A Day in the Life – Hannah
What is your title?
Functional Analyst (SME)/ Security Oversight. I provide subject matter expertise for Lifecycle and Oversight for Navy programs through items such as Security Classification Guides, disestablishment packages, etc.
What drew you to CSCI? Why did you choose to work here? How was the switch for you?
After meeting the people who worked here and learning about the position it was an easy choice to make.
It was an easy switch. I had come from 7 years in the Federal Government and had worked within this community, so I was able to start contributing right away.
What makes CSCI different than your previous workplaces?
Working in the Federal Government meant working within a wider community, but as CSCI is a smaller workplace I get to know everyone and it feels close-knit.
What do you like best about working at CSCI?
I love the people I work with and the how close my co-workers and I are. Not a day goes by where I am not laughing or smiling because of my team mates.
What is an example of a success story you have had at CSCI? How did you achieve success on that project or endeavor?
The customer needed to create a process/procedure with ready-to-fill templates to disseminate to the community and I was able to be the one to help create those processes and procedures that will be used now by the DoD community.
What advice would you give to someone looking to pursue a role like yours? Are there specific character traits or skills/certifications someone should possess?
For my role it is important that one is organized and able to deal with a fast moving environment. Knowing Department of Navy policy is also imperative to be familiar with.
What are the most rewarding parts of your job?
Being able to lead a group of individuals to work as a Team.
Witnessing individuals progress in knowledge and become better as the project moves forward.
What’s on your playlist when you’re focusing on a project at work and when you travel?
I have an eclectic music taste but a few favorites I put on while I work include Taylor Swift, Serj Tankian, The Scratch, Charlie XCX, My Chemical Romance, 100 GECS, Grimes, and Creedence Clearwater Revival.