Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers, who engage, advocate, and contribute to building an inclusive culture, and provide expertise to solve challenging problems.

Pay Range

$72,480 - $93,864 Annually

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Business Unit Security Specialist to provide a full range of support in the handling of classified documents and media. You will perform a combination of complex and difficult classified administrative duties, typically coordinating activities with multiple components, within standard policies and procedures under minimal supervision, this position is in the Weapons and Complex Integration Directorate.

In this role you will

• Resolve security-related issues/inquiries; interpret and provide guidance on DOE Security Orders and Laboratory Policy policies, procedures, guidelines, and manuals. Serve as resource on interpretation of security procedures relating to classified document handling.
• Serve as Operational Security (OPSEC) or Technical Surveillance and Countermeasures (TSCM), which would involve assessments of WCI facilities and will assist in determining facility/program readiness for foreign national visits.
• Serve as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Liaison providing guidance to WCI employees and performing assessments of WCI facilities.
• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of a large, classified library belonging to the Stockpile Stewardship Program. Oversee CAS-related functions within this Library and ensure compliance with institutional and DOE/NNSA policy and procedures.
• Assist senior level security specialists in the analysis, development, and implementation of security-related policies, procedures, methods, and practices. Collect and validate operational/administrative data and prepare reports.
• Perform a range of responsibilities including the management, processing, protection, and control of classified materials.
• Assist in managing audits, self-assessments, and annual accountable document inventories.
• Represent the program and management, serve as a resource on all matters concerning classified documents and security regulations.
• Support plans to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• AA degree, in a security, science, or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience.
• Knowledge of security principles and regulatory requirements related to CMPC, OPSEC, and/or TSCM and the ability to understand and follow established LLNL/ DOE practices, standards, processes, and systems.
• Experience supervising and/or leading work activities and ensuring internal processes are implemented effectively.
• Knowledge of sensitive and/or classified documents/media handling, storage, protection, and administrative controls.
• Experience working effectively under limited supervision in a fast-paced environment and the demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills necessary to recommend appropriate actions and solutions.
• Experience compiling, tracking, monitoring, resolving, and reporting data and results.
• Experience working effectively under limited supervision in a fast-paced environment and the demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills necessary to recommend appropriate actions and solutions.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with a diverse workforce and represent the Division and Program with all levels of management, internal and external to LLNL.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

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

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

Security Clearance

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.

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.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

California Privacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.