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Position Title	Location	Agency/Contract
Adjudicator	Chesapeake, VA	US Coast Guard Security Center
Armed Security Guards	Frederick, MD	National Biodefense Analysis & Countermeasures Center
Child Protective Services Specialist	Rockville, MD	Department of Health & Human Services
Data Entry Personnel	Chesapeake, VA	US Coast Guard Security Center
Director of Staff Training	Southern Sudan	AFRICAP Program
Director of Support Operations	Southern Sudan	AFRICAP Program
Director, Communications Infrastructure Development	Southern Sudan	AFRICAP Program
Jr. Personnel Security Specialist	Rockville, MD	Department of Health & Human Services
Lead Medical Trainer	Southern Sudan	AFRICAP Program
Military Operation Trainers	Multiple locations, Africa	AFRICAP Program
Senior Proposal Writer	Arlington, VA	Corporate headquarters
Senior Security Specialist for the Human Reliability Program	Washington, DC	Department of Energy

Adjudicator

Chesapeake, VA, US Coast Guard Security Center
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Job Description The primary purpose of this position is to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the United States Coast Guard Security Center (SECCEN) in the adjudication of Personnel Security requests for eligibility and suitability determinations for all of the United States Coast Guard Active and Reserve military personnel, Coast Guard Civilian employees, Coast Guard Auxiliary members, specific Coast Guard Contractors, and selected civilian personnel associated with the Coast Guard's State Local and Industry Program.

Required Skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
Excellent communication skills necessary to initiate and respond to emails and phone calls from and to the field requesting information, assistance and/ or guidance concerning the application process.
Must have great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Adjudicate all completed investigations (NACLC, SSBI, SSBI/PR, SAC, etc).
Make recommendations to grant, deny, or revoke personnel security clearances.
Review and make determinations on derogatory information received.
Obtain online credit reports and criminal history checks and populate databases.
Prepare written summaries.
Verify and preserve the privacy and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information.

Education & Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 8 years of work experience preferably in security or criminal justice/sociology.

Security Clearance Secret or Top Secret

3-5 min. to complete (est.)

Armed Security Guards

Frederick, MD, National Biodefense Analysis & Countermeasures Center
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Job Description

Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) d/b/a ETI Security, Inc. is currently seeking qualified Armed Security Guards to support our client in Frederick, MD. The available shifts are as follows:

1st Shift: 6am – 6pm

2nd Shift: 6pm – 6am

The work days are 4 days on, 3 days off, 3 days on, 4 days off. The candidate will go through a 2 and ½ week training course after they are hired.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have an active Top Secret clearance
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
Must possess current CPR/AED & First Aid certification
Must be able to obtain the following
- MD Guard card
- MD Gun permit
- FPS (Federal Protective Service) certification as a Security Guard

Responsibilities

Officer responsibilities are within the facility only
Monitor CCTV and alarm monitors through Lenel System
Routine guard patrol
Access control through DHS Computer system
Issuing badges

Education & Work Experience

Computer skills and Command Center experience would be a plus
Must have one of the following
- 3 years of security experience within the past 5 years
- An Associate’s degree in a related field and at least one year of experience
- 3 years of military or National Guard (active duty or reserve) experience
- Successful completion or a state certified Police Officers Standard Training (POST) course or any reasonable combination of the above (i.e., one year of security experience plus one year of college coursework related in the field

Security Clearance The candidate must have an active Top Secret clearance

3-5 min. to complete (est.)

Child Protective Services Specialist

Rockville, MD, Department of Health & Human Services
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Job Description Protection Strategies Inc. is looking for a Child Protective Services (CPS) Specialist to support our client at the Department of Health & Human Services in Rockville, MD. The Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR) in the Department of Health & Human Services provides Federal assistance to intact refugee families and adults. The ORR is also responsible for the care of vulnerable and separated minors through the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM) and the Division of Unaccompanied Children (DUCS). In order for ORR/DUCS to continue to develop the Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) check program we need to bring on board a specialized and experienced team member with the following requirements.

Requirements

Knowledge of child abuse mandated reporting field guidelines.
Understanding CPS reporting process of abuse or neglect.
Self starter.
Must possess knowledge and experience in working with law enforcement in obtaining police records.
Must possess knowledge and experience in obtaining CPS documents from different state and county CPS agencies.
Incumbent will have extensive knowledge on child abuse and neglect laws and issues, and be able to analyze reports regarding child abuse and neglect.
Must be able to use Microsoft Windows, Office (word, excel and PowerPoint).
Must be willing travel 2-4 days a month.
Must be able to interface with state level officials on issues relating to security child protective services information on sponsors.
Must be able to arrange/plan meetings & conferences.
Must be familiar with how to write policy and procedures.
Must have experience in public speaking and presenting in formal settings.

Education & Work Experience

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field from an accredited college or University.
5 years of Child Protective Services experience.

3-5 min. to complete (est.)

Data Entry Personnel

Chesapeake, VA, US Coast Guard Security Center
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Job Description The primary purpose of this position is to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the United States Coast Guard Security Center (SECCEN) in the adjudication of Personnel Security requests for eligibility and suitability determinations for all of the United States Coast Guard Active and Reserve military personnel, Coast Guard Civilian employees, Coast Guard Auxiliary members, specific Coast Guard Contractors, and selected civilian personnel associated with the Coast Guard's State Local and Industry Program.

Required Skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
Excellent communication skills to facilitate customer service with regards to the front desk duties which includes issuing badges to personnel entering the building, answering the telephone, and continuous watch of security monitors.
Must have a great attention to detail.
Personnel Security or criminal justice/sociology experience or background is preferred.

Responsibilities

Verifying and preserving the privacy and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information.
Maintaining and creating security files.
Receiving, opening, sorting and routing of all incoming mail.
Maintaining a log which reflects all incoming and outgoing regular, registered and certified mail.
Handling and applying postage to official outgoing mail.

Education & Work Experience High School diploma or equivalent.

Security Clearance Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

3-5 min. to complete (est.)

Director of Staff Training

Southern Sudan, AFRICAP Program
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Job Description The Director of Staff Training will be in charge of the development, implementation, and supervision of a program to instruct SPLA (Sudan People’s Liberation Army) Brigade and Battalion commanders and staff officers in Command and Staff Operations along U.S. doctrinal lines.

Duration 12 months

Requirements Ability to work with senior U.S. and SPLA officers and diplomats, and in particular relating rule of law, gender respect, child protection and the undesirability of using children as soldiers to the concept of a professional military.

Responsibilities

Organization and supervision of Instructional Team (S1 thru S6 functional areas).
Preparation, ensuring training aids support for, and gaining Government approval of curriculum and POI’s.
Organizing for and conduct of classroom training (includes participation).
Organizing for and conduct of Command Post Exercises.
Evaluation of training after each course.

Education & Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University.
M.A. or M.S. preferred.
Former Army or Marine brigade executive officer or Operations Officer (S3).
Graduate, war college (preferred) or command and staff college.
Instructor, war college (preferred) or subject area lead instructor, command and Staff College.
Prior training/exercise experience or assignment in security assistance in Sub Sahara Africa.

3-5 min. to complete (est.)

Director of Support Operations

Southern Sudan, AFRICAP Program
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Job Description The Director of Support Operations will be in charge of the management of all logistical, maintenance, and life support systems necessary for establishing a base to support up to Brigade-level staff officer training and C4 infrastructure installation and sustainment training.

Duration 12 months

Requirements

The position requires an ability to work with senior U.S. and SPLA (Sudan People’s Liberation Army) officers and diplomats in negotiating and definitizing requirements, as well as vendors and suppliers in order to secure materiel, equipment, vehicles, and labor at fair prices.
Knowledge of, and ability to articulate, logistics planning as a subject for staff training.

Responsibilities

Acquisition and supervision of labor related to storing and moving food, fuel and lubricants, office supplies, communications equipment, computers, and housing as required.
Oversight of procurement for contractors’ administrative and transportation requirements, and of communications and computer systems for further use in training and SPLA command and control.
Responsible for obtaining or putting up such structures as are required for temporary use by the US Government for other SPLA support.

Education & Work Experience

B.A. or B.S degree from an accredited University.
Army or Marine unit-level logistics officer (preferred) or (any military service) construction engineer (03 - 04/E7 - E8) with overseas deployment experience.
Previous experience in the operation of a construction, mining, military training, or similar services camp in an austere environment, preferably in Africa.

3-5 min. to complete (est.)

Director, Communications Infrastructure Development

Southern Sudan, AFRICAP Program
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Job Description The Director of Communications & Infrastructure will lead contract efforts to assist in providing a three phased approach for the procurement of equipment and supplies to establish three (3) Command Operations Centers, and procurement of handheld and back radios for headquarters and field units. This phased approach prioritizes the needs based on political situations, SPLA (Sudan People’s Liberation Army) command and control development, and support for the 2011 referendum vote.

Duration 12 months

Responsibilities

Position will be required first to upgrade current Command Operation Center located at SPLA General Headquarters by incorporating and placing into operation an All Source Production Section for the Directorate of Military Intelligence. The Tactical Intelligence Advisor/Instructor will assist in establishing systems for this activity.
Position will be responsible for procuring and providing Harris Manpack 5800 MP Radios and Harris Handheld 7800v-HH radios for tactical communications, and for training SPLA personnel not only on their use but on use of previously installed Harris Base Station equipment.
Position will also be responsible for understanding Tactical Communications as taught to officers at the US Command & General Staff College and for supervising an Instructor in Tactical Communications for Brigade and Battalion Staff Officers’ Courses; course to use current US doctrine, as modified by equipment as issued to the SPLA.
Responsible for maintenance and sustainment of equipment provided to SPLA units until their skill levels are sufficient to take on that responsibility.
Position will be located in Juba, Southern Sudan, but will require travel to outlying SPLA locations.

Education & Work Experience

B.S. in communications systems, IT, or related discipline.
Service as Army or Marine division or deployed task force level communications/IT systems officer or deputy. Instructor, command and Staff College or US Army Signal Officers’ Advanced Course.
Service on training/exercise deployment in Sub Sahara Africa in which tactical radio nets were established, or service on a security assistance group in Sub Sahara Africa.
Graduate, command and Staff College.

3-5 min. to complete (est.)

Jr. Personnel Security Specialist

Rockville, MD, Department of Health & Human Services
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Job Description The Program Support Center (PSC) is responsible for supporting the Health & Human Services Personnel Security Program and requires contractor support from qualified, detail oriented, individuals with personnel security experience in initiating and reviewing the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (EQIP) of both Federal and contract employees requiring background investigations for employment checks, or renewing a security clearance; and adjudication experience.

Responsibilities

Review applicant completed EQIP forms and other related and necessary forms for the initiation of background investigations.
Assist applicants with corrective action concerning completion/submission of personnel security documents.
Assist customers with EQIP submissions, perform applicable entries into the PSC personnel security database, schedule fingerprint appointments if required, other clerical duties as required.
Track personnel security documents to ensure accurate processing.
Mail documents and perform basic customer service administrative functions.

Education & Work Experience

High school diploma or GED
One year of experience processing and reviewing EQIP applications and providing customer service in a government or DOD security office environment
Experience with initiating SF-85s and/or SF-86s through EQIP system
Knowledgeable of OPM processing and requirements for submission of EQIP
Proficient in Microsoft applications and knowledge of processing of EQIP

3-5 min. to complete (est.)

Lead Medical Trainer

Southern Sudan, AFRICAP Program
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Job Description The Lead Medical Trainer provides emergency medical care and evacuation coordination for all PSI contractor personnel and conducts basic medical training as required to support periodic medical training events. The Lead Medical Trainer reports to the Project Manager for the conduct of medic duties but will be tasked to other personnel as needed to support training missions.

Responsibilities

Provides basic trauma, health examinations, emergency medical services and medical care to injured and sick personnel within professional scope of practice.
Develops and keeps medical evacuation policy and contact numbers current.
Operates and maintains inventories of medical supplies and medical equipment.
Ensures that local medical facilities which are utilized by contractors provide adequate services.
Coordinates with local and/or international medical facilities as required.
Coordinates with corporate offices to ensure accurate and timely injury and sickness reporting.
Coordinates emergency medical evacuations for injured or sick contractors, monitors all aspects of health and hygiene in contractor living and work facilities.
Advises on occupational health, hygiene, nutrition, safety and other related matters.
Maintains accurate medical reports for all injured and sick personnel.
Performs additional duties as directed by the Project Manager.

Education & Work Experience

Nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or above certification.
Minimum of fifteen (15) years emergency medical work experience, including remote assignments.
Experience as an Emergency Medical Technician Instructor is a plus.
Experience as a former senior-level (senior NCO or warrant officer) 18D MOS series from the Army; Special Forces Medic is a plus.
Experience teaching medical subjects in a developing country is a plus.
Candidate should also have experience conducting small group training and have experience designing and conducting specialty medical training.
Required to have experience working in an OCONUS, austere environment and possess an understanding of the need to conduct yourself in a diplomatic and culturally sensitive manner.
Experience in Africa is a plus.
Must be capable of moderate physical exertion to include the ability to lift and carry items of up to fifty (50) pounds and be able to conduct travel and work within an equatorial environment with a limited support infrastructure.

3-5 min. to complete (est.)

Military Operation Trainers

Multiple locations, Africa, AFRICAP Program
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Job Description PSI is looking for qualified individuals to conduct Light Infantry training in Africa. Training will include Battalion staff training in basic functional areas, Personnel, Intelligence, Operations, Logistics and Communications. Battalion Staff training will also include staff collective training in Staff Estimates, Military Decision Making, Orders Processes and TOC Operations. Unit training will include specialized training in communications, medical, weapons (crew served weapons, mortars), individual basic infantry skills, advanced individual infantry skills, and collective skills from Squad through Battalion operations.

Required Skills

Individuals should be former U.S. military NCOs or officers (E7 – O4) who can teach Light Infantry Staff and platoon tasks.
Posses an MOS commensurate with the duties described above and have served in multiple positions at the Battalion or Brigade level.
Graduation from ANCOC, Battlestaff NCO Crs, CAS3 recommended.
The candidate must have the experience to instruct in one or more of the following subjects: BRM, CQM, movement formations and techniques, Infantry squad and platoon battle drills, Convoy operations, CQM/CQB, C-IED, battalion staff operations.
This position requires good physical condition with no existing chronic medical conditions.

Responsibilities

Develop a detailed Program of Instruction (POI) utilizing the U.S. Army’s crawl, walk, run methodology.
Develop lesson plans in all aspects of military training to include S1-S2-S3-S4 capabilities.
Be able to complete and or develop training forms associated with the project.
Provide independent and group training in a variety of situations and conditions.
Display fit and professional appearance during the life of the required contract cycle.
Present classes and mentor junior leaders.

3-5 min. to complete (est.)

Senior Proposal Writer

Arlington, VA, Corporate headquarters
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Job Description

Protection Strategies Incorporated is looking for a Senior Proposal Writer to work in our headquarters in Arlington, VA. This is a salaried position and periodically requires extended hours to complete a proposal in time for submission. The Senior Proposal Writer will contribute with the process from selection to award of the proposal. The person selected for this position must have the ability to communicate tactfully with all levels of personnel both internal and external to the organization. Good organizational and administrative skills will be required for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a fully accredited college. Business Administration degree or English degree is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years experience in proposal development.
Business writing skills.
Ability to diplomatically and tactfully communicate both within and external to the organization.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Skilled at developing working relationships with all levels of personnel.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Excellent organization skills and the ability to multi-task.
Ability to manage confidential information.
Ability to work independently as necessary.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Assist the Proposal Director and Proposal Manager in the preparation of various documents for federal and state proposals.
Find proposal opportunities (FBO, GSA, E-buy, Output) and pre-screen to assure they meet size and classification standards.
Create resumes for final proposal inclusion.
Prepare in finished format responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs).
Complete proposal final formatting, editing, and preparations for shipment.
Ensure that proposal responses comply with RFP requirements.
Search data bases to identify proposals that meet the size standard and forward to Proposal Director for approval.
Assist in the preparation of oral presentations using PowerPoint or other software.
Prepare RFP questions on proposals for final submission to contracting officers after approval of Proposal Director.
Analyze Requests for Proposal and develop compliance matrices.
Assist in developing the entire opportunity life cycle: capture activities, government contracting office liaison, pre-RFP release, formal-RFP release, and proposal submission.
Coordinate data exchange between multiple teaming partners and clients.
Develop proposal content from extrapolation of existing material or from interviews with subject matter experts.
Perform copy editing and proofreading of all proposal content to rapidly produce clear and accurate documents.
Develop, update, and maintain proposal information data resources such as resumes, past performances, contracts data, and technical and management plans.
Ensure contract award status is properly disseminated.

Security Clearance The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

3-5 min. to complete (est.)

Senior Security Specialist for the Human Reliability Program

Washington, DC, Department of Energy
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Job Description The position that Protection Strategies Incorporated is providing is located in the Office of Health, Safety and Security, Office of Departmental Personnel Security (HS-1.4), Office of Headquarters Security Operations, Office of Personnel Security.The Office of Departmental Personnel Security serves as the central leader and advocate vested with the authority to ensure consistent and effective implementation of personnel security programs Department-wide (including for the National Nuclear Security Administration, NNSA). HS-1.4 administers the Human Reliability program for the Department. The purpose of this position is to support the development of personnel security policy and programs specifically related to the HRP.

Required Skills

Incumbent must have extensive knowledge of the Department’s Human Reliability Program and Personnel Security policies or the equivalent Department of Defense programs
Incumbent must have demonstrated word processing skills in WordPerfect, spread sheets, and other office related computer programs.

Responsibilities The incumbent will provide support to the Federal Staff in the performance of the following duties.

Provides support to the formulation of policy, and procedures, and standards for implementation of the DOE-wide Human Reliability Program in accordance with national security policy, CFR, new legislation, and technological developments.
Ensures that the HRP policy is consistent with the requirements of 10 CFR 712, “Human Reliability Program,” and related DOE directives.
Monitors developing statutory and regulatory measures for impact on the HRP. Ensures consistency with the regulations and the requirements of national security policies, goals, and governing legislation.
Provides DOE management with updates regarding programmatic changes.
Develops implementation guidance and notify HRP officials of changes.
Reviews, evaluates, and determines the impact of new requirements (e.g., changing national security policy, new legislation, technological developments, etc) on HRP program missions and objectives.
Determines the nature and implication of new and/or changing policy requirements.
Participates in monthly HRP teleconference calls with the DOE-wide HRP community and participate in monthly medical professional teleconference calls to address HRP related concerns and issues.
Provides written reports which provide advice and guidance to DOE management officials, to include the impact on organizational missions and programs.
Serves as SME to ensure compatibility of the HRP policies with the Department’s security, counterintelligence, nonproliferation, arms control, Defense and intelligence needs.
Develops and conducts programs, workshops, and meetings on HRP policy awareness annually.
Represents the DOE on interagency committees/tasks forces and in other coordination with external agencies to share the DOE perspective in the facilitation of interagency cooperation and sharing of information, as required.
Supports the development of implementation guidance for changes to the CFR.
Assures that proper changes are made to DOE orders and applicable HRP policy guidance documents.
Reviews, evaluates, and determines the impact of new requirements on HRP missions and objectives by surveying sites and conducting annual visits and focus groups.
Supports collaboration in the areas of industrial, information, physical, and operations security across the Department of Energy and with interagency officials to support the development of federal government-wide security policy.
Supports mid and long-range policy planning in support of the DOE Personnel Security Program.
Serves as an advisor to the Director, Office of Departmental Personnel Security and other senior officials on HRP programs.
Supports interagency collaboration and coordination officials regarding personnel security policy, process, and automation issues.

Education & Work Experience

The incumbent must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in such fields as public administration, criminal justice, or security management.
At least 5 years of experience in Personnel Security.

Security Clearance The ability to obtain and maintain a level “Q” security clearance.

3-5 min. to complete (est.)

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