CHRISTINE WALKER
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Meticulous Principal Safeguards and Security Specialist with over 10 years of supervisory experience with the Department of Defense, providing advice to the North Carolina National Guard and the Department of Public Safety as the Emergency Management Liaison. Possess more than five years of experience with the Department of Energy. Proven expertise in nuclear material safeguards and training program development, coupled with strong interpersonal communication, consulting, and investigation skills. Successfully led performance testing initiatives, enhancing compliance with DOE orders and fostering multi-agency collaboration to ensure national security.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Safeguards and Security Specialist
Mission Support and Test Services
Mercury, NV
11.2024 - Current
- Supervise, lead, and train the Physical Security Systems (PSS) and Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A) testing, scheduling, and implementation of policy and procedure within the DOE orders, and other applicable directives.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, and ability to work in a team environment.
- Lead and conduct all aspects of planning, coordination, scheduling, and the conduct of performance testing while evaluating the effectiveness of the graded safeguards of nuclear material and potential threats to national security.
- Developed an On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program specific to the conduct of performance testing, PSS, and NMC&A, professional development, correspondence writing, data analysis, knowledge of policy and procedure, and evaluating the development of personnel through the course of training.
- Supervise field OJT while analyzing personal strengths and weaknesses, tailoring OJT to individuals based on learning patterns, and capabilities.
- Supervise Comprehensive Force-on-Force (CFoF) Controller Safety Zone (CSZ). Ensure CSZ and vehicles are sanitized by PF personnel prior to player, controller/evaluator, and exercise personnel entering for sanitization. Ensure CSZ remains operational during exercise conduct, and provide support for exercise elements outside CSZ.
- Advise management on testing developments, the evolution of testing, and provide recommendations on implementing procedures to meet organizational requirements.
- Plans and directs the day-to-day activities of Performance Assurance through Quality Control (QC) inspections of the program, testing personnel, and operations.
- Provides interpretations of policies and standards, and mentors employees on procedural adherence to these processes.
- Perform oversight through performance testing of items, systems, components, and processes.
- Proven ability to pro-actively network and establish viable and professional relationships at all levels both internally and externally.
- Ability to professionally adapt to changes in the work environment and deal with unexpected events.
- Ability to effectively deal with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks, with minimal supervision.
- Consistently providing new technology advice to improve deliverables to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Growing knowledge of Davis-Bacon Act for Wage Determinations.
- Knowledge of Human Resource principles, and Equal Opportunity law.
Senior Safeguards and Security Specialist
Mission Support and Test Services
Mercury, NV
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Executed NMC&A, Pro Force, and Electronic System testing with limited direction.
- Organized and conducted audits for NMC&A program focusing on accounting and Material Balance Areas.
- Prepared reports summarizing results of essential and non-essential element testing.
- Evaluated alternative problem-solving methods using independent judgment within DOE parameters.
- Coordinated scheduling and planning of performance tests for Electronic Systems and NMC&A.
- Ensured compliance with DOE orders regarding performance testing and exercises.
- Assisted in development and execution of Comprehensive Force on Force Exercises.
- Conducted Limited Scope Performance Tests and Alarm Response Assessment Performance Tests.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to effectively deal with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks, with minimal supervision.
Lieutenant, Advanced Readiness
CNS Pantex
Amarillo, TX
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Responsible for overall command and control of security incidents, training a team of 10 -15 Security Police Officers (SPO) on policy and procedure, implementing security procedures throughout site, and overall protection of nuclear assets.
- Supervised team of 10 -15 Security Police Officers in mission of protecting Sensitive Nuclear Material (SNM).
- Supervised weapon training, tactical movement, close quarters combat, and practical application of limited arrests.
- Instructed SPOs on first aid techniques, limited interviewing skills, and operations of Safeguards and Security.
- Responsible for intra plant shipments of SNM and Zone Operations containing SNM and nuclear weapons.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving of SNM with Office of Secure Transportation (OST).
- Increased team moral with rewards and praise for performance in exercises and drills.
- Ability to utilize independent judgment, creativity, and initiative to evaluate alternative methods of solving problems, problem resolution, and to ensure that requirements are completed efficiently and on time.
- Participated in Comprehensive Force on Force Exercises.
- Ensured adherence to DOE Order 473.2A, Protective Force Operations.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, and ability to work in a team environment.
Security Police Officer II
CNS Pantex
Amarillo, TX
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Performed Protective Force mission through safeguards and security requirements at CNS Pantex Plant. Maintained secure communication with team members and supervisors to perform pre-incident observations, ground patrol reconnaissance, interior and exterior building reconnaissance, coordinate ground surveillance radar monitoring, coordinate incidents of concern with dispatch, and conduct access control to sensitive access areas.
- Assumed responsibility for protection of national security assets.
- Knowledge of security tactics, basic operation principles, theories and concepts of posts and patrols, and general orders.
