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Sharee Brown

Fort Washington,MD

Summary

Personnel Security Specialist with 7+ years of experience supporting national security missions. Skilled in adjudications, suitability, Continuous Evaluation, and SCI security operations. Strong ability to analyze investigative information, apply adjudicative guidelines, resolve derogatory issues, and make sound eligibility determinations. Known for excellent written and verbal communication, professionalism, and mentoring junior staff. Detail-oriented, mission-driven, and committed to ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant personnel security decisions.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Personnel Security Specialist/Team Lead

CACI
06.2023 - 10.2025

· Serves as the primary liaison between the security office and external agencies and departments as well the contract lead to oversee the work of junior personnel security specialists.

· Review and provide recommendations to adjudicate personnel security investigations; apply adjudicative guidelines and national security standards.

· Analyze SF-86/SF-85 forms for completeness, accuracy, and risk indicators; initiate follow-up actions.

· Manage SCI access, indoctrinations, briefings, debriefings, and access verification.

· Maintain personnel security records; process visit requests, clearance certifications, and adverse reporting.

· Utilize ISMS, Scattered Castles, DISS and SharePoint to update case records, eligibility, and incident reporting.

· Provide personnel security guidance and policy interpretation to military, government, and contractor personnel.

· Serve as liaison to external agencies to resolve security issues and ensure coordinated security operations.

· Conduct Security briefings, debriefings, out processing, and security awareness training and coordinate with servicing Special Security Officer (SSO)
to ensure all personnel with approved access to collateral or SCIF facilities are fully trained on opening/closing procedures to include demonstration
of the process.

· Develop and update SOPs, training materials, and adjudicative reference documents to guide personnel security operations and ensure uniform application of security standards across CISA

Personnel Security Specialist III

Protection Strategies, Inc.
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of background investigations, personnel security questionnaires, and investigative results to determine suitability, eligibility, and national security risk in accordance with federal personnel vetting standards, classification policies, and national security adjudicative guidelines.
  • Manage Continuous Evaluation (CE) alerts and adjudication workflows, prepare written correspondence, and coordinate with senior security officials to ensure timely, accurate determinations.
  • Initiate background investigations through e-QIP/eAPP, validate completeness of applicant submissions, and provide assistance to applicants and personnel security staff.
  • Draft Statements of Reasons (SORs), follow-up communications, and eligibility notifications consistent with due process requirements.
  • Communicate directly with Security Managers, SSOs, and external agencies to obtain additional information required for adjudication, ensuring compliance with due process and regulatory requirements.
  • Standards (FIS), Executive Orders (E.O.) 12968, 13526, and 10450, Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs),
    Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 or other guidelines to make the appropriate adjudication recommendations.
  • Prepared written documentation in support of the personnel security mission such as internal standard operating procedures, reports, training and
    instructional materials, and briefings.

Personnel Security Specialist

Armada, Ltd.
07.2019 - 07.2022
  • Conduct preliminary and final reviews of security questionnaires, statements of personal history, credit reports, criminal checks, and investigative findings to determine suitability and clearance eligibility.
  • Draft detailed adjudicative summaries, including analysis of derogatory information, recommended lines of inquiry, and final determination recommendations.
  • Conduct subject interviews—both routine and confrontational—to clarify discrepancies, resolve adverse information, and support adjudicative decisions.
  • Process security clearance requests, contractor waivers, e-QIP submissions, and personnel actions requiring eligibility verification or reciprocity.
  • Ensure proper control of sensitive investigative data and PII in accordance with federal regulations, DOJ guidelines, and due process procedures.
  • Serve as a personnel security advisor to managers nationwide, providing guidance on adjudicative standards, investigative requirements, and policy changes.
  • Manage contractor case files, update JSTARS, and maintain accurate rosters for nationwide contractor personnel.

Security Administrator III

MMA, LLC
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Serve as liaison between HR offices, adjudicators, RSO staff, and investigative entities to ensure coordinated personnel security operations and timely case resolution.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of security packages—including SF-86/SF-85, credit histories, law enforcement checks, and reciprocal eligibility data—using RMS, JPAS, DCII, NCIC, CVS/PIPS, ISMS, TECS, and other investigative tools.
  • Initiate, process, and review background investigations; verify completeness; and ensure proper scoping per OPM/FIS standards using e-QIP.
  • Prepare written adjudication summaries, case notes, and investigative assessments for review by senior security officials.
  • Support CE/reciprocity functions by verifying existing clearances and eligibility for travel, meetings, and interagency engagements.
  • Assist with development and revision of SOPs, ensuring accurate documentation and implementation of personnel security processes.
  • Train and mentor new staff, providing peer reviews and quality control on personnel security documentation.

