Embedded at DHS CISA• Drafted and enhanced policies and procedures;• Provided support for internal security protocols that extended to other DHS Departments;• Created internal documentation that was implemented agency wide;• Worked with development teams to translate business requirements into user stories, conducting sprint planning and backlog grooming, etc.;• Assessed the effectiveness of cybersecurity requirements and controls utilized by system/solutions;• Tested and validated proposed SSDLC processes, factoring in implementation and operation impact andcost;• Provided risk analysis and remediation guidance to project teams upon receipt of security test results;• Collaborated with a variety of stakeholders to share information, refine risk indicators and mitigate risk.

Supported the DHS CISA Contract in various internal positions;• Provided support for internal security protocols that extended to other DHS Departments;• Created internal documentation that was implemented agency wide;• Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), solutions architects, and broad-based proposal de-velopment teams;• Managed writing assignments and team members (of various specialties and at various levels of se-niority) in accordance to the pursuit schedule to develop responses that meet or exceed the needs ofpotential client;• Debriefed teams after proposal submission: interview team members on successful or unsuccessfulstrategies and tactics to be shared with account and pursuit teams as requested.

Active Top Secret• Provide extensive support to the Department of State's programs to protect classified National security information at all levels and sensitive but unclassified information within the Department and entrusted to private industry;• Assist in the development and issuance of policy standards for a specific division with a specialized security function in support of division, organization, or agency;• Assist in the development, preparation, and issuance of program guides for Department programs;• Monitor, analyze, and investigate security incidents to determine causes;• Highlight program weaknesses, pinpoint responsibility and recommend corrective action, as appropriate;• Coordinate with the various entities on office security programs;• Provide support services for a comprehensive security awareness program designed to educate employees;• Provide input of proposed briefing and training packages;• Work independently, with oversight, to advise and assist office personnel on matters of security policy, procedures, and regulations;• Ensure security policies are implemented according to procedures without undue interruption of normal operations;• Prepare input for departmental briefings to senior level officials;• Process access for contractors assigned to various Department of State projects;

-Active Top Secret Clearance -Related activities to support the availability, reliability and integrity of the Department's Counterintelligence investigations;-Providing professional support to the Department of State program for the protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). -This includes, but is not limited to, supporting periodic security reviews (PSRs), SCI and collateral training, and processing personnel for access to SCI;-Supporting the Division Manager and members of the team in routine office administration, personnel, financial, database administration, and project requirements;-Coordinating within the division and with departments throughout the agency.Providing administrative support tor status reports, briefing presentations, and special projects;-Tracking projects via work breakdown structures-Preparing charts, tables, graphs, and diagrams to assist in tracking and reporting program activities;-Assisting in technical and programmatic input to support client briefings, status reports, and deliverable preparation;-Coordinating and assisting office personnel in completing tasks within the following areas: security/clearance processing, timesheet reporting, purchasing, travel, training, material reproduction, inventory, etc.-Assisting/reviewing the preparation of all reports and tracking documents to include budgets, monthly reports, travel expense reports, and personnel tracking, etc.

-Monitors global events in real time for general awareness and issues that could impact operations-Monitors and initiates responses to incidents and emergencies including fire alarm evacuations, security incidents, health emergencies, suspicious activities, dispatching emergency response teams and security personnel-Develops and issues intelligence communications regarding global events that have potential to impact staff or operations-Recognizes crisis situations and initiates protective action using independent judgment and professional training in accordance with incident management best practices, policies and standard operating procedures -Constantly monitors Control Risks’ proprietary online solutions toolkit to identify threats and evaluate opportunities around the world-Conducts incisive analysis and forecasting on geopolitical and security issues, monitors country threat ratings and draws from Control Risks’ extensive database of incidents and couples those with visualization and analytics tools to help the client make informed business decisions and plan operations in confidence -Monitors the access control and security alarm system, monitors and utilizes the CCTV camera network and all communications systems (radios, telephones, etc.)-Liaises with client staff, other contractors and vendors

Had the opportunity to be a part of the behind the scenes operation of the Israeli Parliament under MK Sharron Haskel. Delivered best-in-class business development strategies with a focused specialty of policy regulatory hurdles. Decision-making team member responsible for ongoing evolution of a high stress organization.Managed 2 direct reports, overseeing goals & responsibilities according to need & ability Produced time-sensitive PR data & reports daily, regularly requiring last minute editingStandardized business development templatized evaluation protocol, cutting review times by 50% -Designed policy proposals and briefed on a variety of national and community level concerns including offering policy recommendations and options to facilitate timely decision making with a specific emphasis on the member’s committee assignments.-Consulted on business development proposals with specific emphasis on potential regulatory hurdles-Analyzed and synthesized public relations data to provide timely actionable reports to better meetconstituent needs-Organized public appearances, diplomatic meetings, and responded to constituent requests