Nevada National Security Sites · 1 day ago
Manager I - Field Intelligence Element (FIE) Deputy Director
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$127K/yr - $203K/yr
11+ years expMission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The Field Intelligence Element (FIE) Deputy Director will oversee intelligence operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with national security directives.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as the FIE Director's representative, ensuring all intelligence activities comply with national security directives such as Executive Orders 12333 and 13462, as well as Department of Energy (DOE) policies
Ensure that NNSS FIE members assigned to their location abide by the Department of Energy's Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) and company policies associated with the execution of Strategic Intelligence Partnership Projects (SIPP), Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operations, and the SCI Program
Ensure that the FIE Director has knowledge of presumptive access to and concurs on all intelligence activities conducted across the NNSS
Report Incidents of Security Concern (IOSCs) involving intelligence information, including Cyber, to DOE-IN, and ensuring that approved corrective actions are implemented
Maintain rosters of all FIE members at their assigned site as well as non-FIE residents of SCIFs. These rosters must be available for inspection
Serve as the oversight authority of the following and ensure those who hold these positions receive the appropriate training: Special Security Officer (SSO), Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Assistant Special Security Officer (ASSO), HAL System Administrators
Ensure that the FIE Director is cognizant of SIPP security requirements and that employees follow applicable program protection plans
Assist the FIE Director in conducting U.S. persons and non-U.S. persons information retention reviews and reporting in accordance with applicable Presidential Policy Directives and Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) policy
Ensure that all STL employees who hold SCI access complete E.O. 12333 training and other training required by DOE-IN
Assist the FIE Director in reviewing and approving/denying SCI access requests, HAL account requests, and IC badge requests
Assist the FIE Director in conducting annual reviews of STL’s SCI holders to determine continued access requirements
Assist the FIE Director in reviewing Foreign National visit requests
Maintain FIE staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment; and developing personal growth opportunities
Other duties as assigned by the FIE Director
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 11 years of related and progressively responsible experience
Proficient knowledge of day-to-day Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operations
General cognizance of the Intelligence Community sponsors, and SIPP being supported by the STL
Experience in undergoing security-related assessments and inspections by various organizations
The primary work location will be at the Special Technologies Laboratory (STL) located in Santa Barbara, CA
Flexible work schedule can be negotiated with the manager; employees can work 5/8s, 9/80s, or 4/10 work-weeks
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing
Must possess a valid driver's license
MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications
Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance
Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment
Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age
Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level)
Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4, 'Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,' will be conducted
Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter
Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required
Preferred
Previous personnel supervisory experience desired, to include the ability to coach and mentor
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision
Both a pension and a 401k
Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
Company
Nevada National Security Sites
The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Biernacinski
Action Officer, Government/Customer Relations and Strategic Partnerships
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