Atasha Davis
Schertz,USA
Summary
Project Management Professional (PMP) certified Program Manager and Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) with approximately 15 years of overall Department of Defense experience. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement/ contracting with a thorough understanding of the Defense acquisition process and the Federal acquisition regulations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acquisition Program Manager
Valiant- X
San Antonio, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Lead Acquisition/Operations Program Manager responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of 2 contracts; approximately $54M IDIQ with a software development/engineering focus and $24M GSA 8(a) contract
- Responsible for qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs
- Responsible for the planning and formulation of the financial management appropriations for the program for the current fiscal year and beyond
- Work directly with vendors and command customers regarding identification of invoicing errors, CLIN ceilings, funding documents (7600A/DEAMS/Form 9/MIPR), ROMs and budgeting
- Review travel expenditures for completeness and identify funding shortfalls/reimbursements for the program
- Streamline the processes to record and track financial information for vendors
- Assist the Organization in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action
- Effectively communicate and provide quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.)
- Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective acquisition strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives
- Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e
- DAES, MAR, etc.)
- Support program management reviews, sprint reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews
- Worked with development teams to maintain maximum uninterrupted flow of business-critical ops
- Ensured deployments and integrated software engineered by the team had updated integration/deployment scripts to improve continuous integration practices
- Facilitated and tracked tasks to migrate to SCOS and JCOS for the global platform
- Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management
- Cross coordinate schedules, risk management and key team management tools
- Lead and coordinate all preparatory work for key team meetings.
Deputy Program Manager
ManTech International Corporation
Los Angeles, California
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Responsible for overseeing the planning, staffing, and budgets to ensure the timely delivery of contractual commitments to the government for Security and IT/Cyber Acquisition support with approximately 200 personnel and 500 million dollars in total contract value
- Utilize research and development, procurement and operation and maintenance colors of money to achieve contract milestones
- Develop strong relationships with customers to understand their needs, to anticipate obstacles to success, and to advocate internally on their behalf
- Ensure support staff is deployed for surge activities including security management and cyber/IT support to ensure that acquisition program milestones are met
- Perform a variety of specific tasks to develop knowledge and skill in applying acquisition logistics principles, methods, and techniques
- Regularly track projects, manage project risks and impact of changes, provide mitigation plans, proactively manage escalation of issues to appropriate stakeholders, and manage mission creep
- Review project team deliverables to ensure quality and adherence to internal and government standards
- Continuously assess program progress against customer's requirements or expectations to include cost, schedule, and performance
- Prepared, presented, defended, and interpreted metrics for reporting to senior management and government customers for monthly reports, CPAR evaluations and PMR participation
- Perform tasks requiring the collection, evaluation, and data analysis on official documents, records, forms, reports, plans, policies, and regulations as needed, such as internal surveillance plans
- Manage subcontractors and recruitment team support to ensure performance work statement (PWS) incentive plan and evaluation criteria are met
- Provide leadership and program direction across four CONUS locations
- Manage and document compliance and training requirements and collect performance feedback from customers
- On-boarding new employees, submit host facility/tenant documentation to include Facility User Agreements, Rent Management, badge forms etc.
Site Security Manager/ Security Project Manager
Serco Inc.
USA/United Arab Emirate
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Served as A2 UAE Security Lead and security project manager for 9 SCIF and SAP construction projects
- Security project manager responsible for security integrity of construction site and storage area with military, contractors, and vendors
- Utilized acquisition principles in supply chain maintenance and vendor management for the project
- Developed and implemented a Construction Security Plan (CSP), prepared, and submitted the Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC) and TEMPEST, ensured procurement, transportation, inspection, and storage of construction materials were IAW ICD 705 and Defense Intelligence Agency, conducted periodic security violation checks and deviations from CSP to DIA, handled all security access and training for cleared US, un-cleared, and non-U.S
- Personnel to the site
- Served as Special Security Representative for multiple SCI/SAP facilities
- Was responsible for in-processing/out-processing personnel, performing indoctrinations, badging personnel, monitoring the Intrusion detection system (IDS), maintain applicable SCI directives, regulations, manuals, and guidelines to adequately discharge SSO/SSR duties and responsibilities, ensured SCI is properly accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, and safeguarded, ensured SCI was destroyed by authorized means, ensured SCI was disseminated only to persons authorized access to the material and had an established need-to-know, investigated SCI security infractions, made recommendations to the Chief SSO and prepared required reports, conducted SCI personnel, information, physical and technical security actions, and provided all security awareness trainings as required by regulations and requested by the COR.
