Security Senior Management Analyst

Overview:

Be the Key to Safer Workplaces and Secure Field Operations—Join Us as a Security Senior Management Analyst!

The Security Senior Management Analyst (SMA) is instrumental in enhancing both workplace and field operations security. The SMA conducts human behavioral threat assessments, maintains, and updates security databases and incident maps, provides essential security escorts and thorough field assessments, and supports the implementation of comprehensive security programs. This critical role ensures robust daily security operations and proactive risk management across all areas of our organization, both on-campus and in the field.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct threat assessments in the field and integrate findings into security databases and the Security Field Incidents Map to enhance situational awareness.
• Maintain and manage the Security Situational Awareness Database—including the Security Incidents Database and GIS Map—to improve workplace safety and ensure accessibility of security-related information.
• Collaborate with the broader security team to coordinate responses to security incidents and support initiatives that strengthen physical security measures.
• Assist in the implementation and management of security awareness programs and tools designed to educate and protect staff.
• Provide security escorts for individuals or teams operating in potentially dangerous or high-risk environments, and conduct systematic evaluations of areas, facilities, or activities to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and recommend security improvements.
• Actively engage in incident management, threat mitigation, and emergency procedures—including coordinating with security teams, responding to real-time incidents, and implementing protective measures—to maintain a safe environment.
• Contribute to active shooter threat awareness planning and training efforts for Valley Water staff.
• Assist in un-housed abatement and encampment cleanup efforts on designated properties, liaising with local law enforcement and other agencies as needed.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement and regional partners on security projects that impact Valley Water.
• Execute other security-related duties as assigned by the Security Manager and Security Supervisor.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience performing administrative, operational, management, of complex security issues 
• Experience analyzing and recommending equipment and resources necessary to reduce security risks at a place of critical infrastructure is desirable
• Experience with video surveillance security systems
• Experience supporting un-housed related abatement issues and collaboration with outside agencies. 

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Analyze and present security threats, vulnerabilities, consequences, and specify risk reduction opportunities
• Collect, interpret, and evaluate highly complex and diverse information and data.
• Recommend and implement modifications to existing security programs, systems, and procedures.
• Work well in a team environment, quickly resolve conflicts, and contribute to a positive work environment. 
• Analyze and review the work plan for assigned projects and determine workflow needs.
• Execute verbal and written instructions; be courteous but firm in maintaining general communication with the general public in normal and stressful situations.
• Articulate oneself clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing to all levels of the organization. 
• Read and understand laws, Valley Water policies, safety rules and instructions.     
• Work safely and independently. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work 
• Ability to problem solve and be resourceful in finding solutions
• Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize work to meet established deadlines, and manage time wisely
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Use common desktop applications and software

Ideal Knowledge:

• Advanced methods and techniques used to analyze business processes and recommend solutions for existing problems.
• Critical infrastructure systems and key resource protection strategies, tactics, and capability development
• Advanced methods and techniques used to collect and analyze data and prepare reports based on findings.
• National Preparedness Goal Prevention and Protection mission areas
• Risk management analytical methodologies
• Access control and alarm and CCTV monitoring systems
• Security incident command and management

Ideal Training and Education:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, political science, business administration, administration of justice or a related field. 
• Specialized training in the security field, law enforcement, military, or a related field is preferred.

Substitution: 

• Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years. 

Salary : $133,806 - $171,350