Alternate Special Security Officer - Active Security Clearance Required

Company: LLNL
Location: Livermore
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers, who engage, advocate, and contribute to building an inclusive culture, and provide expertise to solve challenging problems.

We have an opening for an Alternate Special Security Officer (ASSO) to provide complex and dynamic security support to Strategic Intelligence Partnership Program (SIPP) and activities within the Field Intelligence Element (FIE) tailored to SIPP customer requirements and missions. The SIPP is a unique institutional support division that requires a variety of security requirements to be upheld with little to no margin for error under the most stringent security regulations. This position supports the Special Security Officer (SSO) in the Field Intelligence Element (FIE) within the Global Security (GS) Principal Directorate.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

Job Description

In this role, you will

• Provide comprehensive security support and oversight for a FIE program working with the FIE Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO).
• Serve as the Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO) for various SIPP programs. This entails accounting for and the control of each program document or media generated, received, transmitted, or distributed from non-DOE partners from inception to disposition.
• Review programmatic work for compliance on markings and classification management with LLNL, Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) directives, orders and requirements.
• Provide day to day support to the FIE CPSO
• Assist FIE CPSO with conducting an annual inventory of all accountable program material.
• Perform other duties as assign.
  Additional Job Responsibilities, at the J14.3 Level
  
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on program requirements for the Special Security Office.
  • Develop solutions to complex security related issues and problems; research, recommend and implement alternatives.
  • Coordinate with program sponsors to create a secure environment to facilitate the successful development and execution of a SIPP program in accordance with LLNL, Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) directives in conjunction with the CPSO.
  • Maintain proper documentation, personnel, and physical security procedures as required by DOE, ODNI, and sponsor directives.
  • Assist the CPSO with conducting and documenting initial, event-driven, and annual refresher training for all assigned program individuals.
  • Responsible for conducting an annual inventory of all accountable program material.
    
    Qualifications
    
    
    • This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time if hire.
    • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education/training in a security discipline(s) and related security experience performing work independently.
    • Experience conducting assessments and investigations, and providing responses based on interpretation of policies and directives.
    • Experience performing control and accountability duties.
    • Comprehensive knowledge of proper classification, marking, handling, transmitting, and storage of classified and programmatic material.
    • Experience developing and writing clear and concise policies procedures, and reports.
    • Demonstrated fundamental written and verbal communication skills and experience delivering presentations.
    • Demonstrated effective analytical and research skills.
      Additional qualifications, at the J14.3 Level
      
      • Experience developing and writing clear and concise policies, procedures, investigative narratives, formal reports, and other correspondence.
      • In-depth knowledge of and experience with security principles.
      • In-depth knowledge of and experience with regulatory requirements/guidelines and compliance issues of related security disciplines.
      • Experience administering security requirements in physical, technical, information, personnel or cyber security; including analyzing and interpreting policies, or directives, writing and reviewing security plans, and identifying and conducting assessments and audits.
        Qualifications We Desire
        
        • In-depth knowledge of LLNL security policies and procedures, and DOE order governing a variety of safeguards and security disciplines.
        • Experience as a Derivative Classifier.
        • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of orders and regulations related to SCIFs and SAPs (DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1-4).
          
          Additional Information
          
          Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
          
          • Included in 2021 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
          • Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
          • Comprehensive Benefits Package
          • Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
          • Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment
            Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Career site.
            
            Security Clearance
            
            This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire. Also, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Please note that your current active Q or Top Secret clearance with DOE or another agency does not guarantee DOE SCI access approval; if you are denied access, you may be subject to re-investigation of your existing Q or Top Secret clearance.
            
            Equal Employment Opportunity
            
            LLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
            
            If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form.
            
            California Privacy Notice
            
            The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.
            
            Position Information
            
            This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position.
            
            Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
            
            • Included in 2022 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
            • Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
            • Comprehensive Benefits Package
            • Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
            • Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment
              Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Career site.
              
              Security Clearance
              
              This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire. For additional information, please see DOE Order 472.2.
              
              Pre-Employment Drug Test
              
              External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
              
              Equal Employment Opportunity
              
              LLNL is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing candidates and employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value and hire a diverse workforce as it is a vital component of our culture and success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
              
              LLNL invites you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
              
              Reasonable Accommodation
              
              At LLNL, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form.
              
              California Privacy Notice
              
              The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.

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