Critical Infrastructure (Fuels, Transportation, and Water) Analyst, SME (Security Clearance Required)

VulnU; Virginia; On-site; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF’s Security and Resilience practice in Dahlgren, VA is seeking an experienced Critical Infrastructure Analyst SME to support DoD mission assurance and defense-critical infrastructure programs. The role requires working in a cleared environment and maintaining an active security clearance.

You will assess infrastructure sectors, analyze threats, and develop options to protect systems from physical and cyber risks while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3 years of experience in infrastructure analysis or utilities domains.
• Experience in operations of electric power, water, or transportation assets.
• US Citizenship and active in-scope security clearance required.
• Proficiency with GIS software and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess critical infrastructure sectors and analyze threats.
• Identify resilience gaps and options to protect infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teammates on infrastructure analyses.
• Document analyses with high attention to detail.
• Respond to quick-turn tasks and deliver detailed analyses.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

GIS software

Threat analysis

Data interpretation

Security clearance

Communication

Public databases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Security and Resilience practice at ICF is actively recruiting for experienced Critical Infrastructure (Fuels, Transportation, and Water) Analyst, SME's (Subject Matter Expert) to join our team based in Dahlgren, VA. This essential role requires experience working in a cleared environment with an active security clearance to support the U.S. Department of Defense’s mission assurance, defense critical infrastructure, and related security and resilience programs.Responsibilities:Critical Infrastructure (Fuels, Transportation, and Water) Analyst SME's are responsible for assessing available critical infrastructure in an area of concern; analyzing threats; assessing impacts to customers if disrupted, damaged, or destroyed; and seeking options to protect infrastructure from physical and cyber-attacks, natural disasters, and other risks.Duties include:Use technical expertise to understand the systems and operations of critical infrastructure sectors –water, energy, chemical, transportation, telecommunications, and others.Analyze various aspects of civilian and military utilities and other infrastructure to determine resilience.Collaborate with teammates on infrastructure analyses.Document analyses with high attention to detail.Respond to quick-turn tasks and complete detailed analyses.Occasional travel may be required.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a related field.3 years of experience in areas such as:Operation of electric power assets and systems, water and wastewater systems, transportation modes, all forms of telecommunications, data centers, etc.Engineering, design, and planning of infrastructure systems.Resource planning and analysis.Researching public and secure databases.Applying sector-specific modeling tools.Use of GIS software in analysis.Minimum of 1 year of consulting experience.US Citizenship is required due to client requirements.Active, in-scope US Government-issued Security clearance is required.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in mission assurance, homeland security, infrastructure protection, or related safety and security policies.5 years of professional experience, including recent experience in a cleared setting.DoD experience (civilian or military).High-level security clearance is preferred.Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.Exceptional planning and organizational skills with a focus on timely completion and attention to detail.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.Ability to adjust work pace to match client priorities and competing demands, especially for quick turn needs.Professionalism in providing onsite support, including good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary, confidential, and government classified information.Highly disciplined, self-starter requiring minimal guidance.Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Bot and Third-Party ApplicationsPlease note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation icf.com for assistance.Working at ICFICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage PolicyAt ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:$74,090.00 - $125,954.00