Physical Security Specialist - Washington, DC

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About The Position

PotomacWave is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to support a Federal client in Washington, DC. The position supports the Department of Energy’s Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security program, with a primary focus on physical security, SCIF lifecycle management, and technical security coordination. The specialist provides subject matter expertise across SCI security disciplines and leads physical security initiatives involving SCIF construction, accreditation, inspections, risk assessments, and security system implementation. The specialist interprets and applies Intelligence Community, DOE, and Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence security policies; develops localized procedures; advises government leadership on physical security matters; and coordinates with headquarters, field offices, laboratories, and Intelligence Community partners to support compliance with national security requirements. A counterintelligence-scope polygraph may be a condition of selection. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DOE Q or Top Secret clearance. The stated salary range is $75,000–$95,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; an equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
At least six years of progressively responsible experience supporting Intelligence Community or Federal security programs.
Expert knowledge of SCI security principles, concepts, policies, and methodologies, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong experience in physical security and SCIF construction, certification, and accreditation.
Working knowledge of physical security, personnel security, technical security, information security, COMSEC, OPSEC, automated information systems security, and cybersecurity.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active DOE Q or Top Secret clearance.
May be required to successfully complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Assist in executing the DOE SCI security program in accordance with Intelligence Community Directives, DOE Orders, and Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence policies.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert for physical security and SCIF lifecycle management, providing technical guidance and recommendations to government leadership and security personnel.
Conduct SCI physical security surveys, inspections, audits, performance testing, and SCIF certification and accreditation activities nationwide.
Review SCIF design packages, construction drawings, engineering documentation, and renovation plans for compliance with Intelligence Community and DOE physical security requirements.
Coordinate with architects, facilities personnel, engineers, project managers, and construction contractors throughout SCIF planning, construction, accreditation, and sustainment.
Evaluate physical protection systems, including intrusion detection, access control, and closed-circuit television systems, and recommend protection strategies that minimize operational impacts.
Develop inspection reports identifying security vulnerabilities, risk assessments, corrective actions, and cost-effective mitigation strategies.
Support SCI physical security, personnel security, technical security, AIS security, COMSEC, OPSEC, cybersecurity, and information security programs through inspections, assessments, and compliance reviews.
Develop, interpret, and recommend improvements to DOE and Intelligence Community security policies, procedures, standards, and implementation guidance related to SCI security.
Develop and deliver security awareness and training programs focused on physical security, SCIF requirements, and SCI security compliance.
Coordinate with DOE Headquarters, Field Intelligence Elements, National Laboratories, and Intelligence Community partners on consistent implementation of SCI security requirements.
Research emerging physical security technologies, standards, and Intelligence Community requirements; assess their impact on existing infrastructure and recommend modernization initiatives.
Represent the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence Security Division at meetings, working groups, inspections, and interagency committees concerning physical security, SCIFs, and SCI security.
Perform other SCI security program responsibilities and special projects as assigned in support of mission requirements.