Security Planning Analyst

We have an opening for a Security Planning Analyst to provide technical support of the security protection program and risk management across all security topical areas and functions including Physical Security, Information Security, Personnel Security, Nuclear Material Control and Accountability, Protective Force, Security Planning and Analysis, and Performance Assurance. The position will conduct risk assessments that underpin security operations which are critical to supporting successful execution of Laboratory mission. You will interact with a diverse group of personnel and multiple levels of management and staff within the Security Organization (SO), LLNL research programs, support organizations, and Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). This position is in the SO and reports to the Security Planning and Analysis Group Leader.

You will

• Implement rigorous, evidence-based, technically defensible, and re-creatable analytical methods to identify, characterize, and communicate risk support security risk management and protection program planning within the LLNL SO.
• Support the development of the analytical basis for performance-based protection and/or compliance-based protection of LLNL security assets, in accordance with applicable safeguards & security DOE/NNSA Policies, laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide technical input on security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and other analyses for DOE security assets at LLNL that include: accountable nuclear material, biological agents & toxins, chemicals, government facilities, government property, information, personnel, radiological materials, and special nuclear materials.
• Provide technical input on security risk assessments for exemptions and equivalencies in accordance with DOE/NNSA Design Basis Threat Policy and other relevant DOE/NNSA Departmental Policies.
• Participate in protection strategy planning for departmental security assets, including Strategic Roll-up Zones; author and maintain assigned Security Plans.
• Review SO assurance activities related to protection program management, including performance test plans and procedures.
• Analyze performance test results to identify trends or attributes that modify security risk ratings.
• Represent LLNL as a technical resource at DOE and NNSA working groups and peer reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In addition at the TSS.3 level

• Develop and implement security asset characterization processes for accountable nuclear material, biological agents & toxins, chemicals, government facilities, government property, information, personnel, radiological materials, and special nuclear materials and benchmark across the DOE/NNSA complex; integrate with multidisciplinary teams across the laboratory to maintain accurate asset characterization.
• Coordinate, develop, and implement security risk management actions with stakeholders representing LLNL programs and other mission enabling functions based on independent Subject-Matter-Expert (SME) judgement.
• Represents the LLNL Security Organization as a technical SME on tasks and projects to develop solutions that frequently require novel approaches and new methods. Serves on internal technical/advisory committees and may serve on external committees.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, along with Sigma 15 and Sigma 20 access, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an applicable engineering, applied mathematics, basic science discipline, or a relevant related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Knowledge and skill in one or more specialized technical fields relevant to nuclear material control and accountability, analyzing radiological, chemical, biological sabotage threats and/or ballistic, mechanical, and explosive attacks.
• Ability to review, interpret, and apply requirements and navigate complex regulatory environments.  Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand complex systems and design criteria.
• Demonstrated skills in technical writing and research-based writing to effectively author reports, present and explain technical or operational information, and provide advice to management and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and collaborate with others in a consistently positive manner. Exercise discretion, tact, and gain consensus in an environment where others may have strongly conflicting ideas and goals.

In addition at the TSS.3 level

• Knowledge and experience with DOE security asset categorization with emphasis in identifying and characterizing accountable nuclear material, biological agents & toxins, chemicals, government facilities, government property, information, personnel, radiological materials, and special nuclear materials and/or analyzing explosive blast effects in accordance with DOE/NNSA Design Basis Threat Policy.
• Experience with chemical or radiological atmospheric dispersion plume models and concepts – or – consequence analysis for biological sabotage targets including select agents and toxins.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical or operational information and provide advice to management regulators, reviewers, and stakeholders.

Qualifications We Desire

• Knowledge of relevant DOE Directives, Orders, and Prime Contract requirements flow down.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments within the construct of a threat policy.
• Experience working within defined information management processes

 

Pay Range
$129,150 - $196,476 Annually
$129,150 - $163,764  Annually for the TSS.2 level
$154,950 - $196,476  Annually for the TSS.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary range in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

 

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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