Senior Architectural Engineer - Secure Facility

Maximus • Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

The Senior Architectural Engineer for Secure Facility will provide architectural and facility engineering expertise to support national security priorities. This role involves reviewing and ensuring compliance of construction projects for diplomatic buildings with relevant security standards, while advising federal leadership on security deficiencies and collaborating with stakeholders on design solutions.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph is required.
• BS degree with 12+ years of relevant work experience or a master's degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience reviewing project plans, construction Security Plans, architectural drawings, and/or technical data for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Deep 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 a range of programs.
• Capability to resolve highly complex problems using significant application of technical knowledge, conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation.
• Experience developing innovative solutions through research and integration of best practices.
• Ability to communicate with executive leadership regarding significant organizational matters.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple U.S. Government IC agencies and Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• Collaborate 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.
• Provide support to the Congressional security certification process for US diplomatic facilities.
• Provide architectural/engineering input to draft policies, best practices, and studies.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree