Architectural Engineering Analyst

at  Leidos

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Providing services in research and reviewing the design, development, construction, alteration or repair of diplomatic buildings and/or structures to ensure appropriate security of the construction project.

Duties include:

• 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.
• Collaborating 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 facilitiesProvide architectural/engineering input to draft policies, best practices, and studies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
• Typically requires a BA degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant 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.
• Develop 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.
• Work collaboratively across multiple U.S. Government IC agencies and Department of State to successfully advocate practices, new concepts, and approaches.
• Read and interpret blueprints and design documents for large, complex facilities

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.

• 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.
• Collaborating 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 facilitiesProvide architectural/engineering input to draft policies, best practices, and studie