Job Description
Seeking an Architectural Engineer to support an Intelligence Community (IC) program in Bethesda, Maryland. The Engineer will provide services in research and reviewing the design, development, construction, alteration or repair of diplomatic buildings and/or structures to ensure appropriate security of the construction project.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review project plans, Construction Security Plans, construction blueprints, architectural drawings, and technical data to determine compliance with relevant Department of State (DoS) and Intelligence Community (IC) standards.
- Provide advice and guidance to federal leadership on recommended changes and solutions to correct security deficiencies.
- Collaborating with project stakeholders on proposed solutions and design remediations.
- Assist project stakeholders with the preparation of Congressional certification or internal confirmation packages.
- Respond to Requests for Information, providing engineering/architectural insight on potential technical security vulnerabilities including electrical power systems and red/black isolation.
- Review and report on construction Security Plans for compliance with all relevant DoS and IC standards.
- Provide consulting advice and written recommendations regarding proposed changes to policies and standards.
- Providing support to the Congressional security certification process for US diplomatic facilities.
- Provide architectural/engineering input to draft policies, best practices, and studies.
Requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
- BS degree and 12+ years (or master's with 10+ years) of prior relevant work experience.
- Experience reviewing project plans, construction Security Plans, architectural drawings, and/or technical data to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Deep and practical understanding of secure USG facilities construction, maintenance, and operation in overseas environments.
- In-depth understanding of architectural and security technical principles, theories, concepts and their application across range of programs.
- Capability with resolving highly complex problems using significant application of technical knowledge, conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation.
- Develop solutions that are highly innovative and achieved through research and integration of best practices.
- Ability to communicate with executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of significant importance to the organization/project.
- Work collaboratively across multiple U.S. Government IC agencies and Department of State to successfully advocate practices, new concepts, and approaches.
- Read and interpret blueprints and design documents for large, complex facilities.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience managing construction projects for U.S. diplomatic facilities overseas.
- Experience installing/designing secure power systems for Intelligence Community facilities and/or US Embassies.
- Experience with drafting, reviewing, approving, or implementing DoS or IC Construction Security Plans.
- Working knowledge of DoS construction security policies contained in the FAM/FAH.
- Working knowledge of ICD 705 requirements.
- Experience working with the IC.
- Deep understanding of red/black power isolation and grounding requirements.
- Working knowledge of electric power generation systems and components, electronic controls, fuel systems, and life and safety.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- TS/SCI w/Poly Required
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Federal Employment Suitability
- E-Verify Eligibility Required
ASG is an equal-opportunity employer (EEO)
ASG participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine the employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Open Leave
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Referral program
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Key skill Required
- Construction
- Clearance
- Compliance
- Consulting
- Dental Insurance
- Design
- Development
- Disability Insurance
- Drafting
- Executive Leadership
- Guidance
- Health Insurance
- Insight
- Insurance
- Integration
- Intelligence
- Interpretation
- Leadership
- Life Insurance
- Maintenance
- Practical
- Reasoning
- Reimbursement
- Research
- Security
- Technical Knowledge
- Vision Insurance
