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Security Consultant Job

Date: Jul 9, 2008

Location: McLean, VA, US

Security Consultant Full Time Regular

McLean, VA

Requirements:

BearingPoint is one of the world’s largest providers of management and technology consulting services to Global 2000 companies and government organizations in more than 60 countries worldwide. Our more than 16,000 professionals have built a reputation for knowing what it takes to help clients achieve their goals, and working closely with them to get the job done. Our service offerings are designed to help our clients generate revenue, increase cost-effectiveness, manage regulatory compliance, integrate information and transition to ‘next-generation’ technology.

BearingPoint’s Emerging Markets Team is currently seeking a Security Consultant for services under the Economic Governance II Project in Iraq.

Location: Baghdad, Iraq (mandatory – 100% time)

Relocation supplement: yes

Allowances: eligible

Citizenship: open

Security Clearance Required: none

Project Description and Performance Profile:

This opening is a Leadership position supporting BearingPoint security operations in emerging markets locations to include Iraq and Afghanistan. Role will require the candidate to develop and implement strategic plans, operational/security assessments, standard operating procedures, communication/control systems, and training to ensure effective day to day protection and immediate, effective response to crisis situations. Report directly via live feed to Managing Directors and Senior Vice Presidents in the US. Duties will include the following:

* Corporate point-of-contact and project liaison between BearingPoint and the USAID security officer on matters related to the physical security and safety of BearingPoint personnel in Iraq

* Responsibilities include daily security reporting and travel coordination for all BearingPoint personnel traveling in or out of the Iraq, briefing personnel on the security situation in Iraq upon arrival, and coordinating corporate security efforts in the event of an emergency

* Drafting/Updating personnel travel security protocols, health and safety compliance rules, country evacuation plans, facility access control procedures, and physical security guidelines and actions for project personnel during emergencies

* Documenting and tracking security incidents and providing execution support for BearingPoint Corporate Security or our client security initiatives

* Risk and quality management of BearingPoint’s private security subcontractors, GardaWorld and Blackwater, including continuous oversight of intelligence analysis and personal security escort operations

* Day/Night manager of the BearingPoint’s static, camp guard force

* Oversee employee compliance with corporate and client program operational security procedures to ensure proper handling and storage of client and BearingPoint business sensitive information

Position-specific Requirements: The Candidate should have significant experience (six years minimum) in either professional security environments or military experience to include the following skill areas:

Security Planning – Security Advance Party, Threat Assessment

Facilities – Perimeter Defense, CCTV Installation/Control, Surveillance, Sweeps

Transportation – Driving/Walking Drills, Offensive/Defensive Driving

Personal Protection – Unarmed Combat, Small Arms

Survival Training – Desert, Arctic, Jungle, Temperate, Resistance to Interrogation

Leadership – Team Staffing/Oversight

Threat assessment/site surveys, route reconnaissance and convoy protection, CPP of VIPs, defensive driving (including escape and evasion), vehicle search techniques, utilising advanced security equipment, surveillance and counter surveillance.

Position-specific Desired Skills:

• Security Management: Plan and manage comprehensive personal security operations to protect assets. Conduct Security Advance Parties, Threat Assessments, and Vulnerability Analyses.

• Route Planning: Plan and monitor route selection reconnaissance.

• Management: Achieve Total Quality Management. Resolve conflicts productively.

• Communications: Conduct advisor security meetings. Effective Public Speaker.

• Financial: Plan and manage operating budgets to achieve business goals for profits and cost control.

• Training/Staff Development: Design and conduct strategic and tactical training programs and field maneuvers for managers and staff.

• Personal Protection: Qualified in U.S. State Department High Threat Personal Protection, Unarmed Combat, and Small Arms.

• Search Procedures: Conduct protective searches of vehicles and buildings.

• Vehicle Operations: Trained and qualified in Advanced Defensive Driving, Armored Vehicle Driving, and Vehicle Maintenance.

• First Aid/Rescue: Qualified in CPR. First Aid, First Responder, and Battlefield First Aid.

• Weapons: Expert Marksman.

Logistics: reside and work in Iraq, full-time. 

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