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Felisha Anderson

Woodbridge

Summary

Proactive Information Security Specialist with a proven track record in conducting vulnerability assessments and delivering security awareness training. Expertise in developing and implementing security policies to safeguard classified information and ensure compliance.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Security Specialist

AKIMA Data Management, LLC
12.2021 - Current
  • Conducted DTRA Information Security(INFOSEC) self-inspection assessments in each directorate to identify any deficiency, lack of annotation of the SF 701s and SF 702s, if signage labeling of classification level is on IT equipment such as printers, shredders, and safes. Reviewed CUI document(s) for highest classification level on banner line, such as portion markings, CUI designation block, warning statements. vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with policy and regulations are being met.
  • Updated and implemented DTRA security policies to safeguard classified CNSI and CUI information from disclosure. Updated memos to ensure on proper leatherhead and seal.
  • Monitored network traffic for suspicious email activity to forward to IT for cleaning.
  • Established a Security Manager's Quick Reference Guide for each directorate 's Security Manager to make their jobs more efficient in real time for an effective way to work on a daily basis.
  • Tracked, edited, and commented on Security Classification Guides to each directorate to ensure they are following DoDM 5200.45 policy.
  • Provided Initial INFOSEC Training on CNSI and CUI material twice a month to ensure military members, civilians, and contractors that are onboarding to DTRA in the first 60 days were following policy and regulation on markings of a classified document, handling classified information, safeguarding classified information, storage and destruction of classified information, transmission and transportation of classified information, Security incidents involving classified information.
  • Processed courier cards for collateral only (TS or S) based on filling out the DTRA Form 95 (Justification) for the hand-carrying of classified material outside of the DTRA Facility. Along with the DTRA Form 3, DTRA Form 71(Briefing), and the individual submitting their certificate of the (Training) DoD Transmission and Transportation to ensure they are properly following policy.
  • Responding to emails on CNSI, CUI, handling classified documents, to ensure classified information is being handled properly.
  • Conducted Burn Runs every Thursday to ensure each directorate annotated their burn bags with the highest classification, directorate name, last four of office number, and last name is printed legible on the burn bag and that the burn bag doesn't exceed weight limit of 10 lbs. Account for and annotate each burn bag and submit to PFPA for destruction.
  • Created multiple slide presentations of training for each directorate that wanted additional training in their directorate to prevent to disclosure of classified information, mishandling of classified information, CUI, improper handling of classified information, prohibited items, and self-reporting.
  • Before & After Hour Security checks assessment to find any deficiency in their directorate to prevent further security incidents.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations

Information Security Analyst

Redhorse Corporation
05.2019 - 12.2020

· Coordinated and assisted with the Original Classification Authority regarding the unauthorized disclosure leaks. Contacted other components to make them aware of the leak and identify the equities of the components where the information derived from to work the declassification process and Privacy Act for high profile prosecutions cases for FOIA determination and disposition.

· Supporting Information Security and the development of policy governing the unauthorized disclosure of classified information.

· Reviewing and assessing unclassified and classified documents.

· Supporting interagency coordination activities with the National Security Council and Information Security Oversight Office for the declassification effort by the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) and Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB).

· Provided and annotated Staff Summary Sheets and memorandums for packages moving forward for signature on specific subjects.

Raytheon (01/15/2018-10/2/2018) Intelligence Analyst/Specialist

Herndon, Virginia

  • Advised and assisted management officials in determining the impact of security operations and recommendations on security measures that are required to meet operational objectives for the goals of the mission.
  • Awareness of internal structural levels within organizations and their interrelationships and methods of operation. Monitor impacts of emails for action items for staff meetings and weekly reports that require action. Answer incoming calls and take messages, prepare for visitors by initiating necessary security clearances and escorts if needed. Make travel and car arrangements and itineraries. Accurately prepare expense statements.
  • Created and updated a system to generate reminders of completion deadlines. Controlled Unclassified Information metrics to inform higher officials of upcoming meetings, agendas and our implementation status on CUI. Monitor and reports the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor’s instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality of work is being met. Ordering office supplies, prep documentation for further processing such as microfilming, scanning, and imaging. Maintain the integrity of all documents. Re-filing documents, logging messages, faxing off documents as needed. Inventory and records control. Shipping and handling of materials.
  • Generated Standard Operation Procedure manual so that colleagues follow guidelines, policies, procedures for several entities of the office. Monitored and reported on the status and progress of work, completed work to assure supervisor’s expectations are met with quality methods, deadlines, and priorities. Anticipates and research topics of interest and prepares background information and or talking points papers.
  • Scheduled appointments of meetings of high importance and priority. Annotated meeting minutes with NARA (ISOO) and other government agencies in the intelligence community several times in a month on implementing CUI. Prepare directives, guides, notices, and other correspondence to define and communicate security program policies and procedures.

