Dr. Joseph C. Chandler Jr.

Experience

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  USAF

  Feb 1978 - Feb 1999

  Superintendent

  Space Systems Program Manager, Program Security ManagerITAR, Technology Safeguard Manager, Emergency Response/Crisis Mgt/Disaster Plan, Various locations•Served as the first active duty Air Force Space Command Liaison, supporting the transition of the Mobile Defense Support Program Missile Warning system to the Colorado Air National Guard; Valued in excess of $1.5B•As Deputy Program manager, provided monthly logistical and funding reports to wing commanders – completed transition two years ahead of schedule•Supervise the operations, budget, manning, and program development of a Special Access Program valued in the excess of $27M•Testified before Senator Christopher Cox’s Commission (1998), provided detailed reports and testimonies concerning the safeguarding of U.S. critical technology on U.S.-Chinese launch vehicle and commercial satellite technology•Identified logistical shortfalls, improved overall accountability, shipping, and receiving process and administrative functions•Conducted spacecraft/launch vehicle safety data reviews, implemented military standard requirements •Initiated ISO 9000 audits/reviews relative to U.S. Government/organizational policies, and procedures Show less

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  Lockheed Martin

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Security/Export Manager

  •International Security Liaison to Khrunichev Space Center, Russia, Coordinated launch activities with U.S. and Russian upper level directors, program managers and government representatives at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan•Manage an annual $1.1M DTRA manpower and technical document review budget for Lockheed Khrunichev Energia International, Inc.•Provide guidance and training to employees on export compliance issues, interpretation and application of the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and other applicable import/export laws. Show less

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  Thales Communications, Inc.

  Jul 2002 - Feb 2004

  Export/Contract/Security Manager and ISSM,

  •Supervise the construction of a “Closed Secure Area” and Automated Information Systems, ensuring continuous compliance with all DOD regulations, •Certification and accreditation of 28 IA systems in accordance Chapter-8 of the NISPOM resulting in the approval of an ATO for a $200M+ organization•Conduct training for Security Managers and ISSOs on IA systems, physical, personnel, industrial, communications and security operations•Process/coordinate international hand carries and transportation plans of classified items or materials with foreign embassies, government agencies, providing for the movement of national defense information of the U.S. and our allies•Coordinate with U.S. and foreign government agencies on interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with US Government regulations •Participants in Security Council meetings assisting in decisions and establishing Defense Policy and Practices•Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive action to be implemented in conjunction with formal corrective training presentations•Comprehensive knowledge of sources and methods in making foreign disclosure decisions using current U.S./foreign security, classification and disclosure guidance •Supported the Empowered Official for export compliance and licensing•Task performed in accordance with U.S. Government releasing authority, DD-254, NISPOM, and Licensing requirements, minimizing unauthorized technology transfers and Defense Service violations Show less

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  ITT Industries Space Systems Div

  Feb 2004 - Apr 2005

  Facility Security Officer/Special Security Program Officer,

  •Generates official correspondence to Cognizant Security Authorities concerning adverse information, security violations, and other DCID requirements•Developed personnel security clearance database for ITT Washington Office-improve clearance tracking and accountability by 45% •Integrates government regulatory requirements with corporate policies and procedures to establish a secure operational environment for special programs•Maintain accountability of SCIF IA Systems databases to include audits, training and technical security•Senior level knowledge of the NISPOM, DCID 6/3, 6/4, 6/9, ITAR and Industrial Security Operating Manual •Participates in Security Council meetings assisting in decisions and establishing Defense Policy and Practices•Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken in conjunction with formal corrective training presentations, •Senior-level knowledge and performance organizing, planning and overseeing the functional security responsibilities of several compartment projects and programs for SCI, SAP/SAR and collateral operations •Knowledgeable of intelligence community procedures for processing requests for access to SCI and DOD clearances Show less

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  Moseley Technical Service, Inc.

