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

Sandia Corporation • Albuquerque, NM

41d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (e.g., Information Security/Assurance, Communications, Business, Criminology, Public Administration) plus five or more years of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Equivalent experience must be directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of the job
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOE Q-level security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Ability to become a Lead Qualified Assessor
• In-depth knowledge of multiple Security disciplines to include Program Management Operations Physical Protection, Protective Force, Information Protection, Material Control and Accountability and/or Personnel Security
• Experience conducting assurance activities to include conducting assessments, identifying findings and observations, and developing and implementing sustainable corrective action plans
• Demonstrated experience in causal analysis and applying Quality Tools (e.g., RCA and Ideagen)
• Experience with DOE, DOD and Executive directives and experience interpreting requirements and creating and implementing policy to follow those requirements
• Experience working with DOE/NNSA, Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency, Sandia management, and all levels of Sandia employees
• Strong project management and organization skills, including the demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to multiple tasks and changing priorities in a dynamic and demanding environment
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to synthesize disparate detailed data into useful information
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely both in writing and verbally
• Ability to become a Derivative Classifier

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees