Security Manager (Security Manager 4) - Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
About the Job
What You Will Do
The Security Manager 4 will serve as the manager of the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) Operations Group (SSO-2), reporting to the Sensitive and Special Operations Division Leader (SSO-DO). In this role, the Security Manager 4 will be responsible for all line management functions associated with the approximately 40-person organization charged with facilitation of the execution and regulatory compliance of programmatic missions associated with Special Compartmented Information (SCI) and certain Special Access Programs (SAPs). Responsibilities include safety, security, and compliance oversight and management of all personnel assigned to SSO-2, employee development, efficient and effective conduct of line management requirements for all assigned personnel, and performance of assigned missions. The Security Manager 4 is responsible for compliance and operation in support of mission execution of all on-site SCIFs and SAPs supported by the organization, and for establishing and maintaining the trained personnel, facilities, and processes required for execution. Performance evaluation will also hinge on the success of both national-security Intelligence Work and SAP work assigned to the Laboratory.
Responsibilities include:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q/SCI (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
The Security Manager 4 will serve as the manager of the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) Operations Group (SSO-2), reporting to the Sensitive and Special Operations Division Leader (SSO-DO). In this role, the Security Manager 4 will be responsible for all line management functions associated with the approximately 40-person organization charged with facilitation of the execution and regulatory compliance of programmatic missions associated with Special Compartmented Information (SCI) and certain Special Access Programs (SAPs). Responsibilities include safety, security, and compliance oversight and management of all personnel assigned to SSO-2, employee development, efficient and effective conduct of line management requirements for all assigned personnel, and performance of assigned missions. The Security Manager 4 is responsible for compliance and operation in support of mission execution of all on-site SCIFs and SAPs supported by the organization, and for establishing and maintaining the trained personnel, facilities, and processes required for execution. Performance evaluation will also hinge on the success of both national-security Intelligence Work and SAP work assigned to the Laboratory.
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the effective and secure operation of all on-site LANL Special Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) processing intelligence information therein, supporting effective mission execution.
- Responsible for compliance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN), Department of Defense (DoD) and other government sponsors related to SAPs.
- Specific operational responsibilities include development, documentation, implementation, and maintenance of all processes associated with protecting classified intelligence and/or SAP information and operating a compliant SCI environment supporting effective mission execution.
- Supporting programmatic mission by working with program management to determine operational support.
- Supporting the FIE Director and the Deputy FIE Director to assure the compliance-related intelligence oversight of all intelligence and intelligence-related activities at the Los Alamos National Laboratory under Executive Order 12333 - United States Intelligence Activities.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated successful experience directing and/or executing the Laboratory National Security Missions, including demonstrated experience identifying and analyzing possible solutions to issues through knowledge of contributors, and effective issue closure by teaming with those contributors to facilitate mission success.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form to a broad range of audiences, including Laboratory Senior Management.
- Demonstrated experience with the requirements of Intelligence Work oversight is required, including experience with the requirements of Executive Order 12333, and applicable requirements of the Director of National Intelligence.
- Demonstrated management and leadership skills for overseeing an organization, including knowledge, skills, and abilities in resource management (e.g., hiring; termination; coaching; performance assessments; annual salary adjustment processes; managing conflict, personnel development, etc.) and financial management.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, improve and manage complex processes and tasks across organizational boundaries.
- Demonstrated customer/sponsor focus, team building skills, business acumen and orientation.
- Manage SCIF on-call program in order to support mission needs.
- The ability to hold and maintain Q/SCI access is required.
Education: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs).
- Demonstrated Knowledge of the Department of Energy Orders: DOE O 473.1A Physical Protection; DOE O 470.6 Technical Security Program; DOE O 470.4B Safeguards and Security Program; DOE O 471.5 Special Access Programs.
- Demonstrated Knowledge of the Department of Defense Special Access Program (SAP) Program Operations DODM 5205.07.
- 5 years of effective personnel management experience.
- Active DOE Q and TS/SCI Clearance.
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q/SCI (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
Source : Los Alamos National Laboratory
