Security Forces SME

Description

Job Description:

is currently seeking a Security Forces Subject Matter Expert (SME) to be based on site with our U.S. Air Force client at either Al Udeid AB or Al Dhafra AB.  Due to the eligibility to obtain a CAC card on a timely basis, US citizenship is required.  This position will be responsible for performing security assistance for facility design and construction projects.  You will attend meetings as required for projects or investigative/project development tasks. You will also be responsible for reviewing host nation provided design submittals and perform construction inspections and submittal reviews beyond the expertise of construction inspectors.  You will assist reviewing and analyzing preliminary and final plans, and specifications for constructability, technical sufficiency and adequacy.  You will prepare necessary correspondence, technical reports, fact sheets, and status reports and coordinate construction activities with multiple stakeholders.  Duties include coordinating designs with appropriate managers and staff elements and maintaining current engineering data for assigned projects.   

Responsibilities include:

• Performing security system design analysis services including requirements for Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP), physical protection, priority resource protection, flightline security, SCIF/ICD 705 design, and Electronic Security Systems (ESS).
• Attending meetings as required for projects or investigative/project development tasks
• Reviewing host nation provided design submittals
• Supporting construction inspections, and submittal reviews beyond the expertise of construction inspectors.
• Field verifying facility security features and systems
• Monitoring construction, reviewing submittals, and as-built drawings
• Ensuring compliance with contract plans and specifications
• Design review and coordination
• Performing technical review of construction bids
• Responding to contractor Requests For Information (RFI)
• Coordination with Host Nation and USAF stakeholders

We are looking for a Security Forces SME with demonstrable experience as a law enforcement officer or; through service as a military police officer or; on a military special operations team as an operator specializing in counter-terrorism or dignitary protection or; in other work such as a Special/Security Police Officer (SPO) that provided the required knowledge and skills of law enforcement operations, practices, techniques, and judicious use of force, to include firearms. Your ability to work collaboratively with a team of people from across multiple organizations and the company will be crucial for success.

Essential:

• Experience (5+ years) in Security Forces management and/or security engineering for Defense (DoD) facilities and installations
• Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy or comparable course of instruction.
• Completion the United States Army Military Police School, Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course (ATOBC) or Air Force equivalency

• In-depth knowledge of AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) codes. 
• Advanced training in Physical Security and Force Protection preferred
• Experience in Project Management preferred
• Previous experience working in a similar setting preferred

• Must be medically fit for duty (immunizations, dental clearance)
• Must have an active SECRET clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Requires a BA degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience

Pay Range:

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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