Brandon Edwards
Alexandria
Summary
Dynamic personnel and physical security specialist with over 15 years of Naval Service and experience. Undergoing Tier 5 background investigation, holding Tier 3 Secret clearance with a proven track record in managing security clearances, conducting risk assessments, and implementing security policies. Recognized for leadership, attention to detail, and dedication to organizational goals, earning four promotions and five Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personnel Security Specialist (Contractor)
Puyenpa LLC, Executive Office of the President
01.2025 - Current
- Managed and administered Personnel Security and Adjudication mailboxes, delivering high-quality customer service and facilitating the seamless processing of interagency clearance transfers, foreign travel requests, visitor access applications, and permanent certifications.
- Facilitated the offboarding of the previous administration and the onboarding of the current administration during the 2025 Presidential transition.
- Handled challenging or complex cases involving multiple issues related to personnel security clearances, ultimately resolving concerns while minimizing risk to the organization.
- Facilitated the debriefing processes for staff members with Secret and Top Secret SCI clearances.
Personnel Security Specialist
Executive Office of the President
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Conduct detailed evaluations of background investigations to ensure compliance with scoping requirements
- Manage adverse action cases and develop written rationales for clearance denials
- Provide expert-level adjudication recommendations for TS/SCI eligibility based on law enforcement, ROI, and investigative sources
- Collaborate with FBI, CIA, and other agencies to gather additional documentation for complex national security cases
- Utilize advanced case management systems and databases to process security clearances efficiently
- Drafted reports summarizing findings arising out of investigations into alleged violations of government rules or internal policies relating to the handling of classified materials
Assistant Security Manager
FRCMA Detachment
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Company Overview: NAS Patuxent River
- Designed and conducted over 25 innovative security training sessions for 216 personnel
- Led emergency response efforts, safeguarding critical assets, facilities, and personnel
- Monitored and managed security systems, including CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection systems
- Provided guidance to personnel regarding security policies and procedures
- Supervised junior staff members in their duties related to physical security operations
- Company Overview: NAS Patuxent River
Physical Security Officer
FRCMA Detachment
12.2021 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Company Overview: NAS Patuxent River
- Guided personnel through security clearance processes, ensuring accurate submission of SF-86 forms
- Led Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), monitoring and resolving enrollment rejections
- Prepared the organization for successful annual security inspections and audits
- Company Overview: NAS Patuxent River
E6, Aviation Ordnanceman (Leading Petty Officer)
U.S. Navy
08.2009 - 09.2024
- Supervised maintenance operations for 54 aircraft types, ensuring safety and readiness for 12 tenant commands
- Oversaw quality assurance and maintenance processes for MH-60S and MQ-8B UAV aircraft, leading 20 sailors to success
- Inspected, assembled, and tested aviation ammunition while managing ordnance shops and armories
- Monitored security systems and provided technical support to other team members
- Supervised maintenance on high security locks
- As a Master Training Specialist, qualified 7 personnel and conducted over 289 hours of training to 6 tenant commands
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Coastline College
08.2016
Skills
- Personnel Security
- Security clearances
- Background investigations
- Suitability adjudications
- Physical Security
- Access control systems
- Security policy development
- Technical Proficiency
- E-QIP
- NBIS
- EPIC
- DISS
- Scattered Castles
- CMS
- LEEP systems
- Leadership
- Team management
- Staff training
- Compliance enforcement
- Sensitive information handling
- Employee file management
- Team leadership and supervision
Certification
- Naval Security Manager Course, 05/01/22
- Introduction to National Security Adjudication, 04/01/22
- Derivative Classification, 04/01/22
- Introduction to Suitability Adjudication for the DOD, 10/01/24
Timeline
Personnel Security Specialist (Contractor)
Puyenpa LLC, Executive Office of the President
01.2025 - Current
Personnel Security Specialist
Executive Office of the President
09.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Security Manager
FRCMA Detachment
01.2022 - 09.2024
Physical Security Officer
FRCMA Detachment
12.2021 - 09.2024
E6, Aviation Ordnanceman (Leading Petty Officer)
U.S. Navy
08.2009 - 09.2024
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Coastline College
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