Classification Analyst; Scientist

Position:
Scientist 3/4 – Defense Protection Directorate

We invite you to join our team at Los Alamos National Laboratory, supporting the Laboratory's National Security Mission by ensuring that employees understand their role in protecting sensitive US Government information.

This position will be filled at either the Scientist 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills and experience of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Scientist 3 ($125,200 - $211,300)

• Work collaboratively with peers in the LANL Office of Classification and Controlled Information.

• Support the Laboratory’s Classification Officer in implementing the Laboratory’s Classification Program in accordance with DOE Order 475.2B.

• 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 brief LANL employees on classification matters.

• As needed, 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.

Scientist 4 ($150,300 - $260,800)

• Mentor fellow Scientists and develop and implement comprehensive technical training for DCs supporting Laboratory programs.

• Lead 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, supporting the broadest range of classified programs.

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

• 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.

• Scientist 3:
Graduate degree in a STEM field with 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Scientist 4:
Graduate degree in a STEM field with 12 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 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.

Onsite, Los Alamos, NM.

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a continuous service period of 1 year to be eligible for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not met the required period, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader.

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