Sr. Program Manager

Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Sr. Program Manager #5414. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59 pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Duties

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Directs technical physical security implementation projects for a portfolio (one-third) of the over 460 Senate state offices, including design, contractor quote evaluation and approval, and construction of security infrastructure, and the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of security systems.

Oversees emergency and continuity planning and emergency preparedness of each office staff.

Acts as the primary program interface with each Senator's leadership team to ensure the Senate's security services are applied consistently. Routinely briefs all levels of the organization regarding vulnerability assessments, threat analysis, and security assessment in the legislative branch environment. Works closely with the State Office Readiness Program (SORP) PMs to provide information on principles and current planning methods for continuity of business and recovery operations and emergency management.

Collects, analyzes, and delivers program status reports to ensure adherence to SAA security program methodologies in state offices.

Travels quarterly to provide security and emergency preparedness training to staff and review office security systems and implementation.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at

Qualifications

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

• State Office Readiness Program Daily Duty Representative.
• Senate Operations Center state office liaison.
• Travel for state office visits and training, including independently representing the SAA to state and local first responder agencies and other federal agencies (e.g., USMS, FPS).
• SAA Command Center Duty Representative.

Required Work Experience

• 8-10 years of experience in Physical Security and/or Emergency Management.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• A driver's license (SORP).
• Knowledge of physical security principles, systems, and operations, including assessment, implementation, alarm system installation, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of emergency management and preparedness principles.
• Able to understand architectural drawings and schematics.
• PSP and/or PMP certifications desired.
• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Working Conditions

• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• Moderate (carrying of items less than 50 pounds).

Education

Associate's Degree.

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io with "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.

No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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