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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 9 hours ago

Classification Analyst (Scientist 3/4)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $211K/yr

6+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The position of Scientist 3/4 involves supporting the Defense Protection Directorate's Office of Classification and Controlled Information by implementing the Laboratory's Classification Program and training employees on classification matters.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the Laboratory's Classification Officer in successfully implementing the Laboratory's Classification Program in accordance with DOE Order 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information

Provide innovative approaches to enhance work process efficiency and efficacy

Read and comprehend the corpus of classification guides issued to the Laboratory by US Government sponsors and analyze their applicability to the diverse and complex national security problems being addressed across the Laboratory

Assist and participate in training new LANL Derivative Classifiers (DCs) supporting a broad range of technical programs and briefing all LANL employees on classification matters

Collaboratively develop interpretive classification to assist the Laboratory's DCs by summarizing classification guidance from diverse sources in the context of a specific, complex, and interdisciplinary problem/project/program

Mentor fellow Scientists and collaboratively develop and implement comprehensive technical training for DCs supporting Laboratory programs and organizations to identify classified aspects of work within specific programmatic areas

Lead in the preparation and delivery of engaging, relevant, comprehensive, and effective classification training for new uncleared Laboratory employees, newly cleared Laboratory employees, and DCs and technical staff

Work with classification experts at other Laboratories and Federal agencies as needed to ensure consistent application and interpretation of relevant classification guidance

Qualification

Classified U.S. Government programsDOE/NNSA policiesCommunication skillsTechnical training developmentTechnical information analysisInterpersonal skillsCustomer service mindsetTask balancingTeam collaborationPresentation skillsDecision making

Required

Thorough knowledge and expertise in classified U.S. Government programs

Understanding of DOE/NNSA policies, practices and procedures relating to classification and controlled unclassified information

Extensive communication skills as demonstrated by delivering presentations covering complex scientific and technical subjects

Exceptional demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams

Comprehensive ability to read and comprehend large volumes of technical information quickly

Strong customer service mindset

Evidence of confidence in making and defending decisions based on independent analysis of technical information

Advanced expertise in communication as demonstrated by developing, writing, and delivering presentations covering complex scientific and technical subjects

In-depth knowledge of classified DOE programmatic work, including DOE-IN

Demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks in a dynamic, unpredictable environment

Advanced interpersonal skills including the ability to lead interdisciplinary teams

Graduate degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation for Scientist 3

Graduate degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 12 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation for Scientist 4

Active Q Clearance

In-depth knowledge of DOE, DOE/NNSA, and DOE-IN classification and controlled-unclassified information policies, practices and procedures

Working familiarity with DOE classification guidance system

Previous experience as a Classification Analyst