Sonya Wilson, M.Ed., Sfpc, Sappc Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc

Providing technical guidance on recommending actions, identifying personnel security investigation issues, investigation tracking maintenance, National Background Investigation Services, e-APP and suitability concerns.Ensuring the appropriate investigative methods and procedures are applied, proper records are kept, and reports are prepared and submitted.Resolving difficult/unusual problems and provides technical advice to security team members, employees and customers

Serves as a Personnel Security Specialist in the Personnel Security Office (PSO), Human Capital Management Office (HCMO) at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Reviews position sensitivity levels and works with Human Resources personnel, Bureau managers, Contracting Officer's Representative's and staff to ensure that position sensitivity designations for existing and newly created positions are accurate.Reviews investigation packages before submission to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and acts as a liaison between FTC staff and the Investigation Service Provider on the status of background investigations.Reviews, evaluates, and adjudicates reports of investigations, personnel files, and other material to determine an individuals suitability, fitness, or eligibility for a security clearance.Coordinates the FTC's Personnel Security Program with the agency Information Security and Physical Security Programs.Provides FTC staff and contractors with guidance and training related to Personnel Security.Provides security orientation briefings to new personnel.Conducts briefings/debriefings as required for individuals with security clearances.Establishes relationships with external agencies and investigative entities to verify clearances or pass clearances for employees.Drafts, implements and interprets personnel security policy and procedures for personnel security within the agency or work unit.Creates and maintains written reports, spreadsheets, and other guidance materials on personnel security matters.

Alexandria, Va

Serves as a Personnel Security Specialist in the Personnel Security Operations Division (PSOD), Human Resources Directorate (HRD) at Washington Headquarters Services (WHS). Maintain security clearance records and processes employment/personnel security nominations for sensitive and non-sensitive positions. Reciprocate existing clearances via accreditation/collaboration with other Federal agencies. Issue interim clearances; suspend/withdraw clearances. Initiate personnel security investigation with OPM via Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing (e-QIP); monitor case progress. Provides immediate assistance to internal and external customers, by analyzing and answering customer questions and performing follow-up action to maintain security investigation files. Review and evaluate background investigations for complete scoping requirements, accuracy and completeness of all questionnaire forms; actively looking for discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information. Managing client accounts in the DoD Joint Clearance and Access Verification System (JCAVS). Making suitability recommendations on non-sensitive positions. Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC). Presidential Transition Team (2017).

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As a Human Resources Specialist I provided services and consultations to the FMCS managers/supervisors and employees. Used analytical, diagnostic, qualitative and quantitative techniques to identify, evaluate and recommend the widest range of consideration of human resources interventions to solve complex interrelated human resources problems and issues. Typical work assignments included; Recruitment Advisory Services, Recruitment and Staffing (Mediators- Excepted Service), Position Eligibility Review and Certification, Classification Analysis, Applicant Suitability, Personnel Security/Background Investigations, e-QIP, PIV/Badging, Length of Service, DEU Compliance Officer, Policy Development, Personnel Records/Files

Washington, Dc

As a Program Support Assistant in the Office of Human Resources I performed administrative functions to accomplish agency mission. Provided support in recruiting, staffing, assisting with employee relation investigations, personnel security, directives and procurement. Support provided includes personnel actions, staffing, point of contact for security investigations, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), facility access and Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP), conducts training, maintaining current knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, researching and revising directives, analyzing services and supply requirements. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of organization policies and procedures and past practice. Establishes, reviews and updates administrative office procedures and guidelines.

Certificate, Understanding Derivative Classification

Certificate, Security Specialist

Certificate, Federal Staffing

Certificate, Qualification Analysis

Certificate, Introduction To Position Classification

Certificate, Processing Federal Personnel Actions

Certificate, Epic Web Training

Certificate, Essentials Of Suitability Adjudication Program

Certificate, Introduction To Suitability

Certificate, Human Resources

Certificate, Personnel Security And Personnel Suitability Adjudication

Masters, Education

Bachelors Of Science, Biology

Activities and Societies: Biology Club, Student Government Association