Risk & Threat Management Analyst #5464 Job in Washington DC, DC

Vacancy No. req552 Department Senate
Salary $99,518.00 to $168,496.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/29/2025 Close Date 2/12/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington DC, DC


Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Risk & Threat Management Analyst. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Duties

Reviews and reports on security risks, concerning communications, and potential threats that may impact the Senate community. Reports on security risks/concerns/persons of interest involving possible or actual threats to Senators, staff, the Capitol, and/or offices, and provides regular updates and applicable advice regarding these incidents. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with local and federal law enforcement, public safety, and intelligence agencies; assists with the coordination of security initiatives. Implements outreach efforts, training, and security assistance to Senators, committees, and senior level Senate staff in relation to physical security, personal protection, and other matters as appropriate. Reviews publicly available information and conducts open-source research to identify trends, patterns, and relationships that provide insights into threat and security issues. Represents the SAA during major events involving the Senate through operational security planning, comprehensive action plan documentation, and on-site event presence. Operates as a representative in designated Command and Operations Centers, as needed. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

  • Three to five years of experience in conducting intelligence and open-source analysis, threat management, or protective services within a law enforcement, military, or federal agency.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • Knowledge of protective intelligence, vulnerability assessment, and threat and security assessment processes.
  • Knowledge of, or ability to learn, principles and current planning methods for continuity and business recovery operations, and emergency management.
  • Ability to conduct open-source searches.
  • Familiarity with commercially available open-source software.
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships  with Senate staff and local, state, and federal law enforcement and security agencies.
  • Ability to exercise tact and discretion with others regarding sensitive and confidential issues.
  • Ability to proficiently write executive summaries of threat and intelligence information.
  • Ability to analyze difficult and complex issues and make recommendations for action.
  • Ability to develop and implement both short- and long- range project plans.
  • Ability to conduct research and prepare analyses and reports.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of or experience in threat assessments and security of high profile or government officials.
  • Experience working across organizations and/or within operations centers to achieve a common goal.
  • Self-motivated with effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Possess a strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to use discretion and diplomatically handle challenging, stressful, and sensitive situations.

Working Conditions

  • Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
  • This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
  • Sedentary (carrying items less than 25 pounds)

Security Clearance

  • This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information U.S. Government security clearance.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree.

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

Required Documents

Subject to background/security investigation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

Agency contact information

Address
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001
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Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.


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