Cleared Senior​/Principal Technical Reviewer - Classification, Onsite

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Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
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• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten‑hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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We are seeking a highly motivated Classification Technical Reviewer to join our team. In this critical role, you will help identify and protect our nation's secrets.

• Analyze scientific and engineering publications to identify sensitive (classified and unclassified) information in compliance with sponsor requirements, federal laws, and regulations, while considering publicly available research.
• Evaluate scientific advancements, technologies, and information requiring protection in the interest of national security.
• Develop and maintain classification guidance for both technical and non‑technical information, supporting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other government agencies.
• Create and deliver classification guidance training and briefings.
• Collaborate with the DOE’s classification community and other government agencies to resolve classification issues.
• Review and approve materials for Unclassified Unlimited Release (UUR) and other designations for dissemination outside Sandia National Laboratories (SNL).
• Assess Security Incident Management Program (SIMP) incidents.
• Review and approve Contract Security Classification Specification (CSCS) forms.
• Serve as a Derivative Classifier (DC) up to Top Secret Restricted Data (TSRD) and as a Derivative Declassifier (DD).
• Serve as an Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI) Reviewing Official (RO).
• Based on competency, will be given an opportunity to serve as an embedded Classification Technical Reviewer in one of Sandia's high priority classified programs.

* Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must work onsite (SNL/NM) 100% of the time.

$117,500 - $235,700

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
• Active DOE Q‑level security clearance required to start, with the ability to acquire and maintain higher clearances (may require polygraph testing); or equivalent clearances (e.g., SCI or DOD Top Secret).

The ideal R&D Classification Technical Reviewer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• A graduate degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience with classified and sensitive information programs for government agencies.
• Experience with DOE classification and declassification policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience in…