Leasing Professional/Assistant Property Manager

Dolben Inc
07.2013 - 04.2018
  • Managed day-to-day operations for multi-family communities, including leasing, resident relations, collections, maintenance coordination, and general office administration.
  • Oversaw leasing activity, advertising, traffic reporting, guest cards, applications, and renewals—maintaining consistently high closing ratios.
  • Reviewed and approved rental applications in alignment with established tenant-selection criteria; signed leases and acted as on-site manager when leadership was absent.
  • Maintained resident accounts receivable/payable, processed contractor invoices, monitored expenses, and ensured timely financial transactions.
  • Supported and supervised operations teams alongside the Property Manager, ensuring smooth workflow, policy adherence, and efficient community management.
  • Prepared staff schedules to maintain full office coverage and optimal customer service.
  • Addressed resident concerns, delinquency issues, late notices, and eviction procedures while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • Collaborated with Property Managers to resolve internal and external resident/vendor issues, strengthening community relations and retention.

Information Manager

D.C. Air National Guard
05.2002 - 07.2005

● Provided guidance to ensure publications and forms meet prescribed style, format, and legal and statutory requirements.
● Implemented procedures for manual and electronic creation, control, coordination, dissemination, and disposal of administrative communications.
● Complied with the Privacy Act (PA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) procedures and provides assistance to ensure others comply.
● Provided PA, FOIA, and records management training.
● Assisted the support staff with a range of tasks including administrative communications, information flow including processing, controlling, and
distributing mail; publishing management; workshop mgmt.
● Served as the primary advisor to the Commander for all unit information manager support functions.
● Formulated, developed, and directed the implementation of information management policies and procedures. Recognized need, initiated action,
directed and/or recommended or developed new administrative policies and procedures to improve services.
● Planned, organized, and coordinated information management functions, including processing of classified documents, maintained master and
subordinate filing system and reference library containing technical publications, regulations, and directives. Established and maintained offices of
records.

Education

Information Management Certificate - Information Management

Keesler Air Force Base
Biloxi, MS
12-2022

Medical Assistant Certification - Nursing

Sanz School
Washington, DC
06-2001

High School Diploma -

Northwestern High School
Hyattsville, MD
06-2000

Skills

  • Personnel Security & Adjudication (SF-86/SF-85 review, CE analysis, Whole Person Concept, risk evaluations)
  • Investigative review of BI results, derogatory information, law enforcement/credit checks, and subject interviews
  • Expertise with security systems: ISMS, Scattered Castles, JPAS, DCII, RMS, PIPS/CVS, e-QIP/eAPP
  • Strong knowledge of SEAD-4, EO 12968, ICD 704, and federal personnel security regulations
  • Skilled in preparing adjudicative summaries, SORs, SOPs, case notes, and briefing materials
  • Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and communicate effectively with security officials and external agencies
  • Conducting security briefings, debriefings, out-processing, and security awareness training for cleared personnel
  • Managing personnel rosters, contractor records, and clearance/access tracking across large organizations
  • Processing and validating visit requests, PIV/SCIF access, and IDS PIN authorizations
  • Drafting evaluations, recommendations, and lines of inquiry for cases with complex or derogatory information
  • Leading and mentoring junior specialists, providing quality control and ensuring consistent application of security procedures

Timeline

Personnel Security Specialist/Team Lead

CACI
06.2023 - 10.2025

Personnel Security Specialist III

Protection Strategies, Inc.
10.2022 - 06.2023

Personnel Security Specialist

Armada, Ltd.
07.2019 - 07.2022

Security Administrator III

MMA, LLC
06.2018 - 07.2019

Leasing Professional/Assistant Property Manager

Dolben Inc
07.2013 - 04.2018

Information Manager

D.C. Air National Guard
05.2002 - 07.2005

Information Management Certificate - Information Management

Keesler Air Force Base

Medical Assistant Certification - Nursing

Sanz School

High School Diploma -

Northwestern High School