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Leidos Holding

Architectural Engineer

Leidos Holding, Bethesda, MD


Description
The Leidos National Security Sector uses a wide range of capabilities to support our customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team's focus is ensuring our intelligence customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets. If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, apply today!
Leidos is seeking an Architectural Engineer to support an Intelligence Community (IC) program in Bethesda, Maryland. The Engineer will provide 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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • 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 facilities.
  • Provide architectural/engineering input to draft policies, best practices, and studies.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
  • BS degree and 12+ years (or master's with 10+ years) of prior relevant work experience.
  • 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 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.
Original Posting Date: 2024-10-23While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $108,550.00 - $196,225.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
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