Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Principal Continuity & Communications Resilience Engineer. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Engineers and designs secure and deployable communications infrastructure in support of Continuity Communications initiatives. Develops infrastructure drawings and operational documentation. Ensures device availability, integrity, and user confidence; maintains and reports situational awareness of procurement avenues; provides escalation troubleshooting support; coordinates regular functional testing. Leads Communications Security (COMSEC) initiatives; ensures Senate office compliance with established COMSEC policies and rectifies discrepancies with established NSA policies. Serves as an alternate Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) Manager. Assists managing programs to ensure sufficient safeguards are in place to protect sensitive information, personnel, and property against unauthorized access. This includes developing policies and procedures. Leads continuity communications exercises and drills with internal and external stakeholders. This includes coordinating feedback from stakeholders to draft COOP plans and after-action reports. Manages and utilizes emergency management notification systems and software to improve situational awareness during day-to-day operations and emergency events. Coordinates implementation of communications resources with other Senate and Legislative Branch stakeholders. Leads and participate in various communication. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Qualifications

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

• Assists the Communication Resilience Manager with coordinating team schedules and deliverables.
• Evaluates and shares knowledge of communication advances within private industry and government channels.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for adoption and implementation of new and innovative technologies.
• Provides expert-level technical support to the Mobile Communication Vehicle Program. Monitors, evaluates, and resolves communication issues; deploys the vehicle as directed. Conducts operational checklists and troubleshoot issues.
• Provides support to the Senate community as directed. This requires excellent customer service and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to conduct research and develop a long-term strategic plan.

Required Work Experience

• Eight to ten years of experience.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
• Knowledge of current and emerging secure and emergency communication technologies and principles of information technology management.
• Knowledge of capabilities and requirements of various computer platforms in centralized, distributed, and client server and stand-alone operating environments.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices; ability to set goals and to plan, monitor and evaluate project or contract budgets; ability to organize and coordinate resources to achieve project and organizational goals and objectives efficiently and effectively.
• Knowledge of current industry best practices for business continuity, resilience, and recovery.
• Ability to plan, manage, and supervise various COOP exercises and events.
• Ability to provide budgetary forecasting and written justifications of expenditures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Senate staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Valid driver's license.
• Good driving record and ability to maintain a good driving record.

Working Conditions

• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position may require the incumbent to be available for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate campus/community, which may include after-hour or weekend work, and to potentially deploy to alternate sites in support of the Senate’s contingency operations.
• Work is performed primarily on-site with some flexibility to work remotely.
• Work requires occasional walking, standing, bending, safely carrying items less than 25 pounds and may require extended periods of computer use.

Security Clearance

• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government security clearance.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, or Computer Science.

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

Required Documents

• Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.

Subject to background/security investigation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

Agency contact information

Email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov Address U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

US. Senate Capitol Office Building

Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

Overview

Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/29/2025 to 01/16/2026 Salary $130,469 to - $181,570 per year Pay scale & grade AD 00 Location Few vacancies in the following location: Washington, DC Few vacancies Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Not required - N/A Relocation expenses reimbursed NoThe Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential 0 Job family (Series)

• 0391 Telecommunications Supervisory status No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test No Announcement number req795 Control number 854373900