Frances Anderson
Alexandria,United States
Summary
Proficient security specialist with extensive experience across multiple security disciplines, including Personnel Security, Physical Security and Special Security operations. Adept at developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies to safeguard assets, systems and personnel in both classified and unclassified environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Specialist (SSO)
Department of Treasury
Washington, United States
04.2023 - Current
- Currently Maintains Top Secret/SCI Clearance
- Currently serves as a Special Security Specialist in DO, supporting the Office of Intelligence and Analysis responsible for performing the following SSO functions:
- Enforces the policies of the Director of National Intelligence to ensure that SCI and other compartmented material is properly controlled, transmitted, destroyed, packaged, safeguarded, and disseminated only to persons with authorized access and a need to know (where appropriate) brought under accountability
- Provide guidance; trains personnel; establishes and administers policy concerning the utilization and protection of all special access and SCI security information and materials affecting national security from unauthorized disclosure or sabotage
- Responsible for guidance of the DO Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs
- Supports conducting SSO administrative processes, preliminary inquiries and security investigations to address security incidents, data spillages, unauthorized disclosures, prohibited electronic devices, and other suspected security violations to enforce compliance with regulations within the agency
- Processes clearance passing requests for Treasury employees alongside incoming personnel from various agencies and bureaus within and outside of the NCR
- Generates scripts for controlled access programs and additional accesses within Scattered Castles
- Supports within the workflow of the installment and/or removal of PKIS
- Utilizes DISS, Scattered Castles supported by JWICS alongside other databases to track and maintain clearances and special accesses
- Maintains SCIF visitor control functions
- Provides and ensures security verification for TSDN and TFIN account access to network
- Continuously reviews and confirms validity of all visit authorization requests (VARs)
- Develops and provides onboarding and/or current employee security briefings, exit interviews and debriefings
- Investigates and reports security infractions, incidents and violations reports
- Handles the transfer of classified and unclassified files examining metadata to maintain data integrity preventing unauthorized disclosure to adhere to security regulations
- Distributes and provisions suitable access for all (IC) badges
- Conducts projects aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations
- Maintains confidentiality and integrity of classified and sensitive materials for courier wrapping documents and packages
- Conducts SCIF self-inspections in preparation for security audits to ensure all SCIF’s are within compliance and meet all established security standards and regulations outlined within the (ICD) 705
- Requires independent judgment and discretion, as well as identification, analysis and resolution of security related matters
Personnel/ Physical Security Specialist
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
Vienna, United States
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintains Top Secret/SCI Clearance
- Served as a Personnel Security Specialist and Physical Security specialist at FinCEN, Office of Security and responsible for performing the following Security functions:
- Assist in making interim security clearance, final security clearance, and public trust certification determinations in accordance with established investigative and adjudicate standards
- Track and maintain all PERSEC information to include clearance status, security training records, personnel information files (PIVs) and visit certification (VAR) within SIMS (Security Information Management Systems)
- Sent CVS notifications to the NP2 Portal for enrollment/unenrollment for onboarding or departing personnel within PIPS/CVS database
- Verifies security clearance and generated FIN018; network access, for federal employees and contractors
- Possess strong customer service and expertise of personnel security administration support, to include but not limited to, applicable manuals, regulations, policies, and instructions; OPM clearance procedures
- Prepare evaluations of investigations against national level criteria for investigative sufficiency and for suitability/security adjudication
- Check the Central Verification System (CVS) and Personnel Investigations Processing Systems (PIPS), where suitable, applying reciprocity prior to initiating a case in e-QIP
- Ensure e-QIP documents are completed properly with no gaps in employment, prior to submission to OPM
- Request reciprocity as needed case by case for onboarding personnel
- Initiated subjects due for Periodic Reinvestigation into the e-QIP system
- Revalidating and actively auditing security clearances for federal employees in DISS and CVS
- Assisted alongside in Continuous Evaluation Enrollment and Adjudication for FTE
- Assists in preparation for security assessments, security audits and self-inspections
- Maintained all security documentation and files accurately and in accordance with requirements in clearance validations
- Proficient in operating HSPD-12 PIV card certificate support in renewals, issuance and PIV card updates
- Head in migrating over 600+ V7 PIV Cards to V8 making FINCEN lead out of 10 agencies in conversion
- Assisted alongside sponsorship actions in HRC for onboarding personnel
