Federal Assurance Project Manager

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As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone. 

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The Federal Assurance Project Manager will assist in leading an enterprise security program designed to provide world-class security and compliance to ensure all federal construction requirements are met from concept though operations. The Federal Assurance Project Manager plays a critical role in the growth and development of future data center sites and secure data hall construction projects. This individual will interact with a wide level of stakeholders to include senior leadership, customers, government representatives, and various contracted entities. 

The Federal Assurance Project Manager will assist in design, review, countermeasure selection, risk management, accreditation inspections, and accreditation documentation for all QTS Federal data center development projects throughout the US. The Federal Assurance Project Manager will report to the Director of Federal Assurance.

• Manage multiple secure projects across multiple geographies

• Assist with the overall design and accreditation process of secure facilities

• Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team and assist with the management of construction site security

• Create and communicate project updates on a regular basis suitable for executive level reviews

• Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making

• Work with QTS design, construction, and operations teams to ensure all security requirements are addressed

• Assist in developing scopes of work and requests for proposals for design, construction and site security

• Support project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion

• Establish effective working relationships with key QTS stakeholders at both the executive and working levels

• Bachelor’s degree Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience

• 7+ years of experience in physical and/or technical security with significant experience in SCIF or SAPF construction, inspection and accreditation process

• Knowledge of design and installation of Electronic Security Systems (CCTV, IDS, ACS), and Federal Supply Chain Risk Management principles

• Proficiency in Procore, BlueBeam, Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint and MS Project

• Active TS security clearance with eligibility for additional accesses as needed

• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

• Ability to climb ladders

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for 8-12 hours

• Ability to travel up to 25%

• 12+ years of experience in physical and/or technical security

• Experience serving in a US Government security related position

• Experience working with physical construction and on-site inspections

• QRest Sabbatical           

• Employee Stock Purchase

• QTS scholarship for dependents

• Eagle Club award trip eligibility

• Paid volunteer days  

• Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Colorado. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Colorado only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Colorado, is:

Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Colorado only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado with compensation that aligns with your location.  The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

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