Office of Radiological Security Field Support Specialist

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Richland, WA

379d • $65,000 - $96,491 • Remote

About The Position

The Office of Radiological Security Field Support Specialist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) plays a crucial role in enhancing national security by implementing strategies to protect and reduce radioactive materials within the United States. This position involves providing field support, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with security policies and operational guidelines. The specialist will assist in project management, training, and communication with federal, state, and local authorities, contributing to the overall mission of safeguarding national security.

Requirements

• BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR- MS/MA or higher -OR- AA and 12 years of relevant experience -OR- HS/GED and 14 years of relevant experience.
• Qualifying experience in national security or radiation detection/protection operations.

Nice To Haves

• Background in project management, international relations, or security-related field.
• Successful experience in business and management situations with government sponsors.
• Familiarity with the Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).
• Knowledge of contracting principles and business practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist RPMs and Deputy RPMs in developing and coordinating the implementation of security systems, operational security, risk analysis, and security policy.
• Provide technical and project management support for developing and implementing domestic nonproliferation and security policies.
• Coordinate team activities, including collecting monthly status information for performance reporting.
• Help with travel planning and coordinate with support and sustainability staff for successful implementation trips.
• Assist in developing and implementing training, exercises, procedures, and logistics strategies.
• Communicate effectively with federal, state, and local authorities regarding policies and operations.
• Conduct assessments, evaluations, and analyses of systems to support troubleshooting and identify opportunities for enhancements.
• Serve as the Technical Oversight Representative (TOR) for implementation contracts and manage project lifecycle tasks.
• Submit Baseline Change Requests (BCRs) and Replacement Device Assessments (RDAs) in the G2 system.
• Update monthly P6 status sheets for accurate project tracking and reporting.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Supplemental parental bonding leave
• Surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Fertility support
• Company funded pension plan
• 401k savings plan
• Up to 120 vacation hours per year
• Ten paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED