Carla Peters-Carr Email & Phone Number

Quantico, Virginia, United States

Fairfax, Virginia

Serve on the Board of Directors for NCMS, a society of over 6,000 Industrial Security Professionals.

Mclean, Virginia

Fairfax, Virginia

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Huntsville, Alabama

Director of Classification Management Services [2008-2013]Led team providing classification management support to all SAIC-cleared branch offices including opening, maintaining, and closing out all classified contracts. Interface with contracts personnel, PMs, FSOs, senior management, government and intelligence organizations, and Defense Security Service (DSS). Handle facility clearance sponsorships for SAIC locations and subcontractor companies.▪ Hand picked to fill corporate level position as Director of Classification Management within six months of employment.▪ Appointed as staff action officer for corporate security management, advising in special projects related to SAIC HOF Facility Security Clearances as well as JPAS and Access Commander system enhancements, use, and training.▪ Recognized as subject matter expert on JPAS Industry Team and trainer for JPAS, ISFD, and e-Qip. ▪ Led security transformation initiatives, including digitalization project, Access Commander changes, classification management training and awareness. Participated in significant enterprise efforts to reduce overhead costs, divest non-core businesses and establish a shared services center. ▪ Designed and implemented process improvements which transformed the company’s classification management services from being very disorganized to extremely efficient and organized. Team achieved a 94% customer satisfaction rating following redesign.Facility Security Officer [2007-2008]Guided staff members in protecting classified information in compliance with NISPOM and other DoD directives. Processed new employee security clearances and managed existing security clearances in JPAS and Access Commander. Defined and implemented policies and drove education/training for programs and personnel.

Newport News, Virginia

Devised, implemented, and managed division security plan for L-3 GSI Virginia-Based Operations (VBO) and Maryland-Based Operations (MBO) as well as advised division managers, program managers, and project managers in security needs. Supported business development managers and proposal process. Served as JPAS coordinator, delivering real-time training and support to VBO and MBO security staff. ▪ Appointed as contractor special security officer (CSSO) for local contracts and alternate CSSO for multiple contracts and customers of VBO; provided CSSO security support for Maryland-Based Operations (MBO) programs.▪ Created and introduced ITAR screening process; represented the division at ITAR discussions/meetings as well as reviewed contracts, teaming agreements, and subject matter in relation to ITAR and EAR. ▪ Developed and communicated Division Standard Practice & Procedures (SPPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).

Hampton, Virginia

Oversaw protection of classified information and systems in compliance with NISP and other DoD directives for systems engineering government contractor. Created, implemented, and managed NISPOM-based policies and training for programs and personnel. Performed security and compliance reviews to measure stature and institute improvements. Led conferences, meetings, and symposia in partnership with DoD components, public affairs, and international affairs; secured exemptions and public/limited technical releases under ITAR and EAR.Reviewed contracts, points of contact, and subject matter to determine guidelines/rules for release of classified information; defined limits for corporate and DoD component clients. Ensured security of database and physical environment to store and process classified information. Managed access control system using CCures880. ▪ Raised and consistently maintained DSS assessment rating from Satisfactory to the highest possible rating of Excellent within one year.▪ Selected by DSS Industrial Security Representative to mentor local Facility Security Officers. ▪ Achieved highest security awareness and posture across all functional roles by designing and implementing security training for engineers and visitors. Provided security briefings to small and large groups for upcoming events, specific responsibilities, travel alerts, debriefings, and NISPOM regulations.▪ Established Automated Information System Security Procedures (AISSP) for multiple systems, including user permissions and accounts and access controls; audited activity logs as well as investigated and addressed irregularities. ▪ Steered Business Continuity Planning Committee in defining emergency/contingency plans for natural disasters, breaches, attacks, recovery, evacuation, sponsor conditions, communications, and notifications; published instructions.

Newport News, Virginia

Handled records control, processing, and maintenance for clearances, visit authorizations, and document transmissions. Coordinated DSS inspections as well as oversaw the classification and destruction of classified material. Managed classified/unclassified networks and instituted improvements for speed/functionality. Monitored network logs for potential risks and resolved irregularities.▪ Developed and managed end-to-end security program spanning personnel, clearances, permissions, classified information, documents, systems, and facility protection in stride with NISPOM standards.▪ Created AISSP for document control, user accounts/restrictions, and file access on classified network. ▪ Introduced physical security measures, such as document protection, visitor escort, and controlled entry to classified areas; defined standard procedures with strict controls for processing classified information. ▪ Strengthened system/document security via automation and multiple layers of access, user, and file controls.▪ Designed a classified materials system with multi-layer protection against breaches.▪ Created security training materials and facilitated training sessions to enhance security awareness/posture.