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Senior Secure Spaces Interior Designer

AECOM is searching for a Senior Secure Spaces Interior Designer to be located at one of our main offices in the West Region – Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Columbus, Cleveland, OH. Other AECOM office locations may be considered.

The Secure Spaces Interior Designer will support the design, development, and delivery of secure facilities for Federal clients, in compliance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 and other applicable standards. This role requires an understanding of secure space requirements, including Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) or Special Access Program Facility (SAPF), secure communications centers, and other classified environments. The designer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, Federal agencies, and contractors to deliver innovative, compliant, and functional designs that meet the unique needs of secure operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure spaces, including SCIFs, SAPF, secure conference rooms, and other classified environments, in compliance with ICD-705, DoD standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with Accrediting Official (AO) and support the development of Construction Surveillance Plans (CSP).
• Develop detailed design documentation, including floor plans, elevations, and specifications, that meet security, operational, and aesthetic goals.
• Provide technical coordination with other designers and contractors for acoustical and Radio Frequency (RF) shielding requirements in compliance with UFC 4-010-05 and ICD 705.
• Collaborate with engineers, security consultants, and other disciplines to integrate physical security measures such as access control, intrusion detection, and acoustic protection into facility designs.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure adherence to Federal standards and project objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited institution and 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• NCIDQ certified.
• Interior Design licensure required.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract/security requirements.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Interior Design or similar.
• 10+ years of interior design experience, with at least 3 years focused on designing secure facilities for Federal clients.

Additional Information

• This position will not offer sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship due to federal contract/security requirements.

Compensation

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $140,000 to $180,000 annually.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

EEO Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.