IPMS Lead

Job Title: IPMS Lead

Location: Springfield, VA

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary: Ensure the In-Place Monitoring System (IPMS) console is staffed as well as resolution of all signals and anomalies that meet the established threat threshold within timeframes established by the NGA TSCM Program Manager. Resolved signals are to be detailed in monthly and quarterly reporting. 
Ensure reporting of IPMS console health status when operational capability is diminished. Will ensure all required IPMS and Signal of Interest reports are complete with minimal errors and that all processes, activities, 
and report are conducted within established time frames. Additionally, ensure IPMS related activities support the NGA TSCM program, TSSC modernization goals, and Office of Counterintelligence Technical CI Division. 
Maintain familiarization with all governing national and agency level policies, ensuring compliance with all facets of reporting and training requirements as well as all other regulatory guidelines.

Duties may include:
• Familiarity with current TSCM and CI policy
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the garrison IPMS, resolve and coordinate IPMS anomalies with TSCM personnel
• Research and investigate new or improved industry practices and tradecraft for application to the agency IPMS programs/operations
• Conduct Daily IPMS activities which can include:
• Perform daily tactical analysis according to procedure guide and established timeframes
• Perform strategic analysis according to procedure guide and within established timeframes
• Perform daily, monthly and annual operations and maintenance tasks according to established policies and timeframes

• Identify and troubleshoot system malfunctions and report findings/status to customer
• Perform Radio Frequency signal of interest related searches
• Assess and locate signals of interested discovered during surveys, system notification and IPMS operations
• Conduct TSCM operations consistent with National and DoD policies governing the employment of TSCM tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Ensure NGA compliance with ICD 705, Physical Security Standards for SCIFs, and DoD standards for collateral areas
- Identify physical and acoustical security deficiencies and develop corrective actions to mitigate the identified deficiencies
- Analyze complex physical and technical security issues and provide cost-effective recommendations that meet policy requirements
- Provide recommendations and guidance for NGA facilities under construction
• Assist with maintenance and day-to-day monitoring of IPMS program in order to maintain mission 
functionality and authorization to operate in the enterprise environment
- Assist in determining best practices related to IPMS and wireless efforts
- Conduct IPMS operations consistent with National and DoD policies governing the employment of TSCM tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Ensure all personnel assigned to the IPMS mission are trained in accordance with National standards for the conduct of TSCM operations and are qualified to operate the in-garrison IPMS as well as understand and comply with IPMS regulations
Skills and Experience:

Required:
• Experience writing and editing of technical documents
• Shall have experience with RF theory and direction finding
• Shall have an Interagency Training Center (ITC) TSCM Certification
• Shall complete at least 40 hours of discipline-specific development or refresher training every fiscal year. 

- Must have Active Top Secret Clearance
The training delivery may include classroom, on-line, or commercially-available training, or exercise. The 
NGA customer will sponsor Government-offered, discipline-specific development or refresher training IAW 
National and DoD standards.
• Shall meet minimum training requirements, within one calendar year of assignment, for access to DoD 
networks in accordance with DoDD 8140.01, by attaining and maintaining at least baseline certification for 
DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician Level II (IAT2) compliance, at the sole expense of the contractor

Desired:
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Be a credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or DoD CI training academy (ex. FBI Academy, etc.)

CULTURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineers, Analysts, and Developers at Cintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and self‐organized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for ill‐defined problems (i.e. thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers.
• We want our team members to be self‐motivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jack‐of‐all‐trades, and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology, you’ll fit right in.

ABOUT CINTEL, INC:

Cintel Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support.

We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs.

It is the policy of Cintel that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These policies shall ensure that the practice of nondiscrimination will be applied in the employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, recall or rehire of personnel. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Cintel, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.