Silas D. Deevers
Phoenix
Summary
Knowledgeable Site Security Officer with background in project coordination and successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Delivered crucial support in organizing events and streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated proficiency in communication and problem-solving to improve team collaboration and project outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disaster Relief Coordinator
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs
11.2023 - Current
- FEMA Contractor Oversight: Regularly monitored FEMA contractor performance to ensure adherence to security requirements and contractual obligations.
- Site Compliance & Verification: Visited work sites statewide to verify contract compliance and ensure the scope of work was met and maintained throughout construction.
- Stakeholder Communication: Communicated with counties and cities holding open contracts with FEMA and the State of Arizona.
- Mitigation Strategy Networking: Networked with city officials to discuss and promote mitigation strategies for floods, fires, and infrastructure failure.
- Budget Coordination: Networked with Grants and Administration regarding the Mitigation budget and funding opportunities.
- Emergency Management Coordination: Coordinated with Emergency Management agencies on disaster preparedness and response efforts.
- Sub-Applicant Notification: Informed sub-applicants of project awards, initiating the grant process.
- Financial Manual Review: Reviewed the State Accounting Manual to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Grant Application Development: Developed applications for sub-applicants to secure FEMA grant funding for both non-disaster and disaster mitigation projects.
- Project Completion Verification: Performed site inspections with FEMA to confirm project completion and adherence to standards.
- Project Closeout Management: Communicated with FEMA to submit project closeout packages, ensuring proper documentation and finalization.
- Professional Development: Attended Mitigation conferences to stay current on best practices and regional initiatives.
- Contract Compliance Enforcement: Ensured adherence to local, state, and federal contract guidelines throughout project lifecycles.
Military Intelligence Officer (35A) (Special Security Representative and Foreign Intelligence Liaison Officer)
Arizona Army National Guard
12.2024 - 09.2025
- SCIF Access Control: Managed access to the SCIF, verifying clearances and need-to-know for all personnel.
- Incident Management: Developed and managed the incident response program, handling all security breaches and violations.
- Compliance & Inspections: Conducted regular SCIF inspections to ensure adherence to DoDM 5105.21 Volumes 1-3 and proper SCI material storage.
- Intelligence Oversight: Ensured SCIF compliance with DoDM 5240.1.
- Personnel Security Briefings: Delivered TS/SCI briefings to over 240 personnel, ensuring understanding of security protocols.
- Emergency Planning: Maintained and updated the SCIF’s emergency plan for rapid response to security events.
- Reporting to Higher Authority: Reported ongoing security violations and infractions to AFRICOM leadership.
- Travel Briefings: Ensured SCI-cleared service members received comprehensive travel briefings prior to foreign travel.
- Investigation Support: Conducted employee investigations related to security incidents and policy violations.
- T-SCIF Transfer Management: Facilitated secure transfer of Temporary SCIFs, enhancing embassy force protection.
- Intelligence Oversight Training: Trained staff on Intelligence Oversight processes and procedures.
- Partner Relationship Building: Cultivated strong relationships with intelligence partners in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Germany, Austria, Portugal, and Greece.
- Intelligence Exchange Coordination: Facilitated intelligence sharing with partners, implementing BICES for expedited delivery.
- Foreign Access Management: Coordinated base access to Camp Lemmonier for partner intelligence personnel.
- RFI Management & Dissemination: Managed the collection and dissemination of RFIs within the CJTF-HOA mission.
- Intelligence Community Collaboration: Organized collaboration to ensure timely responses to partner RFI questions.
- SOP Development: Created SOPs for future liaison officers to ensure continuity of partnerships.
- Proactive Communication: Maintained open and effective communication channels with partner nations.
- Partner Support: Ensured partner nations received necessary support for intelligence exchanges.
- Long-Term Partnership Focus: Focused on building long-term, sustainable partnerships with foreign intelligence services.
- Security Awareness: Maintained awareness of the specific guidelines surrounding intelligence exchanges with partner nations.
