Caitlin White
Bowie, MD 20720 caitlinl.white@yahoo.com
 
Active DoD Clearance
 
 
 
Work Experience
Senior Security Specialist/ HSO Representative 1/2019 to Present
 Synergy Solutions, Inc. for DOE Office of Chief Information Officer – Washington, DC
Assist with maintenance of the Headquarters Facility Master Security Plan (HQFMSP) and implementation of security related procedures.
Conducts inventory and control of security facilities and GFEs to ensure compliance with all security directives.
Prepares written clearance justifications for approval regarding DOE Q, L, and SCI Accesses.
Serves as POC for Visit Access Requests (VARS) and perm-certs of Q/TS, L/S, and SCI Accesses on behalf of federal staff to pass clearance level(s) and access (es) amongst various agencies.
Reviews PDs, PDRs, and OF-8s for completeness and accuracy against current positions for reinvestigations, upgrades, downgrades and other clearance actions.
Maintains security training and briefing records to include classified matter protection and controls, classified document control station, annual security refresher/initial briefings.
Coordinates the on-boarding and separation/out processing of Federal and Contractor personnel.
Submit and uploads documents, approval memos as well as Security Site plans into the FACTS database for Foreign National Unclassified Visits vetting.
Oversees key and lock custodian of Level III security keys
Assists with acquiring the appropriate security badges and access authorizations for Federal staff members, contractor personnel.
Initiates applicants for security clearances/badges into e-QIP. Assist with user/customer inquiries for completion.
Collects and reviews PII provided, DOE206.4, HQ473.3, and HQ5631.2, OF-306 and other official forms for accuracy, and initiating Federal staff in the USAccess system to obtain a HSPD12 badge.
Represents the organization at industry conferences such as DOE PERSEC Workshop and forums (HSO Quarterly Meetings) to communicate mission, goals, and objectives.
Conducts Quarterly and Random Self-Assessment between periodic surveys, including a review of all applicable Safeguards & Security program elements.
 
QA & Case Reviewer Officer                          11/2016 to 12/2018
MSM Security Services, LLC for CBP/ICE/NSA – Chevy Chase, MD
Scoped and briefed background investigation casework to determine areas of investigative coverage required in accordance with applicable directives, and investigative standards.
Coordinated leads to task field investigators to meet investigative requirements
Ensured assignments are made in a timely manner and in accordance with MSM assignments standards.
Directed, mentored and guided field investigators to ensure timeliness and thoroughness of investigations.
Interacted with field investigators to resolve assignment and travel authorization issues and provides guidance in meeting prescribe time requirements.
Monitored MSM case management system to verify investigator credentials, add new hires, and determine need locations to provide adequate coverage for timely delivered of cases
 
 
 
 
  Personnel Security Specialist                         6/2016 to 11/2016  
SKYHAWK LOGISTICS for DHS/CBP Office of Personnel Responsibility                      Washington DC  
Provided personnel security support to the Applicant Intake Branch for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in accordance with all DHS/CBP Federal regulations, departmental policies and agency procedures. Analysed and review newly submitted e-QIP forms, SF 86, SF 85p formats. Trained new Personnel Security Assistants and Specialist on first review of LEO positions for US Customs and Border Protection. Conducted final review of newly submitted e-QIP forms, SF 86, SF 85p formats pending adjudication.
Personnel Security Assistant                        6/2015 to 6/2016
Visionary Integrated Professional for DHS/CBP Office of Personnel Responsibility       Washington DC
Provided personnel security support to the Applicant Intake Branch for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in accordance with all DHS/CBP Federal regulations, departmental policies and agency procedures. Analysed and review newly submitted e-QIP forms, SF 86, SF 85p formats. Trained new Personnel Security Assistants and Specialist on first review of LEO positions for US Customs and Border Protection. Conducted final review of newly submitted e-QIP forms, SF 86, SF 85p formats pending adjudication.
 
Personnel Security Assistant II                   9/2014 to 6/2015; 8/2011-1/2012
Gap Solutions Inc. for DOD CAF/ DSS PSMO – Fort Meade, MD
Processed- Research, Re-Certify, and Upgrade (RRUs) requests from Facility Security Officers (FSOs) within JPAS.
Entered hardcopy incident reports into JPAS as final status.
Prepared final statement of reason (SORs) response letters for the Department of Hearing & Appeals (DOHA) adjudication team.
Requested clearance verifications of subjects employed and previously employed with other federal agencies through CVS and Scattered Castles for adjudication. Enter results from CVS and Scattered Castles request into spreadsheet, as well as CATs/JPAS systems.
Checked JPAS for discontinued notices for termination. If subject has not been terminated, send a letter to FSO using JPAS or send a hardcopy to the facility.
Verified clearance information and access for work through JPAS system for employment of US/foreign contracts stateside and overseas.
Processed foreign facility clearance requests.
 
Human Resources Professional                      1/2013 to 7/2014
Computer Sciences Corporation – Chantilly, VA
Ensured all personnel that is recruited is compliant and meet the requirements of the CBP/ICE contract
Conducted initial phone screens, first and follow-up interviews with Senior Management Staff.
Researched, sourced, interviewed and evaluated external candidates for government cleared placement opportunities.
Provided staffing solutions that involve the identification and attraction of entry-level through team lead and management-level talent for ICE/CBP contracts cleared only.
Collected pre-employment background checks, reference checks, verifications of employment, and administer any pre-employment testing.
Recommended to Corporate HR to extend offers & conditional offers of employment and prepare all on boarding packets.
  Case Analyst                                    10/2012 to 1/2013
Computer Sciences Corporation – Chantilly, VA
Scoped and briefed casework to determine areas of investigative coverage required in accordance with applicable directives, and investigative standards.
Directed, mentored and guided field investigators to ensure timeliness and thoroughness of investigations.
Interacted with field investigators to resolve assignment and travel authorization issues and provides guidance in meeting prescribe time requirements. Coordinate leads to task field investigators to meet investigative requirements
Monitored CSC’s case management system to verify investigator credentials, add new hires, and determine need locations to provide adequate coverage for timely delivery of fieldwork.
 
Credentialing Specialist                       1/2012 to 8/2012
MSM Security Services – Greenbelt, MD
Administrative tasks included preparing all submissions for the credentialing process for the
U.S. CBP, NSA, and U.S. ICE.
Interacted daily with field contract investigators for background investigations about missing documentation, updates to personal information in company database, and solving any problems or issues that would prevent potential CI’s from receiving credentials.
Recruited, interview and hire applicants with federal and private investigative experience or qualifications. Updated database on resume submitted, according to requirements given and the result for each requirement
Established initial contact via e-mail or cold calling on prospective candidates informing them of current job/career opportunities
Created and prepared identification badges for potential Contract Fraud Prevention Investigators in compliance with guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services- Medicare/ Medicaid Division.
Created confidential original correspondence; assembles, addresses and mails documents to meet business needs. May assist in creating pertinent department documentation for employees and resolving issues to ensure customer requirements are met and appropriate guidelines are adhered too.
 
 
Education
Bachelors of Science in Human Ecology University of Maryland Eastern Shore – Princess Anne, MD May 2011
 
Associate of Applied Science in Advertising and Marketing Communications
Fashion Institute of Technology – New York, NY May 2010