ProSidian Consulting
Senior Information Protection Specialist
ProSidian Consulting, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Senior Information Protection Specialist
ProSidian Consulting is seeking a Senior Information Protection Specialist in CONUS - Mid Atlantic Washington Metropolitan Area (Northern Virginia | Washington DC | Maryland) to support an engagement for a cabinet-level department of the US Govt. concerned with the US' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material. The Agency's Office of Enterprise Assessment (EA) provides leadership and Senior Managers with an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the Agency's policies and site performance in the areas of safeguards and security, cyber security, emergency management, environment, safety, health, and other critical functions as directed by the Secretary. As the Agency Program Management Improvement Officer (PMIO), the EA Office supports priorities for maintaining a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent and reducing the threat of nuclear proliferation, overseeing the US' energy supply, carrying out the environmental clean-up from the Cold War nuclear mission, and supporting The Agency's 17 National Laboratories. The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide technical and administrative support a "check and balance" function by objectively: 1) observing and reporting on the performance of Federal and contractor organizations' implementation of security and safety policies and programs, 2) applying enforcement actions to contractor organizations for poor performance in adhering to legally enforceable security and safety requirements, and 3) developing and delivering security and safety training programs that reflect best practices and lessons learned from EA independent assessments to enhance workforce performance. This includes technical expertise to perform the effort for a full scope of oversight program and support activities for the enforcement and training programs in the areas of safeguards and security; cyber security; emergency management; and environment, safety, and health; as well as general and cross-cutting support. This is an Engagement Team addition to the project. Senior Information Protection Specialist Candidates shall work to support requirements for CLIN 1000: Management and Technical Crosscutting Activities (Time and Materials (T&M)) [For Activities Related to General and Cross-Cutting Support] Qualifications
The Senior Information Protection Specialist shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined. Education:
For a position where a Bachelor's degree is required, a Master's degree can substitute for five years of relevant commercial or government experience. A degree must be from an accredited college or university. Applicant must possess at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, in such fields as law enforcement, business administration, or security management. Experience:
Applicant must have at least 15 years of relevant commercial or government experience, which includes at least 10 years of relevant security-related experience and at least 5 years of experience in conducting appraisals. Applicant must have knowledge of the Agency Missions, sites, facilities, operations, and organizational roles and responsibilities. Applicant must demonstrate detailed knowledge in classified document protection and control, including control and accountability of Top Secret documents, control of Secret and Confidential documents and materials, control of sensitive information, accountability systems, inventories, reproduction, shipping and receiving, control of weapons parts and classified shapes, document marking, destruction, receipt, and transmittal, and interfaces with physical security programs and protective force operations. Applicant must have detailed knowledge of requirements for protecting sensitive unclassified information such as unclassified controlled nuclear information. Applicant must be familiar with protection strategies and requirements for sensitive compartmented information. Applicant must have demonstrated ability to evaluate the application of a wide range of information security requirements, plans, and procedures sufficient to evaluate complex protection strategies, and applicability of policy. Applicant must have a good understanding of Agency mission objectives and an ability to help line management identify solutions to complex problems. Applicant must have a demonstrated ability to develop reports and presentations (verbal and written) that are understandable to a management audience. The position requires an individual with excellent oral and written communications skills, and a proven ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined. Travel:
Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. Location:
Work shall be conducted at the CONUS - Mid Atlantic Washington Metropolitan Area (Northern Virginia | Washington DC | Maryland) U.S. Citizenship Required Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe) All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office. Core Competencies
Teamwork:
ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader Leadership:
ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives Business Acumen:
understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people Communication:
ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing Motivation:
persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions Agility:
ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams Judgment:
exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications Organization:
ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks Other Requirements
Business Tools:
understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary. Commitment:
to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors Curiosity:
the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together Humility:
exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference Willingness:
to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom Benefits and Highlights
ProSidian Consulting is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. The Employee Benefits Program is designed to promote health and personal welfare. Benefits include: Competitive Compensation:
Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits:
ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits:
ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife. Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:
ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan:
401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits:
Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given. Pre-Tax Payment Programs:
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ProSidian Consulting is seeking a Senior Information Protection Specialist in CONUS - Mid Atlantic Washington Metropolitan Area (Northern Virginia | Washington DC | Maryland) to support an engagement for a cabinet-level department of the US Govt. concerned with the US' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material. The Agency's Office of Enterprise Assessment (EA) provides leadership and Senior Managers with an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the Agency's policies and site performance in the areas of safeguards and security, cyber security, emergency management, environment, safety, health, and other critical functions as directed by the Secretary. As the Agency Program Management Improvement Officer (PMIO), the EA Office supports priorities for maintaining a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent and reducing the threat of nuclear proliferation, overseeing the US' energy supply, carrying out the environmental clean-up from the Cold War nuclear mission, and supporting The Agency's 17 National Laboratories. The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide technical and administrative support a "check and balance" function by objectively: 1) observing and reporting on the performance of Federal and contractor organizations' implementation of security and safety policies and programs, 2) applying enforcement actions to contractor organizations for poor performance in adhering to legally enforceable security and safety requirements, and 3) developing and delivering security and safety training programs that reflect best practices and lessons learned from EA independent assessments to enhance workforce performance. This includes technical expertise to perform the effort for a full scope of oversight program and support activities for the enforcement and training programs in the areas of safeguards and security; cyber security; emergency management; and environment, safety, and health; as well as general and cross-cutting support. This is an Engagement Team addition to the project. Senior Information Protection Specialist Candidates shall work to support requirements for CLIN 1000: Management and Technical Crosscutting Activities (Time and Materials (T&M)) [For Activities Related to General and Cross-Cutting Support] Qualifications
The Senior Information Protection Specialist shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined. Education:
For a position where a Bachelor's degree is required, a Master's degree can substitute for five years of relevant commercial or government experience. A degree must be from an accredited college or university. Applicant must possess at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, in such fields as law enforcement, business administration, or security management. Experience:
Applicant must have at least 15 years of relevant commercial or government experience, which includes at least 10 years of relevant security-related experience and at least 5 years of experience in conducting appraisals. Applicant must have knowledge of the Agency Missions, sites, facilities, operations, and organizational roles and responsibilities. Applicant must demonstrate detailed knowledge in classified document protection and control, including control and accountability of Top Secret documents, control of Secret and Confidential documents and materials, control of sensitive information, accountability systems, inventories, reproduction, shipping and receiving, control of weapons parts and classified shapes, document marking, destruction, receipt, and transmittal, and interfaces with physical security programs and protective force operations. Applicant must have detailed knowledge of requirements for protecting sensitive unclassified information such as unclassified controlled nuclear information. Applicant must be familiar with protection strategies and requirements for sensitive compartmented information. Applicant must have demonstrated ability to evaluate the application of a wide range of information security requirements, plans, and procedures sufficient to evaluate complex protection strategies, and applicability of policy. Applicant must have a good understanding of Agency mission objectives and an ability to help line management identify solutions to complex problems. Applicant must have a demonstrated ability to develop reports and presentations (verbal and written) that are understandable to a management audience. The position requires an individual with excellent oral and written communications skills, and a proven ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined. Travel:
Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. Location:
Work shall be conducted at the CONUS - Mid Atlantic Washington Metropolitan Area (Northern Virginia | Washington DC | Maryland) U.S. Citizenship Required Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe) All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office. Core Competencies
Teamwork:
ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader Leadership:
ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives Business Acumen:
understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people Communication:
ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing Motivation:
persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions Agility:
ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams Judgment:
exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications Organization:
ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks Other Requirements
Business Tools:
understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary. Commitment:
to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors Curiosity:
the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together Humility:
exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference Willingness:
to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom Benefits and Highlights
ProSidian Consulting is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. The Employee Benefits Program is designed to promote health and personal welfare. Benefits include: Competitive Compensation:
Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits:
ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits:
ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife. Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:
ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan:
401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits:
Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given. Pre-Tax Payment Programs:
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