Alternate Special Security Officer 2

Overview

The National Security Directorate (NSD) drives science-based, mission-focused solutions to take on complex, real-world threats to our nation and the world.

The PNNL Field Intelligence Element (FIE) is an intelligence component of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence Field Intelligence Enterprise. The FIE Operations Division, part of the National Security Directorate, is comprised of a cohesive team of leaders stewarding the capabilities and resources of the FIE in support of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, DOE, and other sponsors. The FIE is compliant, strategically proactive, and customer service oriented and offers efficient services and resources to support the FIE mission.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced, passionate security professional to serve as an Alternate Special Security Officer (ASSO) supporting the Field Intelligence Element (FIE) at PNNL's Richland campus. ASSOs are responsible for safeguarding sensitive compartmented information (SCI) and SCI facilities (SCIFs). As a member of the FIE Security Operations team, the selected candidate will support and manage Richland-based operations across a variety of security programs, including physical security, technical security, operations security, compliance surveys and assessments, risk assessments, incident investigation and response.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills, a collaborative and mission-focused customer service mindset, and effective written and verbal communication. The candidate must demonstrate integrity and sound judgment, effectively solve problems and make risk-informed decisions, and adapt priorities quickly to changing mission needs, operational demands, and security requirements.

Responsibilities may include:

• Support for technology protection, information security, personnel security, escorting uncleared visitors, performing security inspections, and responding to off-hour security events as needed.
• Provides technical expertise and support associated with the development and operation of one or more of PNNL's individual SAS programs (topical areas) and technical advice and assistance for the development and operation of programs managed by others.
• Support levels provide technical and administrative direction, processing activities, and support to the Laboratory in a variety of SAS programs (topical areas) in accordance with DOE, other client, and PNNL policies and procedures.
• Roles in the professional hierarchy are responsible for analysis and interpretation of DOE and other Government Agency regulations, laws, and orders, development of company policies and procedures, development and implementation of qualification training programs, leadership and oversight for the development, implementation and conduct of the assigned program elements (sub-topical areas), project management and oversight of assigned SAS project funding (to include budget development and cost control), and direct support to line management, project management, SAS program management, and the Federal SAS oversight entity for the evaluation and implementation of security requirements in the conduct of PNNL research and operations.

This position is full time, on site in Richland, WA, remote work is not applicable due to the sensitivity of the work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 supporting the areas of: technology protection, facility security, access control, information security, technical security, personnel security, compliance surveys and assessments, risk assessment, incident investigation and response, or patrol operations and alarm response may be counted. Experience must be through work with Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Homeland Security, intelligence community or military operational security, investigations, federal/state/local law enforcement or commercial/industrial security.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable of facility construction procedures.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705.
• Experience with automated access control systems and intrusion detection systems.
• Proficient use of standard office equipment and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to identify potential access control administrative/security issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to use discretion and good judgment; independently make decisions; positively interact with a wide variety of PNNL staff and clients of all levels; resolve and/or advise management on a wide range of administrative issues; provide training and guidance to staff when necessary.
• Ability to communicate FIE policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Demonstrate professionalism and tact, communicate in a positive manner.
• Experience working with classified programs and information.
• Active DOE Q or DOD TS clearance and SCI compartments.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

• Available to respond to occasional after-hours facility security events.

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
• Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).

Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated.

Additional position requirements:

• Completion of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) Special Security Officers Course (SSOC) and the SCIF Course (formerly the ICD 705 Course), or equivalent, is required within one year of hiring if not already completed, pending course availability.

Testing Designated Position

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.

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