Dawnielle Herbert
System High
Silver Spring,MD
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Highly accomplished Security Professional with extensive experience supporting federal, Department of Defense, and intelligence community security programs. Expertise in personnel security, industrial security, information security, physical security, classified material management, security clearance processing, background investigations, and Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA). Proven ability to develop and implement security procedures, conduct briefings and training, manage sensitive information, identify security risks, and ensure compliance with applicable DoD, IC, and federal security policies. TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
Work History
SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR
1 Month- Develop and implement security procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to safeguard classified and sensitive information and strengthen security posture.
- Administer security operations, personnel processing, access control, and documentation to ensure compliance with DoD and company requirements.
- Process and monitor clearance-related requirements, access requests, and employee onboarding and separation activities.
- Maintain security records, logs, and documentation to facilitate audits, inspections, and program reviews.
- Coordinate with security leadership, government personnel, and program stakeholders to address security issues and clarify policies and procedures.
PROGRAM SECURITY OFFICER
2 Years 3 Months- Administered day-to-day program security operations, ensuring compliance through security accreditation support, personnel processing, program reviews, document control, audits, self-inspections, violation investigations/reports, and management of logs and certifications.
- Reviewed and approved Program Access Requests (PARs) and Personnel Security Questionnaires (PSQs) for Special Access Programs, ensuring access documentation and personnel security requirements were properly completed and supported program eligibility.
- Supported Facility Clearance (FCL) requirements and facility/program security compliance activities by maintaining required security documentation, records, and coordination with security stakeholders.
- Conducted risk assessments and countermeasure planning to support ACCM implementation and security compliance.
- Developed and maintained classified information access lists and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) requirements.
- Maintained and reviewed TEMPEST checklists and related documentation to support applicable technical security requirements and program readiness.
- Liaised among Program Managers, Program Security Managers, Facility Security Officers, government personnel, and industry partners to facilitate clearance, accreditation, and document-control compliance.
- Developed and modified SOPs, OPSEC Plans, subcontractor DD Form 254s, and classified/proprietary test plans.
- Guided government and industry security personnel on IC and DoD security policies, enhancing understanding and adherence to relevant directives and instructions.
SECURITY SPECIALIST
2 Years 7 Months- Acted as a subject matter expert on security, advising local management on compliance and program requirements.
- Supported security accreditation, inspection, and compliance activities by reviewing security documentation, identifying deficiencies, and tracking corrective actions to enhance compliance.
- Supported security accreditation, inspection, and compliance activities by reviewing security documentation, identifying deficiencies, and tracking corrective actions.
- Supported Facility Clearance (FCL)-related security activities and coordinated personnel/access requirements with appropriate security stakeholders.
- Reviewed and maintained TEMPEST checklist documentation and security records to ensure readiness for inspections and compliance with security standards.
- Managed access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and non-SCI CAPs under DNI authority, ensuring adherence to Executive Order 13526 and ICD 906 requirements for secure operations.
- Maintained classified material receipt, logging, control, and dissemination.
- Managed end-to-end personnel security processing, including onboarding, clearance upgrades, reinvestigations, reciprocity, e-QIP/SF-86 submissions, and background investigations.
- Processed and tracked clearance upgrades and personnel security actions using DISS and applicable government security systems, ensuring accurate documentation and timely completion.
- Reviewed e-QIP/SF-86 questionnaires and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and potential discrepancies requiring resolution.
- Coordinated background investigations with personnel, investigators, security offices, and government stakeholders while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Provided personnel security guidance to employees throughout onboarding, investigation, clearance processing, and access determination activities.
- Maintained comprehensive personnel security records and case tracking documentation to support audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and program access requirements.
SECURITY SPECIALIST (RECORDS MANAGEMENT)
1 Year 2 Months- Reviewed and analyzed sensitive and classified paper and electronic documents for access into the U.S. Army Investigative Records Repository.
- Reviewed and analyzed sensitive and classified documents to facilitate access into U.S. Army Investigative Records Repository.
- Performed critical reviews of intelligence, counterintelligence, operational, and personnel security dossiers and authorized release to accredited FPA holders.
- Documented and reviewed unclassified nickname usage policies to support ACCM implementation and oversight processes.
- Reviewed information security classification guides to ensure alignment with Army CI security classification guidance.
INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST
1 Year- Oversaw storage, processing, and transmission of intelligence information, ensuring compliance with Army, DIA, and NSA regulations.
- Developed, implemented, managed, and monitored security policies, procedures, control systems, and methods to prevent compromise or loss of classified defense information.
- Assessed the security posture of classified and unclassified information systems using automated tools.
- Conducted information assurance inspections and staff assistance visits and verified equipment was appropriately sanitized prior to turn-in.
- Conducted inquiries into security violations involving classified information, ensuring accountability of GSA containers and combinations.
- Developed and administered security education and training programs, assessing training effectiveness and compliance.
- Administered and delivered Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) briefings to personnel on classified information protection, security policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
- Developed, updated, and maintained SETA training materials to ensure personnel received current security guidance and applicable policy changes.
- Conducted initial, annual, and refresher security training for personnel, maintaining accurate training records and completion documentation.
- Provided security briefings to personnel on information security, classified material handling, security violations, insider threat awareness, and reporting responsibilities.
