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Manage the USAccess/PIV program for the Department of Energy. Oversee the compliance status of identity and access management through collection/sharing of security/ICAM related information and stakeholder communication facilitation.Liaison to DOE program elements and field locations for the deployment of the USAccess program within DOE.Coordinate with other federal agencies on policies, practices & requirements as well implementation issues and strategies for HSPD-12/ICAM program to enhance security and privacy within the USAccess system within DOE and the Federal USAccess enterprise.

Perform the duties of the Deputy Program Manager for the HSPD-12 PMO and Next Gen PIV (USAccess PMO). Supports the HSPD-12 Program Manager and the Executive Director, OICAM in achieving the Departments goals to raise readiness, provide services, and protect employees, assets continuously and in time of crisis to support the Departments major initiative to ensure preparedness to meet emergent national needs. Supports the Director, HSPD-12 to ensure Departmental compliance with HSPD-12 directives. Support OICAM senior leadership efforts to develop, update, and coordinate the 2020 Program Plan for the Credentialing Program and for USAccess implementation. Supports efforts to accomplishes all or most actions and achieves the deliverable's and milestones on time that are listed in the Program Plan. Helps to ensure that the requirements, scope, strategy, and objectives of the current credentialing programs are supported by the leadership in VA offices, particularly OIT, VHA, and VBA. Actions are accomplished at a quality level considered satisfactory or better by supervisors. Understands the complexities of VA services and how it is delivered; appreciates the consequences of specific actions on other parts of the system; thinks in context; knows how one's role relates to the others in the organization; demonstrates awareness of the purpose, process, procedures and outcomes of one's work; consistently focuses on the core business of the organization; asks questions that help others think in a broader context; and supports collaboration. Leverages superb communication skills to provide recommendations for strategic level decision making, and in communicating accurate USAccess and credentialing project status reporting, to include project briefing slides and written reports; responds to urgent inquiries from leadership within 1 business day or less.

Builds and sustains positive relationships and teamwork, particularly across all Operations Security & Preparedness (OSP) and Office of Identity Credential & Access Management (OICAM); handles conflicts and negotiations effectively; builds and sustains trust and respect; collaborates and works well with others; ensures that relationships with other VA offices, and also with internal OSP and OICAM offices and staff are professional and respectful, and fully aligned with ICARE principles. Responds to customer communications in a timely manner, both to other internal VA offices, and also to internal OSP and OICAM staff; demonstrates compassion and respect for others; participates in shared decision-making; communicates effectively; actively listens to others; honors commitments and promises. Understands that customer service is essential to achieving our mission, to include internal OSP and OICAM staff as customers; models commitment to customer service; understands and meets the needs of internal and external customers; acknowledges and responds to customer questions, or any complaints and concerns effectively and promptly (within 2 business days); designs work processes and systems that are responsive to customers; ensures all individual and team actions and projects are customer-centered; uses customer feedback in planning and providing products and services; and strives to meet or exceed customer expectations. Supports the development and implementation of effective program/project management processes and procedures to include activities such as: setting long and short-term program objectives that are realistic and are responsive to Department goals and priorities; plans specific milestones to permit successful monitoring and control of program activities; prepares budgets that are realistic and attainable; uses cost control techniques effectively.

• Apply federally mandated standards and industry best practices to independently analyze anddevelop recommendations for a Department-wide Identity Credentialing Access Management(ICAM) governance model built upon policies, processes, and technology guidance.• Advise the ICAM Program Manager and the Senior Executive Service (SES) Director, Personnel Security and Identity Management, on new policies and procedures required to implement a Department-wide ICAM program.• Conduct briefings to VA senior leaders and prepare comprehensive reports on issues such as efficiency rates of onboarding, effectiveness of monitoring controls, and effectiveness of offboarding activities.• Liaise to VA senior managers and executives regarding ICAM project plans and progress.Communicate findings and recommendations to multiple stakeholders, including VA senior leaders across the Department.• Analyze ICAM program needs to make recommendations for stakeholder and other program office resource requirements to accomplish the goals of the ICAM PMO; negotiate with managers of various VA programs to obtain needed resources and support.• Direct, coordinate, and integrate strategic communications between the administrations and staff offices regarding updates, changes or new program mission, policies, procedures and guidance.• Review the work of project participants for adherence to established policies and milestones, and to ensure compatibility and consistency in meeting overall project objectives in compliance with Administration’s requirements. Establish and track milestones for successful program management, conducting formal gate reviews at a minimum of six-month intervals.

