Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vulnerability Assessment Analyst performs security analysis to demonstrate that protection of nuclear material assets at Y-12 meets or exceeds policy requirements established by the Secretary of Energy. The analysis is documented in the Y-12 Vulnerability Assessment Report (VAR), Security Risk Assessments (SRA), and Site Security Plan (SSP). The analyst uses complex tools, including software for pathway analysis and combat simulations, and conducts explosive analyses, designs performance tests, develops physical and tactical site upgrades, and analyzes threat capabilities to identify effective weapons for deployment at Y-12. Working in support of the Safeguards and Security (S&S) Vulnerability Assessment organization, the analyst identifies vulnerabilities requiring corrective measures and collects and analyzes data about the physical and operating characteristics of the S&S program. Assessments cover Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMCA) operations, Physical Security, Protective Force, and Security Systems functions. The analyst reviews and updates the Protection Elements List, Site Security Plan, Security Incident Response Plan, and Material Access Area Security Plans. The role requires effective communication with mid-level personnel and senior management in contractor and Federal organizations, and the use of security analysis tools to complete work to established standards. It involves solving highly complex, diverse problems with organizational impact, selecting among possible solutions, developing innovative approaches, coordinating specialties and staff, and applying significant judgment and knowledge. Decisions may influence the success or failure of the organization’s short- and long-term objectives. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance. It may involve entering Material Access Areas and participating in the Human Reliability Program, including successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and potentially a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. Candidates accepting an offer must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of related experience, or a Master’s degree and at least three years of related experience; alternatively, twelve or more years of relevant education, training, and/or progressive experience may satisfy the education and experience requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.
Ability to complete the prerequisites VAP-140 (VA Fundamentals), PHY-100 (Introduction to Physical Security Systems), VAP-316 (VA Baseline), and VAP-335 (Fundamentals of Performance Testing).
Skills in effective integration, systems thinking, planning, writing, organization, communication, and compliance with directives and procedures.
Computer literacy, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and working knowledge of software tools supporting data analytics, metric development, and risk management.
High standards, excellent observation skills, superior written and oral communication, and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with clients, customers, stakeholders, and organizations to resolve conflict, negotiate, and deliver presentations.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Demonstrated history of meeting deliverable deadlines with high-quality products.
Ability to work independently and achieve desired results with little supervision.
Ability to pass required pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

A degree in a security-related discipline or in engineering or science is strongly preferred.
Y-12 site-specific Protective Force, Performance Testing, and Physical Security Systems experience is preferred.
Experience with and knowledge of Y-12 weapons materials, facility operations, enriched uranium processes, mission engineering, and/or production operations are preferred.
Knowledge of CNS and NNSA/DOE security procedures and regulations is desired.
Knowledge of the primary components and objectives of the Design Basis Threat Policy is desired.

Responsibilities

Conduct security analyses to demonstrate that protection of nuclear material assets at Y-12 meets or exceeds Secretary of Energy policy requirements.
Document security analyses in the Y-12 Vulnerability Assessment Report, Security Risk Assessments, and Site Security Plan.
Use complex security-analysis tools, including software simulation tools for pathway analysis and combat simulations.
Conduct explosive analyses and design performance tests.
Develop physical and tactical site upgrades and analyze threat capabilities to determine effective weapons for Y-12 deployment.
Conduct assessments to identify S&S vulnerabilities requiring corrective measures.
Collect and analyze data describing the physical and operating characteristics of the S&S program at Y-12.
Assess NMCA operations, Physical Security, Protective Force, and Security Systems functions.
Review and update the Protection Elements List, Site Security Plan, Security Incident Response Plan, and Material Access Area Security Plans.
Communicate security analysis results and related matters effectively with mid-level personnel and senior management in contractor and Federal organizations.
Complete work to standards using a variety of security analysis tools.
Coordinate specialties and staff and develop solutions to highly complex problems affecting organizational objectives.