Mark J. Koenig
Belair,MD
Summary
Expert Investigator with a proven track record in background investigations and compliance evaluation. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and effective communication, consistently achieving top rankings. Adept at managing complex cases while maintaining integrity and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level 6 Investigator
KeyPoint Government Solutions
10.2014 - Current
- Conduct thorough Federal background investigations for personnel seeking security clearances, many of which are sensitive or controversial, where allegations, hearsay information or other vague or intangible information may exist.
- Interview subjects to gather leads and identify discrepant information.
- Conduct high profile investigations within the Intelligence Community.
- Perform face to face interviews with developed leads and sources to determine factual information.
- Conduct in person record checks at law enforcement, education, residential and medical institutions.
- Prepare and transmit true factual reports to help ensure homeland security, help determine eligibility of candidates seeking security clearances, and evaluate individual’s trustworthiness to safeguard classified information.
- Set up and conduct clearance interviews with many high-ranking government and contract employees.
- Responsible for safeguarding personal identifiable information and sensitive materials.
- Conduct in person interviews with sources in many different neighborhoods, employments, and agencies.
- Utilized and trusted to provide Integrity Assurance rework for large case samplings.
- Conducted fieldwork to evaluate and determine the level of integrity and compliance of another field investigator’s reports.
- Generated summaries and reports containing discrepant findings and possible falsifications during the Integrity Assurance Investigations.
- Work independently and efficiently under minimal supervision.
- Cleared and multi-credentialed on several contracts.
- Able to manage large caseloads on multiple contracts while maintaining both organization and efficiently closing case.
- Utilized by field manager to provide leadership and guidance to newly credentialed investigators.
- Use time management and organizational skills to set up and conduct multiple interviews in different cities and counties each day.
- Entrusted to uphold integrity and loyalty to the United States Federal Government.
- Maintained general knowledge of guidelines and security regulations in accordance to NBIB.
- Able to function and adapt to an ever-changing working environment and meet deadlines while exceeding required statistics.
- Finished number one in the Capital Region on multiple occasions in the monthly rankings.
Senior Investigator
USIS United States Investigation Services
03.2008 - 08.2014
- Conduct thorough background investigations for personnel seeking security clearances.
- Interview subjects to gather leads and identify discrepant information.
- Conduct face to face interviews with developed leads to determine factual information.
- Conduct in person record checks at law enforcement, education, residential and medical institutions.
- Prepare and transmit true factual reports to help ensure homeland security and determine eligibility of candidates seeking security clearances.
- Set up and conduct clearance interviews with many high-ranking government and contract employees.
- Responsible for safeguarding personal identifiable information and sensitive materials.
- Conduct in person interviews with sources in many different neighborhoods, employments, and agencies.
- Work independently and efficiently under minimal supervision.
- Use time management and organizational skills to set up and conduct multiple interviews in different cities and counties each day.
- Entrusted to uphold integrity and loyalty to the United States Federal Government.
- Maintained general knowledge of guidelines and security regulations in accordance to OPM.
- Able to function and adapt to an ever-changing working environment and meet deadlines while exceeding required statistics.
- Filled in as acting team leader on multiple occasions.
- Collected and safeguarded credentials and computers from investigators whose positions were terminated.
- Performed as a Top 25 Performer in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
- Awarded Investigator of the Quarter on multiple occasions.
- Finished Top of the Class for new hire investigators in March.
Technical Recruiter
Synerfac Technical Staffing
04.2007 - 03.2008
- Recruit potential candidates for employment opportunities by using various recruiting tools.
- Act as a liaison between candidates and multiple employers.
- Set up and conduct interviews with potential candidates for job placement.
- Screened resumes to ensure candidates are qualified for open positions.
- Set up interviews for employers with potential candidates.
- Worked in a commissioned based pay structure depending on direct and contractual hires.
- Perform background and reference checks on potential candidates.
- Keep a high volume of calls and submittals every week to meet and exceed required numbers.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with multiple employers and many types of people.
Regional Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer
Mid-Atlantic Corporate Health
08.2006 - 04.2007
- Assisted with the daily functions of numerous fitness centers.
- Conducted fitness assessment tests.
- Designed exercise programs for clients and monitored members and fitness workouts.
- Performed exercise equipment preventative maintenance.
- Promoted fitness centers, fitness education, and overall good health.
- Improved communication skills from working with a wide variety of clients.
Surveyor/ Shipper for Military Personnel
PASHA
Dundalk, Maryland
06.2005 - 08.2006
- Prepared vehicles for shipment to any location in the world.
- Surveyed personal vehicles belonging to military personnel.
- Worked directly with military officers and personnel and improved communication skills.
Work Study Assistant
McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland
08.2002 - 05.2006
- Supported students in weight room by monitoring strength and conditioning routines to ensure safety.
- Assisted coaching staff in recruiting athletes for McDaniel Green Terror Football Team.
- Hosted perspective new recruits on overnight visits.
- Organized and distributed sports equipment for lacrosse, softball, and baseball teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science, Sociology
McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland05.2006
High School -
Archbishop Curley High School
Baltimore, Maryland05.2002
Skills
- Background investigations and record checking
- Federal security compliance
- Case management and interview techniques
- Regulatory evaluation
- Due diligence
- Ethical and honest
- Background checks
- Report preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Time management
- Compliance evaluation
- Interview techniques
Certification
- Integrity Assurance Certified - KeyPoint Government Solutions
- Certified Field Trainer - KeyPoint Government Solutions
- Certified to work classified and intelligence contracts - KeyPoint Government Solutions.
Timeline
Level 6 Investigator
KeyPoint Government Solutions
10.2014 - Current
Senior Investigator
USIS United States Investigation Services
03.2008 - 08.2014
Technical Recruiter
Synerfac Technical Staffing
04.2007 - 03.2008
Regional Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer
Mid-Atlantic Corporate Health
08.2006 - 04.2007
Surveyor/ Shipper for Military Personnel
PASHA
06.2005 - 08.2006
Work Study Assistant
McDaniel College
08.2002 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science, Sociology
McDaniel College
High School -
Archbishop Curley High School