• Served as a Communications Specialist to promote awareness of and participation in MyHealtheVet (MHV), VA Blue Button, and Secure Messaging(SM). • Encouraged participation of Veterans by assisting them to complete MHV registration and authentication processes, soliciting/fostering support among staff to promote MHV to their patients, and eliciting support • Recruited volunteers and coordinated training to promote awareness of and participation in MHV, VA Blue Button, and SM. • Coordinated MHV related activities of volunteers. Developed a weekly schedule of volunteers/work studies including locations where tasks will be performed (aligned with local processes).• Supported and scheduled various outreach events/activities to encourage staff and patient utilization of MHV. • Gave oral presentations with handouts and visual materials to encourage utilization of the website.• Encouraged/fostered support of staff to promote MHV to their patients, including specific targeted VA populations. Monitored SM escalated messages and counseled staff to respond to messages within the required 72 hour time frame. • Is completely familiar with functionality of MHV Kiosk and can assist/train Veterans using the equipment.• Was detailed to various departments/clinics to discuss MHV program and collaborate with clinic front-line staff to identify Veterans needing IPA’d and/or Opted-In to secure messaging. Explained the process for upgrading to a premium account, assisting the Veteran’s completion of the IPA form and opting-in to secure messaging.• Assisted with distribution of collateral materials to clinics, CBOCs and MHV office to assure consistent adequate information is available for patient education. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Travels to all 5 CBOC's, training staff and facilitating programs to improve MHV registration.• Maintains and updates computer programs and software pertaining to MHV website. • Teaches classes at New Employee Orientation.

-Reviewed the planning factors to ensure the quantities of Aircraft Armament Equipment, Airborne Crew Served Weapons / associated equipment, Aircraft Gun Systems, and Laser Aiming Devices meet both current and future operational needs.-Collected and consolidated all inventory data from fleet activities to facilitate budget and procurement computation requirements and establish aircraft configuration objectives.-Monitored the Type Commander Armament Systems readiness posture utilizing the All Weapons Information System web-based reporting system-Control/manage all distribution of Armament Systems among activities, providing sufficient Armament Systems capabilities in support of operational requirements.-Monitored adherence to Armament Systems management procedures by subordinate activities through site visits, technical assist visits and inspection team results/findings.

-Functioned as the Ordnance Department Operational Support Manager-Managed 49 direct reports and 5 work center supervisors within the Ordnance Maintenance section
-Assigned daily priorities to 71C/D Aircraft Armament Equipment Repair, 71B Aircraft Gun Systems Repair, 731 Weapons Support Equipment and 71A Production Control to ensure timely repair
-Trained subordinates in assigning priorities to the different work centers, forecasting maintenance requirements, planning for operational commitments as required.-Served as the Ordnance Department Ammunition Stock recording Section Chief for Marine Aircraft Group 11, Provided key advisory information related to the management, accountability, and logistical movement of Class V(A) assets within the organizations inventory.-Ordnance Information System (OIS) administrator for all class V(A) ammunition and explosives-Maintained a 100% accountability of all assets in OIS for the expenditure, issue, receipt, and turn in of over 1,107,557 lbs of ammunition and associated ordnance components valued in excess of 19 million dollars-Ensured ordnance assets were available for squadron deployments to NAS Fallon, RIMPAC, WTI, Desert Talon, Mountain Home, Idaho, and Mojave Viper exercises-Served as Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO) and Explosive Qualification/Certification Board Member for all MAG-11 flight operations involving Class V(A) ammunition and explosive evolutions without an explosive mishap-Served as the inventory manager ensuring all Class V(A) ammunition and explosives are properly marked, stored, accounted for and transported in accordance with all proper policies, procedures, and publications-Was recognized by the Officer in Charge of MALS-11 Ordnance as the “Most innovative mission-focused SSgt I've ever worked 
with. Turned the two largest Ordnance Department programs (Armament Equipment and Weapons Support Equipment) from failures to success stories in less than 3 months”

