Senior Architectural Engineer - Secure Facility - United States - 26046 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Senior Architectural Engineer - Secure Facility

Date

Friday, October 25, 2024

City

Bethesda

State

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Join an exciting and impactful team supporting national security priorities. This role will provide architectural and facility engineering expertise in researching and reviewing the design, development, construction, alteration or repair of diplomatic buildings and/or structures to ensure appropriate security of the construction project.

What you will do:

• Review project plans, Construction Security Plans, construction blueprints, architectural drawings, and technical data to determine compliance with relevant Department of State (DoS) and Intelligence Community (IC) standards.

• Provide advice and guidance to federal leadership on recommended changes and solutions to correct security deficiencies.

• Collaborate with project stakeholders on proposed solutions and design remediations.

• Assist project stakeholders with the preparation of Congressional certification or internal confirmation packages.

• Respond to Requests for Information, providing engineering/architectural insight on potential technical security vulnerabilities including electrical power systems and red/black isolation.

• Review and report on construction Security Plans for compliance with all relevant DOS and IC standards

• Provide consulting advice and written recommendations regarding proposed changes to policies and standards

• Providing support to the Congressional security certification process for US diplomatic facilities

• Provide architectural/engineering input to draft policies, best practices, and studies

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS270, P5, Band 8

Requirements:

- Due to contract requirements candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.

- BS degree and 12+ years (or master’s with 10+ years) of prior relevant work experience in the following:

Experience reviewing project plans, construction Security Plans, architectural drawings, and/or technical data to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Deep and practical understanding of secure USG facilities construction, maintenance, and operation in overseas environments.

In-depth understanding of architectural and security technical principles, theories, concepts and their application across range of programs.
Capability with resolving highly complex problems using significant application of technical knowledge, conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation.
Experience developing solutions that are highly innovative and achieved through research and integration of best practices.
Ability to communicate with executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of significant importance to the organization/project.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple U.S. Government IC agencies and Department of State to successfully advocate practices, new concepts, and approaches.
Experince reading and interpreting blueprints and design documents for large, complex facilities.

Minimum Requirements

TCS270, P5, Band 8

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience managing construction projects for U.S. diplomatic facilities overseas

• Experience installing/designing secure power systems for Intelligence Community facilities and/or US Embassies

• Experience with drafting, reviewing, approving, or implementing DoS or IC Construction Security Plans

• Working knowledge of DoS construction security policies contained in the FAM/FAH

• Working knowledge of ICD 705 requirements

• Experience working with the IC

• Deep understanding of red/black power isolation and grounding requirements.

• Working knowledge of electric power generation systems and components, electronic controls, fuel systems, and life and safety.

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EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.