- Review, evaluate and adjudicate personnel security investigations conducted by OPM and other investigative department agencies
- Actions notices of suitability and adjudicative determinations, and notifications of clearance suspension or denial where significant adverse information has been established
- Possess comprehensive understanding and subject matter expert in HSPD-12;(Homeland Presidential Directive 12) Registrar, Activator, Printing etc
- Develops, reviews, and revised standard of technical and operational procedures for HSPD-12 functions, onboarding, debriefing as well as personnel security operations
- Operates updates and renewals for contractors and federal employees for pin lock/reset and biometric renewals for PIV card issuance
- Lead and assist in the coordination and conduct evaluation onboarding training exercises
- Provided ongoing support for all Physical Security requirements, access to facilities or information and other operational requirements
- Validated visitor clearance information for access into the SCIF
- Maintain applicable SCI directives, regulations, manuals, SOPS, and guidelines
- Manage SCI personnel in accordance with ODNI directives
- Controlled physical access to the cleared facility through oversight of physical security systems including: badging, access control (Lenel) CCTV and alarms
- Maintained a roster to oversee/direct locks and keys and safe assisted in changing and reset safe combinations when required and maintaining GSA approved vault activity records
- Provided outstanding customer service to contractors and government personnel in assisting with PIV card actions and security access
- Created Standard of Operating Procedures for HSPD-12 procedures along with onboarding and departing personnel
- Ran/ Submitted weekly occupancy report audits for personnel in building on a weekly basis
- Operated lock and key issuance utilizing the Lenel and TRAKA database
- Updated re-enrollment for personnel who have been notified to update fingerprints and biometrics every 5-7 years
- Technical Expertise: Proactively seeks new opportunities and feedback to continually develop and expand professional knowledge, tradecraft, and subject matter expertise
- Gained expert knowledge of US Access, Microsoft Access, and SIMS Client systems are used daily to achieve mission goals
Information Security Specialist
National Guard Bureau
Arlington, United States
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Supported the daily operations of the Personnel Security program for ARNG personnel at the TARC facility
- Assist ARNG G-2 Security Activities Branch with processing Visit Authorization Requests (VAR) and security clearance verifications through the Defense Information Security System (DISS), CAC requests through the Trusted Agent Sponsorship System (TASS), DD 2501 courier cards, DD 2875 System Access Authorization Requests (SAAR), and other PERSEC actions
- Determine the suitability of applicants who require security clearances
- Prepare reports and recommend whether security clearances should be granted, suspended, revoked, or denied
- Document processes, provide guidance, and assist in resolving security issues
- Maintain the accuracy, security, and privacy of different types of Controlled Unclassified, classified, and sensitive information
- Responsible for initiations and upcoming reinvestigations
- Check the Central Verification System (CVS) and Personnel Investigations Processing Systems (PIPS), where appropriate, applying reciprocity prior to initiating a case in e-QIP
- Ensure e-QIP documents are completed properly with no gaps in employment, etc prior to submission to OPM
- Assists in reviewing, interpreting and collecting DD254 forms
- Reviewed all cases for final pre-employment processing
- Make recommendations for suitability determinations
- Capture fingerprint cards for review results along with court dispositions
- Conducted timely and appropriate action on reporting adjudicative determinations to OPM
- Identify tentative selectees covered under suitability reciprocity by applying DOD suitability reciprocity agreements for previous, favorably adjudicated investigation at the required security level or higher
- Escalate OPM investigative file results as appropriate to Bureau POC for additional research and adjudication
- Request Fingerprint Results, OF-306, and initiate e-QIP
- Responsible for conducting background investigations for eligible security clearance
Personnel Security Specialist
Joint Strike Fighter-F35 Project
Arlington, United States
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: Department of Defense
- Responsible for tracking and maintaining all PERSEC information to include clearance status, SAP access, security training records, personnel information files (PIFs) and visit certification (VAR)
- Provides support to personnel with any personnel security requirement within Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF) in accordance with the NISPOM and DOD 5205.07, Volume 2
- Assists in ensuring affiliates and guests have the appropriate security clearance and badges prior to entry
- Ensures that Security clearances are kept up to date in the Security Systems
- Helps ensure that applications are submitted when required and in compliance with DoD guidance Responds to routine and special inquiries
- Assists with the issuance of all badges when employees lose, forget or need replacements
- Process Country Clearance Request (CCR) when required
- Process and validate System Access Authorization Requests (SAAR) when required
- Updates Security database daily and SAP-6 for military, federal employees for special access
- Processes visits for the Visit Clearance Certification program
- Performs as a primary user of the DoD Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)