Facility Security Officer/ Contractor Program Security Officer
Northrop Grumman Corporation
San Antonio, Texas
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Served as direct Program Management Support staff and the only Regional CPSO for South Texas for DOD acquisition contracts, Cyber Mission Platform (CMP) and Unified Platform (UP)
- Used SAFE/Agile principles in a DevOps environment, participated and coordinated PI Planning events, provided inputs, and met sprint deadlines, contributed to Kanban boards, as required by the Programs
- Worked directly with Scrum Masters, Product owners and Teams while utilizing JIRA and Confluence platforms for development and test activities to support the war fighter
- Served as security project manager and participated in program management reviews (PMR)s, RFI responses and contract proposals as security SME
- Assist in the development of pre- and post-award documentation
- Assist in determining program progress and communicate recommendations to the Government
- Provided process improvements during program sprint cycles and served as Co-Chair of the Site Project Management Committee
- Maintained a 'SUPERIOR' rating while working as the FSO/CPSO responsible for providing security program management of several classified programs and secure facilities that are geographically dispersed in San Antonio
- Site security manager for SCIF construction and accreditation of new $40 million San Antonio facility
- Job tasks included responsibility for 3 buildings, 2 SCIFS, 6 closed areas, approximately 300 personnel, 6 Air Force contracts (Security and IT/Cyber Acquisitions support), 3 Security Guards, and 1 ISSM
- Performed as a direct interface with Government Program Security Officers, Special Security Officers, and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency in support of on-going security tasks and requirements, investigations, and security audits
- Maintained the physical security integrity of the San Antonio facilities, to include oversight of guard support, operation of facility alarms, access control, CCTV, and emergency response and contingency planning
- Coordinated with the assigned ISSM in the management of JWICS, SIPRNet, and other classified networks
- Participated in Government audits of these classified networks, classified programs, and secure areas
- Represented Security during program staff meetings and provided consultation and advice based on Government and company security policies and procedures to Program Managers, Functional staff, and other team members
- Investigated security violations, conducted security briefings, foreign travel briefings, performed as the COMSEC Custodian for a local COMSEC account
- Hosted security events with collaboration from outside agencies such as the FBI and DCSA.
Facility Security Officer
Southeastern Computer Consultants, Inc. (SCCI)
Austin, Texas
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Served as direct Program Management Support staff and FSO for DOD acquisition programs
- Used agile methodologies while assisting organized teams of engineers, cybersecurity/ IT, and software development professionals in their adherence of security requirements
- Assisted software teams in achieving their deadlines and meeting program milestones
- Maintained a 'SUPERIOR' rated security program within the acquisition strategy
- Participated in program management reviews and provided security program management for designated programs within DOD at the Austin facility
- Ensured as well as customer and corporate security policies and procedures
- Provided expert facility security skills and knowledge base in the establishment of 'best practices' policies and procedures
- Managed/supervised the handling of activities related to classified and proprietary information ensuring proper safeguarding and protection
- Thoroughly knowledgeable of the NISPOM and contributes to establishment and monitoring of operations and capital budgets for the Security Department
- Maintained accurate records of accountable information received and/or generated by SCCI and ensured that appropriate security markings were applied to the material
- Processed and safeguarded the storage, transmission, retrieval, and reproduction of accountable information in facilities custody
- Processed personnel security clearances, classified visit requests and applicable security briefings
- Prepared and maintained employee security records; issues, controls, and retrieved appropriate personnel identification and access cards
- Completely familiar with the contents of the NISPOM as it relates to Automated Information Systems (AISs)
- Controlled, received, transmitted, tracked, accounted, and audited all communications security (COMSEC) materials
- Performed facility security self-inspections
- Established and managed an initiative-taking security awareness and education program associated with the handling of U.S
- National Security classified and sensitive unclassified information/material
- Was responsible for the facility's physical security including intrusion detection systems, alarm and access systems maintenance, employee identification, facility/visitor control, office locks/safe combinations, secure storage documentation, visitor register(s), and the escorting of uncleared visitors
- Ensured appropriate security guidance is incorporated in contractual documents (to include DD Form 254's) involving facility
- Conducted preliminary inquiries into security infractions and violations
- Coordinated and collaborated with the FBI, Austin PD and DCSA Counterintelligence to educate personnel and further ensure facility/employee safety.
