Terri Stewart
National Harbor,MD
Summary
Security-focused, and detail-oriented Personnel Security Specialist with a Full Scope Poly that has a systematic approach in checking backgrounds, evaluating documents and confirming history details to assess clearance suitability. Taking and running fingerprints, reviewing criminal background checks and running queries in various systems. Remarkable skills in research, investigations and interviews. Seeking a long-term position in support of Department of State/Department of Defense related disciplines, with opportunities for professional growth that utilizes my security clearance, skills, and experience encompassing supporting the Federal Government.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Specialist
Advanced Vectors LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured strict adherence to the provisions of the NISPOM, its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy
- Assisted in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding Special Access Program (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and collateral data in support of US military operations
- Provided day-to-day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and provide appropriate recommendations for revising and improving security policies, procedures, and systems
- Identified vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test, training, and operational activities
- Assisted in developing, implementing, and training the Operations Security program
- Assisted in providing contractor and subordinate facility assistance and oversight
- Conducted and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow-on facility reviews, and facility close-outs
- Monitored, report and track all corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews
- Ensured timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff
- Conducted exploration of any loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified and/or sensitive information, including conducting preliminary inquiries and generating damage assessments resulting from the loss of classified information
- Coordinated with SAP security personnel to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into the curriculum for the SAP security education & awareness program.
- Processed Visit Authorization Requests (VAR) (incoming and outgoing) and security clearance verifications through the Defense Information Security System (DISS).
- Processed DD 2875 System Access Authorization Requests (SAAR) for access to all Army system networks
Security Specialist
ATSI
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Assisted with more than 15 Account creation and registering PKI certs for personnel JWICS accounts on a daily basis
- Collate, organized and maintained both classified and unclassified information on office spreadsheet and database
- Ran routine security checks, suggesting improvements as necessary
- Communicated security policies to staff members and performed security training
- Checked database for personnel, security, clearances level
- Processed Foreign Travel for Military, Civilian and Contractor
- Performed security clearance processing for company employee
- Performed in-depth investigations into personal backgrounds of applicants
- Managed personnel security (PERSEC) actions
- Conducted daily audits of DISS and SIMS to maintain data compliance
- Prepared Visit Authorization Request (VAR), Common Access Cards (CAC)
- Performed 10 Indocs/Debriefs process for employees
- Tracked all required Annual Refresher, NATO, Courier, OPSEC, and Derivative Classification Training/Briefings
- Maintained incoming classified visit request, escort visitors, conduct end of day checks.
- Determined suitability of clearance levels based on results of background checks.
Sr Security Administrator
Amentum
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Performed an array of technical, research and administrative activities supporting the personnel program
- Conduct background investigations T2, To R, T3, T3R, T4, T4R, T5, T5R For public trust and national security positions on applicants and contractors who perform work on behalf of the federal government in accordance to the 2012 Federal Investigative Standards
- Maintained and ensure all security paperwork (SF-86) is complete and accurate for new hire candidates/ incumbent and in accordance with DSS requirement and submitted via eQIP system
- Process Fingerprint cards following the latest Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of State (DoS) guidelines
- Processed 20 personnel access request (PARs) daily, while tracking PAR status
- Run credit reports for applicants, verify employment history, and set up drug screenings
- Served as a liaison between recruiting and security
- Made recommendations to improve security procedures and systems
- Processed and issued employee daily temporary/full-time badges and tracked information in Data Watch and SharePoint
- Worked in the mailroom as needed and provided other administrative support
- Summarized investigative issues on the adjudicator's worksheet, recommending approval/disapproval and noting pertinent suitability, security, and mitigating factors
- Determine if additional inquiries are necessary to resolve discrepant, negative, or contradictory information
- Analyze responses from letters and make final recommendations based on suitability and security criteria.
Security Assistant
Yorktown
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Conducted in processing and out-processing actions
- Determined the suitability of 20 applicants who require security clearances on a weekly basis.
- Reviewed, input, and process background investigations; Notify military, civilian and contractor personnel who are required to complete periodic investigations.
- Reviewed and determine potential security clearance requirements for Top Secret upgrades and security clearance access for all personnel assigned to the installation.
- Utilized Microsoft and various security database management tools such as Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
- Completed all training required to access the security database management tools.
