Christopher Pence
Peyton,CO
Summary
A Special Security Representative and Veteran with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and over 10 years of proven experience in the United States Army, L3Harris, The Garrett Group, Jacobs and Tyto Athene. Holds a degree in criminal justice and is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Extensive experience in JADE, DISS, and e-QIP investigations, with ICD-705 Course and Site Security Manager certifications.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
US SPACE COMMAND SSO, SENIOR PERSEC REP
Jacobs / Tyto Athene
Peterson, SFB
11.2021 - Current
- Worked in the USSPACECOM Special Security Office (SSO) to ensure control of access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SCI Facilities (SCIFs).
- Certify and receive SCI visitor clearances/accesses.
- Conduct SCI security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, and training on classified material.
- Obtain signed nondisclosure agreements.
- Provide guidance for processing SCI position and eligibility requests.
- Process foreign travel and foreign contacts.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
CPSO Journeyman
ManTech
Schriever, SFB
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed program security, day-to-day security operations, physical security, and personnel security for the Special Access Program section.
- Processed Program Access Requests (PAR) and other personnel security actions.
- Established and maintained personnel security files.
- Monitored and updated security databases for tracking personnel security clearances and accesses.
- Prepared and coordinated visitor certifications, indoctrination briefings, and debriefings for SAP accesses.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
ACSSO
L3Harris
Rockwall, TX
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed personnel, physical, and information security requirements for collateral activities.
- Analyzed Standard Operating Procedures and maintained fixed facility checklists for the Special Security Officer (SSO).
- Conducted security education, investigated and reported security violations, and conducted self-inspections.
- Provided weekly briefings and security refresher training.
- Tracked security clearance investigations and performed administrative support for the FSO, including DISS and e-QIP administration.
Program Security Manager SSO/Site Lead
The Garrett Group
Schriever AFB, CO
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Continuously managed five employees on a day-to-day basis.
- Maintained personnel security records for SAP/SCI related programs using SIMS, JPAS, JADE, and Scattered Castles.
- Performed initial access eligibility determinations and created PARs and SCI nominations.
- Successfully migrated all SCI briefed personnel from JPAS to DISS.
- Achieved a security inspection with no findings, a first for the Schriever SSO's office.
- Developed and implemented security protocols to safeguard personnel and assets.
- Managed a team of security personnel, providing regular training for improved performance and professional growth.
ACPSO/CPSO (Program Security Manager)
L3Harris
Greenville, TX
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Executed Internal Security Controls through compliance assessment reviews and self-inspections.
- Led and assisted with Government Security Investigations, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Conducted initial and annual training with briefed personnel.
- Processed/Created VARS and PARs.
Physical Security Officer
L3Harris
Greenville, TX
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Guarded, patrolled, and policed premises to protect property and personnel.
- Secured and monitored facility access points.
- Examined credentials for individuals entering restricted areas.
- Served on the presidential support team.
Military Police Officer
U.S. Army
07.2007 - 01.2014
Education
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
Paris Jr College
Paris, TX01.2018
Skills
- JADE, DISS, e-QIP, SIMS, JPAS, Scattered Castles, Microsoft Office Suite
- Investigation & Analysis: Security Violation Investigations, Government Security Investigations, INDOC Briefings
- Compliance & Auditing: Internal Security Controls, Compliance Assessment Reviews, Self-Inspections, Staff Assistance Visits, Customer Security Assessments, ICD-705 Standards
- Security Operations: Access Control (SCI/SAP), Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security, Physical Security (SCIF), Visitor Control, Foreign Travel/Contact Processing
Certification
- ICD-705 Training Course
- Construction Surveillance Technician Certification (CST)
- Site Security Manager Training Course (SSM)
Timeline
US SPACE COMMAND SSO, SENIOR PERSEC REP
Jacobs / Tyto Athene
11.2021 - Current
CPSO Journeyman
ManTech
08.2021 - 11.2021
ACSSO
L3Harris
05.2021 - 08.2021
Program Security Manager SSO/Site Lead
The Garrett Group
12.2018 - 05.2021
ACPSO/CPSO (Program Security Manager)
L3Harris
05.2017 - 12.2018
Physical Security Officer
L3Harris
03.2015 - 05.2017
Military Police Officer
U.S. Army
07.2007 - 01.2014
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
Paris Jr College
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Current Top Secret Security Clearance: DCID 6/4 (SCI) with CI Polygraph CE Date Current