Senior Electronic Security Associate

Thornton Tomasetti • Washington, DC

8d • $120,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. Our Protective Design and Security practice helps architects, owners, developers, and public agencies worldwide achieve security objectives while upholding each project’s aesthetic, functional and budgetary goals. A recognized leader in security services – with more than 60 years of experience – we collaborate with clients and project teams to develop physical, technical and operational security solutions for facilities of every type, use, and size. The Role Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a talented security professional to join our Protective Design & Security leadership team. For this position, you will have a strong background in operational, technical and electronic security system design and consulting in a wide range of commercial, educational, sports, entertainment, government, and infrastructure project types. To succeed in this position, you must be highly adaptable and collaborative and demonstrate excellent initiative to develop client relationships, generate business, manage projects and support current leadership in providing oversight on project delivery and financial management.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong existing client relationships.
• Strong client management skills and business development experience.
• Experience in managing financial and technical aspects of projects and staff.
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of common government security standards and documents.
• Ability to travel.
• The long-term work location is the Washington D.C. office. Training, internal meetings, and project meetings will require periods of time spent in other locations.
• Ability to gain and hold U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• PSP Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop new and nurture existing client relationships in the role.
• Responsible for Electronic Security System design and consulting.
• Provide consulting services for new and existing construction.
• Contribute to the development of Threat and Risk Assessments.
• Develop and write Security Design Guidelines and Requirements.
• Provide leadership, direction and coordination to technical project teams.
• Collaborate with in-house multidisciplinary staff across many geographical/office locations.
• Maintain quality assurance program, and lead/participate in internal initiatives related to the advancement of analytical tools and development of best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and solutions to clients and project teams
• Manage project budgets, schedules and staffing.
• Provide financial oversight of projects.

Benefits

• Depending on your employment status, benefits may include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

What This Job Offers

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