-Performed as the Ordnance Department Operational Support Manager and Aviation Armament Systems Equipment Manager
-Managed 49 direct reports and 5 work center supervisors within the Ordnance Maintenance section-Managed daily production for 5 Ordnance Department sections
-Assigned daily priorities to 71C/D Aircraft Armament Equipment Repair, 71B Aircraft Gun Systems Repair, 731 Weapons Support Equipment and 71A Production Control to ensure timely repair
-Served as the liaison between 9 organizations and the 5 Ordnance Department production work centers
-Ensured all required operational commitments are met by providing timely and effective support for 3 exercises at MCAS Yuma, AZ with little to no impact on the support requirements for the tenant organizations aboard MAG-39 due to effective planning and responsive ordnance logistics pre- positioning
-Trained subordinates in assigning priorities to the different work centers, forecasting maintenance requirements, planning for operational commitments as required this significantly impacted MALS-39 readiness reducing a maintenance backlog 98 to 37 within a 3 week span gaining 38 percent in readiness
-Monitored work center Lean Six Sigma progress, as required to meet organizational goals
-Was Class V(A) Qualification/Certification Board Member, training and testing personnel ensuring the highest standards are met during explosive ordnance operations, resulting in zero explosive mishaps during my tenure as Board Member

-Responsible for performing work center audits, semi-annual program monitoring, directed operation squadron maintenance inspections as well as special audits as required-Provided remote-site QA representation for the Ordnance Department by researching and developing, and conducting 24 stand-alone Quality Control training sessions, 12 individual, remote Work Center Audits, coordinated a division audit, as well as daily mentorship, training and guidance to over 20 Ordnance Quality Control representatives and 40 subordinates in maintenance and munitions Marines-Conducted 22, on-site Conventional Ordnance Deficiency Reports investigations for weapons malfunctions/failures, both at Al Asad and Al Taqaddum air bases and encompassing over 16 separate weapons systems and Type/Model/Series aircraft platforms-Conducted 11 Y-code investigations for weapons received inoperable from supply and returned eight of them to service-Served as the lone Quality Assurance representative at a distant Forward Operating Base in excess of 45 days without incident-Was recognized by the Officer in Charge of the Quality Assurance Section as “His most dynamic, mature and capable SSgt and Quality Assurance Representative”

-While deployed to Operation Iraq Freedom-1 supervised over 90 subordinates to provide protection for personnel and over $30 million worth of aviation ordnance in a rapidly changing in environment during combat operations 
-Served as the Physical Security Chief and Force Protection Chief for the Aviation Ammunition Supply Point at Ali Al Salem Airbase Kuwait-Trained over 90 direct reports from organizations throughout the continental United States to become a cohesive unit including all aspects of Physical Security, and interior guard for the Aviation Ammunition Supply Point -Facilitated the distribution of Operational Strategic Force Protection plans and ensured that personnel understood and fulfilled the requirements for participation in a dynamic and diverse Force Protection unit in the Aviation Ammunition Supply Point-Managed the maintenance and security efforts of 30 direct reports in the Armory and Gun section-Served as Quality Assurance Safety Observer/FARP Team Leader at Abdaly Farms, Kuwait, An Numinyah, Iraq, and Al Kut, Iraq-Supported the combat loading of 120 aircraft sorties while receiving enemy fire -Was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his accomplishments and leadership during combat operations, Operation Iraqi Freedom-1-Lead a team of Marines to Al Kut, Iraq and set up a modified ASP to support all evolutions out of Al Kut, also supported Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the clearing of Iraqi munitions from the base and surrounding area of responsibility; was awarded a letter of commendation for his efforts with EOD.