Human Resources/Finance Specialist (42A) (Primary Joint Human Resources and Joint Finance staffer)
Arizona Army National Guard
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Deployment Lifecycle Management: Managed the complete in/out processing for National Guard personnel deploying to and returning from the border mission, ensuring a seamless transition.
- Personnel Accountability & Reporting: Maintained accurate personnel rosters, tracked mission strength, and provided timely reporting to higher headquarters, ensuring complete accountability.
- Leave Management & Operational Coverage: Processed leave requests while proactively ensuring adequate staffing levels to maintain essential mission functions.
- Military Pay Administration: Administered and corrected pay for both Air Force and Army personnel on Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) orders, ensuring accurate compensation.
- Awards & Recognition Management: Prepared and submitted recommendations for awards and decorations, recognizing personnel contributions and achievements.
- Personnel Action Processing: Efficiently processed personnel actions (promotions, reclassifications) for deployed personnel, maintaining accurate records.
- Personnel Tracking System Implementation: Implemented and maintained a robust personnel accountability system to track location and status, enhancing situational awareness.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Generated accurate financial reports detailing personnel costs associated with the border mission, providing critical data for budget management.
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) Oversight: Monitored GPC transactions to ensure strict compliance with regulations, mitigating financial risk.
- Audit Preparation & Support: Prepared for and supported financial audits, ensuring data integrity and adherence to auditing standards.
- Financial Reporting to Stakeholders: Prepared and submitted financial reports to higher headquarters, providing clear and concise budgetary updates.
- Account Reconciliation & Fraud Prevention: Reconciled accounts to ensure accuracy and proactively identify and prevent potential fraud.
- Budget Management & Cost Control: Tracked expenditures and ensured the mission remained within its allocated budget, demonstrating fiscal responsibility.
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development: Developed and implemented SOPs for finance handling, ensuring continuity of operations and knowledge transfer.
- Payroll Processing & Coordination: Submitted bi-weekly pay charts to Grants and Administration for accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Travel Authorization & Compliance: Provided Defense Travel System (DTS) briefings, ensuring personnel compliance with travel regulations.
- Leave Tracking & Management: Maintained accurate tracking of leave hours for all deployed service members.
- Military Allowance Administration: Managed Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) tracking for over 300 service members.
- Administrative Documentation & Review: Oversaw all administrative documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Personnel Documentation Preparation: Prepared comprehensive documentation for promotions, awards, and duty status changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications, Military Leadership
Arizona State University
05.2024
Certificate of Completion - undefined
Military Intelligence (35A) Basic Officers Leader Course
10.2024
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Risk analysis
- Intelligence analysis
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Process improvement
Websites
Accomplishments
Successfully helped accredit multiple SCIFs in numerous countries and ensured compliance with federal security policy and regulation.
Affiliations
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs
Arizona Army National Guard
Certification
DIA SSO Course, Acquisitions and Contracting Basics in the NISP, Business Structures in the NISP, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025, Derivative Classification, Developing a Security Education and Training Program, Electronic Security Systems, Exterior Security Lighting, Facility Clearances in the NISP, Industrial Security Basics, Industrial to Industrial Security, Intro to Information Security, Intro to Personnel Security, Intro to Physical Security, Lock and Key Systems, Marking Special Categories of Classified Information, Original Classification, Preparing the DD Form 254, Protecting Assets in the NISP, Special Access Programs Overview, Storage Containers and Facilities, FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities, Intro to Risk Management, International Visit Requests, Transmission and Transportation for DoD, Clearances in Industrial Security, DoD Mandatory Controlled Unclassified Information CUI Training
Timeline
Military Intelligence Officer (35A) (Special Security Representative and Foreign Intelligence Liaison Officer)
Arizona Army National Guard
12.2024 - 09.2025
Disaster Relief Coordinator
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs
11.2023 - Current
Human Resources/Finance Specialist (42A) (Primary Joint Human Resources and Joint Finance staffer)
Arizona Army National Guard
03.2021 - 08.2022
Certificate of Completion - undefined
Military Intelligence (35A) Basic Officers Leader Course
Bachelor of Science - Communications, Military Leadership
Arizona State University
Security Clearance
TS//SCI
Veteran Preference
Yes
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