- Proper understanding of 10 CFR 1047 as well as Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to perform Security Police Officer daily duties.
- Proficient knowledge of 3134 of DoD Authorization act of 1987 in reference to jurisdiction rights of Security Police Officer operating in official capacity.
- Authorized to carry firearms in performance of official duties as identified in Section 161k of Atomic Energy Act.
- General knowledge and use of industry practices, techniques, and standards in Protective Force Environment.
- Complete understanding and application of concepts and principles of Protective Force procedures and policies.
- Participated in Comprehensive Force on Force Exercises.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work in a team environment.
Background Investigator
CACI International
Amarillo, TX
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Tasked with conducting investigations for federal entities in regard to personal character of future federal government employees through records, personal testimonies, and other information deemed necessary to grant an individual a security clearance. Compiled detailed reports of information gathered for an adjudication to be completed.
- Conducted over 50 federal background investigations through in person and phone interviews.
- Gathered data via personal references, personal testimonies, public records, law enforcement records, employment records, and education records.
- Created official reports of subject data while maintaining confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) through electronic systems and physical documentation.
- Transmitted over 200 confidential reports to federal agencies for adjudication while maintaining non-biased opinion on data collected from subjects, references, and other sources containing PII.
- Demonstrated the ability to understand complex data, terminology, procedures, and laws.
- Ability to handle challenging and sensitive conversations while maintaining confidentiality at all levels and responding to all issues in a timely manner.
- Ability to interview personnel, conduct research, assist with investigations, and provide investigative summary reports to appropriate management.
Emergency Management Liaison
NC National Guard
Raleigh, NC
03.2008 - 10.2018
- Served as subject matter expert for State Active-Duty Operations program. Chief functions included policy writing, budget management, comprehensive risk analysis to active-duty missions, statewide training, and inspections.
- Managed and coordinated human resource functions including support/preparation for confidential meetings, section training, orientation, and executive travel.
- Maintained $1.5M annual budget for equipment purchases, state-wide training, department travel, and other necessary procurement requirements while remaining under fiscal budget.
- Supervised the State Active-Duty Operations program to 10,000+ Army and Air National Guardsmen.
- Provided state level oversight to units for tracking pay, workers compensation claims, unit training requests, maintenance requests, repair cost estimate reports, accountability of warehouse assets, and logistics support during State Active-Duty missions.
- Inspected facilities and equipment to determine operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies with North Carolina Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety, local law enforcement, and other critical entities involved in state of emergency operations.
- Demonstrated planning and organization skills, initiative, and independent judgment when applying knowledge and experience to ensure that requirements were completed efficiently and on time.
- Assisted Emergency Management exercise coordinators with the planning and conduct of Emergency Management exercises.
- Represented the North Carolina National Guard at meetings and consultations with client representations, government security agencies, and industry associates.
- Ability to handle challenging and sensitive conversations while maintaining confidentiality at all levels and responding to all issues in a timely manner.
- Ability to interview personnel, conduct research, assist with investigations, and provide investigative summary reports to appropriate management.
- Demonstrated skill to apply tact and sound judgement to issues related to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Ability to effectively deal with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks, with minimal supervision.
- Ability to adopt new technology and the ability to maximize existing technology. Developed new pay and order software for electronic funds transfers for all State Active-Duty participants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ07.2015
Skills
- Protective force operations
- Physical security systems
- Corrective action planning
- Issue management
- Policy and procedure application
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Knowledge of DOE orders
- Emergency management
- Nuclear material safeguards
- Training program development
- Consulting and investigation skills
- Oral and written communication
- Adaptable to change and unexpected events
- Analytical data gathering
- Organization and prioritization skills
- Consulting skills
Certification
- DHS National Planners Course
- Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings
- Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incident
- North Carolina Emergency Management Training Forum
- North Carolina Emergency Management Conference
- FEMA – ICS 100
- FEMA – ICS 200
- FEMA – ICS 700
- FEMA – ICS 800
- Basic Instructor Training Certification
- Tactical Leadership Certification
- Introduction to Nuclear Material Control and Accountability
- MCA-110, Basics of NMC&A Accountability, Inventory, and Difference Accounting
- Classified Matter Custodian
- Radiological Worker I and II
- Derivative Classifier/Reviewing Official
- Cause Analysis Workshop
- Underground Safety for Non-Miners
Timeline
Principal Safeguards and Security Specialist
Mission Support and Test Services
11.2024 - Current
Senior Safeguards and Security Specialist
Mission Support and Test Services
11.2023 - 11.2024
Lieutenant, Advanced Readiness
CNS Pantex
04.2023 - 11.2023
Security Police Officer II
CNS Pantex
05.2020 - 04.2023
Background Investigator
CACI International
04.2019 - 04.2020
Emergency Management Liaison
NC National Guard
03.2008 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
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