Independent Contractor/ Declassification /Research Analyst

Raytheon
10.2014 - 01.2018

● Execute line-by-line evaluation providing analytical review of current Agency’s records determining disposition under E.O. 13526, Kyle/Lott and National Security Act criteria for declassification, exemption, and/or referral to originating agency. Annotated disposition of specific agency equity into the declassification database.

● Review records to recommend declassification, exemption, exclusion, or referral to originating agencies in agreement with agency’s policy and guidance and procedures.

● Maintain day-to-day security of SCI facilities, handling, transmission, and storage of classified information and operation of associated equipment. Quality Assurance Reviewer of contractor dispositions and recommendations and made on the spot corrections to the database. Conducted research in several database systems to finalize dispositions and determinations.

● Selected to work on internal and external projects and consolidated information for the government officials. Conducted research on multiple projects, related to the implementation of new National Archives & Records Administration (NARA), and DOD policies and procedures.

Sr. Declassification Analyst

Intergraph
05.2009 - 10.2014

● Conducted document review of Department of the Army permanent historical records scheduled for the automatic and systemic declassification program in accordance with Executive Order (E.O.) 13526 (Classified National Security Information), Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program and Army Regulation 380-5 (Department of the Army Information Security Program).

● Ensured Department of Energy (DOE) Historical Records Restricted Data (RD) and Formerly Restricted Data (FRD) and other nuclear information are referred to DOE. Provided database input of document metrics and declassification decisions for later retrieval and final review.

● Worked closely in support of the government declassification team and contract employees to ensure consistent and correct decisions in accordance with the E.O.

● Provided training that included technical expertise in the development and interpretation of policies to new declassifiers on errors, training on military subjects, and the application of the E.O. for declassification review. Ensured Army equities and security interests in the records were correctly identified and protected.

Security/Research Analyst

Milican & Associates, Inc.
08.2006 - 11.2008

● Identified all pertinent information concerning verified subjects, analyze file contents for relevant information, and disseminate information to the NNCP’s customers in accordance with the FBI dissemination rules and regulations.

● Accessed multiple files and intelligence/law enforcement databases in order to verify media, applications and government certificates. Applied policy guidance and sound judgment to summarize and report findings from available and appropriate information within legal policy constraints.

● Worked on different classified projects within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) such as Office of Personnel Management (OPM)/Immigration Customs & Enforcement (ICE) researching, analyzing, collaborating, contacting different Field Offices, FACS, CJIS, Headquarters, emails to retrieve pertinent or derogatory information on individuals to disseminate into official memos to give the agency all pertinent knowledge so that the agency could make their final dispositions.

Declassification Analyst

NCS/Pearson
05.2003 - 08.2006

● Executed line by line analysis of Army records to determine declassification, exemption or exclude dispositions under E.O. 12958, Kyl/Lott amendments and DOD and Department of the Army regulations, and policies.

● Conducted reviews of various media including, paper, and microfilm, video and audio tapes.

Education

High School Diploma -

East High School
Youngstown, OH
06-1992

Skills

  • Cybersecurity strategy
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Threat intelligence
  • Security awareness training

    FOIA Employee Training 2019

    OSD/JS Initial Privacy Act Training 2019

    Derivative Classification Certificate of Training 2019

    Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) Certificate of Training 2019

Certification

· FOIA Employee Training 2019

· OSD/JS Initial Privacy Act Training 2019

· Derivative Classification Certificate of Training 2019

· Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) Certificate of Training 2019

Name Check Program /NCDD Training-Washington, DC-2007

Declassification Certification (Department of Energy)-Washington, DC-2003

Management Skills-Washington, DC Graduate School-2002

Accounting-Washington, DC Graduate School-2002

Civilian Travel Regulations PCS/TDY-Washington, DC Graduate School-2002

Customer Service Skills-Washington, DC Graduate School-2000

Microsoft Suites-Washington, DC-2000

Introduction to Security

Army Declassification Certification

National Archives & Records Administration (NARA) Certification

Software

Outlook, Microsoft Suites, CATMS, ETMS2 Tasker

Timeline

Information Security Specialist

AKIMA Data Management, LLC
12.2021 - Current

Information Security Analyst

Redhorse Corporation
05.2019 - 12.2020

Independent Contractor/ Declassification /Research Analyst

Raytheon
10.2014 - 01.2018

Sr. Declassification Analyst

Intergraph
05.2009 - 10.2014

Security/Research Analyst

Milican & Associates, Inc.
08.2006 - 11.2008

Declassification Analyst

NCS/Pearson
05.2003 - 08.2006

High School Diploma -

East High School
Felisha Anderson