Michael Mcwilliams Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Supporting the Department of Defense, OUSD(R&E) Business Operations, HR & Management⦁ Map out office business processes for improvement initiatives⦁ Design and develop training materials and application user guides ⦁ Error test service applications under development⦁ Conduct site surveys to ensure security compliance and maximize space utilization⦁ Maintain status tracker for critical major information technology and office space projects⦁ Coordinate customer office space-related requests to ensure prompt, efficient fulfillment⦁ Prepare memo packages for Deputy Director for Management

Arlington, Va

Performed same duties as above Program Analyst position

Virginia, United States

Supported the Department of Defense, Defense Innovation Board⦁ Draft correspondence, read-ahead documents, talking points, memoranda, and other written products for the Executive Director, senior DoD leaders, and board members ⦁ Support and manage board studies on nuanced and complex technical topics by conducting research and gathering, analyzing, and distilling information for board members and senior DoD leaders ⦁ Interview DoD innovation offices to research and synthesize priorities, pain points, and successes ⦁ Ensure board compliance with Federal Advisory Committee Act regulations ⦁ Plan and execute quarterly board meetings ⦁ Track trends in emerging technology and defense acquisition by attending conferences and special topic discussions with DoD and external thought-leaders

Washington, Dc

Supported the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters, Industrial Security⦁ Awarded 2021 Employee of the Year for the Homeland Security Enterprise Division ⦁ Designed security policy and processes for admitting companies to a classified cyber-threat information sharing program including conducting Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence analysis and risk mitigation ⦁ Designed IT system processes via agile methodology to manage program participants including error testing and feature validation; attained Initial Operating Capability on time ⦁ Authored and edited security policy documents including Instructions, Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures, and other guidance materials as well as memoranda for the Chief Security Officer ⦁ Conducted risk analyses on companies affiliated with DHS via business analysis tool research to confirm absence of conflicts of interest or other security concerns ⦁ Improved risk analysis timeliness by supporting a successful Lean Six Sigma project ⦁ Reviewed contract statements of work to determine security requirements and provided contract companies official security guidance via DD Form 254s on compliance with DHS classified work requirements and the National Industrial Security Program; reviewed colleagues’ work for accuracy and policy adherence ⦁ Managed and maintained up-to-date contractor information in the DHS ISMS security database ⦁ Managed branch email box and responded to queries on security guidance

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Performed same duties as above Policy Project Manager position

Washington, District Of Columbia

Supported the Department of Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection⦁ Self-managed continuous queue of 70-100 reinvestigations to ensure prompt, accurate processing ⦁ Screened forms for accuracy, completeness, discrepancies, and inconsistencies following strict OPM guidelines ⦁ Fielded employee questions regarding form requirements and account access ⦁ Sustained intimate knowledge of DHS ISMS and OPM e-QIP/PIPS systems ⦁ Trained new contractors on CBP/OPM policy and procedures while fulfilling above duties

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Performed same duties as below USIS position

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Performed same duties as below USIS position

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supporting the Office of Personnel Management⦁ Conducted concurrent multiple case-type background investigations through the SSBI/Tier 5 level (TS/SCI) involving coverage determination, issue resolution, and record/law checks following strict OPM guidelines ⦁ Interviewed investigation subjects to clarify omissions, discrepancies, and inconsistencies and interviewed references/reviewed records to determine if any additional investigation was necessary ⦁ Prepared concise, well-written reports of investigation on a daily basis to summarize pertinent information including derogatory and mitigating information to allow for appropriate adjudication ⦁ Trained 18 new investigators as a Field Training Officer and mentored 9 inexperienced investigators to aid in professional development and improving metrics ⦁ Oversaw investigators’ interviews to comply with audit requirements and improve performance ⦁ Conducted audits due to falsification concerns to investigate potential security incidents and ensure integrity ⦁ Member of Priority Team working critical cases requiring faster completion ⦁ Assigned to interview high-level government and private industry individuals ⦁ Certified through Berlitz to conduct interviews in German and French ⦁ Consistent recognized top performer in quality, timeliness, and efficiency

Washington, Dc

⦁ Coached Division I team independently and with head dive coach ⦁ Judged divers and ran scoring table during meets ⦁ Wrote and implemented an automatic scoring spreadsheet to expedite score tabulation and improve accuracy

Bachelor Of Arts Cum Laude, German Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: Division 1 varsity springboard diver and team captain ⦁ Minor in Arabic ⦁ Semester abroad at the University.

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Varsity springboard diver and team captain