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Company: SAIC
Location: Reston, VA
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Technology, Software, IT, Electronics

Description

Description

Who We Are and What We Do:

SAIC Security professionals support a collective of over 24,000 employees extending across 20 countries. Our employees are our core, bolstered by 15,000 clearances, working across numerous classified and unclassified locations. We are the industry's most agile and committed security experts, unwavering in our mission to make our nation and world safer for all. We pride ourselves on cultivating a workplace environment that encourages proactive thinking and fosters strong internal collaborations. Our dedication is deeply rooted in the professional growth of our team through comprehensive upskilling programs, targeted training initiatives, and consistent mentoring opportunities, all designed to nurture a diverse pool of talent. Additionally, we maintain an active presence in the security community, positioning ourselves as visible and influential thought leaders who shape industry standards and best practices.

We empower the future of government by strategically aligning our comprehensive security services with our clients' business objectives. Our offerings encompass a full spectrum of security functions, including business group support, personnel security, information assurance, insider threat, counterintelligence, physical security, crisis management, international security, and more. Our robust internal processes, from security awareness training to internal audits, data analytics and internal proposal support, ensure we maintain an edge in compliance and risk mitigation. We are not just a compliance function; we are enablers of profitable growth, proactive partners to business groups, assessors of risk, inspirers of people, and champions of efficiency and agility. Our approach is holistic --we grow, develop, diversify, and retain talent while leading the industry in the industrial security mission. We are visible thought leaders and proactive educators, committed to executing with precision and speed, underscoring our reputation as a security powerhouse driving the future of government.

Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively within a team, contributing ideas and supporting colleagues to achieve common goals.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to team needs, including taking on various roles and responsibilities as required.

Written Communication: Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate documentation and emails.

Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze situations, consider various perspectives, and make informed decisions.

If you see yourself as being a part of this culture, we invite you to apply!

Job Duties:

The Executive Protection Agent will provide for the welfare, physical protection, and security for company leadership and the board of directors, by performing armed and/or unarmed executive protection assignments.

  • Provide close protection and other security-related functions for the Executive leadership during domestic and/or international assignments.
  • Perform protective advance planning and threat vulnerability assessments.
  • Transport the ELT and/or family members to events and appointments, using evasive and/or defensive driving tactics, as needed.
  • Respond to emergencies as needed.
  • Deescalate tense situations or individuals that arise at the principal's office, residence and/or events.
  • Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely manner.
  • Lead counter surveillance operations.
  • Complete suspicious activity reports, incident reports. shift logs, pattern of life reports, medical treatment reports, and other administrative requirements.
  • Ensure vehicle is always in clean and safe operating conditions.
  • Assist with protection schedules and team assignments.
  • Operate and maintain protective, operations, and communications equipment.
  • Promptly identify and escalate deficiencies/failures.
  • Assist with and conduct site profile assessments of SAIC facilities in coordination with the Unclassified Security Operations Program.
  • Serve as an auxiliary investigator on Corporate Security related investigations.
  • Experience with analytical problem solving and familiar with operations relating to security related investigations
  • Work closely with other executive protection teams, law enforcement and intelligence agencies 

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, and minimum seven (7) years of executive protection experience including advance planning, surveillance and counter surveillance operations and security driving.
  • US Citizenship Required
  • Active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
  • Possess a Virginia DCJS PPS and/or HR218.
  • Defensive driving tactics training/experience.
  • Global Entry Required

Desired Qualifications:

  • Graduate of recognized Executive Protection training program.
  • International experience, preferred.
  • Virginia driver's license
  • CPR/AED and first aid.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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