Jennifer Mah Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California

Greater San Diego Area

Designs, implements, and manages security program per DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Creates, improves, and administers a robust security awareness and training program. Forges security-related policies, business continuity plan, databases and programs. Tracks contract and subcontract activities; coordinates security requirements with government customer; prepares and reviews DD254s for subcontractors. Instituted and oversees export compliance… Show more Designs, implements, and manages security program per DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Creates, improves, and administers a robust security awareness and training program. Forges security-related policies, business continuity plan, databases and programs. Tracks contract and subcontract activities; coordinates security requirements with government customer; prepares and reviews DD254s for subcontractors. Instituted and oversees export compliance program based on Department of State and Department of Commerce regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR, etc.).• Awarded the following DSS Security Vulnerability Assessment Results: o 2017 - Superior o 2016 - Commendable o 2013 - Superior• Established and directed the Export Control program and educated team members and minimized/reduced violation risk. Result: no violations. • Created, published and revised “Export Compliance Manual” and “Technical Data Transfer Policy”.• Analyzes and directs government policies/directives in alignment with corporate priorities, budget, and resources.• Reviews and provides feedback for Statements of Work (SOWs), contract awards, RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs. • Conducts and effectively documents internal security investigations such as security violations/infractions, criminal, disciplinary and other matters as appropriate, to include specifying corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.• Manages all personnel security clearances (PCLs) and reviews and submits eQIP/SF86s, ensuring personnel have required access.• Drafted, published and revised Security’s “Standard Practices and Procedures (SPP)”, “Export Compliance Manual”, and “Technical Data Transfer Policy”.• Established successful, strong relationships with Defense Security Service (DSS) representatives, Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs), technical points of contact, and contract security officers. Result: Facilitated and expedited contract security actions. Show less

Founded the Project Control Department as a third party, neutral auditor of contracts and program execution. Designated as the Assistant FSO.• Managed, executed, and audited contracts, provided insight to executive team regarding staffing, and identified funding and other contractual issues. Effectively reduced funding gaps and staff coverage issues. • Managed and submitted all deliverables with a proven record of 100% quality/accurate reporting on-time.• Supported multiple project… Show more Founded the Project Control Department as a third party, neutral auditor of contracts and program execution. Designated as the Assistant FSO.• Managed, executed, and audited contracts, provided insight to executive team regarding staffing, and identified funding and other contractual issues. Effectively reduced funding gaps and staff coverage issues. • Managed and submitted all deliverables with a proven record of 100% quality/accurate reporting on-time.• Supported multiple project types (e.g., DoD, other federal agencies, commercial) and contract types (e.g., CPFF, T&M, etc.) and interfaced with all levels of management, technical, administration, and other function and support organizations. • Worked closely with finance and the contracts departments to ensure proper financial oversight. • Contributed to requests for proposals (RFPs) by writing, editing, and reviewing. Identified key personnel. Show less

• Wrote technical volumes for requests for proposals (RFPs) and participated in review teams. Several RFPs were awarded; one technical volume resulted in a ~$21.5 million prime contract.• Pivotal in growing a team from 5 to 110 employees by directly recruiting or managing the recruitment of talented personnel and retaining them by creating a robust, yet cost-effective benefits offering.• Set up operations in several US states, e.g., authority to transact business, relevant insurance… Show more • Wrote technical volumes for requests for proposals (RFPs) and participated in review teams. Several RFPs were awarded; one technical volume resulted in a ~$21.5 million prime contract.• Pivotal in growing a team from 5 to 110 employees by directly recruiting or managing the recruitment of talented personnel and retaining them by creating a robust, yet cost-effective benefits offering.• Set up operations in several US states, e.g., authority to transact business, relevant insurance programs, etc. • Served as de facto FSO from 2007-2010. Built, oversaw, and implemented all aspects of the security program. Awarded a Commendable for 2010 DSS Security Vulnerability Assessment.• Administered and executed all aspects of HR to include, but not limited to, compensation, recruitment, benefits, employee performance, employee relations, conflict resolution, and federal/state compliance.• Established authority to transact business in multiple states. • Researched and created protocols to deploy personnel to CENTCOM. Show less

Greater San Diego Area

• Performed fine line editing of manuscripts for several writers and online publishing houses by adhering to their respective in-house style guides. • Collaborated with authors to fine tune their novels, including addressing story arc, plot holes, factual errors, timeline, and continuity issues while maintaining their original voice and correcting syntax, grammar, and spelling errors. • Researched background elements for fictional storylines to add to authenticity.

Greater San Diego Area

• Worked closely with clients to assess project requirements and ensure projects were built to their criteria, specifications, and budget.• Managed third-party developers and other independent contractors.• Designed and developed educational software titles.• Designed, created, and maintained Quality Assurance databases.