Primary Location: Rosslyn, VA

Must be a U.S. citizen

Security Clearance: Active TOP SECRET with ability to obtain SCI access

Job Summary

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) is the security and law enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of State (the Department). DS is a world leader in international investigations, threat analysis, cyber security, counterterrorism, security technology, and protection of people, property, and information. Its primary mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. The Office of Security Technology (ST) supports the DS mission through the application and use of appropriate security measures.

Key Accountabilities

• Reviews designs to ensure that proper standards have been planned to eliminate any vulnerabilities for New Embassy Compounds (NECs), New Office Buildings (NOBs), and major renovations.

• Works with Bureau of Overseas Building Operations and outside agencies to resolve design issues.

• Provides technical reports to senior government officials that highlight possible security vulnerabilities and make appropriate recommendations to mitigate risk. Supports the Certification Accreditation and Transit (CAT) Branch and Bureau of Overseas Building Operations with resolving questions from post and by performing on-site reviews.

• Participates on accreditation teams to assist the Diplomatic Security Bureau’s Accreditation Officer with inspection of Controlled Access Area (CAA) spaces for compliance with applicable standards at NECs worldwide.

• Occasionally, participates on project teams to further develop technical security standards, especially those relating to Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) standards.

Knowledge and Skills

• Must be able to understand and interpret building codes, blueprints and specifications, foreign and domestic construction methods, and other construction documents.

• Must be able to understand and explain Intelligence Community standards, Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) technical and physical security standards, and agency regulations.

• Must be able to interact with groups and individuals outside own organization and/or agency.

• Must be able to participate in interagency working groups.

• Must be able to communicate with coworkers and senior managers in written, electronic, and verbal formats.

• Must possess strong technical and report writing skills.

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

• Must demonstrate a good attitude and the ability to work as a member of a team.

• Must be self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

• Must have a strong attention for detail and be able to multi-task efficiently and work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.

• Knowledge of acoustics and radio frequency fundamentals is desired, but not required.

Experience and Education

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree (BS) in construction management or engineering,

• OR certification as an electrical tradesman or in a similar area of study,

• OR have an appropriate combination of education and experience.

• Three (3) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and facility management is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• CONUS: normal office environment.

• OCONUS: travel may include critical threat locations around the world with austere living conditions.

• Must be able to lift objects in excess of 40lbs.

Travel

• May be required to travel OCONUS to conduct installation, training or maintenance at diplomatic facilities. Accordingly, a valid passport is required.

• Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination.

• May be required to travel between 40% - 50% of the time.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Company Overview

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is a diversified consulting and technology company providing flexible and responsive solutions to federal, state, and local agencies and organizations. Our core domains are overseas and domestic mission support operations, collection/analysis/identification, and information technology. Obsidian Solutions Group is comprised of strategic and operational personnel who provide its clients deep domain expertise across a comprehensive spectrum of skill sets, allowing mission accomplishment and development of long-term capabilities.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.