Physical Security SME

Location: Washington, D.C., USA

Work Location: onsite

• Manage comprehensive security requirements from the initial project inception phase through final facility accreditation, ensuring security requirements are incorporated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide high-level strategic guidance and technical advisory services to the Government Program Manager regarding SCIF planning, design, construction, security requirements, accreditation, and compliance.
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert on ICD/ICS 705 requirements and their application to SCIF design, construction, renovation, inspection, and accreditation.
• Ensure the administrative accuracy, technical compliance, completeness, and overall quality control of SCIF accreditation packages prior to final Government submission.
• Review accreditation documentation and supporting technical materials to identify deficiencies, inconsistencies, omissions, or potential compliance issues prior to Government review and submission.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to Site Security Managers (SSMs) to ensure consistent application of applicable security requirements.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance for the accurate completion of the Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC), TEMPEST checklists, and all associated SCIF accreditation documentation.
• Review and evaluate SCIF security documentation, architectural and engineering information, construction documentation, and other technical materials for compliance with applicable ICD/ICS 705 requirements.
• Coordinate with Government Program Managers, Site Security Managers, security personnel, architects, engineers, construction personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve security-related issues and ensure project requirements are satisfied.
• Provide technical recommendations for resolving SCIF security deficiencies and assist project stakeholders in developing appropriate corrective actions.
• Support design and construction reviews to ensure required security measures are incorporated into facility designs and implemented during construction.
• Assist with preparation for and coordination of security inspections, technical inspections, accreditation activities, and Government acceptance of completed facilities.
• Monitor project progress and identify security requirements, risks, deficiencies, and potential impacts to the facility accreditation schedule.
• Interpret applicable ICD/ICS 705 requirements and provide practical, technically sound recommendations to Government and project stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of changes to applicable Intelligence Community security policies, standards, technical specifications, and accreditation requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain SCIF security documentation, accreditation packages, checklists, supporting correspondence, and other required facility documentation.
• Ensure consistent application of security requirements across multiple SCIF projects and provide mentorship and technical guidance to SSMs and other security personnel.
• Perform other related security, technical, and program-support duties as required.

• 10+ years of demonstrated senior-level experience supporting SCIFs and/or other Intelligence Community classified facilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in ICD/ICS 705 requirements.
• Experience managing or supporting SCIF accreditation from project inception through final accreditation.
• Experience reviewing and quality-controlling SCIF accreditation packages.
• Experience working with Fixed Facility Checklists (FFC) and TEMPEST documentation/checklists.
• Experience providing technical guidance to Site Security Managers (SSMs) and other security personnel.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex security requirements to facility design, construction, renovation, and accreditation activities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide senior-level technical advice to Government program and project managers.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and security requirements simultaneously.

• Experience supporting SCIF design, construction, security, or accreditation.
• Experience working directly with Intelligence Community agencies and/or Department of Defense organizations.
• Experience serving as a SCIF Security Officer, Site Security Manager, Accrediting Official, Security Specialist, or comparable senior security position.
• Experience with SCIF construction oversight and architectural/engineering design reviews.
• Familiarity with TEMPEST/EMSEC requirements and technical security requirements.
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent SCIF projects within the National Capital Region.
• Experience interpreting ICD/ICS 705 technical specifications and associated security standards.
• Experience coordinating directly with Government accrediting and security authorities.

• Bachelors Degree in a related field required

• Top Secret, SCI ; SAP experience within last 5 years or SCI in lieu of.