Bridget Vurgich

Experience

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  USIS

  May 2001 - Dec 2014

  Plan, establish and execute an Information Security program across the USIS corporate enterprise which meets the standards set by the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST). Understand customer IT security requirements across programs and ensure compliance with contractual mandates. Oversee the creation and finalization of documents required for the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process. Implement and expand a Security Operations Center (SOC) capable of providing visibility and communication on any alerts and escalating appropriately for any security events or incidents. Provide recommendation on IT Security matters across the USIS business. Show less Maintained a thorough understanding of security requirements as mandated by customer agencies and industry regulations in order to properly scope and execute security efforts. Managed the accuracy, completeness and production of all necessary security documents including obtaining customer approvals as related in customer agreements. Managed all security resources in a way that maximizes USIS ability to maintain acceptable security compliance levels. Worked closely with information security specialists to understand and prioritize the remediation and status of identified vulnerabilities. Show less Manage individual IT efforts through initiation, planning, execution, control and closure with emphasis on project objectives, tasks, processes, documentation, testing, training and deployment. Provide leadership and facilitate task execution for mission critical project management efforts among and across all divisional lines. Establish project plans, schedules, and budgets that prioritize tasks while managing dependencies, communicating progress and issues to upper management and key stakeholders. Provide presentations and demonstrations to audiences in addition to running effective meetings with clear, concise objectives. Proactively identify and manage project risks, evaluate and work to identify mitigation strategies and escalate issues to senior staff as appropriate. Show less Facilitated and supported strong partnerships with internal and external customers to fully understand their needs and provide innovative solutions in support of their initiatives. Identified client organizations' strengths, weaknesses and proposed areas of improvement and/or solutions. Created, reviewed, analyzed and edited business, functional and technical requirements documentation including supporting process flows, mockup designs, use-cases, field maps and any other documentation needed to assist the development of a system or a solution. Lead and coordinated testing efforts to ensure project deliverables were met with outstanding quality. Proactively supported training efforts with development of training materials and implementation of training environments. Show less Instructed New Investigator, eBooster, eBridge, Sprinter, Conversion, Contractor Conversion, Advanced Investigator Training, District Operations Specialist, Workload Leader, Catalyst and Customs & Border Protection (CBP) courses to assist in the professional development of Field Investigators, administrative personnel and management within USIS Investigations Services Division (ISD). Utilized thorough documentation abilities for concise and accurate feedback regarding participant's course progress to field management. Applied highly developed critical thinking and analytical skills towards the creation of USIS Training Department guides, manuals, workbooks and programs. Show less Conducted and reported full national security background investigations in compliance with all terms of the Office of Personnel Management contract detailed in the Investigator's Handbook. Developed extensive time management skills to meet case deadlines and district goals. Expanded critical thinking and analysis logic in building rapport with Subjects of investigation along with myriad of personal sources required to be interviewed. Traveled throughout the country working investigations for the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Treasury and Department of Energy, as well as other government agencies. Show less Completed law and employment record checks for background investigations while meeting assigned case completion dates. Developed strong relationships with local police, law enforcement agencies and US Air Force officials in obtaining criminal record information and basic military training records. Managed the assignment and distribution of law checks to couriers within the local district. Assisted with the general office duties to include managing telephones, sending and receiving faxes and filing. Show less

  • Director Information Security

    Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  • IT Security Manager

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

  • IT Project Manager

    Sept 2009 - Aug 2012

  • Business Systems Analyst

    Nov 2007 - Sept 2009

  • Training Specialist

    Jan 2005 - Nov 2007

  • Special Investigator - Level II

    Nov 2002 - Jan 2005

  • Record Searcher

    May 2001 - Nov 2002
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  KeyPoint Government Solutions

  Jan 2015 - May 2018

  Director IT Project Management

  Establish project and portfolio management processes and metrics in the IT department. Provide leadership and vision to the IT Department for all projects managed through the PMO. Manage and develop IT Project Managers and IT Project Coordinators to be true business assets capable of delivering results for department and company. Define project management methodology for both blended agile and waterfall project approaches. Cultivate deeper understanding of project management offerings through key business relationships. Oversee application development change management while incorporating information security requirements. Assist with information security documentation oversight and federal customer relations management. Show less

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  Amentum

  May 2018 - now

  EPMO Program manager

  To focus on the support and execution of initiatives managed within the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO). Keys to success in the immediate term will be to bring focus and leadership throughout the project life cycle of medium to large scale initiatives. Will work to develop sound project plans, expedite execution, coordinate key resources, facilitate and manage project logistics, and provide transparency of project information to stakeholders. In addition, the ITPM II will serve as SME on PM methodology best practices. Show less