Senior Program Manager, Residential Security System Program #5454

Applies expert understanding of physical security projects and program management practices. Acts as the lead point of contact and subject matter expert for managing physical security projects and programs. Effectively utilizes program management tools to initiate, monitor, and present progress to a wide audience. Leads staff in execution of the program. Coordinates with stakeholders and other relevant entities, including vendors and other security partners. Provides customer-focused solutions to effectively engage with the Senate community. Other duties, as assigned.

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/YO0NL.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• High School Diploma: At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Associate’s Degree: 8-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree: 5-8 years of relevant work experience.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• Ability to obtain and maintain Contracting Officer Representative Level I/II.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, and practices of project management including budgeting, scheduling, staffing, risk management, and requirements analysis.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to develop and implement both short- and long-range project plans.
• Ability to lead teams and to bring projects to completion on time and within budget.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare analytic reports.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and make recommendations for action.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with Senate staff and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to proficiently write executive summaries of threat and intelligence information.
• Ability to balance shifting priorities and multitask across a wide range of projects.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion with others regarding sensitive and confidential issues.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare analyses and reports.
• 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 

• Demonstrated experience in residential or physical security, protective operations, or risk management within a government, law-enforcement, or similar high-security environment.
• Formal training and / or certifications in the area of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Residential Security Assessments or other structured physical security survey training.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, including briefing senior leaders, preparing clear technical reports, and conveying complex security information in an understandable manner.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with the opportunity for remote work based on the Senate calendar.
• Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking and safely carrying items under 25 pounds.
• Work may require long periods of standing and/or exposure to different types of weather conditions.
• Frequent travel is required to participate and/or conduct security assessments and installations.
• Essential Services are functions and activities that are critical to the continuous operation, security, and support of the United States Senate. These services must remain operational without interruption to ensure the Senate can conduct official business. Positions supporting essential services require employees to be available and prepared to work including during inclement weather, holidays, weekends, late nights and overnight hours. Due to the nature of Senate operations, essential services, including network operations and infrastructure, cannot be suspended while the Senate is in session, and maintenance activities may be required outside of normal business hours.
• Excepted Services refer to functions and activities that are authorized to continue during a lapse of appropriations because they are necessary to the performance of the Senate’s constitutional functions, address emergency circumstances that imminently threaten the safety of human life or the protection of property or directly support essential services of the United States Senate. Employees in excepted positions are generally required to work and remain operational during a lapse of appropriations, to ensure continuity of critical Senate functions. These positions may involve working non-standard schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, to maintain uninterrupted service and operational readiness.

Security Clearance

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

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.

• Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.

Subject to background/security investigation.

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