Security Specialist
Summary
Coordinates security surveys for U.S. diplomatic facilities overseas and advises on survey methodology while liaising with military and Department partners.
This position is located in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Deputy Assistant Secretary and Assistant Director for High Threat Programs (HTP), Office of Special Programs (SP). Incumbent serves as a Security Specialist (Special Operations Coordinator, SOC) and the Bureau's primary liaison with the United States Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) Integrated Survey Program (ISP). For more information about the Bureau, visit DS.
Coordinates the prioritization of, approvals for, and conduct of surveys of U.S. diplomatic facilities overseas.
Coordinates and advises Department partners in the development and modifications to the program's survey methodology, scope, collection mechanisms, and methods of dissemination.
Liaises between stakeholders to streamline information, train, and manage resources related to contingency planning with the intention to integrate emergency planning assets and streamline survey efforts.
Provides technical support to management to ensure timely, appropriate, and effective military assistance during heightened hostilities, crises, and evacuations at high threat overseas posts.
Facilitates diplomatic passport issuance, ensuring compliance with Department policies and procedures pertaining to the issuance and control of Diplomatic Passports.