Principal Safeguards & Security Specialist - Risk-Based Performance Analyst

About the role

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air.

Responsibilities

• Interface with NNSS executive leadership team to assist in developing company program health Key Performance Indicators.
• Aid in implementation of security, emergency management, and cyber program analytical data metrics.
• Maintain liaison with all Directorates within Security & Emergency Services (SES) to determine security risk conditions affecting safeguards & security of the NNSS.
• Oversee the implementation of integrated risk management plans for SES as it pertains to the NNSS.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Readiness Assurance management assessments, self-assessments, and surveillances for the NNSS and Satellite Locations.
• Implement, maintain, and monitor the SES Effectiveness Tool in accordance with the Security Risk Management Framework to systemically identify and analyze physical, technical, and operational security risks.
• Lead the design, development, implementation, and monitoring of comprehensive security and emergency services performance and programmatic metrics.
• Serve as lead for SES issues management processes in accordance with SES Assurance Program requirements that measure the health of SES programs.
• Monitor baseline compliance and performance standards for program management, safeguards & security, emergency management, cyber security, and emergency response entities.
• Track critical operational Key Performance Indicators to verify that security and emergency responder units are performing in accordance with DOE Orders and federal regulations.
• Compile and facilitate data for the Monthly Overall Security Risk Review for senior management and federal oversight authorities.
• Aid in data collection for the Defense Nuclear Security Enterprise Risk Management Plan, as needed.
• Perform with limited oversight and accept additional tasks with short deadlines.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the position or equivalent training and experience, plus 8 years of progressive related experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Security & Emergency Services (SES), safeguards, or cyber security programs, with a proven track record of developing and monitoring integrated risk management plans within a federal or regulated environment.
• Heavy experience compiling, synthesizing, and presenting technical key performance indicator (KPI) data directly to executive leadership and federal oversight authorities (such as DOE/NNSA).
• Must have a portfolio of developing complex, high-visibility monthly risk reviews and enterprise-level risk plans.
• Strong capability in mapping operational performance metrics directly back to federal regulatory standards and DOE Orders, ensuring that quantitative data demonstrates strict adherence to compliance mandates.
• Proven ability to collaborate with executive leadership to design, implement, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and program health metrics across multi-topical security and emergency management domains.
• Able to apply knowledge of principles, concepts and theory related to the position to address issues and define and resolve problems.
• Able to exercise considerable discretion and judgment in performing work and conducting evaluations of process effectiveness.
• Able to utilize initiative and possess ability to apply knowledge and experience to resolve problems and compose reports.
• Able to prioritize and schedule multiple activities in the most efficient manner and meet required deadlines.
• Able to communicate with all types of people in a tactful, professional, and effective manner while screening and maintaining confidentiality.
• Able to remember extensive policies, procedures, terminology, schedules, personnel, and other details.
• Able to use software applications needed in the position, including accounting software, analytical software, financial analysis software, word processing software, spreadsheet software, presentation software, and database software.
• Attention to detail and accuracy required in ensuring that policy decisions, procedures, and operations are in compliance with NNSS and DOE regulations, procedures, and federal and state laws.
• Must possess planning/organizing skills and initiative; employ independent judgment; and apply knowledge and experience to ensure that requirements are completed efficiently and on time.
• Must possess interpersonal communication skills of an influencing and motivating nature to interface effectively with DOE, company personnel at all levels, and other agency and contractor security personnel.
• Must possess the ability to understand complex data, terminology, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Able to utilize independent judgment, creativity, and initiative to evaluate alternative methods of solving problems, problem resolution, and to ensure that requirements are completed efficiently and on time.