Physical Security Specialist

Parsons; Montana; On-site; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a skilled Physical Security Specialist to support federal construction programs. You will lead site security plans, perform BCOES reviews, track security submittals, and coordinate site access management across projects.

The role requires an Active Secret clearance and aBachelor's degree (8+ years) or a Master’s (6+ years), with experience in ICD 705, UFC, and DoD manuals. You will collaborate with COR, contractors, and SMEs to resolve security challenges and ensure operations

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience, or a Master's with 6+ years.
• Experience providing physical security support for secure facilities per ICD 705, UFC, and DoD manuals.
• Strong communication and coordination to convey information to leadership and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide security reviews and feedback on BC0ES elements.
• Track, review, and report security submittals to COR.
• Develop and update Site Security Access Management Plans (SSAMPs) to meet CSP requirements.
• Manage design approvals and records of Accrediting Official (AO) review and design concurrence.
• Organize security meetings and ensure on-site inspections and access control processes.
• Serve as USACE focal point for base/restricted/secure area access requests with SMEs to resolve challenges.
• Maintain continuity of operations by applying security lessons learned across programs.
• Document and track security deficiencies from inception to resolution, advising if contractor changes apply.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience

Master's degree with 6+ years of experience

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Physical Security Specialist to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide security related Biddability, Constructability, Operability, Environmental and Sustainability (BCOES) reviews and feedback.

• Track, review, and report to the COR on security-related construction submittals.

• Assist the construction contractors with development/updates of Site Security Access Management Plans (SSAMPs) to meet contract incorporated Construction Security Plan (CSP) requirements.

• Manage procedure for design approvals and records of Accrediting Official (AO) review and design concurrence.

• Organize partnering/preconstruction security meetings and regular security related construction meetings.

• Facilitate coordination between construction contractors and Site Security Manager (SSM) for on-site inspections and secure site access control; create records and reports of these actions.

• Serve as the USACE focal point for base, restricted area, and secure area access requests. Serve as the Resident Office point of contact, engaging District and Center of Expertise Subject Matter Experts (Cx SMEs), as necessary, to help resolve secure area construction challenges as they arise.

• Maintain continuity of operations between the construction contracts ensuring security related lessons learned are implemented across the program.

• Document and track construction security deficiencies from inception to resolution. Assist project engineers to determine if deficiencies are covered under the construction contract or if they are to be categorized as a user request contract change.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Secret security clearance

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.

• Experience providing physical security support in the construction, modification, and/or expansion of secure facilities in accordance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and applicable Department of Defense (DoD) Manuals.

• Communication (oral/written) and coordination skills to prepare and execute effective transmission of information to leadership, groups, and individuals from different backgrounds.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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