Tami Rice
Winchester
Summary
Detailed orientated Security Professional with over 8 years personnel and physical security experience. Versed in NISP and ICD security requirements. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player capable of working independently and collectively. Innate ability to grasp new ideas and integrate them into desired results. Proud US Army veteran who strives in fast-paced environments performing regular and recurring duties simultaneously with minimal supervision. Self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills. Exceedingly accurate and organized with the ability to multitask while prioritizing tasks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Security Analyst (Program Security Officer)
SAIC
Chantilly, VA
02.2025 - Current
- Provides security support (Visitor Control, Physical and Personnel Security) and processes/maintains clearance/access records
- Manages the physical aspects of a SCIF (alarms, access control, monitoring, etc.)
- Manages SCI access processing, indoctrinations, briefings, and debriefing; validates clearance eligibility and investigation requirements prior to nomination
- Provides security guidance and classification management advice to technical staff
- Identifies, documents, and reports security incidents/violations
- Maintains accurate security records and databases, prepares security status reports and metrics for management, and coordinates closely with Program Manager and IC government security representatives
- Responsible for administering and safeguarding classified information in accordance with intelligence community standards and organizational security policies
- Ensures compliance with information handling, marking, transmission, and destruction procedures
- Responsible for visitor management, and badging operations
- Submits VARS, Initiates and reviews prescreen
Sr. Security Analyst (Personnel Security)
SAIC
Chantilly, VA
12.2021 - 02.2025
- Handled all aspects of the personnel security functions (processing new employees for security clearances, reinvestigations, processing individuals for necessary badges, and processing outgoing visit requests, request for access actions, and other duties as assigned
- Acted as a liaison between the subject, Security POC, Program Manager, and Operations Manager throughout the clearance process, as well as interfacing with the IC customer
- Processed security actions for multiple contracts/vendor codes
- Managed reports and maintained the personnel clearance database SIMS
- Ensured all classified material was properly accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, safeguarded, and destroyed in accordance with the NISPOM and contractual requirements
- Stayed informed of IC customer policy changes and interpreted/implemented those changes
Personnel and Physical Security
Leidos
Chantilly, VA
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided security support (Visitor Control, Physical Security, and Personnel Security) and processed/maintained clearances/access records of 300+ personnel contract
- Initiated SCI nominations (Crossovers, Initials, and PRs), created and conducted indoctrinations, terminations, and security briefings/debriefings
- Requested and reviewed employee prescreen results and provided vetting determination in accordance with contractual requirements
- Processed visit requests/certs, coordinated eyes only packages, submitted and maintained badge accesses/renewals
- Reviewed, tracked, and monitored clearances and reported progress to the PMO
- Interfaced professionally with company leadership and IC customer
- Assisted employees and candidates with completion of security paperwork
- Reported personal status changes, foreign contacts, foreign travel, and adverse information as required for cleared employees
- Created reports and maintained classified documents
- Scheduled polygraphs/personal interviews/medical screenings, coordinated clearance revocations and denials
Personnel Security Administrator
Leidos
Chantilly, VA
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Responsible for all aspects of the personnel security functions (processing new employees for security clearances, reinvestigations, processing individuals for necessary badges, and processing outgoing visit requests, request for access actions, and other duties as assigned)
- Acted as a liaison between the subject, Security POC, Program Manager, and Operations Manager throughout the clearance process, as well as interfacing with the IC customer
- Processed security actions for multiple contracts/vendor codes
- Managed reports and maintained the personnel clearance database SIMS Client
- Ensured all classified material were properly accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, safeguarded, and destroyed in accordance with the NISPOM and contractual requirements
- Stay informed of IC customer policy changes and interpreted/implemented those changes
Education
BBA - Acquisitions and Contract Management
Strayer University
Ashburn06-2018
Skills
- Active TS/SCI
- Proficiency with SIMS Client, Cornerstone and Scattered Castles/DISS
- Experience reviewing SF86s/eQIP/eAPP
- Working knowledge of NISP and ICD 704
- Experience supporting SCIF operations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- FSO Certifications (15030CU and 15020CU)
- Familiarization with 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 117 (NISPOM)
- Experience vetting crossover eligibility
Certification
FSO Program Management for Processing Facilities - DCSA - May 2026
FSO Orientation for Non-Processing Facilities - DCSA - May 2026
Timeline
Sr. Security Analyst (Program Security Officer)
SAIC
02.2025 - Current
Sr. Security Analyst (Personnel Security)
SAIC
12.2021 - 02.2025
Personnel and Physical Security
Leidos
02.2019 - 12.2021
Personnel Security Administrator
Leidos
09.2017 - 02.2019
BBA - Acquisitions and Contract Management
Strayer University