General information Job Posting Title Senior Architectural Engineer - Secure Facility Date Wednesday, May 14, 2025 City Bethesda State MD Country United States Working time Full-time Description & Requirements Join an exciting and impactful team supporting national security priorities. This role will provide architectural and facility engineering expertise in researching and reviewing the design, development, construction, alteration, or repair of diplomatic buildings and/or structures to ensure appropriate security of the construction project.
This position is on-site and requires an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS270, P5, Band 8
Job-Specific Minimum Responsibilities:
Review project plans, Construction Security Plans, construction blueprints, architectural drawings, and technical data to determine compliance with relevant Department of State (DoS) and Intelligence Community (IC) standards.
Provide advice and guidance to federal leadership on recommended changes and solutions to correct security deficiencies.
Collaborate with project stakeholders on proposed solutions and design remediations.
Assist project stakeholders with the preparation of Congressional certification or internal confirmation packages.
Respond to Requests for Information, providing engineering/architectural insight on potential technical security vulnerabilities including electrical power systems and red/black isolation.
Review and report on construction Security Plans for compliance with all relevant DOS and IC standards
Provide consulting advice and written recommendations regarding proposed changes to policies and standards
Providing support to the Congressional security certification process for US diplomatic facilities
Provide architectural/engineering input to draft policies, best practices, and studies
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: Due to contract requirements candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
BS degree and 12+ years (or master's with 10+ years) of prior relevant work experience in the following:
Experience reviewing project plans, construction Security Plans, architectural drawings, and/or technical data to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Deep and practical understanding of secure USG facilities construction, maintenance, and operation in overseas environments.
In-depth understanding of architectural and security technical principles, theories, concepts and their application across range of programs.
Capability with resolving highly complex problems using significant application of technical knowledge, conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation.
Experience developing solutions that are highly innovative and achieved through research and integration of best practices.
Ability to communicate with executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of significant importance to the organization/project.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple U.S. Government IC agencies and Department of State to successfully advocate practices, new concepts, and approaches.
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and design documents for large, complex facilities.
Job-Specific Desired Skills/Experience: Experience managing construction projects for U.S. diplomatic facilities overseas
Experience installing/designing secure power systems for Intelligence Community facilities and/or US Embassies
Experience with drafting, reviewing, approving, or implementing DoS or IC Construction Security Plans
Working knowledge of DoS construction security policies contained in the FAM/FAH
Working knowledge of ICD 705 requirements
Experience working with the IC
Deep understanding of red/black power isolation and grounding requirements.
Working knowledge of electric power generation systems and components, electronic controls, fuel systems, and life and safety.
Minimum Requirements TCS270, P5, Band 8 EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Minimum Salary $ 165,000.00 Maximum Salary $ 195,000.00