Quenton L. Garrett, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington D.C. , Us

Springfield, Va, Us

Dual hatted as the Deputy Program Manager for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) Enterprise Management Services program and Contracts Officer Representative, I am responsible for overseeing the daily contractual activities for multiple service areas that protects NGA's critical Information Technology assets and infrastructure. Assists the Program Manger in the budgeting and execution of IT priorities in accordance with NGA's strategic planning and future initiatives, across multiple periods of performance. Currently leading the implementation of the ServiceNow IT Business Management cloud based application, that consolidates the submission, tracking and execution of IT Service, Access and Change requests while integrating customizable modules that allow for multiple office requirements to be executed in one system. Responsible for the leading a team of contractor FTE's that are responsible for executing daily contractual activities across multiple internal offices and integrating program initiatives with other Government agencies.

Springfield, Va, Us

Springfield, Va, Us

I currently serve as the lead for tracking and working Authorization&Assessment issues with Information Assurance Officers and Contract support, while identifying A&A PM changes. I conduct process improvement audits and provide guidance and recommendations on how to better streamline A&A activities. I serve as the lead for mandated inspections and audits to include the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) sponsored by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), CCSP and FISMA. I served as the Lead Project Manager in preparation and successful completion of the 2017 CCRI. I support the CIO's Cyber Compliance Readiness Team by managing vulnerabilities, highlighting action Items, ensuring all Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) are updated and submitted in accordance with DISA guidelines. I lead projects that ensure the mitigation of CAT I, II and III vulnerabilities in accordance with USCYBERCOM, DISA and JFHQ-DODIN guidelines. I provide support to external NGA teams requiring MOA or ISA agreements and guidance.

Springfield, Va, Us

Facilitate daily processing of compartmented and sub-compartmented program access requests from various agencies within the National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG) with daily utilization of the Joint Personnel Access System (JPAS) and the Secret Compartmented Information Database Special Program Security Division. • Created comprehensive program access request tracking database which provides up-to-date information and status of program access requests. Develop Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for program access requests in collaboration with individual Compartment Program Managers (CPM). • Work within a team to create and promulgate three compartmented access programs for the protection of highly sensitive information based on worldwide events. Provide security guidance on compartment program start up submissions sent to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI’s) Program Security Office, for further coordination. Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with program policies and procedures. • Serve as a liaison between Special Security and DoD/IC agencies on compartment program security related matters. Update program security classification guides. Draft internal Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for usage and storage of laptops owned and operated by the Special Security Team. • Conduct daily verification of Personnel Security Investigations via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) and an intelligence community program access database for all program access program submissions. Serve as a Primary Information Officer in collaboration with the Records Management office for the purpose of administering records management policy throughout the Office of Security. • Served as Team Lead for the Office of Security Workforce Improvement Team which laid the foundation for the Office of Security’s Employee improvement Council.

Springfield, Va, Us

Provided security education, awareness and guidance on all security policy and procedures related to DoD and the Intelligence Community. Served as security point of contact for several Compartment Access and Special Access Programs. Provided guidance and oversight of the interpretation and implementation of Program Access guidance, based on classification guides provided by our Intelligence Community partners and classification guidance by NGA. Performed locksmith duties based on ICD 705 Guidance (Safes, Caba Cipher Locks, X-07,09 Locks).Operated as a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Trusted Agent in collaboration with the Technology Office for the administration of PKI certificates for all office employees and management.Served as a Reports Control Officer responsible for ensuring that all intelligence reporting was properly sanitized based on individual program requirements before being disseminated to the Intelligence Community and DoD partners. Selected Accomplishments:Managed dissemination of 50+daily and weekly inteliigence reports and National Intelligence Information Bulletins. Efforts resulted in 25% reduction in wait times for report dissemination. Provided after hours emergency response to report dissemination's based on worldwide events.Served as Lead Area Security Officer in the sanitization and downgrade of over 12,000 sq. ft of Special Program office spaces during the 2011 DOD Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) of DoD offices at the Washington Navy Yard. This effort was completed without any loss or inadvertent disclosure of SAP/CAP information, the proper disposal and destruction of information systems to include the supervision of hard drive transport and destruction via smelting and pulverization. Led the inspection and sanitization effort of re-purposing over $200,000 of office equipment and supplies to other DOD affiliated agencies and offices.

