Alternate Special Security Officer - National Security Research Oversight Office

Posting Title Alternate Special Security Officer
- National Security Research Oversight Office.

Location CO
- Golden.

Position Type Regular.

Hours Per Week
40.Working at NLRNLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.

Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions.

Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

Job Description The National Security Research Oversight Office (NSRO) enables and oversees the National Laboratory of the Rockies ’ (NLR) portfolio of national security work in accordance with the U.S Department of Energy and other governmental agenc y requirements.

NLR is actively seeking an individual experienced in special security operations to join the NSRO as an Alternate Special Security Officer . This position will report to the NSRO Director , supporting the Special Security Officer (SSO). The position requires a self-motivated professional capable of managing and administering security programs for classified and proprietary operations. You will also initially serve as a Site Security Manager (SSM).

As the SSM, you will lead on-site security operations supporting the construction of a SCIF. You will act as the primary liaison between customers, construction teams, and security personnel to ensure strict compliance with ICD 705 requirements, Construction Security Plans (CSPs) and design standards. Upon completion of the project, you will assume the responsibilities of an ASSO supporting secure facilities across the site.

In collaboration with the SSO and colleagues in NLR’s Office of Laboratory Protection (OLP), you will support day-to-day security operations for NSRO, ensuring compliance with all applicable government regulations and policies.

The selected applicant will support the NSRO and broader national security research team through responsibilities including :

Serve as the primary on-site authority for all construction security operations and construction site access controls.

Supervise, train and coordinate daily activities of Construction Surveillance Technicians (CSTs) and Access Control Specialists.

Review construction drawings, blueprints, and project documentation to verify adherence to approved security requirements.

Oversee site audits and ensure all required documentation is properly maintained.

Serve as a point of contact for SCIFs, and related NSRO re sponsibilities . Provide training and oversight to personnel to ensure adherence to security protocols .Establish and maintain liaison with government agencies, external customers, NREL managers, employees, and contractors ensure compliance with National Policy .Collaborate with OLP to design, implement, and refine security programs, policies, and procedures for safeguarding classified and proprietary materials .Act

as a security specialist for SCIF-related activities including document control, physical security (PHYSEC), information assurance (IA), personnel security (PERSEC), operational security (OPSEC), and communication s security (COMSEC) .In coordination with OLP draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Action Plans for SCIF s.Support investigation of security violations, prepare reports , and recommend…