General Engineer, Springfield, VA Join the team who values your skills and expertise. From intelligence and cybersecurity to vulnerability assessment and mission assurance, Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) brings experience and results. Building on a reputation as a dedicated, disciplined and tightly knit organization, CNSP supports DOD and other federal clients in their critical, strategic and operational programs. CNSP is looking for qualified talent to give our clients the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team - a team of experts, like you. Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit . The Mission Assurance Assessment Program model is designed to support commanders' risk management processes, providing an assessment of potential risk to assets determined as critical to the execution of strategic missions. The General Engineer will support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in accomplishing scheduled Joint Mission Assurance Assessments (JMAA). The General Engineer will conduct installation infrastructure vulnerability assessments of water, wastewater, electricity, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), petroleum products, fire protection infrastructure, generators, and natural gas systems that directly support the Mission Assurance Programs on DoD installations.Job Requirements:Essential Duties &A' A' Responsibilities: Assessing the water system vulnerability assessment and fire risk management surveys conducted by the installation. Conducting Structural Engineering vulnerability assessments of perimeter, Access Control Points, facility standoff, facility protection in support to the Mission Assurance Conducting vulnerability assessments of the above utilities to identify single points or lines of failure to terrorist attacks, insider actions, or natural disasters. Surveying HVAC systems for ground level air intakes and shut down switches. Assessing the supporting infrastructure for critical assets, including communication hubs and command and control facilities. Assessing fire protection infrastructure for adequacy to protect critical assets and primary gathering buildings. Assessing lightning protection and preliminary Electromagnetic Pulse protection/requirement for critical facilities. Assessing existing facilities, future facilities and all other planned facilities considering standoff requirements IAW Unified Facility Criteria, CCMD OPORDS and related DoD documents. Reviewing protection-related documents including; AT Construction Annex, Barrier Plans, and related Annexes. Identifying probably natural hazards that could affect the mission survivability of mission critical facilities and assets. Preparing Engineering tutorial and presenting during assessments when requested by the assessed location. Evaluating and making recommendation to MILCON projects under design. Preparing Assessment Team Reports based upon vulnerabilities observed during the assessments. Conducting blast analysis utilizing "Vulnerability Assessment and Protection Options (VAPO)"A' and other comparable software program, assess damage to facilities and personnel, and provide recommendations to reduce the blast effects. Conducting other assessment areas defined by the SME Benchmark matrix. Supervisory/Management Authority: None Education and/or Experience: A Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline is required A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a related engineering discipline is a must Experience conducting vulnerability assessments in the engineering discipline is needed Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:A' Ability to evaluate designs and provide recommendations as needed Knowledge of risk management concepts employed by DoD or Department of Homeland Security. Understanding of the effects of blast on various types of facilities Knowledge and understanding of the Unified Facilities Criteria associated with design, infrastructure, DoD AT Minimum Building Standards, minimum standoff distance, fire protection, etc. The ability to proficiently write sound assessment reports. Ability to handle multiple tasks with little to no supervision Trained or ability to complete training on the Vulnerability Assessment Protection Option (VAPO) software Excellent communication skills; both oral and written Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time to Military Bases & Institutions both CONUS & OCONUS and an active US Passport The ability to pass a federal background check and a drug screen A Top-Secret Clearance is preferred; an Active Secret Clearance verifiable in the DISS system is required Work Environment: This position is performed inA' in a climate-controlled office setting. About Cherokee - Federal Cherokee Federal - a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses - is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. Our team of companies manages nearly 1,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, consulting, engineering and manufacturing, health, and technology portfolios. Since 2012, the Cherokee Federal team of companies has won more than $5 billion in government contracts. Our 3,000+ employees workA' in 26 countries, 50 states and 2 US territories. Why choose Cherokee Federal? Visit our website and learn about the great reasons to join our team.A' A' Compliance Applicants selected will be subject to a US Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites:A' EEO StatementA' |A' EEO Poster;A' andA' A' If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may e-mail pliance@ for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status. For Pay Transparency Non Discrimination provision, please copy and paste the following link:A' Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision;A' We maintain an Affirmative Action Plan for proactively seeking employment and advancement for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 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