Alternate Special Security Officer - National Security Research Oversight Office

About the role

The National Security Research Oversight Office (NSRO) enables and oversees the National Laboratory of the Rockies' (NLR) portfolio of national security work in accordance with the U.S Department of Energy and other governmental agency requirements. NLR is actively seeking an individual experienced in special security operations to join the NSRO as an Alternate Special Security Officer.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site authority for all construction security operations and construction site access controls.
• Supervise, train and coordinate daily activities of Construction Surveillance Technicians (CSTs) and Access Control Specialists.
• Review construction drawings, blueprints, and project documentation to verify adherence to approved security requirements.
• Oversee site audits and ensure all required documentation is properly maintained.
• Serve as a point of contact for SCIFs, and related NSRO responsibilities.
• Provide training and oversight to personnel to ensure adherence to security protocols.
• Evaluate complex SCI risks and develop appropriate mitigations.

Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
• Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
• Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
• Or, relevant JD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
• Significant experience training and mentoring teams unfamiliar with secure operations and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise policies, training documents, investigative/formal reports, and operational documents.
• Broad expertise in security disciplines, including personnel security, physical security, technical security, COMSEC, and OPSEC.
• Knowledge of SCIF construction requirements.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage concurrent priorities.
• Strong analytical skills; customer service experience; and the ability to interpret, communicate, and implement complex instructions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous COMSEC experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
• Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
• Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
• Or, relevant JD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
• Significant experience training and mentoring teams unfamiliar with secure operations and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise policies, training documents, investigative/formal reports, and operational documents.
• Broad expertise in security disciplines, including personnel security, physical security, technical security, COMSEC, and OPSEC.
• Knowledge of SCIF construction requirements.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage concurrent priorities.
• Strong analytical skills; customer service experience; and the ability to interpret, communicate, and implement complex instructions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous COMSEC experience.

Skills

• Training and mentoring teams unfamiliar with secure operations and policies.
• Writing clear and concise policies, training documents, investigative/formal reports, and operational documents.
• Knowledge of SCI regulations, facilities, and SCI control systems.
• Knowledge of SCIF construction requirements.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage concurrent priorities.
• Strong analytical skills; customer service experience; and the ability to interpret, communicate, and implement complex instructions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous COMSEC experience.

Benefits

NLR offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*-and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week): $100,400 - $180,700

Schedule

Working at NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.