What Your Job Will Be LikeWe are seeking a highly motivated Classification Technical Reviewer to join our team. In this critical role, you will help identify and protect our nation's secrets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze scientific and engineering publications to identify sensitive (classified and unclassified) information in compliance with sponsor requirements, federal laws, and regulations, while considering publicly available research.
- Evaluate scientific advancements, technologies, and information requiring protection in the interest of national security.
- Develop and maintain classification guidance for both technical and non-technical information, supporting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other government agencies.
- Create and deliver classification guidance training and briefings.
- Collaborate with the DOE's classification community and other government agencies to resolve classification issues.
- Review and approve materials for Unclassified Unlimited Release (UUR) and other designations for dissemination outside Sandia National Laboratories (SNL).
- Assess Security Incident Management Program (SIMP) incidents.
- Review and approve Contract Security Classification Specification (CSCS) forms.
- Serve as a Derivative Classifier (DC) up to Top Secret Restricted Data (TSRD) and as a Derivative Declassifier (DD).
- Serve as an Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI) Reviewing Official (RO).
- Based on competency, will be given an opportunity to serve as an embedded Classification Technical Reviewer in one of Sandia's high priority classified programs.
*Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must work onsite (SNL/NM) 100% of the time.
Salary Range$117,500 - $235,700
*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
- Active DOE Q-level security clearance required to start, with the ability to acquire and maintain higher clearances (may require polygraph testing); or equivalent clearances (e.g., SCI or DOD Top Secret).
Qualifications We DesireThe ideal R&D Classification Technical Reviewer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:
- A graduate degree in a relevant technical field.
- Experience with classified and sensitive information programs for government agencies.
- Experience with DOE classification and declassification policies, procedures, and guidance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in analyzing complex documents and translating key concepts into actionable logic statements.
- Technical knowledge across various fields, with the ability to understand and categorize technical papers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for providing clear and concise guidance to technical and non-technical MOWs.
- Ability to perform independent technical analysis.
- Experience in the development and/or evaluation of nuclear weapons.
- Familiarity with DOE, NNSA and DOW communities.
- Background in electrical, mechanical, nuclear engineering, or related fields.
- Basic understanding of UCNI and export control regulations.
- Familiarity with DOE classification and declassification policies, procedures, and guidance, with experience as a DC/DD.
- Proven teamwork skills in a technically diverse environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to adapt to multiple tasks and changing priorities.
About Our TeamThe Classification Office at Sandia National Laboratories is responsible for implementing the Department of Energy's (DOE) Classification and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI) programs at Sandia/New Mexico. Additionally, the office aids in identifying some Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Key functions of the department include:
- Developing classification guidance in collaboration with SNL subject matter experts, as required for classified programs.
- Conducting classification reviews and assisting Derivative Classifiers (DCs) and staff in making classification determinations.
- Developing training and awareness briefings for the workforce.
- Designating and training DCs and UCNI ROs.
Furthermore, the office supports the DOE, NNSA and the DOW in developing classification guidance, and resolving classification issues.
Posting DurationThis posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
