Manager, Member Protection Program #5416

Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Manager, Member Protection Program. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Duties

• Provides leadership, support and guidance to Member Protection Program personnel. Oversees the implementation of policies and procedures which support shared situational awareness, deliberate and crisis action planning, emergency response coordination, and decision support. Liaises with local, state, federal, military, and private sector and force protection entities. Develops and delivers written and oral briefings to key stakeholders on status of law enforcement coordination and incidents affecting the safety and security of Senate and Senators. Develops, implements, and executes research strategies, policies and action plans. Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Other Duties/ Responsibilities Provides budget recommendations to the Director. May serve as COR for related matters. Required Work Experience Associate’s: Eight to ten years of experience working with complex security programs and/or protective operations in a customer service setting, with at least two years of work in a lead or Senior Program Manager capacity. Bachelor’s: Five to eight years of experience working with complex security programs and/or protective operations in a customer service setting, with at least two years of work in a lead or Senior Program Manager capacity. Required Special Skills/ Knowledge Knowledge of vulnerability assessment, threat assessment and analysis, and security assessment in the Legislative Branch. Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, and practices of project management including project budgeting, staffing, risk management, and requirements analysis. Analytical skills in the area of open-source searches. Ability to develop effective working relationships with Senate staff, local, state, and federal law enforcement, and security agencies. 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 develop and implement both short- and long-range project plans. Ability to lead project teams and to bring projects to completion on time and within budget. Ability to conduct research and prepare analyses and reports. Ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrated expertise in designing, assessing, and delivering effective training programs. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, drafting, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support organizational operations and ensure consistent, compliant practices. COR Certification (Level 1 or higher). Successfully managed contracts with external vendors, with a preferred understanding of procurement processes to ensure compliance, performance oversight, and effective resource utilization. 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. Desired Qualifications Ability to provide leadership, support, and guidance to Member Protection Program personnel, ensuring the team’s effectiveness in carrying out its protective mission. Ability to oversee the implementation of policies and procedures that enable shared situational awareness, deliberate and crisis action planning, emergency response coordination, and timely decision support. Ability to serve as a key liaison with local, state, federal and private sector partners to maintain seamless coordination and operational readiness. Ability to design and deliver written and oral briefings to key stakeholders on law enforcement coordination activities and incidents that may affect the safety and security of the Senate and its Members. Ability to design, implement, and execute research strategies, policies, and action plans to enhance program capability and preparedness. Working Conditions Position requires the incumbent to be available for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate campus/community, and to potentially deploy to alternate sites on short notice for extended periods in support of Senate continuity. Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with the opportunity for remote work based on the Senate calendar, with no exceptional physical demands. Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking and safely carrying items under 25 pounds. Work may require long periods of standing. Occasional travel is required to participate and/or conduct security assessments and installations. Essential Services are functions and activities that are critical to the continuous operation, security, and support of the United States Senate. These services must remain operational without interruption to ensure the Se…

Education

Associate's Degree.