SAMANTHA WORMAN
McLean
Summary
Organized and dependable Security Professional successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Offering 8 years of comprehensive experience providing variety of security management and professional support across several agencies with an emphasis on Industrial level security programs and creating safety training, completing workplace audits and inspections and implementing Operational Security procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personnel Security Manager/FSO
Aptive Resources
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Oversee the security clearance application and renewal processes for Aptive employees and contractors working on VA projects.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of VA-specific security clearance requirements and ensure compliance.
- Develop educational programs and training to ensure all employees are aware of and adhere to security clearance procedures.
- Document clear and concise procedures for handling security clearance applications, investigations, and reporting.
- Ensure that all personnel security practices are compliant with federal regulations and company policies.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare regular reports to monitor security clearance status and compliance.
- Supervise and guide a team of personnel security analysts, providing support and mentorship.
- Foster a collaborative and professional work environment within the team.
- Identify and track various security processing requirements.
- Communicate and coordinate clearance requirements.
- QA/QC documents for accuracy and completion; request edits and corrections as required; submit documents to the appropriate Government point of contact.
- Track and report multi-stage clearance progress from entry to exit.
Facility Security Officer
9th Way Insignia, LLC
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted background investigations and security checks for employees and contractors.
- Facility Access Control-Installation of Security Cameras and Security/Visitor Management Systems using Force Security Solutions in accordance with ISO Standards and training of new software to the Executive Level.
- Created Monthly Security Education Briefings for all employees on various OPSEC topics
- Security SharePoint Management, to include safe handling and storage of PII for employees as wellas onboarding documents required for each contract.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Maintained and updated quality management system to facilitate procedure enhancements, revision changes and overall process control.
- Planned and executed ISO engagements under direction of management team and reported audit findings to management within defined timelines.
- Development and updating Security Standards of Procedure (SPP) and Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) with 2022-23 guidelines
- Established an Insider Threat Panel, appointing members and executives following creation of the new Charter.
Facility Security Officer
IntelliDyne, LLC
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Direct Supervisor of Facilities and Security Team
- Coordination with DCSA Representatives regarding FCL of Parent company as well as serving as the FSO for Joint Venture company.
- Planning and Execution of Office moves, Installation of Security Cameras and Security Systems using Force Security Solutions
- Personnel Clearance Processing (PCL) to include submitting and tracking status of clearance and suitability requests (Tier 1-5 levels) as well as SCI Nominations
- Development and updating Security Standards of Procedure (SPP) and Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) with 2021-22 guidelines
Assistant Facility Security Officer
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Participated in bi-monthly audits of Secured Areas with knowledge of ICD 705 Standards
- Personnel Clearance Processing (PCL)
- Monitored and maintained personnel system of record (Access Commander)
- Monitored key control access system to prevent unauthorized entry to building and responded to alarms as needed during over-night hours.
- Developed contingency plans to formulate response and procedures for emergency situations.
- Administered and maintained employee ID badge system to increase site security and track and manage employees and assets.
- Oversaw the hiring of Security guards and supplied security coverage by managing staff schedules to meet operational needs of facility.
- Development and updating Security Standards of Procedure (SPP) and Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) with 2020-21 guidelines
Alternate Facility Security Officer
Favor TechConsulting, LLC
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Processed all Department of Defense (DIA onboarding documents, including direct coordination with DIA Security and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
- Processed Visit Authorization requests (VAR) in JPAS/DISS
- Training and Supervision of new security personnel on the use of JPAS & DISS as well as personnel security onboarding procedures for Collateral and Public Trust clearances
- Provided Annual Security Briefings, Initial Briefings, De-briefings and NATO.
- Guided and processed individuals in electronic fingerprinting services
- Maintained and ensured protection of employee PII files within the Security Sharepoint and created clearance trackers for each T.O and Contract.
Senior Security Analyst
Favor TechConsulting, LLC
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Defense Intelligence Agency Portfolio, Veterans Affairs, VHA, VBA, OI&T, BAM PMO, EIS, FSS,CPAC, CCSE, ASTSS, EPMO, CCRS, AMPL GUI, VBA Hines
- Facilitated security onboarding for various administrations and projects within Veterans Affairs and the FTC DIA Portfolio
- Initiation of new and periodic investigation clearances, Requesting Reciprocity Cases from other agencies, owning a new employee under FTC's CAGE Code and Security Management Office
- Debriefing access and separating employee who know longer have the need to know from FTC association
- Collection of all required documentation and collection of annual required training certificates, request Certificate of Investigations (COI) and or validate subjects current Background investigations which determines onboarding path, submission of new and modified VA network account request via Just in Time (JIT), Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) ordering, facilitate PIV sponsorship and issuance
- Assist in coordination of incumbents transferring contracts, including Fingerprint/PIV Card appointments, transfer of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Background Investigation Requests
- Weekly and monthly reporting on client deliverables.
Business Systems Analyst
SBG Technology Solutions
06.2015 - 04.2017
- Led and maintained analysis and subsequent automation of onboarding listservs for rapid, complete, and successful onboarding of 400,000+ providers for a bi-directional electronic health record
- Analyze different security approaches for measuring program outcomes for users, and leverage best practices, recommend standard approaches, and assist in implementing security standards across the VA enterprise
- Provide analytical support to high visibility, Secretary-level initiatives such as clinical onboarding coordination
- Weekly and Monthly review/adjustment of programmatic bi-directional electronic health record documentation sent out to clinicians, ensuring all information is up to date and approved
- Researched and presented findings and security metrics in an extensive communication plan, technical documents and developed JLV Enterprise Expansion Artifact in collaboration with the team
- Developed bi-directional electronic health record organizational charts and work streams that were used by internal team members and referenced in the Communications Plan
- Providing daily security onboarding support in client facing environment for VHA
- Weekly reporting of bi-directional electronic health record expansion summaries and analysis for use in Secretarial level decision regarding onboarding numbers
- Communicating directly with clinicians and clients using the bi-directional electronic health record regarding deployment support and feedback
- Identify and analyze areas within clinical onboarding to create a more efficient and successful environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA05.2015
Skills
- DISS/JPAS/e-QIP/ e-FCL/NCAISS/NISS/DISS
- Facility Clearance Processing and Maintenance
- SF86/SF86C Guidance, Review and Processing
- Security Training and Development
- Quality Assurance and Risk Management/Mitigation
Additional Information
- TS/SCI w/CI Poly – Current security clearance level per Defense Information Security System (DISS)
Certification
•Facility Security Officer Program Management Cert, 12/2018
•Insider Threat Program Senior Official, 12/2018
•ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor-Quality Management, 02/2023
•ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Internal Auditor-Information Security, 08/2023
Timeline
Personnel Security Manager/FSO
Aptive Resources
11.2023 - 03.2025
Facility Security Officer
9th Way Insignia, LLC
10.2022 - 10.2023
Facility Security Officer
IntelliDyne, LLC
10.2021 - 10.2022
Assistant Facility Security Officer
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
06.2020 - 10.2021
Alternate Facility Security Officer
Favor TechConsulting, LLC
04.2019 - 06.2020
Senior Security Analyst
Favor TechConsulting, LLC
04.2017 - 04.2019
Business Systems Analyst
SBG Technology Solutions
06.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Mary Washington
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Mary Washington
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