- Screened building access applications
- Assisted with annual Security training requirements
- Maintained the accuracy, security, and privacy of different types of Controlled Unclassified, classified, and sensitive information
- Established meetings via Jabber, Skype and VTC
- Created, delegated, and maintained TMT systems and developed communication material including
- Assisted with Press & Industry Releases, Media Queries and Speaking Engagement
- Established and maintain all records for Public Affairs
- Served as the POC for speaking engagements
- Updated the MDA portal for Public Affairs policy Served as the Security Assistant and performed alternate security manager duties to include verifying that classified material is stored in GSA approved security containers
- Approved incoming/outgoing classified materials according to MDA security procedures; end of the day checks, burn bag disposal and classified document accountability
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Completed detailed reports on findings from background investigations, providing valuable insights into applicants'' suitability for specific roles within the organization.
Security Case Scoper
OMNIPLEX
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Initiated background process and process eQip
- Obtained fingerprints and accesses various system to obtain reports and relevant information for suitability and security adjudication
- Performed an array of technical, research and administrative activities supporting the personnel program
- Conducted background investigations T2, To R, T3, T3R, T4, T4R, T5, T5R For public trust and national security positions on applicants and contractors who perform work on behalf of the federal government in accordance to the 2012 Federal Investigative Standards
- Maintained and ensure all security paperwork (SF-86) is complete and accurate for new hire candidates/ incumbent and in accordance with DSS requirement and submitted via eQIP system
- Processed Fingerprint cards following the latest Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of State (DoS) guidelines
- Processed, received, and logged 20 personnel access requests (PARs), while tracking PAR status
- Ran credit reports for 25 applicants, verify employment history, and set up drug screenings
- Served as a liaison between recruiting and security
- Made recommendations to improve security procedures and systems
- Processed and issued 30 employee daily temporary/full-time badges and tracked information in Data Watch and SharePoint
- Worked in the mailroom as needed and provided other administrative support
- Summarized investigative issues on the adjudicator's worksheet, recommending approval/disapproval and noting pertinent suitability, security, and mitigating factors
- Determined if additional inquiries are necessary to resolve discrepant, negative, or contradictory information
- Analyzed responses from letters and make final recommendations based on suitability and security criteria.
Records Management
Department of General Services
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Inspected 15 proposal records to ensure offices stayed in compliance with Government standards
- Reviewed 10 confidential contract correspondence to include letters, memorandum, records, forms, and reports
- Perform quality control checks with vendors to ensure proper pricing for best value
- Direct the internal transition from paper to an electronic filing database
- Prepare and update project plans for upcoming pricing meeting with vendors.
Account Coordinator
Experient
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Served as liaison to Project Management Office in support of office operations
- Coordinated and schedule vendor appointments
- Answered incoming calls and responded to inquiries associated with travel
- Developed strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout event planning process.
- Coordinated with vendors to deliver exceptional catering and audiovisual services during events.
- Answered phone 30 calls and responded to 45 inquiries from customers, vendors and other external contacts.
Operation Support Specialist
JP Morgan Chase
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Prepared and managed 25 various project plans, schedules, and scope documents
- Managed activity assigned projects among peers to ensure projects proceeded efficiently
- Prepared daily status reports and provided oversight on open cases
- Maintained 30 records of customer interactions or transactions, record details of customer interactions and bank financial transactions through customer database
- Receive and post payments to accounts monitor overdue accounts and collects debt
- Respond to 25 borrowers' inquiries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VASkills
- E-QIP Database
- JPAS/DISS/CVS Database
- Security Briefings/Debriefs
- PARs/VARs
- JADE/Scattered Castles/ISTARS
- 4311/DD2249/ICAM/DD2875
- Security Management
- Military Operations/Security Operations
SCIF Operations - Personnel Security
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- Data Entry
- DTS/TMT/VTC
- HR SharePoint/Deltek
- Records Management
- Cloud LMS
- Training & Recruitment
- Deltek
Certification
- Cyber Security Awareness
- Derivative Classification
- DoD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing
- Personnel Security
- National Security Adjudication
- Privacy and Personal Identifiable Information Awareness
- Unauthorized Disclosure
- CUI
- Insider Threat
- Identifying and Safeguarding Personal Identifiable Information
- Counterintelligence Awareness
- SAP Certification
Timeline
Security Specialist
Advanced Vectors LLC
01.2024 - Current
Security Specialist
ATSI
06.2023 - 02.2024
Sr Security Administrator
Amentum
03.2023 - 06.2023
Security Assistant
Yorktown
03.2020 - 04.2023
Security Case Scoper
OMNIPLEX
03.2019 - 03.2020
Records Management
Department of General Services
08.2018 - 10.2018
Account Coordinator
Experient
01.2018 - 08.2018
Operation Support Specialist
JP Morgan Chase
03.2015 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Northern Virginia Community College
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