  Apr 2005 - Jul 2005

  Operational Concept Analysis

  •Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken in conjunction with formal corrective training presentations, and report results to senor level management•Coordinates with U.S. and foreign government agencies on interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with US Government regulations•Process/coordinate international hand carries and transportation plans of classified items or materials with foreign embassies, government agencies, providing for the movement of national defense information of the U.S. and our allies •Develop program protection, operations/physical security, and communications security plans, policies, and procedures/training in support of the Ground Missile Defense initial operations deployment programs•Provided program security guidance/training, technology assessments and control plans to Senior Scientist and Program Managers prior to the approved release of sensitive information to foreign persons/governments•Comprehensive knowledge of sources and methods in making foreign disclosure decisions using current U.S./foreign security, classification and disclosure guidance•Reviewed and edited Site Security Standard Operating Procedures for U.S. and UK facilities, insuring both comprehensive and standardized security compliance•Coordinates with U.S. and foreign government agencies on interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with US Government regulations Show less

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  CACI International Inc

  Jul 2005 - Nov 2006

  FOCI, International Security Investigator/Analyst Lead,

  •Exercised senior level knowledge of the NISPOM, DCID 6/3, 6/4, 6/9, ITAR and Industrial Security Operating Manual, U.S. Customs Regulations, U.K, Korean and Canadian export regulations•Perform export compliance and mitigation tasks as it relates to Foreign Ownership Control & Influence (FOCI) and Security Strategies within industry •Experience in reviewing and adjudicating FOCI cases submitted to Defense Security Service for the determination of FOCI mitigation to include: Board Resolution, Security Control Agreements or Voting Trust•Investigated/reviewed Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States and Commodity Jurisdiction cases, evaluate potential threat to U.S. National Security posed by foreign company technology ownership and transfer•Core focus areas are Commercial Military Sales, International Program support, International Agreements, and technology transfer/export control issues •Investigates international security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be implemented•Generates official correspondence to Cognizant Security Authorities concerning adverse information, security violations, and other DCID requirements•Integrates government regulatory requirements with corporate policies and procedures to establish a secure operational environment for special programs•Participants in Security Council meetings assisting in decisions and establishing Defense Policy and Practices•Coordinates with U.S. and foreign government agencies on interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with US Government regulations•Process/coordinate international hand carries and transportation plans of classified items or materials with foreign embassies, government agencies, providing for the movement of national defense information •Monitor governmental regulatory changes in conjunction with industries internal policies and programs Show less

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  Celerity IT

  Nov 2006 - Apr 2007

  Defense Information Security Agency (DISA)

  •Support the Defense Information System Agency initiatives; ensuring IA integrity by conducting Traditional Security Readiness Reviews (SRRs) providing multi-disciplined assessments of DOD commands, components and agencies •SRR elements include personnel, information, physical, industrial, communications, emanations security, counterintelligence and IA security mgt •Assist in the development Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) recommendations;•Conduct gap analysis and evaluation of current C&A documents•Review/develop Contingency Plans and Contingency Test Plans to restore functions, operations, and resources in an emergency situation or following a disruption and prepare all associated documentation •Provide support for training in security related areas; and provided support in the development of security-related policies and all associated documentation.•Maintain accountability of databases for personnel information, physical, technical security (TEMPEST), COMSEC, and Automated Information Systems•Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken in conjunction with formal corrective training presentations, and report results to senor level management Show less

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  Engineering Systems Solution

  Apr 2007 - May 2007

  IA Engineer

  •Experienced in the accreditation and certification of DOD and DHS IA Systems using NIST, FISMA, FIPS and other security regulations, best practices and guidelines•Reviewed existing IA documentation and determine critical task needed to obtain an ATO through DHS•Conduct training for Security Managers and Information Systems Security Managers IA systems, physical, personnel, industrial, communications and security operations •Develop risk assessments based on DHS guidelines and NIST SP 800-30 and prepare associated documentation•Provide expertise in security planning and develop systems security plans in accordance with DHS Guidelines, NIST SP 800-18, NIST SP 800-53, and NIST SP 800-26 (Rev 1) and prepare all associated documentation•Assist in the development Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) recommendations•Conduct gap analysis and evaluation of current C&A documents•Review/develop Contingency Plans and Contingency Test Plans to restore and resume functions, operations, and resources in an emergency situation or following a disruption and prepare all associated documentation•Provide support for training in security related areas; and provided support in the development of security-related policies and all associated documentation. Show less

