Physical Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Company: Watermark Risk Management International
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Come make your mark with Watermark!FOUNDED BY USAF VETERANS in 2007, we are proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS specializing in security and risk management. We're intimately familiar with DOD security programs and mission requirements.OUR CORE VALUES drive every action we take as a company. We strive to exhibit PERSPECTIVE, PASSION, COMMUNICATION, INTEGRITY AND ETHICS, and BALANCE in all we do.COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE to address our employees' physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. This includes 100% employer-paid medical insurance, ample paid leave, a free employee assistance program, and a competitive 401k savings plan. At Watermark, our people come first!Physical Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)The Physical Security Subject Matter Expert supports the United States Coast Guard Office of Security Policy and Management in executing security program activities. Leveraging expertise in physical security, the SME develops and contributes to the implementation of security policies across the USCG. Responsibilities include analyzing emerging and existing security technologies, reviewing and updating policies, and performing administrative tasks and assessments. This role demands strong verbal communication, project management, technical writing, critical thinking, leadership, and customer service skills to effectively support the program's objectives.In this role you will---

• Provide a variety of functions involved in physical security assessment, planning, and administration.
• Analyze problem areas or situations and develop appropriate security controls.
• Conduct analysis of new and existing security-related technologies.
• Review and update existing security policies.
• Provide mission and administrative support related to physical security as required.
• Inform on methods to improve the efficacy of all security programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum 12 years related experience.
  • The Physical Security SME must have knowledge and experience in a variety of functions involved in physical security assessment, planning, and administration.
  • Knowledge and experience with security engineering design, interagency security committee (ISC) risk management process (RMP), physical access control, access control systems, identity management, credential management, and critical asset protection.
  • Excellent written communication skills including the ability to communicate by developing complex technical and security materials, such as job aids, reports, and documentation manuals.
  • Proficiency with various types of information technology applications, such as Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint. The Contractor must have the knowledge, skill, and appropriate access to use government databases.
  • Ability to think critically and develop, refine, or modify materials containing complex technical ideas for a variety of audiences.
  • Excellent Customer Service skills.Education Requirements:
    • A bachelor's degree or equivalent 4 years' experience.Certification Requirements:
      • N/ASecurity Clearance Requirements:
        • DOD Secret Clearance.
        • Ability to obtain DHS Suitability.Other Requirements:
          • Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings.
          • May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time.
          • Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism.
          • Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others.
          • Effective verbal and written communication skills.KEYWORDS: Force Protection, Anti Terrorism, Counter Terrorism, IDRMP, Risk Model, Risk Modeling, EPRM, Countermeasures.The anticipated compensation range for this position is $100,000-$120,000. Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hour rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. Central to Watermark's employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is a federal contractor and is therefore subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements.
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