Job Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Protective Security Operations Specialist. 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.

Job Description

Required Work Experience 5 years. Required Special Skills/ Knowledge Knowledge of, or ability to learn, protective intelligence analysis, vulnerability assessment, threat analysis and security assessment processes. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, principles and current planning methods for continuity and recovery operations, and emergency management. Ability to conduct open-source searches. Familiarity with commercially available opensource software. Ability to develop effective working relationships with Senate staff and senior government officials. Ability to organize and coordinate resources to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Ability to work independently. Ability to proficiently write executive summaries of threat and intelligence information. Ability to exercise tact and discretion with others regarding sensitive and confidential issues. Ability to analyze difficult and complex issues and make recommendations for action. 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. 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 (TS/SCI) U.S. Government security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.