Clifford B Mass
Masscb2@gmail.com
Summary
Armed with a kaleidoscope of expertise in systems engineering, IT, project management, and INTEL, I am multi-functional and able to perform at the technical and executive levels. Problem resolution and making things happen are my mantras; plan the future, by managing today! Currently employed as a part-time Annuitant with the Dept of State, and possess a Top Secret SCI (Scattered Castles and JPAS) clearance. Polygraph dtd 1997/98. Highly motivated, detail and results oriented, self starter with excellent customer service and management skills. 30 years International experience across four continents. with the Dept of State (DoS), Lockheed Martin, The United States Air Force and NATO. I am innovative, resourceful, adaptable, flexible, and while not a translator, speak, read, write German and French well. Able to travel globally.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Information Management Officer
US Department of State
Washington DC
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As IMO collaborated with contractors, facilities, logistics, technicians at Regional Information Management Centers (RIMC), Regional Security Officers, embassy management, security teams, and stakeholders to ensure construction projects were started and completed on time, within budget and without risk to personnel, systems, networks, and facilities. Coordinate secure container shipments and control materials for projects. Installed systems in controlled access areas and managed teams, resources, equipment, software, architecture design including demarcation points for telephone and networks, satellite systems, fiber and copper to bring meaningful solutions to the user. Developed SOP's and security policies for operations and embassy staff to minimize risk to personnel, equipment and facilities. As RIMC Chief of Operations and Regional ISSO, conducted inspections of networks, security operations and COMSEC accounts at embassies. Marshaled tens of projects and infrastructure installations at over 70 embassies in Africa, EUR and EAP and four New Embassy Compounds in Africa. During VIP visits provided direct IT and communications including secure voice support to the President of the United States (POTUS) in Europe and Africa, to Secretaries of State (SECSTATE) throughout Africa, and to over 40 CODELs throughout Africa and Europe.
Network Engineer and System Analyst
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Washington DC Area
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Managed the Network Operation Center (NOC) with a team of 18 at CIA. Briefed senior managers and VIPs daily. Developed SOP'S for team members.
Education
Master of Science - Management and Business
1992
Master of Science - Public Administration
1988
Master of Science - International Relations
1986
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Programming
1979
Skills
- Information Management Officer (IMO) with Department of State. Managed small, medium and large teams and projects including New Embassy Compound (NEC) moves, infrastructure build-outs, system upgrades, Satellite installs, radio and telephone room renovations and many special projects on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Egypt, Yemen, throughout West, Central and Southern Africa, five war zones and in over 70 countries
- Collaborated with contractors and stakeholders during NEC projects. Responsibile for oversight of all IT, infrastructure, networks, radio, telephone, satellite, and networks projects and safety of personnel
- Experienced with PPE, tools, structures, infrastructure, handling and protection of classified material and spaces
- Conducted training for surveillance detection and hostile environment threat
- Experienced with security procedures, risk assessments and mitigation and threat analysis
- Conducted inspections at 29 embassies and provided reports to OIG inspectors. Responsibilities included network and systems health, safety and welfare of personnel.
- Outstanding communications, briefing and customer service skills. Briefed VIPs, Executive staffs, stakeholders and dignitaries on project status, scheduling and budgets.
- Systems Administrator for DoS applications, servers, networks and satellite systems
- Computer programmer: machine and Assembler, FORTRAN, COBOL, SLAM, TESS, wargaming, and simulation and survivability modelling
- Trained/mentored employees on systems, applications, procedures, policies, and processes
- Experienced working with US government agencies such as CIA, DoD, FBI, and US and International contractors
- Experienced with contract negotiation/review/drafting including RFP/RFIs and ECPs
- Experienced in budget preparation, submission and financial management
- Proficiency in database design and data analytics
Certification
Security +Network +A +MCSA, AVAYA
Affiliations
Three Superior Honor and 12 Meritorious Honor Awards with US Department of State.Numerous awards with the United States Air Force and NATO.
Timeline
Information Management Officer - US Department of State
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Network Engineer and System Analyst - Lockheed Martin Corporation
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Troy State - Master of Science, Management and Business
Troy State - Master of Science, Public Administration
Troy State - Master of Science, International Relations
University of New York - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Programming
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