Amy Snyder

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2017

  Oversees all aspects of personnel, industrial, physical, and computer security for more than 50 SCIFs nationwide at government and contractor locations; facilitates clearance processing, badge issuance, visit certs, develops and delivers security education and training, and classification management; manages data spills and classified material compromises. • Managed SAP-level program; providing security/classification oversight and collaboration with multiple DoD partners to enforce compliancy and eliminate risks to critical platforms• Drove multiple contractor assessments; evaluated IT, IA, program, and physical security disciplines to enforce compliancy and reduce discrepancies • Investigated security incidents/violations and directed users/contractors on mitigation procedures• Tracked foreign travel and provided defensive foreign travel briefings to employees to alleviate threats and reinforce comprehensive OPSEC practices• Reviewed SF-86 paperwork for accuracy and submitted staff for periodic reinvestigations• Ensured adherence to regulations and provided training for the proper storage and handling of classified materials• Proficient in using specialized databases such as VRBS, FIAT, CiNET, APICS, Scattered Castles, NAAP, and Gateway visit requests• Developed and implemented risk mitigation plans/guidelines for unescorted foreign nationals at contractor facility; template used as industry standard – team recognized by senior leadership• Recognized as Employee of the 1st Quarter 2016 on two separate tiers and Employee of the 4th Quarter 2015 Show less Processed, reviewed, evaluated, and made security determinations for eligibility access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI) in the Intelligence Community (IC); adjudications made on all case types – foreign influence, clean cases, and issue/adverse cases. Diligently weighed risks of approval to ensure accurate security determinations • In-depth knowledge of ICD 704, including the 13 Adjudicative Guidelines, the clearance process, and personnel security procedures• Prepared and presented case files to Adjudication Board for denials, revocations, and alternate courses of action and took immediate action when adverse personnel information developed to protect national security• Managed and maintained the personnel clearance database (APICS)• Adjudicated counterintelligence polygraphs; coordinated with investigative and polygraph resources to obtain additional and missing information needed to accurately adjudicate eligibility• Conducted telephone interviews with individuals undergoing the clearance process to ascertain/elicit additional information relating to their background investigation• Skillfully managed high case load – named highest producing Adjudicator for November 2013; 111 cases closed in one month Show less • Provided oversight for Information, Personnel, Physical, and Industrial Security - Program Security Manager for Secure Access Program (SAP);• Prepared weekly SCI video teleconferences• Expertly managed physical security requirements, to include alarms and access control system - Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) Security Officer• Reviewed SF-86 paperwork for accuracy and submits for periodic reinvestigations, performing Tier 1-level adjudications• Recognized as the Professional Performer of the Year, 2012, Employee of the 1st Quarter, 2012, Professional Performer of the 1st Quarter, 2012 and 4th Quarter, 2011, and Employee of the 4th Quarter, 2009 Show less

  • Active Duty

    Sept 1995 - Jun 2017

  • Program Security Officer (PSO)

    Jun 2014 - Mar 2017

  • Personnel Security Specialist/Clearance Adjudicator

    Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Program Security Manager

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
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  General Dynamics Information Technology

  Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

  Personnel Security Specialist/ Clearance Adjudicator
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  CSRA Inc

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2019

  Quality Analyst/Case Reviewer

  Reviews and assembles completed field investigations for compliance with national standards and customer requirements. Ensures the timely review and preparation of reports of investigation for submission to Quality Managers for final review. Reviews completed work for quality assurance purposes. Reviews Field Investigator reports to ensure they are reasonable and accurate. Proficient in the essential functions of a background investigator to include the requirements to satisfy investigative case acceptance. Provides mentoring and training to investigators and/or new reviewers on technique, procedures, and use of job-related computer systems. Provides guidance to staff regarding concerns, policy and procedures, and issues raised during the conduct of an investigation. Tracks and maintains case review log.Assesses reports of investigations for completeness and quality standards set by the customer. Assigns a timeliness and quality evaluation. Makes a final assessment on cases for release to the client, or return to investigator. Approves reports and submits them accordingly. Show less

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  AbleVets LLC

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2019

  Facility Security Officer
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  OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation

  Nov 2019 - Jan 2025

  Case Manager
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  Peraton

  Jan 2025 - now

  Case Reviewer