Structural Engineer - Ft. Belvoir, VA with Security ...

Structural Engineer, VA Join the team who values your skills and expertise. From intelligence and cybersecurity to vulnerability assessment and mission assurance, Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) brings experience and results. Building on a reputation as a dedicated, disciplined and tightly-knit organization, CNSP supports DOD and other federal clients in their critical, strategic and operational programs. CNSP is looking for qualified talent to give our clients the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team - a team of experts, like you. Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation''s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit . Summary: The Structural Engineer will conduct infrastructure vulnerability assessments of buildings, bridges, perimeter, Access Control Points, facility standoff and protection in support of the Mission Assurance Programs for Defense Threat Reduction Agency. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Includes the following: * Evaluate the ability of the critical assets to survive various threats and hazards by conducting analyses of the response of structures, above and below ground such as buildings, bridges, dams and those structures that house and protect critical assets * Identify all aspects of structural related issues and provide recommendations to mitigate or eliminate identified vulnerabilities. * Ability to determine effects of blast, damage assessment, and physical barriers to mitigate blast affects. * Conduct Structural Engineering vulnerability assessment of perimeter, Access Control Points, facility standoff, facility protection in support to the Mission Assurance * Conduct vulnerability assessments of the above fixed assets to identify points of failure from terrorist attacks, insider actions, or natural disasters. * Assessing fire protection infrastructure for adequacy to protect critical assets and primary gathering buildings. * Assessing existing facilities, future facilities and all other planned facilities considering standoff requirements IAW Unified Facility Criteria, CCMD OPORDS and related DoD documents. * Reviewing protection-related documents including; AT Construction Annex, Barrier Plans, and related Annexes. * Identifying probably natural hazards that could affect the mission survivability of mission critical facilities and assets. * Conducting blast analysis utilizing ''Vulnerability Assessment and Protection Options (VAPO)'' and other comparable software program, assess damage to facilities and personnel, and provide recommendations to reduce the blast effects. * Conducting other assessment areas defined by the SME Benchmark matrix. * Preparing Engineering tutorial and presenting during assessments when requested by the assessed location. * Evaluating and making recommendation to MILCON projects under design. * Preparing Assessment Team Reports based upon vulnerabilities observed during the assessments. SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY This position will not have supervisory authority. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Top SECRET preferred * Secret Required * PhD or Masters degree in Civil or Structural engineering discipline is required * A minimum of Five (10) years of experience working in a related engineering discipline * Engineering experience with military or government preferred * Experience working as a Licensed Professional Engineer. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Ability to evaluate designs and provide recommendations as needed * Knowledge of risk management concepts employed by DoD or Department of Homeland Security. * Knowledge and understanding of the Unified Facilities Criteria associated with design, infrastructure, DoD AT Minimum Building Standards, minimum standoff distance, fire protection, etc. * Trained or ability to complete training on: Vulnerability Assessment Protection Option (VAPO) software, Component Explosives Damage Assessment Workbook (CEDAW), Conventional Weapons Effects Calculations (CONWEP), Window Glazing Analysis Response and Design (WinGARD), and Single Degree of Freedom Blast Effects Design Spreadsheets (SBEDS). * Working knowledge of issues and threats driving Design Based Threat (DBT) for military and Government facilities and construction programs * Experience conducting vulnerability assessments in the engineering discipline. * Ability to effectively communicate via written and oral means. * Ability to write well understood assessment reports. * Ability to handle multiple tasks with little to no supervision. * The ability to pass a federal background check and a drug screen WORK ENVIRONMENT The duties of this position are primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment at Fort Belvoir, VA. Occasional travel and overnight stay may be required. Please Note: Pursuant to U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, Cherokee Federal is now requiring that all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8th. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (i.e., Moderna or Pfizer) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (i.e., Johnson & Johnson). As a prospective employee, you will fall under this requirement and proof of vaccination will be needed for on-boarding, should you be selected. Limited exemptions for religious or medical reasons will be considered. TEMPORARY NOTE: On Tuesday, Dec. 7, a federal judge issued an injunction blocking President Joe Biden''s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors (EO 14042). Cherokee Federal is monitoring the court case and awaiting a final ruling. As a result of the injunction, Cherokee Federal is halting the enforcement of the mandate, however, if the injunction is lifted and the mandate remains, Cherokee Federal must reenact its vaccine requirement. COMPLIANCE Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. 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Created: 2025-09-06