Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Senior Contractor SAP Security Officer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory • $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Active US Top Secret or DOE Q security clearance required; willingness to obtain SCI clearance.
  • Must maintain clearance eligibility and undergo polygraph examination as needed.
  • Strong knowledge of DOE and DoD security practices and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and supervise classified information systems and emergency conditions.
  • Assist with personnel security processing and conduct periodic self-inspections.
  • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for compliance with government regulations.
  • Manage construction and modification of work areas per government specifications.
  • Support business development by estimating security requirements for proposals.
  • Investigate and report security violations and prepare investigative reports.
  • Collaborate with security staff to develop corporate-wide training and awareness programs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced research environment.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge security practices in the intelligence community.
  • Potential for career advancement within a respected national laboratory.
  • Participation in a collaborative team focused on national security initiatives.
Full Job Description
Requisition Id 17186

Overview:

The Field Intelligence Element (FIE) invites candidates to apply for a Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO) who will support the Special Security Office, leading on-site execution of program security requirements for assigned Special Access Program (SAP) program(s), to include designing and successfully conducting a security program which ensures compliance with regulatory guidance in the Field Intelligence Operations Division, National Security Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

This position develops, implements, interprets, and applies existing various U.S. Government regulations, Intelligence Community and DOE regulations and directives, while maintaining active engagement supporting other team's assigned portfolio of programs. Department of War (DoW) SAP experience preferred.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

The CSSO is responsible for: planning and supervising classified information systems, controlled areas, and alarms or emergency conditions; assisting with personnel security processing; conducting periodic self-inspections; coordinating implementation/completion of corrective action plans; developing required security databases; investigating and reporting security violations/adverse information reports; creating mitigation plans or pathways to resolve deficiencies with the key partners and the cognizant government security agency.
  • Create, implement and provide oversight of protocol and guidance, as well as policies and procedures for all security subject areas as they pertain to special programs and ensure compliance of security requirements to maintain compliant security posture.
  • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that assures compliance with government regulatory manuals, as well as develop and manage a recurring security education and training program.
  • Manage and plan/approve the construction and/or modification of work areas IAW the government's physical security specifications.
  • Support business development by providing security requirements and the estimation of security support for proposals.
  • Participate as an active member of special security working groups in the SAP and/or SCI community and implements "best-practice" solutions.
  • Perform courier duties in the local area and in the U.S. as needed.
  • Conduct administrative inquiries of security program non-compliance. Work with Security leadership to investigate, prepare, and submit written investigative reports.
  • Implement a method of inspection, audit and analysis of security functions to determine performance.
  • Respond to multiple tasks to identify solutions for emerging requirements, frequently with short turnaround times.
  • Maintain knowledge and understanding of security community policy changes, communicate pertinent changes, and manage implementation of compliant solutions.
  • Must use sound judgment and good business practices, while maintaining good working relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Collaborate with IS and Industrial security staff to develop corporate-wide security education, training, and awareness and/or special briefings.
  • This position may lead, manage, or supervise other team members, or serve in an individual contributor capacity.
    • Supervisory duties include HR-related activities such as training, performance evaluations, hiring, etc.
  • Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:
  • BS and 8 years of relevant experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Active, current, in scope US Top Secret or DOE Q security clearance is required. Must be willing to obtain SCI.
  • Candidate must maintain clearance eligibility and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination as required.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of DOE and DOE security practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of DoD Special Access Programs management, policies and procedures, and Special Security Office procedures and policies within DOE or DoD.
  • 8+ years of DoW, DOE, and security management work experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of NISP/SAP/SCI security regulations.
  • Department of War experience preferred.
  • Department of War SAP Experience a plus.
  • Excellent written communications, eye for details, strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite.
  • Motivated self-starter with capacity to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
  • Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks and adapt to constantly evolving needs


Special Requirements:
  • Must live within one hour commuting distance to respond to after-hours alarms and emergency conditions.
  • Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions.
  • Q clearance with SCI: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program. In addition, due the SCI, you may also be subject to random polygraph testing.


This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a science and technology national laboratory managed for the United States Department of Energy (DOE) by UT-Battelle. ORNL is the largest science and energy national laboratory in the Department of Energy system by size and by annual budget. ORNL conducts research and development activities in a variety of scientific and technical disciplines. ORNL's scientific programs focus on materials, neutron science, energy, high-performance computing, systems biology and national security. ORNL partners with other national laboratories, universities and industry to solve complex problems and transfer knowledge and technology. ORNL is home to several of the world's most powerful supercomputers, including Summit, the world's most powerful supercomputer as of November 2018.
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