Senior Industrial Security Representative
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Herndon, Virginia
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed implementation of the NISP for Industry partners and acquisition Program Managers by providing oversight and inspection of 105 assigned contractor facilities
- Collaborated with industry stakeholders to satisfy requirements in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness by promoting competition, building agile solutions, using trusted contractors, maximizing use of commercial products and services, and considering security in acquisition
- Evaluated security requirements/impacts of DD254s, foreign classified contracts, technical assistance agreements, FOCI mitigation, TCPs, ECPs and VOPs
- Provided acquisition and contracting solutions while identifying vulnerabilities to industry partners though evaluating supply chain and contract life cycles
- Teamed with the ISSMs in performing risk assessments and documenting results throughout the acquisition/development portion of AIS system life cycles
- Reviewed contractor acquisition program protection plans and assisted contractors with the facility clearance (FCL) process in accordance with established procedures and ensure facility clearance records were up to date
- Provided advice and assistance to contractors, field and HQ personnel, and Government Contracting Activities (GCAs) on clearance actions and problems
- Worked with Counterintelligence Office personnel to integrate threats to the facility clearance process
- Aided contractors with PCL management, safeguarding, closed areas, FOCI, security education and reporting requirements, International, classified material controls, derivative classification, reproduction, and disposition, COMSEC and NATO
- Participated in briefings with FBI and law enforcement agencies on security related topics such as the implementation of the Insider Threat Program.
Security Specialist
US AIR FORCE- JBSA 502 Air Base Wing/Information Protection
San Antonio, Texas
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Provided security management support to military and contracting organizations at the military's largest Joint Base
- Provided direction, supervision, oversight and planning for the personnel, industrial and information security program(s) for personnel and subordinate security managers
- Aided with staff assistance visits, staff surveys and industrial security visits for onsite groups
- Scheduled and assisted with conducting recurring surveys for the establishment and maintenance of controlled areas
- Administered elements of the security education program to include researching and developing educational materials, evaluated the initial and annual refresher training program to ultimately assist users in implementing security countermeasures
- Assisted with maintenance and processing of Security Information Files
- Provided guidance on security clearance eligibility
- Assisted to ensure that applicable inquiries/investigations were conducted for all security violations
- Assisted in classification reviews and damage assessments
- Through supervisory channels, notified appropriate investigative agencies when criminal activity was suspected
- Assisted in processing security police incidents and OSI reports of investigation
- Assisted, conducted, and monitored conferences, seminars, symposia, exhibits, or other gatherings where classified material was to be discussed
- Helped with technical security guidance pertaining to the construction of classified storage vaults, secure rooms, and classified conference rooms
- Assisted in providing input to base plans requiring security or law enforcement operations
- Participated in organizational programs and special projects such as the Wing IG Inspection Team and CCRI Team
- Implemented and administered the Information, Industrial, Personnel and Physical Programs for assigned organizations.
Investigator
USIS- United States Investigative Services
San Angelo, Texas
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Conducted background investigations for the purposes of employment suitability for TS and SECRET security clearance determinations
- Conducted face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors, coworkers, friends, and associates
- Reviewed submitted forms SF-86 and SF-85P
- Performed record searches at law enforcement agencies, courthouses, mental health facilities, financial and educational institutions relative to the subject of investigation
- Compiled all information gathered and submitted a clear and concise report through the Personnel Investigations Processing System
- Prepared Reports of Investigation summarizing information and stating pertinent facts.
Intelligence Analyst (MOS 35F)
US ARMY-377th Theater Sustainment Command
Belle Chasse NAS JRB, Louisiana
12.2009 - 07.2012
- NCOIC of G2 Army Intelligence Unit
- Provided leadership and management soldier support, made authoritative decisions, served as project lead, and directed personnel actions
- Prepared all-source intelligence products to support the Combat Commander
- Prepared reports, briefings and provided intelligence guidance for 37,000 Soldiers on country studies and national threat analysis
- Participated in intelligence update briefings on current- events and country studies worldwide
- Provided support to the ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) synchronization process
- Received and processed incoming reports/ messages and generated final reports for investigative purposes
- Maintained systematic, cross-reference intelligence records and files.
