Overview

　　Physical Security Specialist (SIOP-2024-20045):

　　Bowhead seeks aPhysical Security Specialist to join our team in providing program management support in a broad range of physical security services to assist our US Navy clients. This position is located on-site at the Washington Navy Yard in Southeast D.C.

　　Responsibilities

　　The Physical Security Specialist willsupport the physical protection of sensitive or classified information, personnel, and facilities. The Physical Security Specialist will develop/evaluate/implement security policyconcerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, material, and documents; and to safeguard them against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.

　　Essential functions will include but are not limited to:

　　Provide the criteria for the levels and types of armed security forces required for response and containment.

　　Provide physical protection of sensitive or classified information, personnel, facilities, installations, or other sensitive materials, resources, or processes against criminal, terrorist, or hostile intelligence activities, or insider threats.

　　Evaluate and sometimes install protection systems and devices to insure that sensitive information, equipment, and other material is not compromised, sabotaged, stolen, misused, or subjected to terrorist, malicious mischief, or other acts of willful interference.

　　Provide expert knowledge of physical security concepts, practices, and procedures and systems to independently review, analyze and resolve difficult and complex physical security problems..

　　Apply project management experience with integrated electronic and physical security systems to include, but not limited to: intrusion detection systems (IDS), physical access control systems (PACS), closed circuit video systems (CCV), vehicle barriers, fences and gates.

　　Required to apply business-minded and risk-managed solutions to DoD security issues and business challenges, and must be able to communicate observations and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree is required

　　At least five (5+) years of work experience. A minimum of 3 years’ experience with a safeguarding program is also required.

　　Experience managing or inspecting organization key and lock programs.

　　Knowledge of the DOD lock program's authority for locks, vaults, seals and containers used to protect national security information and arms, ammunition and explosives.

　　Knowledge of the guidelines and standards for the physical protection of classified information and systems.

　　Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

　　Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

　　Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

　　Physical Demands:

　　Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

　　Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

　　Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

　　SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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　　Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

　　Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

　　UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

　　All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

　　UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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　　ID 2024-20045

　　Category Facilities/Security

　　Location : Location US-DC-Washington

　　Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

　　Minimum Clearance Required Secret

　　Travel Requirement 10% - 25%