Supervisor - Personnel Security

ORAU•City of Schenectady, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Onsite Supervisor – Personnel Security Work Location: NY Liberty Street Site - 600 Liberty Street, Schenectady, NY Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is seeking full-time temporary employees to support operations at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) sites. These positions are part of a one-year base contract with the potential for two additional option years, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical national security programs while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Position Summary: The Onsite Supervisor leads day-to-day operations at multiple sites across three critical program areas: Security clearance processing Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) drug testing notifications and reconciliation Site access and badging This role ensures high-quality work output, timely processing to meet mission goals, complete and accurate documentation in tracking systems, and serves as the primary liaison with the Supplier and the Buyer regarding problem areas, employee concerns, and contract performance.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance level (DOE L or Q as applicable)
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, 5 years of experience, including 2 years in a leadership role; OR
Associate’s degree with 11 years of experience, including 2 years in a leadership role; OR
High school diploma with 13 years of experience, including 4 years in a leadership role.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DOE L or Q clearance environments and CPSO interfaces.
Familiarity with WSAP operational controls, MRO coordination, and testing reconciliations.
Prior responsibility for access/badging operations at secure government or laboratory sites.

Responsibilities

Direct daily workflows for clearance processing, WSAP testing notifications/reconciliation, and access/badging; monitor quality, timeliness, and compliance
Ensure all work is accurately documented in the system(s) of record and associated tracking databases; maintain audit-ready documentation.
Identify risks and process gaps; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
Serve as primary contact to address operational issues, employee concerns, and overall team performance
Proven self‑motivated and proactive leader
Demonstrated experience supervising local and remote teams
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Experience working with metrics and key performance indicators
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with sound judgment for difficult decisions
Proven experience leading through change and setting clear expectations
Ability to delegate work and oversee deliverables for timely, accurate execution
Provide training oversight and mentoring for employees
Administer and interpret policies, processes, and procedures that affect the work, with guidance from stakeholders