DescriptionTuvli, an Akima Company, is dedicated to providing our customers with superior, integrated technology and program support services and solutions. Our systems engineering, information technology, information assurance, program support and project management staff work closely with customers to ensure that our solutions are directly aligned with their business processes and desired program outcomes. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to innovation, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company's profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.SECURITY SPECIALIST performs a wide range of construction security tasks and assignments in support of OBO projects to build, modify, or renovate buildings and other facilities at overseas diplomatic posts throughout the world, including all features involving the design and integrity of CAAs, which are areas where classified information is stored, processed, or discussed. In furtherance of these responsibilities, the contractor performs tasks and assignments that include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:Responsibilities:Oversees security aspects of the development and/or design of limited access areas, building access barriers, secure rooms, and other features affecting site integrity.Reviews assigned diplomatic construction projects to identify construction security needs to ensure the integrity of each CAA construction project.Develops a project-specific Construction Security Plan (CSP), a stand-alone plan to provide protection for CAAs during the construction/renovation phase of a project, incorporating into the CSP a Site Security Plan (SSP) and a Transit Security Plan (TSP) for the classified and sensitive equipment and areas to be incorporated into the project.Sets program and project priorities in accordance with the Security Environment Threat List (SETL) and, based on the nature, size, scope, and security threat associated with assigned projects, determines numbers and deployment dates for Site Security Managers (SSMs), who are the on-site managers responsible for the execution of CSPs; Cleared American Guards (CAGs), who are Top Secret-cleared United States citizens professionally trained to ensure site security; and Construction Surveillance Technicians (CSTs), who are Top Secret-cleared US citizens who are selected, professionally trained, and assigned to construction/renovation sites to provide surveillance of uncleared workers in CAA or CAA-contiguous areas;Arranges for the engagement of local guards to be in place at the times and in the numbers needed to ensure an appropriate level of access control at site.Coordinate's personnel deployment dates with proponents of assigned projects based on anticipated construction dates, and with affected posts to resolve any pre-construction security issues.Plans and oversees transit of sensitive construction materials for construction projects; coordinates with the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) concerning the timely deployment of SSMs and manages the procurement and assembly of CAGs and CSTs to ensure that they are in place prior to the arrival of sensitive equipment or construction of controlled access areas.Reviews architectural drawings and plans for assigned projects to ensure that classification guidelines have been adhered to, especially those related to the design of controlled access areas, and other features affecting site integrity; and provides guidance to architects and project managers concerning classification issues.Develops information and supporting justifications needed for the formulation and preparation of multi-year budget plans; develops cost estimates for travel expenses, specialized equipment procurement, site managers, guards, and other project-specific expense so that these can be incorporated into budget estimates.Represents the Department along with Government manager in liaison contacts with other government agencies on overseas security matters; represents SSO in Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) meetings and working groups; and may also represent the Department on a variety of interagency security committees deal with international terrorism, construction security standards, technical security countermeasures, and physical security engineering, engaged in considering terrorism in general, residential security policy, revisions to physical/construction/technical security standards and application policies, protection of classified materials, and research and development as they apply to security systems;Establishes tenant project funding requirements.Prepares performance measures, memorandums, and other materials documenting progress towards government performance management goals and in support of Capital and Functional Programs, budget submissions, Program Performance Reviews (PPRs), and other taskers.Drafts policy and procedures for issuance in the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) and Foreign Affairs Handbook (FAH);Prepares written responses to inquiries from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Congress, and in response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests; and submits to Government Manager for final action.Assist the Contracting Officer's representative, assisting the Contracting Officer in the administration of contracts by reviewing operational security language to be included in contracts for the design, construction, or renovation of buildings that contain a CAA; reviewing task orders and vouchers; reviewing Requests for Contract Action (RFCAs) and Task Order Requests (TORs); assisting the COR with acceptance review of contractor deliverables, accreditation, Independent Design Review (IDR), and mitigation reviews.QualificationsQualifications:Active Secret Clearance.High School Diloma or GED equivalent.Mastery of the theories and practical application of professional construction security, technical security, and physical security standards for the protection of personnel, buildings, and classified information, documents, and communications capabilities, including mastery of construction, physical, and procedural security methods and processes.Comprehensive knowledge of security policies, procedures, and practices of the Department of State (DOS), particularly as they related to overseas posts, with special emphasis on defense against terrorism, espionage, sabotage, dissident acts, civil disorder, violence, burglary, and theft.Thorough familiarity with the operation of all approved construction, physical, and technical security resources, and ability to identify a full range of possible application to specific assigned projects.Ability to conceptualize, develop, and integrate new security systems and technologies that are customized to meet the often-unique security requirements of each post.Ability to envision and design novel and often unique construction, technical, and physical security systems as needed to deal with host country conditions, unusual lease requirements, internal traffic flow patterns, operating or program constraints, floor plan arrangements, unreliable utilities, and limited or non-available local materials that are suitable for construction, maintenance and repairs; envision how the final design will mesh with and accommodate post programming and operational requirements; conceptualize and implement systems to counter dynamic and fluctuating threat levels; and sufficient adaptability to assess and compensate for inadequacies in specific buildings or building locations.Ability to understand and interpret design drawings and construction plans to ensure that recommended changes applicable to security can be incorporated into a project without prohibitive expense or project delay.Ability to address unanticipated obstacles to project design and completion, such as special requirements or restrictions imposed by host country governments, fine arts commissions, historical societies, etc., by resolving them through creativity, independent thinking, innovation, and the ability to make judicious decisions that will retain or improve operating efficiencies without compromising effective security.Knowledge of federal contracting requirements to ensure compliance with federal contracting regulations.Understanding of and ability to apply the principles of project management, including workflow analysis, scheduling, architectural and engineering contracting procedures, and budget processes as they relate to long-term international construction projects.Strong written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to cooperate with, and gain the cooperation of, others in a united effort to achieve program goals.Desired:Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. 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