- Coordinated and tracked mandatory security training requirements, identifying overdue training and following up with personnel and leadership to ensure compliance.
- Updated training content based on changes to DoD, Army, intelligence community, and organizational security policies and procedures.
- Prepared and delivered security awareness presentations to reinforce proper handling and safeguarding of classified and sensitive information.
- Maintained training rosters, attendance records, and completion documentation in support of security inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Served as a security training resource, providing personnel with guidance on security requirements and answering questions regarding policies, procedures, and reporting obligations.
SECURITY OFFICER (PART TIME)
1 Year 2 Months- Patrolled facilities, provided customer service, conducted routine building rounds, and performed CCTV surveillance to support a secure environment.
- Conducted routine patrols to deter unauthorized activity and maintain safe facility conditions.
- Monitored CCTV systems and alarms to identify suspicious behavior and respond quickly.
- Enforced access control procedures for visitors, employees, and contractors at entry points.
PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST TEAM LEAD
9 Months- Facilitated security paperwork for employees/candidates, ensuring compliance with government and company regulations.
- Coordinated with OPM on personnel investigations and clearance processing.
- Oversaw receipt, logging, control, and dissemination of classified materials to maintain security integrity.
- Submitted and tracked clearance crossover requests (RRUs) and performed required follow-up until processing was complete.
- Managed clearance crossover requests (RRUs) from submission to completion, ensuring timely follow-up on processing.
- Applied CAP security practices to safeguard sensitive national-security operations and intelligence activities.
JR. PROGRAM ANALYST
8 Months- Assisted with budget planning, estimation submissions, and programmatic analysis.
- Analyzed program performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Developed status reports and briefing materials for leadership decision-making.
- Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders to align deliverables, priorities, and program requirements.
INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
1 Year 5 Months- Analyzed data across multiple systems to identify criminal activity patterns and created reports to inform crime-prevention and reduction strategies.
- Produced all-source intelligence assessments supporting operational planning and decision-making.
- Analyzed classified reporting across multiple databases to identify trends, threats, and emerging indicators.
- Synthesized raw intelligence into concise briefs for senior leaders and mission stakeholders.
CASE REVIEWER ANALYST
2 Months- Guided investigative and formatting requirements, prioritized cases, tracked investigative leads, and ensured quality assurance of case reports.
- Reviewed complex case files for completeness, accuracy, and policy compliance
- Applied program guidelines to determine case disposition and next-action requirements
- Validated supporting documentation across case management systems and source records
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR
1 Year 1 Month- Conducted Federal Personnel Security Background Investigations for OPM; analyzed records and interviews to resolve material issues, assessing background, reputation, character, suitability, and qualifications to ensure informed decision-making.
- Drafted comprehensive investigative reports per OPM standards, ensuring clarity and accuracy while consistently meeting critical deadlines.
- Conducted background investigations for federal suitability and clearance determinations.
- Interviewed subjects, references, and associates to validate security-relevant information.
- Reviewed records, databases, and source documents to verify case details.
LOSS PREVENTION DETECTIVE
2 Years 4 Months- Prevented and investigated theft, fraud, and business abuse; operated CCTV, EAS, access, and inventory systems while collaborating with law enforcement and management to enhance security measures.
- Monitored sales floor and fitting rooms to detect suspicious activity and prevent merchandise loss.
- Reviewed CCTV footage to identify theft patterns and support case documentation.
- Intervened in shoplifting incidents and coordinated recovery of concealed merchandise.
Education
M.S. - Information Systems
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Skills
Security Accreditation
Facility Clearance (FCL)
TEMPEST Checklists
SCIF / SAPF Operations
Special Access Programs
Personnel Security
DISS Processing
Access Control
Classified Document Control
Audits & Self-Inspections
Security Compliance
SOP Development
OPSEC / ACCM
Security Records Management
Risk Assessments
Program Access Requests
Security awareness training
Access control management
Vulnerability analysis
Certification
ICD 705 Physical Security Construction Requirements – Certified, Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) – CDSE / DoD, TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Timeline
SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR
System High
09.2026 - CurrentRead More
PROGRAM SECURITY OFFICER
U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command
06.2024 - 09.2026Read More
SECURITY SPECIALIST
U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command
02.2024 - 09.2026Read More
SECURITY SPECIALIST (RECORDS MANAGEMENT)
U.S. Intelligence & Security Command
02.2023 - 04.2024Read More
INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST
Nationwide IT Services
02.2022 - 02.2023Read More
PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST TEAM LEAD
Advantage SCI
05.2021 - 02.2022Read More
SECURITY OFFICER (PART TIME)
Allied Universal
01.2021 - 03.2022Read More
JR. PROGRAM ANALYST
Wittenberg Weiner Consulting LLC
09.2020 - 05.2021Read More
INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
General Dynamics Information Technology
04.2019 - 09.2020Read More
CASE REVIEWER ANALYST
General Dynamics Information Technology
02.2019 - 04.2019Read More
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR
General Dynamics Information Technology
03.2018 - 04.2019Read More
LOSS PREVENTION DETECTIVE
Marshalls
11.2015 - 03.2018Read More
Strayer University
M.S. from Information Systems
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Bowie State University
B.S. from Criminal Justice
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