Kaelan R.

Experience

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  US Navy

  Nov 2015 - Nov 2018

  Intelligence Specialist

  • Ensuring proper handling, storage, and transmission of classified materials, including marking, safeguarding, and destruction.• Managing and controlling access to classified areas and information through vetting, clearances, and "need-to-know" policies.• Implementing security measures such as encryption, password management, and network security to protect classified data.• Enforcing physical security measures like secured storage, intrusion detection systems, and controlled access to restricted areas.• Conducting OPSEC training to prevent inadvertent leaks of sensitive information and ensuring personnel follow best practices.• Performing regular audits and inspections to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security protocols.• Preparing and presenting intelligence briefings• Maintaining intelligence databases, libraries and files• Maintain access control of classified work centers• Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Mostrar menos

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  Strike Fighter Squadron 213 Blacklions

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

  Lead Petty Officer

  Working under limited direction from supervision, utilized specialized expertise to lead security specialist in the competition of daily security requirements. Managed scheduling and training of 12 watch standers protecting 350 classified national defense and other sensitive information. I was also required examine evaluation reports in order recommend promotion and work assignment changes for junior employees. Of the 4 employees under my direction three received a promotion to the next pay grade. I was awarded The Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal during a training evolution by Captain of Carrier Air Wing Eight, for unrelenting dedication and leadership. Mostrar menos

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  Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  Security Specialist

  Provides expert advice to 14 subordinate squadron security work centers made up of 10 Junior officers and 36 enlisted personnel, my advance knowledge of instruction, manuals, and policies makes me the leading technical authority for Naval Station Oceana. My interpretation of Trusted Workforce 2.0 assisted squadron level security specialist in the transition approximately 2,618 personnel in to the CE system. Additionally supervised the preparation and deliver various brief and indoctrinations. Overseen OPSEC and CI training briefs to 13 work centers comprised of 217 sailors resulting in 100% percent compliance to the SECDEF OPSEC campaign FY20. Mostrar menos

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  US Navy

  Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

  Security Education and Training Facilitator

  • Plan, coordinated, and conducted virtual instructor-led training aligned with curriculum sponsor requirements, satisfying SECNAVINST 5510.30C and 5510.36B• Provide monthly written and oral reports to forecast fleet training requirements, assess course achievements, and make recommendations.• Serve as an independent source of security program knowledge to DON organizations for interpreting organizational- level policy, assisting in developing local policy, and resolving complex security hindrances.• Collaborate with other security professionals, law enforcement agencies, and external stakeholders to enhance security measures and respond to security incidents.• Trained approximately 400 security professionals throughout 13 convenes with a 100% graduation rate. Mostrar menos

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  The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

  Jun 2023 - now

  Program Security Representative

  Serving as the Program Security Representative on multiple Special Access Programs and/or Sensitive Compartmented Programs responsible for interpreting the NISPOM and other government regulations (e.g., DoD Manual 5205.07 & 5205.11 Vols. I - IV, ICD 705, JSIG, RMF, DoD Manual 5105.21 Vols I-IV, and DoD Manual 5200.01 Vols I-IV).• Guide program development/operations, assure compliance with applicable government and company regulations, develop, obtain approval for, and implement security policies and procedures specific to the program, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and participate in self-inspections and Government compliance inspections.• Represented the program while liaising with the APL executive leadership, multiple government sponsors, and subcontractors. As the sole technical authority under limited supervision, my judgment was vital to developing local policy and reviewing security clearance nomination requests.• Ensured facility security administration, documentation, and management adhered to contractual guidance for numerous programs and facilities. Organized meetings with various GS-14 security personnel to solve complex accreditation and transportation issues and resolve issues involving conflicting security requirements.• Advise leadership in security areas where risks and tradeoffs directly impact the project's accomplishment, test, or evaluation.• Identify and resolve security challenges and communicate legal, regulatory, and compliance concerns. Mostrar menos