This document is a resume for James Barner. It summarizes his experience in project management, security, compliance, and investigations over 33 years working for Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding and Northrop Grumman Newport News. He has held several leadership roles, including Classified Information Control Officer and managing over 150 security investigations annually. Barner also has experience in criminal investigations, safety coordination, nonprofit work, and has obtained several certifications in relevant fields. He holds a Bachelor's degree from James Madison University.

1. James Barner
4693 Captain John Smith  Williamsburg, VA 23185  C: (757) 920-3786  jimbarner01@gmail.com
Professional Summary & Accomplishments
Talented project management/security/compliance Professional with a proven track record of
managing programs in a high-volume atmosphere. Skilled at interacting with customers and delivering
a quality work product. Hard worker, quick learner, with expertise in:
 Project management
 Strategic thinking
 Government compliance
 Compliance auditing
 Investigation
 Researching
 Analysis
 Problem solving
 People management
 Leadership
 Presentations/Training
 Teamwork
Demonstrated Leadership as Program Lead, managing the safeguarding and company/government
compliance of all classified documents, materials, components, buildings, and information systems within a
26,000 employee cleared industrial defense company. D.o.D. “SECRET” clearance 33 years.
Led cross-functional internal security audit teams resulting in an annual audit rating of “Superior” (first
time for company) awarded by external government audit agency Defense Security Service (DSS).
Excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as proven experience in team development.
Reduced department overhead costs by developing training aids to decrease reported security violations
caused by improper handling and safeguarding of classified information. Trained thousands of personnel.
Program Lead individually managing annual average of over 150 Information Security (InfoSec)
investigations to conclusion; reporting to upper management as well as DSS. Collaborate with Information
System Security Managers to sanitize classified spillages and develop preventative actions.
Managed staff as Acting Chief Investigator. Planned, directed, and executed company criminal
investigations; assisted local, state, and federal law enforcement personnel. (31,000 employees onsite)
Saved company over $13 million dollars reducing Workers Compensation cost avoidance settlements.
Saved company additional millions of dollars by obtaining substantial evidence of fraud on an individual
claimant. Work ensured U.S. Federal attorneys the 1st Federal fraud conviction at company. Media publicity
of case deterred future fraudulent claims; generated snowball effect of further successful prosecutions.
Managed projects such as: coordinating and directing employees, contractors, and consultants in the
planning, design, installation, and implementation of company’s initial AV/VTC conferencing systems .
Served 10 years as Building Security/Safety Coordinator for 7-floor office building; approximately 1700
personnel. Developed /administered safety and security training.
Professional Experience
Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding (NYSE: HII), Newport News, VA
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is the world’s premier manufacturer of Nuclear-Powered Naval
Aircraft Carriers and Submarines with a workforce of up to 26,000 and annual revenues of 3.0 Billion.
Classified Information Control Officer (CICO), 2013-2015 – Program Lead. Oversee/audit 220
departments to ensure company and Defense Security Service compliance in the handling, processing,
and safeguarding of classified information (documents, components, buildings, information systems).

2. James Barner
Professional Experience continued
Develop, administer, and manage security programs and procedures for classified and/or proprietary
materials, documents, and equipment. Study and implement federal security regulations that apply to
company operations. Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with
regulations from government agencies. Prepare manuals outlining regulations, and establish procedures for
handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitors access to restricted records
and materials. Conduct security education classes and security audits. Investigate security violations and
prepare reports specifying preventative actions to be taken.
InfoSec Investigations – Program Lead, 2010-2013 – Investigated the loss, compromise, or suspected
compromise of classified information and controlled unclassified information. Reported findings and
corrective actions to the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and to the U.S. Defense Security Service.
Northrop Grumman Newport News (NGNN), Newport News, VA
Senior Operations Coordinator, 2001-2010 – Supported aircraft carrier/submarine product model
design visualization tools and implementation. Facilitated primarily CVN 21 technology and security.
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), Newport News, VA
Acting Chief Investigator, 1997-2000 – Managed staff. Planned, directed, and executed criminal
investigations as well as assisted local, state, and federal law enforcement personnel.
Company Criminal Investigator, 1986-2000 – Led and conducted individual/team investigations of all
types. Reported results to company attorneys, physicians, and Director of Security. Testified in court.
Special Force Security, 1982-1986 – Selected to new program of physical security SWAT team at a
31,000 employee cleared industrial defense plant. Enforced company policies. Protected employees/assets.
Nonprofit Organization, Williamsburg, VA
Director of Youth/Children’s Program, 1999-2008 (Part-time, in addition to full time job) - taught;
mentored; coached; created, wrote, and developed curriculum; directed fundraising projects and
community outreach projects; supervised staff; administrated budget.
Education
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY – Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science Degree – Communication
Minor: Business Administration
Minor: Psychology
Certifications, Awards, and Professional Associations
 Emerging Leadership Program graduate
 Dale Carnegie School graduate
 Certificates of Lean Practice
 TAP Awards for Quality Improvement
 Numerous Safety/Security Certifications
 USO Volunteer
 Member ASIS (Security Professionals)
 Hampton Police Academy School
 White Collar Crimes School
 Private Investigation-DCJS-VA
 Microsoft & Comp TIA “A+” Courses
 Operation Blessing Volunteer