Physical Security Specialist II - Regional Coordinator

Cherokee Nation Businesses; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in federal contracting seeks a Physical Security Specialist II Regional Coordinator in Arlington, VA. This role involves coordinating security standards, conducting assessments, and providing expert advice to Department decision-makers. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in physical security, along with strong communication and analytical skills. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and 401K.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5 years of experience in Physical Security or Risk Management.
• Ability to learn and apply security standards quickly.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate security standards and legislative waivers.
• Conduct surveys and assess physical security vulnerabilities.
• Provide briefings for Department leaders.

Skills

Teamwork

Writing Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Budgetary Accounting

Organizational Skills

IT Competence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5 years experience in Physical Security

Tools

SharePoint

Office 365

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Physical Security Specialist II Regional Coordinator

• This position requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance to be considered.

Serve as primary authors of official documents detailing physical security conditions for Department decision makers. Support a geographical region's senior physical security specialist (Section Chief) or Branch Chief.

Compensation & Benefits :

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Physical Security Specialist II Regional Coordinator : Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Physical Security Specialist II Regional Coordinator Responsibilities Include :

• Coordinates legislative waivers and standards exception requests is a direct and primary responsibility of PSP Physical Security Specialists.
• Develops a mastery of policy related to legislative requirements and Department / Interagency physical security standards.
• Coordinates the surveying of official Chief of Mission and Department facilities and residential properties overseas and domestically, documenting and assessing deficiencies related to standards, and managing and mitigating risk associated with physical security vulnerabilities.
• Provides in-person briefings or written briefing papers for Department leaders, Department oversight bodies, and other high-level U.S. Government decision-makers.
• Becomes thoroughly familiar with their assigned posts' levels of compliance with residential security standards and serve as sources of expertise and advice on residential security countermeasures for RSOs overseas.
• Tracks residential security yearly budgets and ensure compliance with Department funding and budgeting timeline requirements.
• Serves as primary PSP points of contact for RSOs on the Department's Soft Target program. They serve as Department experts on countermeasures appropriate for soft targets, primarily but not limited to schools overseas attended by children of Chief of Mission personnel.
• Coordinates soft target funding requests from RSOs in conjunction with OBO elements.
• Coordinates design reviews of OBO projects to ensure compliance with OSPB standards, and domestically, to A Bureau and GSA related to domestic standards compliance.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Physical Security Specialist II Regional Coordinator Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested :

• Bachelor's degree education; or 5 years of continuous, direct work experience in Physical Security countermeasures or Risk Management.
• Ability to rapidly learn and apply DS, legislative, and Department / Interagency standards, and physical / residential security requirements.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team building experience with those who are not direct reports.
• Excellent writing skills to including editing, ability to identify grammar mistakes, contextual errors, and ability to ensure products conform to established standards.
• Experience drafting policy, procedures, memos, cables, and preparing reports for executives for decision making.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills that can explain complex details to different audiences including working level employees, senior leadership and subject matter experts.
• Proven skills in basic data analysis, statistical analysis and demonstrated attention to detail.
• Skilled in basic budgetary accounting procedures and recordkeeping.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and track activity.
• Organized, self-starter who has demonstrated they are internally motivated, take ownership of their program, can work well independently or with a team, and with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated IT competence : current SharePoint, Office 365, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret level clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information :

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNSP is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Legal Disclaimer : Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com / careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

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