Continuity Programs & Emergency Management SME - Ardent Eagle Solutions

About Us:

Are you ready to join an exceptional team that's rewriting the future of national security and global impact? Welcome to Ardent Eagle Solutions (AES), a dynamic and rapidly expanding small business that's at the forefront of supporting the Federal Government, Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) on a global scale.

 

At AES, we don't just embrace change; we drive it. We're in the business of transforming challenges into opportunities, and ordinary careers into extraordinary journeys. As part of our team, you'll be at the heart of groundbreaking missions that shape the course of history and protect our nation's most critical interests.

 

Our commitment to success doesn't end with our customers; it begins with you. We're dedicated to nurturing the talents of our remarkable employees and propelling them to new heights of excellence. Here, you'll find a culture that empowers you to excel, innovate, and realize your full potential.

Overview:

The Office of Security (OSY), a component of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Security (DAS I&S) serves to mitigate the risk to personnel, facilities, property, information, and assets through increased initiatives in various security fields via issuance of Department-wide security policies and the application of a multi-disciplined security programs extending from the Headquarters to our operating units. 

Background:

OSY plans and implements these policies through developing procedures and delivering security services for the Office of the Secretary and other nationwide Departmental bureaus.  Specifically, OSY establishes and enforces policies and procedures for conducting background investigations and granting security clearances; safeguarding classified and sensitive documents and information; protecting Department personnel, facilities and property; assessing threats and determining risks to Departmental assets; ensuring proper communications security; providing guidance to Departmental offices and operating units on security-related matters; and, ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures.   

Responsibilities:

Although other general and within scope support duties may be assigned, some of the required tasks are as follows:

1. Review and assess Continuity of Operations Plans and Emergency Plans and procedures.
2. Develop the content for an online Continuity of Operations Awareness Training program for Department employees.
3. Work with staff to develop a more comprehensive Continuity and Emergency Management Test Training and Exercise (TT&E) program.
4. Assist in preparing requested materials for the Department’s Continuity of Government mission.
5. Assist in the staffing and tracking of Interagency and National Security Council taskings.
6. Attend interagency Continuity and Emergency Management working groups as may be required.
7. Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of Continuity and Emergency Management Programs, make recommendations for improvement, and implement approved initiatives.

Qualifications:

Approximately 4 years of related experience.  Must have experience developing COOP plans for a Federal Civilian agency that falls under the Executive Branch.

 

Top-Secret Clearance with SCI crossover eligibility based on an in-scope Single Scope Background Investigation at the start of contract performance for Continuity Programs.Successful candidates: 

• Have been debriefed from SCI no more than 24 months ago
  • Including compartments SI/TK/HCS/G

• Have an in-scope Background Investigation

Clearance:TS/SCIEducation:

A B.S. in an associated discipline (or equivalent) is required.

Certification(s):

Preferred FEMA certifications:

• Level 1 Professional Continuity Practitioner
• 2. Level II Professional Continuity Practitioner
• Master Continuity Practitioner.

Benefits and EEO:

At Ardent Eagle Solutions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

This job description is intended to describe the general scope of work and level of work that is needed to perform while on task with Ardent Eagle Solutions. Other duties may be assigned. Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and must fulfill eligibility criteria for accessing classified information. US citizenship may be a prerequisite for certain roles.
 
Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer