SCIF Security Specialist

Position: SCIF Security Specialist 2
** What You Will Do*
* SCIF & SAPF Operations (SSO-2), within the Special and Sensitive Operations (SSO) Division is seeking a Security Specialist 2 to provide security support for Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).  As a Security Specialist you will utilize your knowledge of applicable DOE-IN, NNSA, and/or LANL safeguards and security policies and procedures, assess operations, interpret policies, and make recommendations for operational and programmatic improvements.

This position involves providing internal and external customer service with a high degree of consequence of error to ensure safety and security of national security interests and facilities and will report to the SSO-2 Group Leader and receive direct supervision and instruction for applicable topical areas.

This position will require occasional travel and working non-standard hours. You may be required to be on-call for duty at minimum of one week each month (24/7 including holidays). When on-call, you must be able to respond to the worksite within one hour.

SCIF Security Specialist will:

+ manage daily SCIF/SAP security operations such as information security or classified materials control, access control operations, personnel security functions, security integration, security audits and assessments, and intake/tracking of security inquiries.

+ Interprets and applies DOE-IN, NNSA, and/or LANL safeguards and security policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues related to SCIF/SAP security operations where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

+ Provides resolutions to a diverse range of security problems which require data analysis and evaluation.

+ Plans and implements schedules to meet objectives.

+ Implements corrective actions at the direction of the SSO or PSO in response to identified security deficiencies and assesses effectiveness of solutions.

+ Experience working in SCIF environments during renovation or construction, with a solid understanding of security requirements and access controls.

+ Provides comprehensive customer service to internal customers.

+ Coordinates the acquisition, installation, or replacement of equipment designed to increase efficiency of security operations.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* ** Security Experience*
* Technical experience in one or more of the major security areas: information security, physical security, computer security, personnel security, classified matter management protection and control (CREM, documents, parts), accountable classified matter management (ACREM, accountable documents), SCIF operations, personnel security, security assessments, and internal tracking of security assessment findings.

** DOE Experience*
* Familiar with DOE Orders and LANL requirements as related to Safeguards and Security Programs and experience in DOE security audits and inspections.

Knowledge and experience with DOE orders and Intelligence Community Directives regarding SCIF operations.

** Communication*
* Ability to prepare and present security and safeguards reports to internal and external customers at all levels.

Excellent communication skills, ability to effectively interact and collaborate with colleagues, as well as internal and external customers. Proven ability to operate in a team environment.

** Security Technical knowledge*
* Professional/specialized knowledge and experience in one or more of the major security areas: physical security, SAP operations or other high-security activities.

Experience conducting research, investigating alternatives, and recommending solutions on problems affecting security and safeguards.

** Auditing and Assessment*
* Proven in-depth knowledge of DOE Orders and LANL requirements as related to Safeguards and Security Programs and experience in DOE assessments and internal tracking of assessment findings.

** Safeguards and Security Procedural Knowledge*
* Technical knowledge of DOE Orders for Safeguards and Security, and Intelligence Community Directives.

** SCIF Construction and Renovation*
* Demonstrated experience supporting or managing SCIF renovation and construction efforts while ensuring security and regulatory compliance.

** Communications and Customer Service*
* Promote and cultivate an atmosphere of excellent customer-service that is responsive to internal and external customers' needs and achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.

** Education/Experience*
* Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Alternate Program Security Officer or Alternate Special Security Officer experience.

+ Knowledgeable with one or more of the following:
Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), National Industrial Security Program Operations Manual (NISPOM) or relevant DOE Orders for Safeguard and…