Cade Trosper
Department of Homeland Security
McKinney,TX
8
years of professional experience
Accomplished Security Specialist at the Department of Homeland Security, with expertise in risk assessment, case management, and critical analysis. Proven track record in adjudicating applicant employment eligibility, and enhancing operational efficiency through quality control initiatives and programs. Consistently delivering high-quality results while ensuring compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations imposed. Proven ability to train and develop individuals into highly competent, efficient members of the workforce. Able to operate at a highly independent level and in team-focused environments.
Work History
Senior Personnel Security Specialist (GS-13)
3 Years 4 Months- Adjudicated the fitness, suitability, and security eligibility of individuals for entry or retention in public trust, non-sensitive, and/or sensitive positions in accordance with Federal, DHS, and ICE policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Researched and mastered case management systems and provided personnel security related information to internal parties and external customers.
- Reviewed applicant-submitted security documentation and various security database records for accuracy and completeness.
- Question and make risk-based entry-on-duty determinations for applicants, employees or contractors, by reviewing and assessing security documents and background investigations for all derogatory information revealed for issue resolution purposes.
- Prepare detailed adjudicative worksheets outlining derogatory fitness, suitability, or security findings, including all issue resolution actions taken and the final adjudicative determination for entry-on-duty, while ensuring legal sufficiency.
- • Prepared Letters of Interrogatory, Notices of Proposed Action, Notices of Determination, Letters of Advisement, and official decisions determinations for applicants and customers ensuring due-process and legal sufficiency.
- Briefed and assisted Personnel Security Specialists and Supervisors on high-risk individuals for training, development, and adjudicative determination purposes.
- Perform quality control for experimental/prototype software created to streamline and increase the productivity of ICE/PSD (Personnel Security Division).
- Trained five (5) Personnel Security Specialists ensuring professional growth and development.
Assistant Program Manager
4 Months- Developed and designed an entry-level course for graduates entering the reverse engineering department teaching the basics of x86 and x64 programming languages.
- Worked with department management and owners to streamline course design, confirming a full understanding of the programs layout to create an ideal product.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided timely updates every week of progress made.
Target Digital Network Analyst
2 Years 11 Months- Handled, guarded, secured, and processed sensitive information. Ensuring no compromises to NSA/CSS policy or legality.
- Performed daily queries across multiple sensitive databases, analyzing data and drafting reports on discoveries to further mission progress.
- Provided live, actionable intelligence to active battlespace units in the Middle East inevitably leading to direct action operations against Islamic State leadership elements.
- Liaised between multiple federal agencies and international partners to procure, produce, and present actionable intelligence for Five Eyes(FVEY) Partners.
- Briefed key leadership components to maintain fluidity between all parties involved in operations.
- Supervised and examined the work of all employees to ensure compliance and legality to all NSA/CSS and DOD policies.
- Trained and ensured the professional growth and development of 20+ employees.
Signals Intelligence Analyst
3 Years 9 Months- Coached soldiers on achieving goals and developing necessary skills applicable to their service or off-duty life.
- Oversaw and organized multiple events including physical training regimens, sports-related events, and battle drill training.
- Participated in, and organized team-building activities to enhance working relationships and build camaraderie.
- Quickly learned leadership skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving subordinates' quality of life and productivity.
- Verified previous background investigations and security clearances for military personnel assigned to unit.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Case Management
Risk/Threat Assessment
Program Management
Customer Service
Quality Assurance/Control
Conflict Resolution
MS Office Tool Suite Mastery
Training & Professional Development
Critical Thinking & Analysis
Intermediate C++ & Python Fluency
Policy
Regulation
and Directive Compliance Expert
Excellent Interpersonal & Electronic Communications
Accomplishments
- Fundamentals of Suitability and Fitness Adjudication Course (80 Hours) (April 2023)
- C++ Programming - From Beginner to Beyond (46 Hours) (January 2020)
- CompTIA Security+ (December 2019) (Expired)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- Joint Service Achievement Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- Three (4) Performance-Based Time-Off Awards (DHS)
- Three (3) Performance-Based Cash Awards (DHS)
- 2024 Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) Excellence in Support Award
Certifications
Military Awards
Awards
Security Clearance
- TS/SCI/Level 4 Background Investigation DOD (Adjudicated: June 2018)
- T5R/SSBI Background Reinvestigation DHS (Adjudicated: November 2024)
Timeline
Senior Personnel Security Specialist (GS-13)
Department of Homeland Security
10.2022 - 02.2026Read More
Assistant Program Manager
ARSIEM
05.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Target Digital Network Analyst
National Security Agency, NSA
10.2018 - 09.2021Read More
Signals Intelligence Analyst
United States Army, Active Duty
12.2017 - 09.2021Read More
Prosper High School
High School Diploma
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