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  Facility Technology Services, Inc

  Dec 2007 - Mar 2010

  Sr., Security Manager

  •Perform export compliance and mitigation tasks as it relates to Foreign Ownership Control & Influence (FOCI) and Security Strategies within industry •Experience in reviewing and adjudicating FOCI cases submitted to DSS for the determination of FOCI mitigation to include: Board Resolution, Security Control Agreements or Voting Trust•Investigates/reviews Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States and Commodity Jurisdiction cases, evaluate potential threat to U.S. National Security posed by foreign company technology ownership and transfer•Core focus areas are Commercial Military Sales, International Program support, International Agreements, and technology transfer/export control issues •Investigates international security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken•Senior-level knowledge and performance organizing, planning and overseeing the functional security responsibilities of several compartment projects and programs for SCI, SAP/SAR and collateral operations and brief final results as required•Knowledgeable of intelligence community procedures for processing requests for access to SCI and DOD clearances•Generates official correspondence to Cognizant Security Authorities concerning adverse information, security violations, and other DCID requirements•Integrates government regulatory requirements with corporate policies and procedures to establish a secure operational environment for special programs•Senior level knowledge of the NISPOM, DCID 6/3, 6/4, 6/9, ITAR and Industrial Security Operating Manual Show less

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  Intelsat General Corporation

  Jun 2010 - Nov 2010

  Sr. Program Security Mgr

  Facilitate personnel clearance, suitability processes and actions. Perform Liaison functions with Government Representatives. Prepare and coordinate SCI Justifications and SCI debriefings. Draft/Review and correct DD254’s. Facilitate incident statement to the appropriate security agencies.Provide guidance on security policies and procedures. Develops and conducts security education and training for staff members. Provide weekly and monthly security status updates to Proxy Board and Sr. mgt concerning FOCI mitigation under the SSA. Create, implement and enforce SOPs for Security procedures. Liaise with the FSO and Security staff at various locations. Show less

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  McAfee

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

  Contract Special Security Officer

  • Executes a complete understanding of DOD and IC security requirements as well as other national level collateral security and IC directives. •Review and prepare DD-254 for contractors outlining the security requirements of their specific contract in both the collateral and IC communities.• Directly responsible for the development, preparation, implementation, and coordination of complex IC security plans policies and procedures• Communicate and implement advanced technology security integration processes and maintain a complete on-going understanding of DOD and National Intelligence Agency Security requirements • Works closely with government executives, security counterparts, program directors, and executives with other defense industry partners to ensure successful execution of program activity. Show less

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  Telos Corporation

  Apr 2011 - Feb 2012

  Director of Security/FSO

  Manages, Monitors, maintain and report the facility Foreign Ownership Control and Influence (FOCI) matters; maintains corporate compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) under the Defense National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and individual contractual requirements as specified on various DD-254’s. Advises senior staff, managers and employees on all aspects of government and IC security requirements and directives. Maintains physical security requirements for the corporate facility as well as coordinate security-related matters of off-site locations.Supervise security department, including budgeting and personnel-related matters; Review, develop and implement corporate security policies; Provide briefings and presentations to senior management; develop and maintain Emergency Action Plan; Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.Conduct facility inspections; provide audit trail reports on employee facility physical access and clearances using JPAS, JCAVS, C-Cure 800 physical security software and visitor management tool. Show less

