Principal CMPC Safeguards & Security Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and expertise to MSTS and Nevada Field Office custodians with the following:
• Handling accountable matter, to include foreign national and Sigma information.
• Performing the annual accountable classified matter inventory and completing the reports required.
• Ensuring classified matter is properly protected, stored, marked, and destroyed.
• Aiding with maintaining the Classified Matter Control Center (CMCC) which includes processing of incoming and outgoing classified mail.
• Providing support as needed with receiving and transmitting classified matter via US Postal Service, express services, and hand-carry.
• Inspecting and validating equipment approved for the reproduction and destruction of classified matter.
• Aiding with disseminating CMPC announcements and information to custodians.
• Maintaining the Classified Matter Program SharePoint to ensure information is updated.
• Collaborating with the Information Security Supervisor on the maintenance of the CMPC program in accordance with federal law, customer requirements, certification and accreditation requirements, and industry best practices.
• Attending project meetings as needed and providing CMPC awareness information.
• Reviewing, updating, and maintaining the CMPC program.
• Maintaining the CMPC Self-Assessment program to include entering, tracking, and closing Findings and Opportunities for Improvement (OFI).
• Developing and maintaining the CMPC review and assessment schedule to be entered into the NvE Joint Assessment Schedule (JAS).
• Conducting CMPC reviews and assessments of site projects and programs to include writing reports and capturing Findings and OFIs.
• Participating in the development, review, and updates of all Security and CMPC related briefings and training courses.
• Presenting the Initial New Hire briefing as needed.
• Assisting with preparing CMPC articles, website content, and other materials for publication.
• Providing support as needed to Operations Security (OPSEC).
• Collaborating with other outside Security interests such as Counterintelligence, other DOE sites, and law enforcement.
• Performing all work with minimal supervision and latitude scheduling work priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the position or equivalent training and experience, plus 8 years of progressive related experience.
• Knowledge of CMPC program structure: critical information lists, threat analysis, vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and how to apply countermeasures.
• An understanding of basic principles, theories, standards, practices, protocols, and procedures for CMPC.
• Knowledge of Department of Energy (DOE) and NNSA policies, procedures, and regulations on classified information, marking classified information, safeguards and security, and information security.
• Experience in classroom instruction and technical editing is highly desired.
• Must possess planning and organizational skills.
• Must be able to effectively handle deadlines, multiple tasks, and demonstrate teamwork.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management to provide the guidance, training, support, and services required to implement the classification and Controlled Unclassified Information Program.