Senior​/Principal - Safeguards & Security Assurance, Assessments, Onsite

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Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) is looking for a dynamic, energetic individual to work in the Safeguards and Security (S&S) Performance Assurance Department as a S&S Assurance Specialist (official job title is Safeguards & Security Planning & Operations Specialist).

We partner with S&S Program subject matter experts, line organizations, Sandia Field Office (SFO), Sandia Remote Sites and other customers to develop, implement, and continuously improve the S&S Performance Assurance Program.

We are looking for an assessor to lead and conduct S&S Program Self‑Assessments in various security disciplines. This work requires ~6 months of training followed by shadowing and participating in conducting assessment activities prior to serving as a Lead Assessor (within 1 year).

We work to ensure Sandia's security reputation is impeccable and Sandia's mission is securely performed through analysis and continuous improvement.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Scope, plan, schedule, conduct and report S&S assessments for all security programs (e.g., Program Management Operations, Physical Security, Material Control and Accountability (MC&A), Information Protection, Personnel Security, etc.)
• Provide assurance to SNL management, SFO, and other applicable agencies that security interests and activities are protected at the required levels
• Partner with SFO in review of the various S&S program areas each year
• Provide management with the information necessary to make informed decisions regarding the allocation of resources, acceptance of risk, and mitigation of security vulnerabilities
• Ensure security systems and processes follow contractual requirements, federal and state requirements, corporate policies, program procedures, and standards for the protection of security assets and interests during self‑assessments
• Provide timely identification of deficiencies and non‑compliant conditions to prevent adverse events
• Validate the effectiveness of any corrective actions implemented to address identified weaknesses
• Provide a range of security and compliance guidance needed to support the adherence of security requirement objectives through security plans and assurance activities
• Review and interpret DOE/NNSA directives, national policy and corporate policy
• Review and evaluate security operations of Sandia operated facilities (all Sandia Remote Sites) through continual assessments and site visits in support of our national security
• Collaborate with all levels of internal/external personnel and network with others in the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) to build and promote a collaborative working environment
• Develop tools and recommend new systems, processes, training, etc. to continuously improve the Program and find innovative ways of evaluating compliance and performance

* This position requires domestic travel (~15-20%).

* Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite full‑time.

$85,100 - $164,100

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after…