Job DescriptionThe Senior Safeguards & Security Specialist will focus on day-to-day assessments/issues management activities for the Security and Emergency Services management programs, reports issues, challenges, and actions to the Readiness Assurance Supervisor, as well as the Performance Assurance Manager.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities- Develop and maintain applicable assessment plans based on DOE Orders, company requirements, and S&S (Safeguards & Security) Plans and Procedures.
- Conduct Management Assessments and Surveillances using techniques prescribed for Lead Assessor or Assessor in accordance with established assessment/surveillance program procedures and write assessment/surveillance reports documenting results.
- Coordinate the scheduling and performance of assessments with other company organizations and Federal oversight.
- Ensure results from reports are entered into caWeb relating to issues, actions, and corrective action plans, and are tracked until closed.
- Develop corrective action plans and apparent cause analyses.
- Conduct independent verification/validation surveillances to evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions for closed issues to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor performance metrics and improvement programs to meet contract requirements and update programs as requirements and expectations change.
- Perform Derivative Classifier/Reviewing Official duties as required.
- Keep current and up to date on status of revised, new, and rescinded company, DOE, NNSA and NFO orders and standards and communicate changes with management staff, as needed.
- Coordinate with appropriate subject matter experts, directors, and managers for cohesiveness and applicability of each company procedure, program document, and policy.
- Support functions as required during Force-on-Force and Emergency Management exercises.
- Perform other duties assigned by Management.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in field related to the position or equivalent training and experience plus a minimum of 5 years of progressive related experience.
- Preferred experience in management assessments, performance testing, or internal/external audits.
- Prior experience in safeguards and/or security survey activities highly desirable.
- Able to utilize independent judgment, creativity, initiative, and ability to apply knowledge and experience to resolve problems and compose technical correspondence and reports and accomplish goals where established procedures may not be specific.
- Must be highly organized and able to prioritize and schedule multiple activities and work assignments.
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with all types of people in a tactful, professional, and effective manner while screening and maintaining confidentiality.
- Ability to obtain cause analysis qualification is required.
- Must possess strong administrative tracking skills, with experience managing data integrity, workflow escalations, and evidence validation within a database environment.
- Must perform formal Independent Verification and Validation reviews to measure the long-term effectiveness of completed corrective actions and prevent reoccurrence.
- The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada. (candidates must be willing to relocate if not local, relocation package available).
- Work schedule for this position will be 4/10's, Monday - Thursday (subject to change).
- Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Annual salary range for this position is:
$80,579.20 - $120,868.80.Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