- Escort the shredding company (Next Cut) around the building on a weekly basis to pick up classified shredded documents
- Support reciprocity actions, Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) reportable and the initiation of periodic reinvestigations and initial investigations
- Collect, investigate, research, document, and forward to adjudications
- Process all investigations and reinvestigations for T1, T3, T3R, T5 and T5R
- Identify any outstanding actions on a weekly basis to the government Team Lead
- Provides administrative and technical support to personnel security operations in compliance with security programs, policies, and requirements
- Administered personnel security program duties in the areas of position risk designation and sensitivity levels, fingerprint review, completion of initial investigation or reinvestigation requirements, investigative case review and adjudication, and processing of personnel separations
- Closely reviews Public Trust (Low, Moderate, or High Risk) and National Security investigation (Onboarding and periodic reinvestigation) requests, when received
- Provides recommendations and guidance to internal and external customers, peers, supervisors, and managers concerning personnel security processes, investigations, and policies
- Applies OPM Suitability adjudicative standards and criteria to analyze all available, relevant information, both favorable and unfavorable, to recommend whether the selectee’s past or present conduct will impact adversely on the integrity and/or efficiency of the agency and Federal service
- Assists with the development and training on personnel security related topics to new or existing staff and contracted employees
- This may include development of training materials and presenting training
- Conducts mail runs for package pickups and delivery
- Provides a consistency review of the Personnel Security Database daily during timeframes identified by the government to ensure all information has been captured completely and accurately
- Completes special projects and other duties when assigned
- Prepares and provides written reports, documents, and other materials; prepare and present oral presentations
- Department of Defense
Diplomatic Security Officer
Department of State
Washington, United States
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Served as a Diplomatic Security Officer with the U.S
- Department of State, responsible for performing the following operations:
- Identify appropriately cleared and approved personnel authorized to hand-carry classified material during security operations
- Maintain a courier database to ensure classified courier information is kept up to date and transmitted properly
- Prepare work site to trace utilities and eliminate potential threats
- Signal operators to help facilitate movement or alignment of high-level government personnel, secret service, ambassadors, and diplomats
- Assisted in domestic Watch Commander/dispatch responsibilities across 50 states
- Ensured scheduled security posts were operational and covered
- Dispatch officers to alarm, disturbance, and escort requests
- Audit and verified company assets at assigned locations across 50 states
- Ensured proper monitoring of operational systems alerts, and other control systems
- Assisted with oversight upon arrival of the Secretary of State, FLOTUS and POTUS
- Ensures visitors are authorized for entry into facility and confirms identification
- Maintains log of visitors and operates the special personnel accountability system
- Specific Duties understands special instructions/orders at the various posts within and outside of the facility
- Patrols assigned area, being alert to violations of security regulations, unauthorized persons, and safety hazards
- Verifies safety features such as locks, alarms and lights are functioning and operational
- Responds to alarms, meeting time and physical requirements
- Takes prompt action to correct violations, creates complete, accurate and factual incident reports
- Reports individuals involved in unusual/suspicious situations works toward resolution of problem involving management when necessary
- Demonstrates use of video monitors, carefully watching for any unusual activity on the grounds or vicinity
- Identifies the process of activation/deactivation of the alarm systems (SMTs) and monitoring UL alarm control station
- Implements emergency procedures as situations dictate or as directed
- Secures classified packages after office hours
- Secures alarm access and classified combinations to secure areas
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications, Public Relations
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.2016
Skills
- Joint Personnel Adjudication System
- Defense Information Security System
- Scattered Castles
- Risk Management
- Center for Development of Security Excellence Personnel Security
- Personnel Security
- Physical Security
- Suitability
- Adjudication
- Organizational Planning
- JWICS
Skillscertifications
- Joint Personnel Adjudication System
- Defense Information Security System
- Scattered Castles
- Risk Management
- Center for Development of Security Excellence Personnel Security
- Personnel Security
- Physical Security
- Suitability
- Adjudication
- Organizational Planning
- JWICS
Timeline
Security Specialist (SSO)
Department of Treasury
04.2023 - Current
Personnel/ Physical Security Specialist
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
10.2022 - 04.2023
Information Security Specialist
National Guard Bureau
04.2020 - 10.2021
Personnel Security Specialist
Joint Strike Fighter-F35 Project
04.2019 - 03.2020
Diplomatic Security Officer
Department of State
08.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications, Public Relations
Virginia State University
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