-Supervised the daily maintenance efforts of 20 Navy direct reports, mentor's subordinates and fairly evaluated their performance resulting in a more diverse and better-trained work force
-Responsible for correcting administrative errors reducing turnaround time on all gear turned in for maintenance, his efforts yielded a ready-for-issue rate of 97 percent with no backlog-Managed Aircraft Armament Equipment and Individual Material assets worth in excess of $3 million-Managed the Divisions training program and received noteworthy results during the Commander Naval Air Forces inspection-While serving as Branch NCOIC I streamlined administrative tasks saving 40 man hours per month-Created a Branch NCOIC turnover file which saved 30 man hours during turnover periods and ensured consistency within the Ordnance division-Managed the division’s workload with available manpower resources directly contributing to a 98 percent ready-for-issue rate-Responsible for the logistical move from one site to another, evaluated the new space for electrical power requirements, requisitioned a new storage system to fit the new space, arranged for transportation and ensured adequate manpower was available to allow for a smooth relocation of over 4000 critical Armament Equipment assets with a minimum disruption in support of electronic attack wing operations-Was nominated for and subsequently selected as the NAS Whidbey Island Marine Of The Year as a result of his tireless efforts and dedication to mission accomplishment as well as his community involvement

-Served as the Ordnance Production Control Chief for MALS-16 forward at Al-Asad Airbase Iraq-Managed the most complex workload of the largest Aviation Ordnance Department in the Marine Corps comprising of both fixed wing and rotary wing assets-Effectively managed a diverse work force comprised of Marines from 7 different organizations from all around the world, this resulted in the success of the Department during the Quality Assurance Audit with a grade of on-track-Served as the MAG-16 FWD Contingency Operating Base (COB) Speicher SNCOIC-Served as the liaison to 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, US Army for MAG-16 FWD in support of operations in MND-N area of responsibility -Managed the accountability and security of all ordnance at FARP Speicher worth in excess of 2.5 million dollars, and supervised all ordnance evolutions without incident-Organized and prepared ordnance for shipment to COB Speicher, and subsequent set up at the Speicher ASP and Speicher FARP

-Protected the U.S. Mission and its diverse personnel resulting in no significant incidents
-Assisted the Detachment Commander in rewriting the detachments Internal Defense Plan and Escape and Evade plan to make it more efficient and tactically sound.-Participated in several Internal Defense Operations due to hostile local crowds surrounding the embassy and threatening the security of U.S. and local employees-Coordinated with local law enforcement and local military organized to facilitate and conduct live fire training for the security detachment -Participated in numerous internal defense, intruder containment, fire, and escape and evade drills-Maintained access and control of the American Embassy Chancery-Escorted non-cleared personnel into secured areas of the embassy.-Recognized and responded to external threats, such as bomb and classified material threats
-Operated a complex security system including surveillance cameras, close-circuit televisions, and access control measures
-Conducted periodic review of Post Orders and General Orders for required updates and changes. -Maintained a working knowledge of security response plans and emergency response plans. Conducted NBC, Bomb and Force Protection drills with Marine detachment guards and Emergency Medical Responders on embassy compounds. 
 
-Reviewed and analyzed Emergency Response plans for weaknesses in their execution and provided the Regional Security Officer with recommended solutions through written documentation or verbal presentations.-Adhered to physical security doctrine by conducting physical security inspections and coordinated with local law enforcement to test the validity of the physical security measures -Participated in security details while assisting the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service for VIP visits from the U.S. President, Vice-President, and Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Director of Central Intelligence Agency

-Protected the U.S. Mission and its diverse personnel resulting in no significant incidents 
-Recognized and responded to external threats, such as bomb and classified material threats.
-Operated a complex security system including surveillance cameras, close-circuit televisions, and access control measures
-Participated in security details while assisting the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service for VIP visits from the U.S. President, Vice-President, and Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Director of Central Intelligence Agency -Performed physical security inspections-As Supply manager for the security detachment, I developed an in depth property inventory system that kept track of $50,000 worth of government property. This resulted in commendatory remarks from the Commanding Officer-Responsible for the fundraising efforts of the detachment in order to raise enough money to have a successful Marine Corps Birthday celebration-Because of my fundraising efforts and resourcefulness I was a key player in the cultivation of outstanding community relations between the United States Embassy Community, the Marine Security Guard Detachment and the people of Bridgetown, Barbados