Diplomatic Facility Security Lead

Office of the Director of National Intelligence; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Director of National Intelligence in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to lead construction security for US diplomatic facilities abroad and domestic sites requiring high-level protection.

The role emphasizes planning, risk mitigation, and coordination with DoS planning teams, IC security experts, and ODNI management to ensure robust security across critical projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in security planning and risk mitigation across complex facilities.
• Knowledge of DoS, IC, and OSBP security requirements is advantageous.
• Ability to coordinate with government and industry partners and to brief executives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the construction of United States diplomatic facilities abroad in critical threat environments and for domestic facilities requiring high levels of security.
• Coordinate DoS planning and construction teams, technical security staff, and general contractor security staff to ensure security plans are followed.
• Develop and review ODNI security plans, procedures, and countermeasures for ongoing and proposed projects in domestic and overseas building construction and transportation issues.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate risks in dynamic construction projects and ensure adherence to relevant security requirements.
• Facilitate construction coordination meetings and brief ODNI leadership with status reports and strategic recommendations.

Job description

Office of the Director of National Intelligence in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to lead construction security for US diplomatic facilities abroad and domestic sites requiring high-level protection.

The role emphasizes planning, risk mitigation, and coordination with DoS planning teams, IC security experts, and ODNI management to ensure robust security across critical projects.