This position is part of the Office of Enterprise Assessments, Department of Energy. As a Security Specialist (Nuclear Security Compliance), you will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the Safeguards and Security policies and programs throughout the Department.

Duties

As a Security Specialist (Nuclear Security Compliance), you will: Serve as a senior security authority and topic lead in the Protection Program Management and Physical Protection Systems topic areas. Lead the evaluation of security performance assurance and performance testing activities and their incorporation in nuclear safeguards and security planning efforts. Conduct implementation evaluations to validate that nuclear safeguard and security practices are carried out effectively. Prepare various reports, briefings, summaries, assessment guidance, and progress reports for nuclear security matters at agency facilities. Serve as the Office's expert in security system modeling, nuclear security vulnerability assessment processes, performance assurance, personnel security, and site security plans.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• This position works remotely, but the employee must live within a realistic commuting distance from the DOE Worksite. If selected, it is required to sign a remote work agreement detailing remote working conditions and expectations for position.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• This position has been designated as CRITICAL and requires a security clearance at the "Q" level. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Unit.
• This position requires travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 3 of 4 of the following Applying policies, procedures or guidelines to ensure protection of nuclear materials, classified information, or sensitive information. Reviewing safeguards and security practices of an organization. Utilizing security appraisal methods to evaluate current nuclear safeguards and security programs. Recommending changes to develop or enhance current authoritative guidance for nuclear security programs. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the in Well Qualified category (or higher). You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Enterprise Assessments P.O. Box 5088 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 US
• Name: Kela Edwards
• Phone: 240-204-1326
• Email: [email protected]