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Suffolk, Virginia, United States

Suffolk, Va

Conduct background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information.Conduct interviews with investigation subjects and neighbors, employers, friends and family.Perform record searches at police agencies, courts, educational institutions, financial institutions, current/former places of employment and medical/mental health facilities.Report all obtained information in a concise report on a government computer system.

Chesapeake, Va

Adjudicate completed personnel security investigations for military members ensuring they meet legal requirements as well as USCG and national standards. Make eligibility determinations for access to classified information in the presence of derogatory information and provide security clearance determinations and recommendations. Consult and collaborate with Team Leaders and non-supervisory personnel on matters relating to personnel security issues. Verified and reserved privacy and integrity of personal identifiable information.Provided customer service to internal and external customers, assisting with personnel security matters pertaining to military, civilian, contractor, CG auxiliary and CG reserve personnel. Leveraged over 20 years of experience with security clearances as they pertain to military or civil service personnel, interim security clearances, personnel security policies, suitability, quality assurance, customer service, sensitive compartmented information (SCI), HSPD-12, derogatory information and clearance appeals, accessions and reciprocity. Provided telephone and e-mail support for the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system, Coast Guard Business Intelligence (CGBI), Integrated Security Management System (ISMS) reports and Electronic Fingerprint Transaction System (EFTS).

10 years experience as Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) manager and/or alternate, supporting U.S. Coast Guard cryptographic systems and material. Managed EKMS account and local elements including ordering, receipt and distribution of COMSEC keying material and equipment. Provided EKMS training to local users and local elements personnel. Operated LMD Key Processor to manage account holdings and transactions. Performed appropriate fixed cycle inventories when scheduled. Maintained EKMS library as required. Conducted site visits as necessary to provide training, issue of material of material or equipment and to conduct inventories. Ordered traditional and modern keying material as applicable. Operated various types of high frequency and satellite radio equipment (AN/WSC-3, Harris Receivers, TD-1271, AN/SSR-1) in multiple frequency ranges with various types of cryptographic equipment to include KIV-7, KWT-46, KWR-46, KG-84, KYV-5, and KY-58 devices.Performed duties as manager for NATO security Immediate Superior in Command for U.S Coast Guard Atlantic Area, and at other various assignments as Assistant Command Security Officer. Managed processing of security clearance investigations for Coast Guard military personnel as well as the handling, shipping and storage of U.S. and NATO classified material. Conducted preliminary reviews of security policy and appropriate checklists to prepare for inspections of physical, information and personnel security items. Provided security clearance briefings as necessary. Produced and delivered training on operations security (OPSEC).Acted as direct supervisor for up to 13 personnel at various Coast Guard communications facilities. Acted as liaison between different management levels, assisting with technical prerequisites and scheduling for installation of various communications systems.Secure video teleconference operator utilizing Tandberg 8000 and associated cryptographic equipment supporting staff of 300.