Crystal Leach

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Transportation Security Assistant (1801-F Band/GS 9 Equivalent)-Current Top Secret Clearance

Assisted airline operators and secure flight analysts with support functions on a 24/7 operational Watch Floor.

Analyzed threats to the transportation infrastructure, contributing to safety measures.

• Compiled reports on analysis outcomes to guide informed decision-making processes.
• Ensured accuracy in vetting determinations by reviewing adjudication standards.
• Created SOPs, presentations, and content for online resources to enhance program visibility.
• Interpreted results from automated vetting systems using multiple databases for identity checks.
• Performed rigorous research, evaluating complex data sources for vetting purposes.
• Communicated findings effectively across all levels of the Agency.

• Served as a Contractor who worked alongside Transportation Security Administration Security Assistants in the National Transportation Vetting Center (NTVC).
• Performed checks concerning Terrorist Screening databases and watch lists to meet the security requirements of air flight transportation systems.
• Researched and evaluated complex problems by analyzing a variety of information and materials and providing recommendations based on knowledge of the organization, programs, mission, and functions.
• Was responsible for taking hundreds of calls daily from various transportation security representatives, stakeholders, government agencies, and other security personnel.
• Assisted multiple transportation security representatives by providing final vetting results using professional verbal communication, ensuring accuracy and lucidity.
• Ensured TSOs (Transportation Security Officers) understood the results and applied the correct security procedure for the passengers.
• Formulated comparisons and analyses concerning transportation security professionals with technical guidance concerning submissions and updating of secure flight passenger data to ensure proper vetting of passengers.
• Hours per week: 40
• Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: NTVC Contractor Systems Integrations, Inc
• Collaborated with teams to integrate contractor systems effectively.