Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Posting duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
Are you passionate about your work and dream of utilizing state-of-the-art facilities to explore solutions? do you want to join a dynamic team that solves significant issues and challenges for our nation`s security? if so, you could be the highly motivated manager, classification we are seeking to join our team!
Our office facilitates the identification and subsequent management of information that needs to be protected in the interest of national securityWe train derivative classifiers (dcs) and unclassified controlled nuclear information (ucni) reviewing officials (ros) and review all information intended for public release via sandia`s formal review and approval process or freedom of information act (foia) requestsAdditionally, we serve as a resource for members of the workforce, dcs and ucni ros regarding classification-related issues, and provides awareness briefings as necessary.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Lead and guide the work of the department to perform both technical and administrative functions.
Coordinate subordinate employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition and disciplinary actions.
Manage and coordinate specific deliverables, overall program and project plans, budgets, structures, schedules, and staffing requirements.
Balance the acquisition and development of staff resources, capabilities, and existing and future projects or programs.
Lead classification work that is rooted in the fundamentals of science and engineering and understands engineering and scientific principles and nuclear weapon designs, concepts, materials, and systems.
Qualifications we require
Bachelor`s degree in a technical subject area, plus eight (8) years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Must have an active doe q-level security clearance to start; or equivalent (sci, dod top secret).
Qualifications we desire
Two (2) or more years of demonstrated leadership or managerial experience.
Knowledge of doe classification practices and requirements.
Experience with sandia`s information security program and technical programs.
Knowledge of unclassified controlled information categories such as export control and unclassified controlled nuclear information.
Three (3) years derivative classifier experience.
Appreciation of the value of the contribution of sandia`s classification program with respect to national security.
Ability to understand, interpret, and implement technical requirements.
Experience in leading, developing and managing people with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management and cultivate diversity in the group.
About our team
The safeguards & security (s&s) program`s purpose is to protect people, information, facilities, and material to enable our national security missionS&s solves security challenges by listening to customer needs and then developing and implementing solutionsS&s continues to monitor and manage risks that could adversely affect the security of our operations and safety of our workforceThose risks include:
A continued increase in incidents of security concern (ioscs);
An increase in clearance processing times;
An active shooter;
An insider threat that may maliciously release critical and/or classified information, and
Members of the workforce who travel and conduct business internationally.
We strive to develop strategic partnerships and provide effective tools and resources to integrate security into every aspect of the work performed at sandiaS&s is responsible for leading efforts to develop, implement, and successfully execute a diverse portfolio of s&s programs: classification, security incident management program (simp), classified matter protection & control (cmpc), operations security (opsec), security awareness, s&s training, personnel security, deployed security, material control & accountability (mc&a)/nuclear material management, and international security operationsThe s&s senior manager will be responsible for coordinating with the following additional s&s programs: technical security systems (tss), protective force, and physical security, as well as information systems engineeringThe s&s program also leads and supports doe, nnsa, and the nuclear security enterprise (nse) initiatives.
About sandia
Sandia national laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areasSome of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
Position requires a department of energy (doe) q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another u.sGovernment agency (e.g., dod)Sandia is required by doe directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to maintain a doe q-level security clearance, which requires u.sCitizenshipIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a doe security clearanceSubstance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by doe, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
Eeo
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