Education
Master's Degree - Master's in Management and Leadership
Webster University
Webster Groves, Missouri01.2015
Master's Degree - Master's in Business and Operational Security Management
Webster University
Webster Groves, Missouri01.2014
Master's Degree - Master's in International Relations- Concentration in International and Transnational Security Issues
American Military University
Manassas, West Virginia01.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelors in Intelligence Studies
American Military University
Manassas, West Virginia01.2011
PhD Coursework Only - Criminal Justice
Capella University
St. Louis, MissouriSkills
- Power BI
- JWICS
- SIPR
- SGN
- CORE
- COMSEC
- Gatekeeper
- CATS
- Scattered Castles (SC)
- Joint Personnel Adjudication System- JPAS (Level 3, 4, 5 and Account Manager)
- JADE
- DISS
- JCAVS
- SIMS
- E-QIP
- CVS
- Soldier Management System (SMS)
- Individual Training and Readiness System (ITRS)
- PSIPs
- PIPs
- PIPS-R
- ISFD
- EFCL
- DTS
- SAM
- DLA CAGE
- Trello
- Jira
- Confluence
- Access
- MS Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Certification
- ISP- Industrial Security Professional
- SFPC- Security Fundamentals Professional Certification
- SAPPC- Security Asset Protection Professional Certification
- SPIPC- Security Program Integration Professional Certification
- ISOC- Industrial Security Oversight Certification
- PSC- Physical Security Certification
- PMP- Project Management Professional Certification
Securitytraining
- Palace Acquire Intern Program- Security Administration-0800
- Warrior Leaders Course
- Security Specialist Course U.S. Army Reserve Security Managers
- JBSA Unit Security Managers Training Course
- Anti-Terrorism Level 1
- OPSEC Level 2
- Change Management Workshop 2015
- Leadership and Management Workshop 2014
- DSS Counterintelligence Course at FBI Academy 2017
- Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing & Advanced Interrogation 2017
- Security Plus Training Boot camp 2020
- DNI ICD 705 Course 2022
- DNI SSO Course 2022
- CDSE In -Residence Courses Completed: DoD Security Specialist, OPSEC, Personnel Security Management, Information Security Management, Physical Security Concepts, Introduction to Special Access Programs (SAPs)
Projectmanagementtraining
- SAFe For TEAMS 1- Week Bootcamp (Agile) 2019
- PMP Bootcamp 2022
- Business Acumen 2023
- SAFe 6.0 Certified 2023
Clearancelevel
Current TOP SECRET- SCI-SAP
Clearancestatus
Enrolled in Continuous Evaluation on 2-15-2022 for Deferred Investigation
Clearanceissuedby
DoDCAF
Veteranspreference
5 points
Security Clearance
TS SCI
Timeline
Acquisition Program Manager
Valiant- X
08.2023 - Current
Deputy Program Manager
ManTech International Corporation
11.2021 - 08.2023
Site Security Manager/ Security Project Manager
Serco Inc.
02.2021 - 11.2021
Facility Security Officer/ Contractor Program Security Officer
Northrop Grumman Corporation
01.2019 - 02.2021
Facility Security Officer
Southeastern Computer Consultants, Inc. (SCCI)
12.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Industrial Security Representative
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
05.2016 - 12.2017
Security Specialist
US AIR FORCE- JBSA 502 Air Base Wing/Information Protection
05.2013 - 05.2016
Investigator
USIS- United States Investigative Services
08.2012 - 04.2013
Intelligence Analyst (MOS 35F)
US ARMY-377th Theater Sustainment Command
12.2009 - 07.2012
Master's Degree - Master's in Management and Leadership
Webster University
Master's Degree - Master's in Business and Operational Security Management
Webster University
Master's Degree - Master's in International Relations- Concentration in International and Transnational Security Issues
American Military University
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelors in Intelligence Studies
American Military University
PhD Coursework Only - Criminal Justice
Capella University