Physical Security Analyst 

Regular Physical Security Analyst Overview The Physical Security Analyst plays an important role in protecting RAND’s people, facilities, assets, and classified information.

Responsibilities

• This individual contributor supports the day-to-day delivery of a comprehensive physical security program across unclassified spaces, closed areas, and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).
• Partnering closely with the Physical Security Manager, the Physical Security Analyst helps maintain a secure, compliant, and service-oriented environment.
• Responsibilities include assessing physical security risks, supporting access-control and security-system operations, coordinating with the contract guard force, and identifying practical improvements to policies, procedures, and facility safeguards.
• The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to resolving security issues in a dynamic environment.
• This position requires 100% in-office support and may require occasional after-hours support.
• Evaluate and maintain compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), 32 CFR Part 117, ICD 705, applicable NIST 800-171 physical security requirements, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and other applicable requirements.
• Conduct physical security risk assessments to identify facility vulnerabilities, evaluate potential risks, and recommend and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and review security documentation, fixed-facility checklists, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support government audits, inspections, and assessments.
• Analyze physical security metrics and recommend improvements to operational effectiveness and compliance.
• Oversee access control for open (unclassified), closed (classified), and SCIF areas.
• System (ACS) database, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established security procedures.
• Enroll personnel into security systems and issue corporate and government-mandated identification badges.
• Verify security clearances and access authorizations for employees, contractors, and visitors; resolve access-related discrepancies.
• Evaluate access-control procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen facility security.
• Monitor and program facility Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) networks; identify and address security-system deficiencies.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and emergency repairs for alarms, cameras, electronic locks, and related security equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex security-system hardware and software issues in coordination with external integration vendors.
• Review and analyze system logs and archived video footage to investigate security incidents or anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with coordinating assignments and operational needs for the contract security guard force.
• Support company events to help ensure the security and safety of facilities and visitors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of ICD 705 Technical Specifications, 32 CFR Part 117, and physical security requirements applicable to classified facilities and SCIFs.
• Knowledge of access-control systems, intrusion detection systems, and CCTV systems.
• Experience supporting physical security operations in unclassified, classified, and/or SCIF environments.
• Experience administering access-control databases and verifying personnel clearances and access authorizations.
• Knowledge of Communications Security (COMSEC) requirements and procedures.
• Ability to independently evaluate security risks, recommend corrective actions, and troubleshoot complex technical problems.
• Experience coordinating assignments for contract security guards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and relevant security tools.
• Ability to prepare security documentation, SOPs, checklists, reports, and audit materials.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field required.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Without a bachelor’s degree: At least nine years of relevant experience required.
• Clearance Must hold and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance and be able to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility.

Preferred

• At least five years of relevant experience in physical security operations, access-control systems, classified facility security, security systems administration, or a related security discipline required.

Pay

$88,000 - $130,900 RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity.

The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken).

Benefits

• In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

Travel

Up to 15% travel between RAND offices

Location

This position will be located in RAND’s Washington, DC, office and requires a presence of five days per week, Monday through Friday, generally from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position requires 100% onsite work; remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available. Occasional after-hours support may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer