NiaBari Blessing Maeba

• Work collaboratively with management, engineering, and operations teams to oversee the design, creation, implementation, and seamless delivery of various ATO processes for assigned information systems and for federal clients.
• Oversee system Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, prepare all core security documentation, create artifacts, control implementation details, control self-assessment, POAMs, and other role related needs.
• Manage approximately 17 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) documents. These documents are reviewed and updated annually, or if whenever there is a significant change in control implementation and assessment for the information system or from clients.
• Experienced and deep understanding of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Federal information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), Security documentation tool, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and associated security compliance processes.
• Aligned security initiatives with business goals by collaborating closely with executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Experience with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) criteria
• A proven ability to solve problems and drive solutions with development teams through data analysis, market requirements, product specifications, and federal requirements.
• An eye for quality, organization, and clear communication with teams and clients.
• Managed information system regulatory compliance to meet updated guidelines.
• Conducted regular risk assessments for proactive threat mitigation within the information systems database.
• Assist in the update and revision of information security, operations security procedures, and any other policy manuals and documents.

• Provided administrative support during key projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to defined budgets or resource constraints.
• Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving the integrity and security of data, reports, document compliance, and access.
• Monitored program performance against established benchmarks, taking corrective action as needed to realign with desired outcomes.
• Identified program risks and provided mitigation to sustain efforts and avoid negative consequences, which led to consistently meeting deadlines and requirements for all production work orders and recommended operational improvements based on tracking and analysis of data leading to 22% increase in efficiency.
• Coordinates and performs program management support, including the development of program plans, monitoring and control, program acquisition schedules, assistance in the development and monitoring of milestone objectives, support of individual and aligned office goals, and acquisition strategies.
• Provided contract administration support and worked closely with the procurement department to create and initiate an acquisition that transferred to Momentum to create the associated draft requisitions. Prepared contract requisitions, utilized the Momentum system to process requisitions, procurement and non-procurement obligations, receivers, invoices, and managed the contract database.
• Assist with the monthly collection of technical and cost reports from all funded contracts. Compiled with baseline data, examined, and given to management as a tool for determining the steps required to bring programs into compliance with the budget, schedule, and technical specifications.

RMF Specialist

• Assisted with risk management, compliance reporting, and assessments of security controls. Create and refine system security plans utilizing cyber security asset management (CSAM).
• Initiated and manages RMF for client systems, directing the procedure from evaluation to approval.
• Examined RMF documentation for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards. Offered advice on IT cybersecurity aspects, such as risk evaluation, across the IT system's development life cycle, from inception to decommissioning, providing critical information to decision-makers.
• Collaborated in an integrated product team, working closely with product teams to oversee security systems and requirements. Informed IT staff and users within the organization about security risks and best practices.
• Possess experience in processing and achieving Authority to Operate (ATO) certifications.

• Served as departmental Operations support supervisor in providing clerical and administrative support services to customer organization on all facets of the clerical administrative services process
• Managed a team of 35 employees and the daily operations of the department, ensuring that all tasks are completed in a timely manner and contractual deliverables met 100%.
• Optimized workflow efficiency through strategic scheduling, task prioritization, and workload distribution among team members.
• Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork, collaboration, professional development opportunities, and open communication channels within the organization.
• Collaborated with Operation Manager to develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations.
• Delivered successful projects by effectively coordinating resources, timelines, and budgets.
• Implemented quality assurance measures, leading to a significant reduction of 98.7% in errors and rework and increasing customer satisfaction rating by 17%.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to provide the operational day-to-day clerical and administrative support services, including office management, monthly and quarterly assets inventory, record retention management (NARA), technical documents review, incoming and outgoing correspondence, Receptionist support, addressed customer issues, and improved overall product quality.
• Devised a robust refresher and cross-functional training and standardized internal quality control procedures with careful planning and strategic resource allocation.
• Contributed to business growth by identifying new opportunities for expansion or improvement in operations support functions.
• Supported the Administrative Service Manager in preparing for quarterly reports for board meetings
• Implemented staff realignment for efficient backup coverage during employee absences and leave to ensure continuity productivity
• Prepared annual evaluations for administrative support team; recommends developmental improvement plans.
• Successfully lead the department operational initiatives in a core non-technical program and consequently identify, analyze, and define project/program requirements and scope.
• Commended by management on numerous occasions for the quality and performance consistency and management diverse range of projects from conception through implementation.
• Received multiple recognitions for outstanding performances, cross-functional collaboration, implementing process improvements, and project management.