Physical/Industrial Security Specialist, Journeyman

Forge Group • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Physical/Industrial Security Specialist will provide physical and industrial security support, guidance, and mentorship to Korea and KSA F-35 security program participants. The specialist will establish relationships with participants’ security officers and help them develop physical and industrial security programs, policies, and implementing plans that protect the F-35 and classified information. The role includes advising foreign defense ministries and industry on facility design and accreditation, supporting SAP facility and vault operations, and ensuring secured facilities meet applicable security standards and requirements.

The specialist will conduct site surveys and annual inspections of F-35 industry facilities, assess risks and threats, and provide written recommendations and inspection reports. The role also supports antiterrorism, force protection, and emergency action planning, and coordinates work with the TSST team lead and Cybersecurity Specialist. This position is contingent on contract award and funding.

Requirements

• Experience with SAP facilities.
• Ability to advise foreign defense ministries and industry on facility design and accreditation.
• Understanding of ICD 705 and JAFAN-type construction standards.
• Experience running SAP vault operations.
• Ability to conduct inspections, write clear findings, and mentor security managers.
• Knowledge of international programs security.
• DoD Secret security clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ICD 705, JSIG, and JAFAN 6/0 facility accreditation.
• Experience performing site surveys and annual security inspections.
• Experience with antiterrorism and force protection planning.
• Experience supporting F-35 or foreign military sales facility security.
• Experience advising foreign government or industry security managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and industrial security guidance and mentorship to Korea and KSA F-35 security program participants.
• Establish liaisons with security officers and help develop physical and industrial security policies and implementing plans.
• Ensure secured facilities comply with ICD 705, the Facility Requirements Document (FRD), the Facility Protection Document (FPD), DoDM 5205.07, and DoDM 5200.01 Volume 3.
• Conduct site surveys and provide written recommendations on physical security measures, including CCTV, barriers, locks, and access controls.
• Assist with SAP facility operations, antiterrorism and force protection plans, and emergency action plans.
• Develop a schedule and conduct annual inspections of F-35 industry facilities.
• Provide written inspection reports to the JPO physical and industrial security manager.
• Perform risk assessments to identify security threats.
• Coordinate efforts with the TSST team lead and Cybersecurity Specialist.
• Advise foreign defense ministries and industry on facility design and accreditation.

Benefits

• Complete flextime
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
• Health Savings Account and pre-tax premium options
• Supplementary healthcare and family support
• Extended short-term disability and long-term disability
• Healthcare insurance deductible paydown
• Health and wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and education and training stipends
• Cell phone and internet stipends
• College savings plans with employer contributions
• Alternative work locations and telecommuting
• Employee referral awards
• Retention, signing, and performance bonuses
• Commuter benefits
• Paid sabbatical

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed