Requirement: Security Planning Program Support, Team Leader
Job Description: The candidate will lead the Security Planning Program Support branch, which supports security planning for special events
and public gatherings, active assailant preparedness, insider threat, and conflict prevention resources. This position will
assist the Program Manager in managing project timelines for the branch and will stay in constant communication with the
Program Manager on branch tasks. The Team Leader will oversee product, workshop, and training development and the
data visualization support that tracks program metrics. The Government has designated this role as Key Personnel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage branch project timelines in coordination with the Program Manager
- Lead planning for security operations supporting special events and public gatherings
- Direct development of security and insider threat planning guidance, workshops, and products
- Oversee new and revised curriculum, including the interactive e-learning course on de-escalation
- Coordinate delivery of online training, webinars, and in-person instruction
- Guide stakeholder needs and satisfaction assessments and non-traditional community outreach
- Oversee data visualization of program performance metrics (Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Google Analytics)
- Provide branch inputs to monthly progress reports
Qualifications/Requirements: We are looking for a team leader with deep experience in security planning, targeted violence prevention, and training
development who can manage a branch of analysts and trainers. The ideal candidate has led product and curriculum development for public and private sector stakeholders. They must coordinate closely with a program manager and keep deliverables on schedule.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in security, emergency management, public administration, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in security planning, targeted violence prevention, or related program support
- Experience leading a team and managing project timelines
- Experience developing or delivering in-person and virtual training
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS/CISA EOD and fitness determination
- U.S. Citizenship
Highly Desired Qualifications: - Experience with active shooter/assailant preparedness, de-escalation, or insider threat programs
- Familiarity with ADDIE or Kirkpatrick training evaluation models
- Experience engaging faith-based organizations and small business communities
- Prior CISA or DHS support
- Active Secret clearance
- Experience with Power BI or Tableau reporting
Job: Full-Time
Location: Arlington, Va
Salary Range: $120,000 - $155,000 - per year
Assigned Forge JobTitle: Senior Specialist
Essential Duties:- Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Diversity- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
- Ethics- Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
- Strategic Thinking- Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
- Planning/Organizing- Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans.
- Professionalism- Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
- Innovation- Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
- Qualifications- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Language Skills- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Mathematical Skills- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Reasoning Ability- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
- Physical Demands- The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
- Work Environment- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.
This job posting sets forth the basic authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential duty.
Benefits:Forge fosters a rich company culture built on a diverse, hard-working employee base. Our staff is the core of our success and the impetus behind our decisions. In today's corporate culture, there is no longer a line between work and home life. As a result, we focused our benefits approach on the whole family.
The Forge total compensation model is based on a "choose-your-own-adventure approach" allowing each employee to create a comprehensive package of benefits and perks tailored to his or her needs. Examples of benefits included in our total compensation package include:
- Complete Flextime
- 401k With Employer Matching
- Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
- Supplementary healthcare and family support
- Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
- Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
- College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
- Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
- Employee Referral Awards
- Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Sabbatical
Forge Group, LLC is a proud DoD Skillbridge and V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) certified company committed to hiring and retaining military veterans and spouses.
