Physical Security Specialist (Special Programs)

Provide oversight of the design, construction and refurbishing of the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 facilities. Serve as a Site Security Manager (SSM) for ICD-705 facilities, including assisting with facility accreditations to include, but not limited to, the completion of Construction Security Plans (CSP), Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) and TEMPEST checklists in order toobtain and maintain government approvals for the use of these facilities (SCIFs/SAPFs).Responsible for ensuring all ICD 705 facilities meet the contractually mandated requirements and that sponsor requirements are appropriately applied during construction. Responsible for the management of all lifecycle documentation from initial accreditation, to renewals, and the end-of-life decommissioning. Function as part ofa team of physical security, network planning, and facilities management subject matter experts executing physical security requirements as outlined in Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), SAP Manual Vols. I-IV, and applicable regulations (including laboratory policies). Coordinating accreditations with government sponsors and intelligence community partners, as necessary.Responsible for working withfacilities management representatives,contractors, and subcontractors to provide options/solutions regarding construction materials, design/installation techniques, and construction lifecycle issues that impact the construction of ICD-705 facilities.Review architectural drawings to ensure security compliance. Coordinate with government Industrial Security Representatives and laboratory security professionals. Performphysical security coordination for multiple programs. Interface with Laboratory and contractor design teams to develop sketches, schematics; provide construction requirements/guidelines to design teamsto ensure ICD 705 standards are appropriately applied during construction.Ensures CTTA TEMPEST standards and recommendations are implemented as mandated for all Special Program Security (SPS) facilities. Responsible for coordination with the CTTA, assessing the recommended/required modifications and developing course of action for facility enhancements to meet the requirements.Coordinate co-use and joint use agreements between sponsors and Cognizant Security Authorities for efficient and contractually compliant use of ICD-705 facilities.Assist CSSOs in the completion ofannual self-inspections, including but not limited to above ceiling inspectionsof SPS facilities. Ensure bi-annual inspections of access control systems and intrusion detection systems are conducted and meet the ICD-705 standards.Oversee security containers (safes), locks and keys for all SPS facilities in compliance with government policy documents, including changing of combinations, completion of SF700s, conducting inventories as necessary and ensuring all administrative forms are created, completed and archived as required.Provide daily management of risk mitigation program required to allow Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs), including Medical PEDs into ICD-705 facilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; Accrediting Official (AO) approval coordination process, device mitigation plans, inventory, initial and annual refresher training and user agreements for all PEDs that enter SPS facilities.Regularly attend physical security training meetings and networking events to ensure ARL is adhering to the most current physical security requirements. Develop and administer ARL ICD 705 training to RSS staff, as needed. Support the ARL Physical Security Manager in overseeing guard force requirements for SPS facilities and physical security requirements for OSAs.Other related functions as assigned.