Job opening: Secure Facilities Manager
Salary: $104 227 - 161 549 per year
Published at: Nov 08 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The Secretary of the Senate's Senate Security Office is seeking a Secure Facilities Manager. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa.
Duties
NATURE OF WORK
This is technical work assisting the Director of Senate Security in the management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) within the Senate, ensuring compliance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705. The areas of responsibility include routine inspections, updates, and construction of secure spaces. Additional work includes projects to support cleared facilities management as well as assisting the Office with technical and communications security matters. Work is bound by Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; and the Senate Ethics Manual, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensure Senate SCIFs are in compliance with ICD 705 and act as a liaison on behalf of the Senate to the accrediting authority.
Engage in thorough and routine inspections of existing SCIFs and certify established security procedures are being adhered to.
Manage SCIF construction projects, working with various Senate Security Managers and accrediting authority officials to approve and oversee any necessary updates to secure facilities.
Act as subject matter expert on physical security SCIF requirements; maintain awareness of technical based threats; and develop mitigation strategies.
Assist with technical security; support Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) engagements as necessary.
Help maintain the Office’s classified local area network (LAN) and support various classified networks and secure communications programs and equipment.
Support the Office’s facilities maintenance work, which may include working outside of normal business hours.
Maintain security records and manage personnel access to Senate Security SCIF.
Maintain current knowledge of Senate Security’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and the Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan; participate in periodic exercises and drills.
As part of the Secretary’s customer service initiative (known as R.A.T.E.), provide all customers with the highest level of customer service.
Requirements
- For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa
Qualifications
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed
in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks or discomforts, and requires
the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing,
bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds. Must be able to
safely perform physical duties associated with the job (i.e. utilization of a
ladder, removing ceiling tiles, inspecting tight spaces, etc.).Also requires the
use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of
communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier. Regular,
predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties.
Work also requires physical presence in the Office, except as otherwise
required by the Office of the Secretary.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSWork requires a bachelor’s
degree and at least two years of direct experience in SCIF accreditation and/or
management, along with corresponding experience in the fields of physical
security, technical security, and communications security. Knowledge of
Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705.Experience in
conducting inspections/assessments of SCIFs.General
familiarity handling a wide range of physical security matters to include
intrusion detections systems, perimeter countermeasures, security assessments,
construction security procedures.Ability to read
blueprints, design plans, and construction related documents.Basic
understanding of the capabilities, operating requirements, and program
operation of secure video teleconferencing (VTC), classified networks, and
various other telecommunications operating systems; familiar with TEMPEST
standards.Basic knowledge of
the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn
more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the
Senate.Impeccable
attention to detail.Demonstrated
success in managing competing priorities with minimal direction or supervision. Strong
interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with others; able to
work as a team and also independently to accomplish the mission. Excellent
judgement, professional demeanor, and flexibility. Strong
analytical/problem solving skills, with a focus on creatively solving problems
efficiently and securely.Ability to clearly
communicate guidance and recommendations both verbally and in writing. Skill in
organizing and maintaining schedules.Ability to
accurately maintain a variety of administrative records.Ability to use
tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.LICENSES,
CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTSUnited States citizenship.Active Top Secret
clearance required, TS/SCI preferred.Ability to obtain and
maintain access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI) and Restricted
Data (RD).Completion of an
Intelligence Community Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)
Course (ICD 705)PREFERRED TRAININGSecurity
Containers and Locking HardwareConstruction
Security Course Completion of
Technical Surveillance and Countermeasures (TSCM) Course
Education
See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications.
Contacts
- Address Secretary of the Senate, Human Resources
Hart Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510
- Email: [email protected]
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