KRISTEN MILLER
Berthoud,CO
Summary
Accomplished security professional with over 22 years of military and government experience. Demonstrated expertise in DoD Special Access Programs, leveraging analytical acumen and risk mitigation strategies. Trusted advisor to senior executives and SAP Security Managers, contributing to critical decision-making processes. Exceptional interpersonal skills fostering collaboration, meeting deadlines, and adept conflict resolution across all organizational levels.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Security Officer
Office of Special Investigations/Special Projects (OSI PJ)
Westminster , CO
2021.02 - Current
- Communicates clear instruction, guidance, and policy changes to 13 Cleared Defense Industry Companies, spanning three states (CO, NE, WY)
- Provides authoritative guidance on Special Access Program (SAP) protection, information security, and classification management to senior agency and industry personnel.
- Streamlined AO responsibilities while reviewing security-related documents to enhance execution of SAPF construction projects.
- Oversees and evaluates ongoing operations at 13 contractor locations in compliance with applicable contracting laws, regulations, and Agency/Department policies.
- Leads security compliance inspections and partners with security staff to create comprehensive corrective action plans, maintaining program integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Reviews security incident reports, serving as the final decision-maker on outcomes, incident classification, and recommended corrective actions to ensure compliance and mitigate risks effectively.
- Resolved multi-SAP horizontal protection issues across different airframes and weapon platforms by collaborating with the Original Classification Authority (OCA), Program offices, and Program Security Officers (PSO).
Director, Information Protection
Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center (AFOTEC)
Kirtland AFB , New Mexico
2019.05 - 2021.02
- Managed and oversaw all Information Protection security functions across HQ and 18 Geographically Separated Units (GSUs) supporting Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of Acquisition Category (ACAT) I, ACAT II, Multi-Service Operational Test and Evaluation (MOT&E) weapons and weapons system programs.
- Acted as a principal advisor to the Security Program Executive (SPE) and commanders/directors in addressing security-related concerns.
- Effectively led a team of seven versatile security specialists, fostering their professional development and accomplishing long-range goals and objectives.
- Enhanced security measures for a diverse workforce of over 1,300 military, civilian, and contractor personnel. Ensured thorough review and evaluation of clearance requests to meet OPM and DoD CAS requirements.
Program Security Officer
Air Force Office of Special Investigations/Special Projects (AFOSI PJ)
Kirtland AFB , New Mexico
2017.09 - 2019.05
- Established guidance, direction and oversight to a civilian, military and contractor workforce to implement and administer all security requirements, changes in security requirements, and enhancements designed to increase security awareness
- Collaborated with Air Staff personnel (SAF/AAZ/AQL and USAF/TEZ) to effectively communicate and coordinate security matters pertaining to the agency, while implementing a standardized command security structure for enterprise-level support.
- Administered Core Compliance Inspections/Staff Assistance Visits of industry and government organizations, actively identifying security deficiencies and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Reviewed Program Access Requests (PARs) for potential risk to program information, ensuring validity for access and necessity for personnel, and approving requests only after thorough analysis.
Government SAP Security Officer
309th Software Maintenance Group (SMXG)
Hill AFB , Utah
2014.03 - 2017.09
- Exclusively handled all aspects of managing 309 SMXG SAP Industrial Security program, supporting contracting officers in drafting and appraising National Security Information Determinations to ensure contractual conformity and compliance of safeguarding and handling of the DoD's most critical technologies.
- Developed and executed a comprehensive security education and training program, including annual refresher sessions and executive briefings, reaching over 600 individuals.
- Integral member of the Advanced Programs Security Team, honored with the Air Force Material Command (AFMC) SAP Security Team of the Year Award in 2015.
Government SAP Security Officer
Air Force Training Center/Specialized Management Office (AFTC/SMO)
Hill AFB , Utah
2013.05 - 2014.03
- Initiated personnel security investigation requests for SAP organizations, conducting thorough analysis and evaluation of investigations and sensitive data to ensure compliance with clearance and access eligibility directives.
- Ensured conformity with directives by evaluating unit security compliance through Staff Assistance Visits and rating Security Compliance Inspections; reported all findings and deficiencies to AFMC.
Second Tier Adjudicator
Headquarters, Unites States Armed Forces in Europe (USAFE)
Ramstein AB , Germany
2011.05 - 2013.05
- Conducted thorough evaluations of Wing and Unit security compliance via Staff Assistance Visits and Security Compliance Inspections, ensuring alignment with directives. Reported all findings and deficiencies to Air Force SAPCO.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to protect program information by developing a variety of processes, methods, and recommendations to unit leadership.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
University of Maryland University College
Skills
- 17+ years SAP Experience
- Program Oversight & Management
- Risk Assessment/Management
- Compliance and Regulations
- Incident Response, Planning & Execution
- Managing Security Teams
- Security Classification and Handling
- Security Awareness Training
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Development
- Vendor/Contractor Management
Certification
- Advanced ICD 705/Site Security Manager (SSM) Certification, 04/2023
- Special Program Security Certification (SPSC), 10/2021
- Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC), 08/2019
- Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC), 02/2019
- AFOSI Program Security Officer Training Course, 05/2018
- Security Fundamental Professional Certification (SFPC), 07/2016
- Physical Security Certification (PSC), 08/2016
Security Clearance
TOP SECRET/SCI eligibility: 4 Sep 2019 (CE 19 Sep 2019);
Counterintelligence-Scope Polygraph (CSP): 2 Nov 2017
References
- Mr. Jeffrey Wilson, (509) 389-9011
- Mr. Aaron Garcia, (703) 601-5549
- Mr. Scott Hudson, (303) 920-9477
- Mr. Craig Allton, (719) 323-1881
- Mr. Philip Forbes, (505) 553-0291
Timeline
Program Security Officer
Office of Special Investigations/Special Projects (OSI PJ)
2021.02 - Current
Director, Information Protection
Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center (AFOTEC)
2019.05 - 2021.02
Program Security Officer
Air Force Office of Special Investigations/Special Projects (AFOSI PJ)
2017.09 - 2019.05
Government SAP Security Officer
309th Software Maintenance Group (SMXG)
2014.03 - 2017.09
Government SAP Security Officer
Air Force Training Center/Specialized Management Office (AFTC/SMO)
2013.05 - 2014.03
Second Tier Adjudicator
Headquarters, Unites States Armed Forces in Europe (USAFE)
2011.05 - 2013.05
Master of Business Administration -
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
University of Maryland University College
- Advanced ICD 705/Site Security Manager (SSM) Certification, 04/2023
- Special Program Security Certification (SPSC), 10/2021
- Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC), 08/2019
- Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC), 02/2019
- AFOSI Program Security Officer Training Course, 05/2018
- Security Fundamental Professional Certification (SFPC), 07/2016
- Physical Security Certification (PSC), 08/2016
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