Physical Security System Specialist [3000P3]

Physical Security System Specialist

ProSidian seeks a Physical Security System Specialist in CONUS - Mid Atlantic Washington Metropolitan Area (Northern Virginia | Washington DC | Maryland) to support an engagement for a cabinet-level department of the US Govt. concerned with the US' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material. The Agency's Office of Enterprise Assessment (EA) provides leadership and Senior Managers with an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the Agency's policies and site performance in the areas of safeguards and security, cyber security, emergency management, environment, safety, health, and other critical functions as directed by the Secretary. As the Agency Program Management Improvement Officer (PMIO), the EA Office supports priorities for maintaining a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent and reducing the threat of nuclear proliferation, overseeing the US' energy supply, carrying out the environmental clean-up from the Cold War nuclear mission, and supporting The Agency's 17 National Laboratories.

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide technical and administrative support a "check and balance" function by objectively : 1) observing and reporting on the performance of Federal and contractor organizations' implementation of security and safety policies and programs, 2) applying enforcement actions to contractor organizations for poor performance in adhering to legally enforceable security and safety requirements, and 3) developing and delivering security and safety training programs that reflect best practices and lessons learned from EA independent assessments to enhance workforce performance. This includes technical expertise to perform the effort for a full scope of oversight program and support activities for the enforcement and training programs in the areas of safeguards and security; cyber security; emergency management; and environment, safety, and health; as well as general and cross-cutting support.

This is a Engagement Team addition to the project. Physical Security System Specialist Candidates shall work to support requirements for CLIN 1000 : Management And Technical Crosscutting Activities (Time And Materials (T&M)) [For Activities Related To General And Cross-Cutting Support]

Qualifications

The Physical Security System Specialist shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word / Excel / Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones / delivery schedules as outlined.

Education : For a position where a Bachelor's degree is required, a Master's degree can substitute for five years of relevant commercial or government experience. A degree must be from an accredited college or university. Applicant must possess at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, in such fields as an engineering discipline, business administration, or security management.

Experience : Applicant must have at least 10 years of relevant commercial or government experience, which includes at least 5 years of relevant security-related experience and at least 5 years of experience in conducting appraisals. Applicant must have detailed knowledge of the Agency Missions, sites, facilities, operations, and organizational roles and responsibilities. Applicant must demonstrate detailed knowledge in physical protection aspects of safeguards and security programs including vulnerability assessment techniques, site safeguards and security plans, physical security, protective force operations, and interfaces among physical protection, material control and accountability, and personnel security.

Applicant must have detailed knowledge of a wide range of physical security hardware including alarm systems, assessment systems, barriers, communications equipment, and advanced techniques for protecting high value security assets. The applicant must demonstrate the ability to evaluate the application of a wide range of security requirements, plans, systems, and procedures sufficient to evaluate compliance with regulations and standards and the overall effectiveness of a program.

The applicant must possess knowledge of techniques to protect special nuclear materials and classified matter against diversion, theft, sabotage and espionage, including from insider threats. Applicant must have a good understanding of Agency mission objectives and an ability to help line management identify solutions to complex problems. Applicant must have a demonstrated ability to develop reports and presentations (verbal and written) that are understandable to a management audience. The position requires an individual with excellent oral and written communications skills, and a proven ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment.

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones / delivery schedules as outlined.

Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

Work shall be conducted at the CONUS - Mid Atlantic Washington Metropolitan Area (Northern Virginia | Washington DC | Maryland)

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.

Core Competencies

Other Requirements

Benefits and Highlights

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights : Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees :