Idaho National Laboratory · 9 hours ago
Sr. CI Program Support Specialist
Idaho Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $163K/yr
5+ years expIdaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a Sr. Counterintelligence Program Security Specialist to support an effective and compliant Counterintelligence (CI) Program which protects the Laboratory and other Department of Energy (DOE) sites/facilities from hostile foreign intelligence and international terrorism threats. In this role, you will develop and administer programs to ensure security controls effectively protect assets in accordance with applicable program requirements.
National DefenseEnergyRenewable EnergyInformation TechnologyBiofuelHomeland Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Represent CI Program Office in coordination and liaison meetings
Assist in drafting raw intelligence (e.g. Intelligence Information Reports) products
Produce basic analytic products
Document interviews and other investigative steps
Analyze data to identify trends
Conduct open source/classified research
Summarize investigative findings
Prepare case/intelligence briefings
Backup support to the Foreign National Access Program
Support INL University Partners Program
Support INL (CI) Agreements Program
Develop bulk data analysis capabilities/reports
Assist in conducting forensic Cyber analysis
Assist in conducting digital forensic examinations
Translate/summarizing foreign language documents
Perform CI program analysis and guidance for visitor badging, sensitive compartmented. information (SCI) nominations, and determines security clearance passage to other agencies
Provide CI program support to Department of Energy (DOE) polygraph program
May act as primary CI office representative providing information to internal laboratory directorates
Backup support to the Foreign National Access Program
Provide CI program direction for the Operations Security (OPSEC) program
Provide CI program direction in Monthly Code Oversight, review of agreements, and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA)
Provide security related direction and support in various areas, ensuring that all activities align with organizational goals and requirements
Manage and oversee access controls and security measures for applicable facilities to ensure the protection of assets and information
Develop and conduct assessments and surveys to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
Make decisions related to assigned role and responsibilities without requiring significant direction, ensuring that actions taken are in the best interest of the organization
Manage and oversee various security processes and activities, ensuring that they are carried out efficiently and effectively
Provide mentorship and training to staff members, helping them to develop their skills and perform their duties effectively
Qualification
Required
Level 3: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant professional experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and 2 years of relevant professional experience
Level 4: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant professional experience, a Master's degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant professional experience, or a PhD and 4 years of relevant professional experience
Willingness to submit to random CI-scope polygraph examinations
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy 'Q' clearance, which requires US Citizenship
Preferred
Active TS (DOE Q)/SCI clearance
Formal military intelligence training/experience/certifications
Federal law enforcement investigative or analytic experience
State/local/tribal law enforcement criminal investigative experience
Computer forensics or Cyber degree/experience/certifications (eDiscovery, Microsoft M365 Security, Splunk, Log Review, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Sec+). Data analytics experience/certifications
Foreign language proficiency (Mandarin, Russian, Korean, Persian)
Experience/certification in U.S. Intelligence Community collection and/or reporting systems
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
Paid time off (personal leave)
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Company
Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE is a research laboratory focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-07-02Grant· $7.5M
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
David Teter
Deputy Laboratory Director of Management & Operations / Chief Operations Officer
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