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Security Specialist (Nuclear Security Compliance)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$127K/yr - $197K/yr

1+ years exp

The Office of Enterprise Assessments, part of the Department of Energy, is seeking a Security Specialist (Nuclear Security Compliance). This role entails leading teams of subject matter experts to evaluate the effectiveness of safeguards and security programs within the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration complex.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead teams of subject matter experts in the planning, execution, and reporting of comprehensive security assessments ensuring timely and quality work performance

Develop and contribute to appraisal reports, articulating strengths and weaknesses, making judgments that impact security policy, and communicating results orally and in writing to senior officials

Serve as a senior subject matter expert in conducting complex evaluations of safeguards and security (S&S) programs to assess the protection of special nuclear materials, radiological, chemical, and biological assets, classified information, government property, and personnel to identify vulnerabilities and areas of non-compliance

Provide recommendations and authoritative advice to various levels of management on the development, operation, and direction of security programs, as well as changes to policy and requirements

Maintain continuous liaison with various DOE/NNSA staff elements, other federal departments, agencies, and industry personnel to exchange information on security requirements

Qualification

SafeguardsSecurity (S&S)Security AssessmentsRisk AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentLeadershipComplianceInfluencing/NegotiatingProblem SolvingStrategic Thinking

Required

You must be a United States Citizen

This employer participates in the e-Verify program

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law

If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period

If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation

This position does not support 100% remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified in this announcement

This position has been designated as critical-sensitive, high risk and requires security clearance at the 'Q' level

Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical, variety of industrial, special nuclear materials, radiological, and chemical assets are present

You will be required to wear protective clothing or equipment, such as dosimeters, safety glasses, or hard hats continuously for the duration of the work shift

You may be required to travel up to 50% of the time to attend meetings and conduct site visits to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of safeguards and security programs with possibility of overnight travel depending on budget availability

This position is included in the Department of Energy's Technical Qualifications Program (TQP). Selectees are required to complete the TQP requirements within 18 months of entering the program of 12 months if previously qualified

This position requires the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing

Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement

GS-14: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service

GS-15: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service