Senior Construction Security Officer

US Office of the Director of National Intelligence; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

US Office of the Director of National Intelligence seeks a senior leader to spearhead proactive counterintelligence and security initiatives across the United States government. The role requires overseeing complex facilities projects, including architecture studies and building operations, while coordinating with diverse stakeholders to ensure mission readiness and safety.

The incumbent will interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction specifications, applying ADA, OSHA, and EPA

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex engineering/construction facilities projects.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction specs.
• Deep knowledge of accessibility, safety, and environmental regulations as they relate to facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive counterintelligence and security activities across the U.S. government.
• Oversee multiple facilities projects, space management, design, construction, occupancy, and operations.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction specs to inform decisions.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and ensure compliance with relevant policies.

Skills

Facility management

Security program management

Leadership

Blueprint interpretation

Tools

Computer Automated Facility Management Systems

Job description

Lead proactive counterintelligence and security activities across the United States government, integrating the instruments of national power to detect, report, deter, disrupt, investigate, exploit, and defeat foreign intelligence threats. This is an excepted service GS-15 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-15 and one level below. Current federal employees at the GS-15 and one level below may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-13 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personal Action (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement) to verify their status of eligibility.

Superior ability to manage complex engineering/construction facilities projects, architecture studies and projects, and building operations as well as the ability to oversee the management of multiple facilities and oversee maintenance and operations.

Expert ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, construction specifications, and other facilities documents, and make informed decisions regarding the interpretations of this information. Expert knowledge of American with Disabilities Act standards, the Occupational Safety Health Administration, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations, safety measures, and Architectural/Engineering Codes. Expert knowledge of Computer Automated Facility Management Systems as well as Building Automated Systems for multi-site locations.

Superior ability to develop financial forecasts, conduct analysis, and lead facility projects concerning space management, design, construction, occupancy, and warranty.

Expert knowledge of IC and DoS overseas building operations and diplomatic security systems, standards, and requirements, including technical, physical, procedural, transit security elements and technical security countermeasures.

Expert knowledge of IC components, security programs, processes, practices, and methodologies, as well as how physical and technical security is incorporated into US facilities overseas.

Expert knowledge of construction security policies related to DoS overseas facilities, including a superior ability to manage, analyze, and synthesize classified material regarding security standards, policies, and procedures.

Superior communication, interpersonal, networking, and analytical skills; superior ability to effectively manage competing priorities while adhering to strict guidelines; and superior ability to work effectively, independently, and also in a collaborative environment.

Superior ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and customers, supplying or seeking information on security programs and issues; superior ability to tactfully express ideas or opinions to senior leaders, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders.