Classification Analyst - National Security Research Oversight Office

NREL • Golden, CO

22h

About The Position

The National Laboratory of the Rockies ( N LR )'s National Security Research Oversight Office ( NSRO ) i s seeking a Classification Analyst (CA) to join our Office of Classification Team. The National Security Research Oversight Office ( NSRO ) at N LR supports the Laboratory’s n ational s ecurity research portfolio by ensuring that N LR employees understand their role in the protection of sensitive U.S. Government information. This candidate will need a broad educational and/or experiential background in the sciences for a competent understanding of the information requiring sensitivity protections. All N LR Classification Analysts (CAs) have completed or will be to complete the Department of Energy ( DOE ) General Course for Classification Officers/Analysts ( CO/CA ) Training .

Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
• Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards.
• Considered internal subject matter expert.
• Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field.
• Excellent leadership, project management and problem solving skills.
• Ability to use various computer software programs.
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
• Active TS/SCI or DOE Q/SCI security clearance with a current investigation and the ability to maintain a DOE Q/SCI security clearance is mandatory for this position. Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE O 472.2A for additional information.
• Thorough knowledge and expertise in classified U.S. Government programs
• Understanding of DOE /NNSA policies, practices and procedures relating to classification and associated controlled unclassified information
• Excellent communication skills as for delivery of presentations to N LR personnel involving complex technical and scientific concepts associated with protected and/or classified information
• Excellent interpersonal skills that facilitate positive and direct working relationships with N LR scientists and staff
• Compreh ensive skills that allow efficient and timely understanding of large volumes of technical information
• Willingness and desire to assist the customer
• In-depth knowledge of classified programmatic work in the context of DOE and other Federal Agencies
• Advanced expertise in communication enabling thorough development, writing, and presentation of information concerning complex scientific and technical subjects
• Personal f lexibility and confidence in a potentially unpredictable environment
• Willingness and ability to lead interdisciplinary teams

Nice To Haves

• Working familiarity with DOE and Other Government Agency classification guidance systems
• Previous experience as a Classification Analyst with DOE CO/CA training certification
• A graduate degree from a STEM field from an accredited college or university

Responsibilities

• R esponsible for working collaboratively and collegially with peers in the N LR Office of Classification, supporting the Laboratory’s Classification Officer (CO) and successfully implementing the Laboratory’s Classification Program in accordance with DOE Order 475.2B , Identifying Classified Information , and Executive Order (E.O.) 13526 , Classified National Security Information .
• This position requires in -depth review of information for classification and National Security concerns
• The Classification Analyst must competently understand and utilize the vast classification guidance issued to the Laboratory via DOE and other U.S. Government sponsors, implementing c ognizant analysis of the diverse and often complex national security information requiring protection across the Laboratory
• The NSRO CA will participate in and con duct derivative classifier (DC) training for the N LR DC program associated with the Field Intelligence Element ( FIE ) and provide guidance and support for DCs at N LR and especially wit hin the FIE
• The CA will also assist in and conduct briefings for all cleared N LR personnel
• As needed, the CA will collaboratively develop interpretive classification aids to assist the Laboratory’s DCs by summarizing classification guidance from various sources in the context of a specific, complex, and interdisciplinary problem/project/program
• The position requires the senior analyst to mentor other staff
• The senior analyst will collaboratively develop and implement comprehensive technical training for DCs supporting the Laboratory programs to identify classified aspects of work within specific programmatic areas
• Some aspects of these program matic areas are conceptually novel from an information protection standpoint and will require close coordination with DOE and other respective Federal Government Agencies

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement.
• NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component.
• Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level