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  Argus Eagle, LLC

  Mar 2012 - now

  President/Founder

  Argus Eagle is a minority veteran owned SDVOSB that provides a full range of Industrial Security consulting and working with senior leadership in providing continuous protection and oversight of our countries most valued assets. Headquartered in Maryland, Argus Eagle, LLC has an outstanding past performance and the technical knowledge to assist you in managing your most critical security programs/initiatives and mission. Built on a foundation of integrity, excellence and a commitment to provide sound customer service, the company is structured to implement high caliber consultation on industrial and intelligence community security matters. Past Performance:Argus Eagle, LLC, has sub-contractor experience with the Department of Defense, NASA, NSA and HP. Our past performance is based upon a broad based experienced staff, has enabled companies to successfully navigate the Defense Security Service Vulnerability Assessment process and understand the requirements outlined in the "Security Matrix" program. What Can We Do For You?Argus Eagle, LLC, can provide the flexibility and responsiveness to your industrial security needs, through thoughtful and innovative solutions to the most challenging and dynamic Industrial Security policies and procedural problems faced by the defense industry and intelligence organizations of the United States; to include:• Guidance in physical security and integrated security systems and services, assessing security service needs and proposal development. • Insider Threat, personnel security management services; security clearance, security plans, policies and procedures.• Consults on acts of omission or commission by an insider who intentionally/unintentionally compromises or potentially compromises your ability to accomplish the mission.• Management and safeguarding of industrial security documents, computer systems and platforms.• Part-time FSO placement, RFP/Security SOW review, performance of self-inspections. Show less

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  ExecuTech Strategic Consulting LLC

  Mar 2013 - Aug 2013

  Sr. Security Policy, Analyst IV

  Manages subcontractors to assure program performance. Serves as primary customer contact. Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules develops solutions to program problems, and directs work of those assigned from various departments or areas of organization. Responsible for program growth and/or follow-on business acquisition. Ensures program(s) meet or exceed quality standards and is delivered on time.Leads and directs Project Teams facilitating communication and interaction with the customer. Develops and implements recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated eventualities. Recommends and leads efforts to improve existing processes to improve quality or on-time completionProvide professional experience for DOD/ IC counterintelligence and Law Enforcement, security investigations experience; Information Security Policy experience drafting and revising DOD Directives, Manuals, and Instructions, such as implementing a strong security program to protect classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI) IAW DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-4, DOD Manual 5200.01; Intelligence analysis, Strategic Planning, and Project/Program Management; and military or federal civil service experience in headquarters level positions in the DOD, IC, Joint Staff, Component Services as a staff action and project officer. Show less

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  United States Air Force

  Aug 2013 - May 2024

  Security Program Manager

  Personnel Security:•Establishes and provides policy direction, instructions, procedures, assistance, control systems, and methods in combination with an effective security education program to safeguard and prevent the unauthorized disclosure, compromise, or loss of sensitive, classified information. Identifies and coordinates at the Pentagon, MAJCOM, FOA, USSF, sister services, Congressional Liaison, and with other supporting and affected organizations, collaborating both inside and outside the DAF, DoD agencies, the Federal Government and industry. •Pivotal in providing mission support to ensure the successful stand-up of the newly established U.S. Space Force. Provisioned Personnel Security accounts for members tasked with the USSF standup, and equipped a trusted workforce to establish and baseline the DoD’s newest warfighting Department. •Prepared executive and staff level correspondence on command level personnel security policy guidance related to background investigation eligibility, suitability and access issues to DAF staff and major command (MAJCOM) activities. Promulgates policies and procedures concerning the classification and declassification of government information. •Researched executive orders (EO), codes of Federal regulation, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandums, Director of National Intelligence directives, OPM guidance, and DoD policy for HSPD-12, suitability, and national security issues.•Enlightening voice to OUSD(I&S) and DCSA providing on policy initiatives such as SEAD-3, SEAD-8, and I&S memos on SF-86 processing and the Trusted Workforce 2.0 Implementation Strategy. Coordinated actions in obtaining a legal perspective in determining if marijuana investment is a security concern and therefore a reportable activity for cleared DoD civilians, military, and contractor personnel. As a result of the inquiry, DAF leadership worked with the DNI to distribute updated supplemental guidance to address these issues. Show less

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  GP Strategies Corporation

  May 2024 - now

  Director of Personnel Security

  As the Director of Personnel and Physical Security, I develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize or negate vulnerabilities associated with Foreign Ownership Control or Influence (FOCI).Responsible for administration and maintenance of the GXO Government Services Insider Threat Program and serves as the Insider Threat Program Senior Official.Provide timely and accurate Industrial Security guidance to Human Resources, Recruiting, Contracts, Program Managers and Staff.Administer and provides oversight of all personnel security programs, and maintain DISS, to include processing new applicants for a security clearance, initiating periodic re-investigations, submitting reports on covered individuals, and debriefing individuals from access when no longer required to support a valid government requirement. Show less