Herndon, Virginia, Us

Served as security contact for several joint Special Access programs that involved multiple DoD agencies. Utilized Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII) and CII Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) databases in processing Program Access Requests. • Mentored incoming Security Specialists by providing hands on training in Program Access Request processing, policy guidance and how to deal with the military/civilian/contractor office dynamics. • Provided Tier I and II personnel security reviews based on the Joint Air Force-Army-Navy 6/4 Manual.• Prepared personnel security packages for the Air Force Central Adjudication Facility (AFCAF) and Central Adjudication Office (CAO) for Tier III reviews and program access decisions.Selected Accomplishments:• Conducted program access audits which resulted in a reduction in customer billet inaccuracies by 35%.• Led efforts to transport highly classified and sensitive materials from Arlington, VA to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC.

Herndon, Virginia, Us

Managed all security aspects related to one of the largest Special Access Programs (SAP) for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program, a joint DoD Acquisition program involving the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy. • Ensured accurate and timely processing of SAP requests, securing the vault area against after work hours intrusion, and working with various contractors and other DoD agencies in an effort to produce the next generation aircraft for the warfighter. • Routinely conducted Tier I level adjudications for individuals requiring SAP data by utilizing the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) database, the Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII) database and the Air Force Advanced Data System (AFADS) databases.Selected Accomplishments:• Conducted comprehensive inspection and audits of the Joint Strike Fighter(JSF) Program office which resulted in a 100% pass rate by DoD security auditors.• Successfully managed the JSF Security Education and Awareness program and led the administration of the annual Security Refresher for all Government Military and Contractor employees.

Falls Church, Va, Us

Processed personnel security suitability checks for individuals seeking employment as Border Patrol Agents and Customs Inspectors/Officers. Provided computerized background check information to Personnel Security Specialists, which assisted in making suitability determinations for incoming law enforcement personnel. Utilized the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) database and E-Qip database in the daily processing of incoming SF-86 Personnel Security Questionnaires. Conducted credit checks to ensure financial compliance.

Falls Church, Va, Us

Conducted personnel security interviews of potential employees, current employees, and contractors that required government level access to classified information in accordance to federal guidelines. Utilized policies and procedures outlined in the OPM Investigation Manual. Mentored and trained incoming Investigators.Performed computer based checks (ie; law enforcement, credit, local court records) and researched information listed on the individual(s) SF-85P and/or SF-86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions form. Conducted interviews to substantiate listed information. Gauged the individual’s level of trustworthiness and ability to obtain and retain a U.S. Government security clearance. Conducted Special Investigation Interviews (SPINs) for persons that were discovered to have issues ranging from Financial, Mental Health, Law Enforcement, and other adverse information that was not previously disclosed. Prepared detailed Reports of Investigation (ROI)s and submitted for further security clearance processing and adjudication with OPM and other federal government agencies. Possessed and applied a working knowledge of Executive Order (E.O.)10450-Security Requirements for Government Employment, Executive Order (E.O.) 12968-Access to Classified Information and Director of Central Intelligence Directive DCID 6/4-Personnel Security Standards and Procedures Governing Eligibility for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).Completed 125 Background checks per week for the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency which reduced their 2500 case backlog in 5 months. Provided training to 8 new Personnel Security Assistants in which 6 were converted from contractor to government employees after 6 months of being in the contractor Personnel Security Assistant position.Conducted investigations on 60 cases per month, with an 85% closure rate. Cases were closed within 90 days which is under the 120 day closure requirement.

Master'S Degree, Cyber Security

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Justice

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