Interior Designer with Security Clearance - Seattle, WA, United States - Koniag Government Services

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    KTS Job ID Koniag Technology Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an Interior Designer with a Top- Secret Clearance to support KTS and our government customer in Washington, DC
    We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more
    Koniag Technology Solutions, LLC is seeking an Interior Designer in Washington, DC to act as primary contact between our office and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) The Interior Designer will have essential multi- discipline team representation and be self-motivated, well organized, design oriented, and customer focused

    Responsibilities:

    • Directs the implementation of projects through all the phases of design; programming, conceptual design, schematic design, and design development and construction documentation / administration, when warranted.
    • Manage and coordinate schedule, hours, and work output with multiple in-house disciplines and/or consultants.
    • Monitor established standards and guidelines to ensure that project complies with scope, schedule, and budget.
    • Shape, develop and champion client relationships, existing and new.
    • Work closely with Design Principals and SMEs across the globe to advocate an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy; promote integrated design approach across firm.
    • Leads programming effort, developing programming documents and associated deliverables.
    • Leads effort on multiple significant projects or large-scale projects.
    • Work closely with Design Principals and SMEs across the globe to advocate an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy; promote integrated design approach across firm.
    • Champion design excellence through quality of deliverables
    • Directed by the Design Director and/or Design Lead, work is performed under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives; has decision-making authority on major issues, differing to a Design Director/Lead
    • Plans and programs layout of project(s); coordinates and integrates all other discipline elements into unified design for client review and approval.
    • Maintains schedules on interior scopes of work, responsible for deliverable milestones and the team's production.
    • Performs work of complex scope
    • Conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with detailed design documents.
    • May prepare client project presentations studies, and reports.
    • Participates in new project pursuits as well as engaging with current clients to identify and curate opportunities for continued or additional services
    May also lead and develop new client relationships and pursuits.


    • Represents organization, with internal and external personnel, on significant matters.
    • Utilizes computer-assisted design software and equipment to prepare project designs and plans.
    • Periodic travel to construction sites should be anticipated.
    • Interacts with all levels of management internally and with external personnel and clients

    Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    • Self- motivated team player with a positive attitude
    • Bachelor's degree in interior design from a CIDA accredited school
    • NCIDQ certified.
    • 15 years' minimum experience in a commercial environment
    • Government design experience a plus
    • Strong organizational and communication skills
    • Experience in construction documents, CSI, and FF&E specifications.
    • Understanding of building codes, ADA requirements, and LEED sustainability
    • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit (preferred), and Microsoft Office Suite
    • Top Secret Security Clearance Working Environment & Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate
    This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
    This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate
    The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
    The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time
    The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress
    The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs
    Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
    Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer
    The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law
    We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment
    The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants
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    Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies
    As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions
    KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery
    We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities
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