developed and prioritized work assignments and oversaw performance to ensure timely task completion
  • Lead security awareness training for contractors and managers to ensure understanding of DoD security regulations/requirements
  • Provided guidance concerning processing of investigations; ensured visit authorizations were appropriate and that all required documents were collected and submitted
  • Provided Access Control for all new and existing personnel
  • Initiated and submitted new clearances in JPAS as well as Periodic Reinvestigations (PR) for existing clearances
  • Responsible for managing and marking documents to include experience with conducting inventories and transmitting material
  • Prepared and reported adverse information requests via JPAS (now DISS)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / VISITOR CONTROL

ITT Exelis
12.2011 - 05.2015
  • Screened all uncleared visitors through TCAS System; reported any discrepancies to the Facility Security Officer
  • Managed the Daily Security Report; included recording and tracking employees and visitors in the security database
  • Managed travel services and expense reports in the Concur travel management system for company employees
  • Reserved conference rooms, coordinated lunch meetings for employees, executives, and visitors
  • Prepared and submitted work orders for facility maintenance
  • Coordinated companywide quarterly meetings, promotional and employee activities
  • Additional duties included Clerical and Receptionist responsibilities as required
  • Established and revised complex and sensitive filing system; entered updates and retrieved information in database
  • Worked closely with supervisor on issues related to procedures and confidential matters
  • Maintained effective visitor control program, processed incoming and outgoing Visit Authorization Requests (VAR), and Visit Authorization Letters (VAL)


ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III

University of the Virgin Islands
02.2004 - 08.2011
  • Offered total administrative support to the directors of both Student Housing and Student Activities
  • Maintained bookkeeping records for revenues and expenditures
  • Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material
  • Organized details of agendas, meetings, itineraries, travel arrangements and expense reports
  • Reserved meeting spaces, coordinated lunch meetings for employees and guest
  • Lead and assisted in projects needing extensive output of presentation and spreadsheets
  • Requisitioned supplies and maintained inventory
  • Assembled and recorded timecards for entire Student Life Dept
  • Attended administrative meetings in place of supervisor
  • Coordinated and maintained record for quarterly cleaning and maintenance of student dorms
  • Supervised12-15 student employees at a time and delegate responsibilities

Education

University of the Virgin Islands

Skills

    Active TS Granted 2018-03-05

    Enrolled in CE/ Deferred Investigation 2021-12-06

Timeline

Industrial Security Oversight Support Team Lead

The Prospective Group
04.2023 - Current

ASSISTANT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (AFSO)

TEKsystems, Inc.
05.2019 - Current

ASSISTANT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (AFSO)

Peraton, Inc, Harris Corp
05.2015 - 02.2019

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / VISITOR CONTROL

ITT Exelis
12.2011 - 05.2015

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III

University of the Virgin Islands
02.2004 - 08.2011

University of the Virgin Islands

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