Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) Analyst

Firebird is hiring for an onsite Secret cleared Antiterrorism / Force Protection (AT/FP) Analyst in Washington, D.C. to provide subject matter expertise in the development, implementation, assessment, and administration of Antiterrorism and Force Protection programs supporting a military service headquarters environment.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support policy development, risk assessments, exercise planning, training initiatives, and strategic security program execution while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on AT/FP matters.
• Support the development, implementation, and management of Antiterrorism and Force Protection (AT/FP) policies, programs, and initiatives.
• Analyze and integrate threat information into AT/FP planning, assessments, and operational activities.
• Conduct AT/FP assessments and evaluations to identify vulnerabilities, analyze problem areas, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in the development, coordination, and execution of AT/FP exercises ranging from tabletop exercises to full-scale operational exercises.
• Develop and deliver AT/FP training programs for tactical, operational, and strategic-level personnel.
• Draft, review, edit, and maintain policies, directives, standard operating procedures (SOPs), Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), job aids, manuals, reports, and other technical documentation.
• Translate complex technical and security concepts into clear, concise guidance suitable for leadership, government personnel, and the general public.
• Ensure all written products comply with applicable U.S. Coast Guard correspondence standards, formatting requirements, and organizational guidance.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders, subject matter experts, and leadership to develop consensus on policy and program initiatives.
• Prepare briefings, presentations, reports, and executive-level correspondence.
• Utilize government databases and systems to support AT/FP program management, compliance monitoring, and assessment activities.
• Provide recommendations to leadership regarding AT/FP program improvements, emerging threats, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 10 years of documented experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting Antiterrorism, Force Protection, Physical Security, Emergency Management, or related security programs within a military, DHS, DoD, or federal agency environment.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Development and implementation of AT/FP policy at tactical, operational, and strategic levels.
  • Integration of threat information into AT/FP programs.
  • Conducting AT/FP assessments and vulnerability analyses.
  • Developing and delivering AT/FP training programs.
  • Planning and executing tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises.
• Proven ability to establish effective working relationships with senior leadership, stakeholders, and subject matter experts.
• Demonstrated experience supporting headquarters-level policy development, planning, assessments, and program administration.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, edit, and refine complex technical and security-related documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including DOD365 Applications
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to government systems and databases, including:
• Modified Infrastructure Survey Tool (MIST)
• Interagency Security Committee Compliance System (ISC-CS)
• Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or Department of Defense (DoD) organizations.
• Knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard correspondence and policy development processes.
• Experience facilitating working groups, security committees, and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Risk Management Process.
• Experience supporting critical infrastructure protection, risk management, or continuity programs.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

CLEARANCE

• Active Secret

About Firebird AST:

Firebird AST is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Northern Virginia and a market-recognized leader within the IC, Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and Law Enforcement. We maintain a corporate culture deeply rooted in the US Military core values that gave us our start - honor, integrity, commitment, and selfless service. For this reason, our customers' needs and missions always comes first. We seek hard working, highly experienced, extremely motivated, professionally proven subject matter experts, trainers, leaders, innovators, and technical experts to serve on our team. Firebird AST has a firm understanding that our employees are our greatest asset and that, accordingly, they are to be provided the greatest level of respect and care possible.

Firebird AST is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.