Federal Assurance Program Manager Construction Security

Who You Are: (Job Summary)

The Federal Assurance Construction Security Program Manager serves as the program owner and authoritative lead for constructionphase security and access across all federal data center construction projects. This role provides programlevel oversight of construction site security and access controls and is responsible for Federal Assurancerelated construction management activities during construction. Responsibilities include coordination of requests for information (RFIs) and submittals validation of U.S. company and citizenship requirements and oversight of Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) requirements.

The role ensures that constructionphase security access and supply chain controls are formally defined and consistently implemented throughout construction workflows from early site mobilization through construction transition. This position requires handson engagement with construction documentation design software workflows and project coordination activities unique to greenfield construction environments.

What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities)

• Oversee the construction site security design and access controls for all federal secure facility construction projects ensuring compliance from concept to operational transition.
• Lead security evaluations and construction-phase security efforts for new data center sites and secure data halls.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across diverse geographically dispersed locations and multiple design teams and general contractors.
• Create maintain and govern consistent SiteSecurity &Logistics Plans alongside security teams for federal construction projects.
• Serve as the authoritative escalation point for construction security and access risks and approved exceptions.
• Oversee SCRM requirements related to materials suppliers and installation activities.
• Review coordinate and respond to RFIs and submittals.
• Validate compliance with U.S. company and U.S. citizen personnel requirements for all construction projects.
• Prepare and deliver project updates tailored for executive audience and present information clearly to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QTS design construction security and operations teams to address security requirements.
• Develop scopes of work and RFPs for design and construction initiatives.
• Support evaluation of prospective sites as required.

What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications Education Experience Certifications)

• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7 years experience in physical or technical security leading complex projects focusing on construction site security submittals and RFI reviews.
• Knowledge and expertise in secure construction related to SCIF or SAPF facility construction architecture engineering project management life safety disability access and electronic security systems (Access control systems CCTV).
• Experience with Intelligence Community Directive 705 and its related documents.
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance and further access as needed.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract obligations.

What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications Education Experience Certifications)

• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7 years experience in physical or technical security leading complex projects focusing on construction site security submittals and RFI reviews.
• Knowledge and expertise in secure construction related to SCIF or SAPF facility construction architecture engineering project management life safety disability access and electronic security systems (Access control systems CCTV).
• Experience with Intelligence Community Directive 705 and its related documents.
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance and further access as needed.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract obligations

Nice to Have: (Preferred Qualifications Education Experience Certifications)

• 10 years experience in physical or technical security for complex projects with emphasis on Federal Government construction security design submittals and RFI reviews.
• Active TS security clearance with the potential for additional access.
  

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders as required for site assessments.
• Ability to walk stand or sit for extended periods (812 hours).
• Approximately 25% travel required.

Other Key Skills: (KSAs)

• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for both operational and executive audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially PowerPoint Excel and Planner and BlueBeam Revu Autodesk and Procore construction applications

In accordance with applicable law the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Colorado. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Colorado only and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidates starting salary will be determined based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills experience and geographic location.

The estimated pay range for this role if based in Colorado is:

Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Colorado only and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidates starting salary will be determined based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills experience and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

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