Physical/Industrial Security Specialist, Journeyman

Forge Group, LLC • Washington, DC

6d • $135 - $155

About The Position

Forge is hiring a Journeyman Physical/Industrial Security Specialist to provide physical and industrial security support, guidance, and mentorship to Korea and KSA F-35 security program participants. The role will establish liaisons with participants’ security officers and help them develop programs that protect the F-35 and classified information. The specialist will 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 annual industry facility inspections; and provide written recommendations and inspection reports to the JPO physical and industrial security manager. The Government has designated this position as Key Personnel.

The successful candidate will have SAP facility experience and be able to advise foreign defense ministries and industry on facility design and accreditation. The position requires knowledge of international program security, ICD 705 and JAFAN-type construction standards, SAP vault operations, inspections, clear written findings, and mentoring security managers. The role coordinates with the TSST team lead and Cybersecurity Specialist.

This is a full-time position located in Washington, DC, with a listed salary range of $135,000–$155,000 per year. The position requires a Secret DoD security clearance. The normal work environment is a temperature-controlled office with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

Requirements

• Secret DoD security clearance.
• SAP facility experience.
• 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.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and technical materials, procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information effectively.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make sound business decisions.
• Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations available as described.

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 them write physical and industrial security policies and implementing plans.
• Ensure secured facilities meet ICD 705, the FRD, the 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 and with antiterrorism, force protection, and emergency action plans.
• Develop the schedule for and conduct annual inspections of F-35 industry facilities, and provide written reports to the JPO physical and industrial security manager.
• Perform risk assessments to identify security threats.
• Coordinate efforts with the TSST team lead and the Cybersecurity Specialist.
• Advise foreign defense ministries and industry on facility design and accreditation.
• Write clear inspection findings and mentor security managers.

Benefits

• Complete flextime.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Healthcare including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 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