Security Specialist

Security Specialist (Government Programs)

The Security Specialist (Government Programs) supports ATFP initiatives and critical facility security programs. This position is located in the Northern Virginia / Washington Metro area and involves CONUS travel.

Duties

• Provide program management and subject matter expertise related to ATFP and security of critical facilities.
• Perform assessments and surveys, produce reports, analyses, and plans.
• Assess the effectiveness of existing plans and develop methodology and practices for effective, rapid implementation of these plans.
• Recommend procedural and technological solutions to improve the ATFP posture within the scope of the mission.
• Research and assess existing and emerging force protection technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent work experience in a security or military related field. (7 years' experience will be equivalent to a B.A. or B.S. degree)
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS clearance, preferably with Polygraph.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both in the written and spoken word.
• Must be able to produce ATFP-related reports/products using MS Office applications.
• Must having documented/verifiable previous work experience with security operations,
• Have expertise in individual and collective training of units responsible for ATFP mission.
• Must be medically qualified for travel to semi-permissive and non-permissive areas and be able to successfully qualify to standardized weapons qualification course. Must be able to complete and pass a comprehensive physical examination.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Job requires intermittent exposure to all weather conditions, as well as intermittent sitting, walking, running, climbing, squatting, stretching, bending and kneeling.
• Must have a valid driver's license and US passport.