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ASHA POKHREL

Herndon

Summary

U.S. Citizen. Current- SCI/CI-POLY 02/2025, SSBI- 6/5/2023


Security Specialist with experience in personnel security managing databases DISS and NBIS for the proper management of clearance processing. Proven ability to apply critical thinking while solving complex problems, identify and assess security gaps and risks and develop remediation plans and procedures.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Specialist- SSO

Advantage SCI
03.2025 - Current

Defense Intelligence Agency- Contract

  • Scheduling and Conducting SCI indoctrinations/ debriefs and uploading related documents.
  • Process incoming and Outgoing visit certifications and validating SCI accesses of visitors.
  • Creating CAC cards and CAC related activities.
  • Submit outgoing clearance request.
  • Indoc and escort people.
  • Create badge and updating personnel security system.
  • Processing Personal Electronic Devices (PED) and systems access request.
  • Work in a Scattered Castles, Titan, AccessNsite and Rapids.

Assistant Facility Security Office

All Native Group
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Assist the Facility Security Officer (FSO) with the overall security program in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM.
  • Provides initial security briefings, debriefings, and annual refresher briefings.
  • Initiates eAPP via National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) for initial background investigations/periodic reinvestigations, providing guidance and instruction to staff to ensure completion of paperwork.
  • Process and track Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) nomination packages.
  • Process incoming and outgoing visit authorization requests (VARs) and certifications via Defense Information System Security (DISS).
  • Develop and administer the security training and awareness program to ensure briefed personnel are kept apprised of the requirements and guidelines for protecting classified information, emphasizing unauthorized disclosure awareness, and reporting requirements.
  • Assists FSO with preparation for Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) compliance reviews.
  • Assist the FSO in preparation and maintenance of DD Form 254s.
  • Submit fingerprints via Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT).
  • Complete DD Form 2765 for Common Access Card (CAC).
  • Assist FSO with annual self-inspection.
  • Provide foreign travel briefings and debriefs; Enter foreign travel into DISS.
  • Responsible for all PCL actions in DISS for over 1000 employees; ownership of clearance into SMO; separating clearance from SMO; submitting CSRs; Submitting incident reports; entering foreign travel.
  • Assist FSO in maintaining facility documentation via National Industrial Investigation Services (NISS).
  • Other duties as assigned.

Security Administrator/ Assistant

ManTech International Corporation
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Initiated eQIP for initial background investigations/periodic reinvestigations; providing guidance and instruction to staff to ensure completion of paperwork.
  • Work on a C-Cure/Workday and BI dashboard.
  • Maintained security-related databases, such as DISS, and Security Information Security System (SIMMS) ensuring the integrity of the information.
  • Prepared classified material for mailing in accordance with applicable DoD regulations (markings, receipting, wrapping, tracking).
  • Processed incoming and outgoing VARs.
  • Maintained security records, binders, and reports.
  • Provided security support to large conferences hosted by ManTech.

Assistant Manager

Dunkin' Donuts
06.2017 - 03.2022
  • Assist the manager in overseeing daily operations of the store.
  • Collaborate with the manager to develop and implement sales strategies.
  • Addressing customer needs and resolve issues, ensuring positive and long-term customer relationships by providing excellent customer service.
  • Manage and motivate a team of sales associates.
  • Train new employees on sales techniques and product knowledge.
  • Monitor inventory levels and order merchandise as needed.
  • Assist with payroll management and scheduling.

Education

Northern Virginia Community College

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City College

Skills

  • Clearance management
  • Data protection
  • Incident reports
  • Security training
  • Data entry
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Flexibility and adaptability

Relevant Training

  • Special Access Programs (SAP)
  • Introduction to Information Security
  • Introduction to Industrial Security
  • Introduction to Personnel Security
  • Introduction to Physical Security
  • Developing a Security Education and Training Program
  • FSO Orientation for Non-Processing Facilities
  • FSO Program Management for Processing Facilities
  • Derivative Classification
  • Preparing the DD Form 254
  • Insider Threat Awareness
  • Establishing an Insider Threat Program

Timeline

Security Specialist- SSO

Advantage SCI
03.2025 - Current

Assistant Facility Security Office

All Native Group
01.2023 - 03.2025

Security Administrator/ Assistant

ManTech International Corporation
03.2022 - 01.2023

Assistant Manager

Dunkin' Donuts
06.2017 - 03.2022

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City College

Northern Virginia Community College
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